Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Salem, MA
Don Baker Real Estate has been a family-owned and operated business serving the greater Lynn area since 1970. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in residential and commercial real estate transactions, offering personalized service rooted in decades of local market expertise. We provide comprehensive appraisals, strategic property marketing, and tailored guidance for buyers and sellers. Our commitment to old-fashioned dedication ensures clients receive accurate market valuations and effective sales strategies. With a focus on residential homes and commercial properties, including investment real estate and tax exchange solutions, we serve communities across the North Shore.Our proven track record includes successful transactions for diverse properties, from single-family homes to multi-unit commercial buildings. We leverage extensive MLS networks and targeted advertising to maximize property exposure. Client testimonials consistently highlight our reliability, attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex real estate processes. As industry leaders, we combine traditional values with modern tools like mortgage calculators and virtual tours to enhance client experiences. Our team's deep understanding of local market dynamics enables us to deliver exceptional results for every client interaction.
Services
Residential Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate
Property Appraisals
Home Valuations
Investment Properties
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience serving the North Shore real estate market
- Our team includes certified residential and commercial real estate appraisers
- We provide comprehensive MLS coverage and targeted property marketing campaigns
- Specialists in staging productive open houses with industry-wide cooperation
- Experts in 1031 tax exchange arrangements and commercial property financing
What people say
Exceptional Old Fashion Service
Reliable and personable broker
Attention to detail
Dedicated professional
Knowledgeable and friendly
Services
Residential Real Estate
We specialize in residential property transactions with over 50 years of North Shore market expertise. Our services include home valuations, strategic marketing, and negotiation support for buyers and sellers. We leverage extensive MLS networks and local advertising to maximize property exposure and achieve optimal sale prices.
Commercial Real Estate
Our commercial real estate division handles investment properties, business sales, and development opportunities. We offer appraisal services, financing arrangements, and 1031 exchange expertise. Our team specializes in apartment buildings, retail spaces, and industrial properties across the North Shore market area.
Property Appraisals
Certified appraisers provide accurate property valuations using recent comparable sales and current market data. This service helps homeowners understand their property's worth for sale pricing or refinancing purposes across both residential and commercial real estate sectors.
Open House Marketing
We stage effective open houses that attract qualified buyers through strategic scheduling and inter-agency cooperation. Our approach maximizes property visibility while maintaining professional standards, helping achieve faster sales at competitive prices in competitive markets.
Investment Properties
We connect investors with income-generating properties including multi-family units and commercial buildings. Our services include market analysis, financing options, and tax exchange strategies to help build and manage successful real estate investment portfolios in the North Shore region.
People
Alison Lules
President/Licensed Broker/Realtor
With over 30 years of real estate experience, Alison specializes in residential and commercial transactions. She provides expert market analysis and personalized service, leveraging extensive local knowledge to help clients achieve their property goals across the North Shore area.
Don Baker
Founder
A certified residential and commercial appraiser with decades of industry experience. Don established the company in 1970 and continues to provide expert guidance on property valuations and investment strategies that benefit both residential and commercial clients.
Questions
What real estate services do you offer?
We specialize in residential and commercial property sales, appraisals, investment real estate transactions, and 1031 tax exchange arrangements across the North Shore region.
How can I get my home valued?
Contact us for a complimentary market appraisal using recent comparable sales and current market data to determine your home's fair market value.
Do you handle commercial property sales?
Yes, we specialize in commercial real estate including apartment buildings, business properties, and investment real estate with financing arrangement expertise.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Lynn, Salem, Peabody, Swampscott, and the greater North Shore area with comprehensive real estate services for residential and commercial properties.
Can you help with property marketing?
We provide complete marketing solutions including MLS listings, website exposure, national real estate platforms, and targeted local publication advertising.
