"Newly relocated, and looking for a home here on the North Shore for the first time, Julie Smith at By the Sea Sotheby’s was an unbelievable resource. Not knowing where to start we turned to her for guidance through the many homes and estates available on the coast north of Boston. She worked endlessly side by side with us until we found the perfect home to one day start a new family. Without her our lives would never be the same."

Ryan Swisher

"We recently moved our family from New Orleans, LA to Manchester and, naturally, the process of finding a home was our biggest concern and worry. Not only was the entire area unfamiliar, but also the real estate market was far different from what I knew in Louisiana. This was definitely the most intimidating item on our long list of to-do’s! Luckily, Julie Smith was there to guide us all the way from the planning stages months prior to our move and all the way through our arrival, search and final purchase. Her knowledge of this area was such an amazing resource – she knew so much history of each property we looked at and was extremely informed about local market values and transactions. Every question or concern we had, she was able to address. She also had a very quick sense for what our family needed and was always thinking of that first and foremost.

Throughout the search process, Julie did a wonderful job of keeping us focused, informed and positive. She was always one step ahead of us, which was an incredible relief. Just knowing that she was thinking of our next steps and monitoring the market gave us such confidence in the outcome. She was always there to prompt us to return paperwork, call inspectors, schedule appointments, etc. which kept us on track during a very stressful period following our move. She never lost her focus on her energy on our behalf. Throughout each offer and negotiation, Julie was an incredible asset. She was informed, balanced and honest. She always had our best interest in mind and was an endless source of guidance and encouragement all the way to the final closing.

Professionally, Julie was a life saver and her talents in the field of real estate were a gift in so many ways. It was an especially daunting task for us given our situation and logistics and she made the process manageable and, most importantly, successful in the end! And, personally, Julie is a joy to be around. She’s warm, funny, easy to talk to and so helpful and gracious. We definitely gained a wonderful friend along with our new home."

Sally Davis

"Julie Smith deserves a huge thank you for her assistance in marketing our home. Julie’s positive and realistic approach to our needs made all the difference in the world. Our home received premium exposure, including our very own web site complete with flattering professional photographs. Her guidance and support in the face of a volatile marketplace was invaluable. In a business where information is crucial, I always felt informed by Julie and her marketing team. It will be my pleasure to work with Julie again in the future, and refer her services to friends and relatives."

Robert Gamble

"“I was skeptical to list my condominium during the time of an uncertain market. At the time, people said to me, “You will never sell it in this market, You should wait.” I was discouraged with this kind of attitude. I really wanted and needed to sell and downsize for many reasons. When I talked with Julie Smith at Sotheby’s International Realty, she was confident and assured me that “there is always the right buyer for every home, and we will find them!”. This kind of confidence, and the many professional strategies Julie presented to me, was relieving to hear. I trusted to list it with Julie because of her knowledge and analysis of the market as well as her many progressive and creative ways to generate and target the appropriate buyer for my specific home. Moreover, I felt reassured by her strong enthusiastic and optimistic views of how to approach the situation. She was always prompt and respectful while showing, whether it was an Open House, broker showing or client showings. Julie was honest, and communicated clearly the entire process from the beginning of listing to the final steps of closing. In the end, Julie did find the perfect buyer and I found the perfect broker. I am truly grateful and happy I chose to list with Julie Smith and I would highly recommend others to list with her as well."

Janet Shapiro

"I would also recommend Julie Smith, from By the Sea Sotheby’s, as a buyer’s agent. You will love her. She knows the area you’re looking in like the back of her hand. And she’s a real professional."

Lissa Voght, Broker

"Jeff and I have worked closely with Julie Smith for about a year now. We have found her to be knowledgeable, professional, pleasant, and most of all, patient. Because Julie is well known and well-liked in and around Manchester and the North Shore, She has been able to find homes for us to tour quickly and efficiently. Her knowledge of the area has also been a real benefit when marketing our home to new customers coming to town. She has been extremely flexible, fun to work with and a tireless advocate on our behalf. In a market where smart, professional and hardworking people will get the job done, we highly recommend Julie to do it for you."

Carole & Jeff Mastendino

"Working with Julie was a great experience from start to finish. My wife and I met her at an Open house and she took time to truly understand what type of property appealed to us. Weeks later, she had identified a house that was not formally listed. She was able to work with the seller to negotiate a deal on our behalf. Without her, I have no doubt that we would still be looking or would have settled on something that was not quite right. She definitely went above and beyond what I would have expected out of a real estate agent."

Jon & Carolyn Porter