Shane Marrion – Benoit Real Estate

I’m an absentee landlord in Somerville. I usually use Craigslist to find new tenants. This time I wanted to get some help. I worked with another agency for 2 weeks and they couldn’t find people to move in to my apartment. I worked with Shane at Benoit and IN ONE DAY HE FOUND SOMEONE… In fact he had multiple interested parties. Shane’s got my business going forward for sure. In addition to helping me, the communication was excellent, the agent (Will) went above and beyond and the whole thing has been FIVE STARS. Seriously. Keepers.

I had written a long review — and didn’t save it! So sorry, this one will be short and sweet!
I met Sean Collins of Benoit Real Estate who was the first (of many many) rental agents to treat me like a paying customer. He had excellent manners, a great demeanor, and was VERY knowledgeable. He also listened, which was something I have not come across with any of the agents I had met.
Sean realized I had a unique situation and put me in touch with Shane, the owner of Benoit. I thought for sure, he would be just like the other agents — only more so since it was more money!
I was wrong. He was great to work with, helpful, and knowledgeable too. The owner of the agency took the time to meet with me and give me solid advice for free. Honestly, I can’t say enough good things about this agency. They are not just looking for the next check, but looking for good customers.
If you want great service, to know that your money matters, and people who REALLY know the area — Benoit Real Estate in Davis Sq is your place!
I look forward to working with Sean and Shane again in the very near future! Thank you so much for all of your help!

Don Campos at Benoit was incredibly helpful in our rental process. I was surprised to learn that they offered rental services, and it was a welcome alternative to working with the sleazeballs over at Rental Experts. Don did everything from advocate for us with competing applications, to multiple showings, to making sure every small detail was fixed before we moved in. I highly recommend asking for Don if you’re a renter looking for a positive broker experience in Davis or Porter Square.

When we decided to put our condo on the market we expected to list the property with a large name. Before we chose anyone Shane was referred by a friend and we went with him based on the recommendation and his approachable manner.
Shane did a great job marketing the property and closing the deal. We ended up with an offer well above the asking price and closing the sale very quickly — less than 45 days. When issues came up with the inspection and later with buyers mortgage he effectively negotiated through the buyers concerns and kept a tricky three-​way closing on track.
Even though he wasn’t local to the area we purchased our new home Shane did a great job supporting our search, negotiating with the sellers agent and arranging times with all the necessary third parties. I could not be more pleased with his work.

Great service from Shane over at Benoit. Very knowledgable of Cambridge/​Somerville realestate and knows all the ins and outs associated with the purchase process. His network of real estate contractors is a great plus too. After I purchased through Benoit, I was able to get multiple reccomedations from Shane on people who could help with the various projects around the house. He also worked with several banks who have really competitive rates. Responsive real estate professional.

Shane Marrion was referred to us by our neighbors and we used him to sell our condo in Cambridge. He sold himself to us very persuasively and we selected him over other agents in the area. Although he asked for a higher commission than others, he proved himself a truly excellent seller. Our condo sold after the first open house. He guided us through its staging (particularly in terms of work that needed to be done, bringing in painters and plumbers etc super-​fast). He was an excellent negotiator, conveying to the buyers to value of our property once again persuasively and honestly. To sell a property, you need someone who can sell, tell you what to do and negotiate really really well. Shane is truly skilled in all this.

I met broker/​owner Shane about 10 years ago when I started looking to buy rental property in Somerville area and since then I’ve always go to him when it comes to buy/​sell properties. He is super responsible, caring, supportive and patient. He’s very knowledgible and well connected with bankers, lawers as well as contractors and handy men. To me, it’s like a one stop shopping for RE and worry free.