My interest in real estate first began when I realized the wide variety of opportunities this area has to offer. Eight years ago, while I was attending business school; I purchased my first property. Since then, I have purchased and sold numerous investment properties throughout the area. This experience has given me the knowledge necessary to assist my clients in meeting their broad spectrum of needs.
Negotiation and risk management are critical to every real estate transaction. Helping our clients receive the best deal is the primary focus of our strategy! We know a successful real estate transaction is accomplished through a team, not just your agent.
Tom and Madison Barnes, The Barnes Team, make the process of looking and finding your next home absolutely seamless. We had the pleasure of working with them to find us a last minute rental property - which ended up being an amazing place in the heart of a quaint downtown with plenty of space, parking and at an unbelievable price in the spring. We were quick to call them the second we started thinking about buying property in the same area. From the first minute meeting them, you will instantly feel heard. The most down to earth, compassionate team make sure that every single question you have is important and answered. We have yet to find another agent in the area with even half the knowledge these two have on the north shore and surrounding areas. They know just how valuable each property is and are experts in negotiating for every dollar. Considering they took us through the process of buying our first property, we had never ending questions and were naive to the ‘fine-print’ of buying a home. Madison and Tom walked us through the entire process and made sure we I stood every single step. Whenever we were met with a bump in the road, they were always responsive and ready to educate us on all of the ways over it. They truly are experts within this field and a team that I recommend to anyone and everyone.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
When we were looking for a property, we had a very specific criteria of what we wanted, price range, location etc. The first thing that impressed me about the Barnes team was that they LISTENED to us and understood how they could best help us find what we were looking for. Their understanding of the region was critical in crafting a successful search strategy. Throughout the search they were tireless in their efforts to identify and connect us with for sale properties as quickly as possible, in many cases, prior to Open Houses which gave a competitive advantage. Communication was professional, thorough and frequent so we were able to respond to new listings promptly. Once we found the perfect property, their in-depth knowledge of market dynamics allowed us to craft a successful winning bid that resulted in us owning the perfect property all at a time of peak (frenzied) competition in the real estate market. A thoroughly collaborative and enjoyable experience.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Tom and Madison are the REAL DEAL. Responsive, reliable, and pragmatic, you'll be hard pressed to find a better duo with their expertise in the Amesbury area. As a first time home-buyer, they valued that I was well informed and comfortable at each step, and when I was, I never felt I was waiting on them. They know the right people for every aspect of the home-buying process, and each person they referred me to was highly professional, friendly, and reflected the same dedication to great service! Passionate, amiable, and full of energy, it was a pleasure working with the Barnes Team!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
It was an absolute pleasure working with Madison and Tom during our experience buying a home for the first time. They supported us every step of the way with Madison taking the lead and Tom stepping in as needed to support us. Buying a home is an overwhelming process and Madison took the time to get to know us well and guide us through it. We had a very specific budget in mind and she understood exactly where we were coming from and guided us without ever pressuring us to do anything we felt would be a stretch. We went from learning we had to leave out apt on May 1 to moving in on June 6 with her guidance and some luck along the way. Madison and Tom also suggested a team of people to help with the process. The lender they suggested offered us rates no one else could touch and the lawyer and home inspector were also great. I was touched that Madison even remembered an obscure reference I made to a restaurant in the area I used to eat at often with my parents and she treated us all to dinner there. Thank you to you both.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Madison and Tom were wonderful! They both are professional, knowledgeable and understanding. They went well above and beyond in our search for a home. We were limited on time and area in which to find a suitable home. They worked diligently to find us the PERFECT home!! Meeting our limited requirements.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Tom and Madison Barnes of the Barnes Group if you are searching for your perfect home!!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
It has been such a pleasure working with Madison and Tom. My wife and I have been looking to buy our first income property in the area, and their unmatched knowledge of the North Shore was the perfect fit. They are never too busy to help us out, whether they send us an email with a prospect, or we have a question on a property. Far and away the most attentive agents we’ve ever worked with. 10/10 would recommend.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Madison and Tom were an absolute pleasure to work with. As first time home buyers in a tough buyer’s market, we did not know what to expect, and they made sure we were well-informed and comfortable every step of the way. They went above and beyond throughout the entire process and even assisted us in locking in an excellent interest rate. We would highly recommend Tom & Madison to anyone looking to buy/sell or just learn more about the market in general, and we will definitely be calling them when the time comes to look for another home!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Tom and Madison were amazing to work with. Their combined knowledge and expertise of the market and process made the buying process so easy! I will definitely recommend Tom and Madison to anyone looking to buy or sell. With their help I am now in my dream first home. Their responsiveness to all of my constant questions was immediate and I always with out any doubt knew I could trust they always had my best interests at heart. I will definitely be recommending The Barnes Team to my friends and family!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
As first time homebuyers, my wife and I were beyond lucky to have worked with Tom and Madison Barnes. From the moment we spoke on the phone, I could tell they were truly passionate about real estate and drew from an extensive understanding of the local market.Whether it was answering general questions about the process, or last minute deal support their timeliness and informative responses calmed any anxiety we had in the home buying process.The Barnes Team combined industry knowledge, a diligent work ethic, and expert-level negotiation skills to get the best deal for our first home. I would recommend them to friends, family, and strangers alike!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Tom and Maddy went above and beyond to help us find and purchase our first home. I cannot recommend The Barnes Team enough to anyone who is looking to buy a home on the North Shore. We truly would not have been able to get into this property without the expertise of Tom and Maddy. When lending challenges were presented, Tom and Maddy were right there to help me through the process and provided me access to their network of lending professionals that could get the job done. In these volatile times, especially with interest rates increasing, it was vital to have a team of experts to guide us through the process. And that's what Tom and Maddy were able to provide. I seriously cannot recommend these guys enough. They know the industry, they know the area, and they're super dialed in to the local RE game. You can't go wrong with The Barnes Team!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
My husband and I purchased our first home through the Barnes team and we couldn't recommend them enough! Both Tom and Madison will be there to answer all questions you have and provide above and beyond services during the home buying process. They are reliable when needing to reach out to them, knowledgeable in the market and also demonstrate peak professionalism as real estate agents. We were in great hands with Tom and Madison and were thankful for everything they did for us.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
We are so happy with our decision to work with Madison Barnes. As first time home buyers, we were nervous to dive into this process, but Madison made every step enjoyable and educational. Madison was knowledgable, personable, and very professional. Her skills landed us the first house we put an offer on. With Madison's help, we are now living closer to family and friends in a home we love. We appreciate all of Madison's hard work and most definitely recommend her!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Always on point, Tom provides what you’d expect from a world class real estate agent and professional. Whenever we had questions or needed a fast response to keep the deal moving, Tom was there to facilitate an effective stream of information to help us win the deal. Tom has a unique understanding of the local market, something that was invaluable to us during our search. 100% would recommend.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]