Worst Real Estate Agents in Salem, Massachusetts

Agent Rankings

Rows are sorted by bad review count. The risk score is out of 10: 10 bad reviews equals 1 point, and 100 or more equals 10/10.

Current source Salem, Massachusetts

Agent data on this page is pulled from publicly available review and profile records for this market.

Risk score Out of 10

Ten bad reviews equals one risk point. Scores are capped at 10/10 once an agent reaches 100 or more bad reviews.

Bad reviews Review-risk count

Bad-review counts represent negative client-experience signals used to rank the records on this city page.

Evidence snapshot Salem at a glance

Ranked agents 11

Bad-review signals 650+

Highest risk 10/10

Freshness May 2026

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11 agents in Salem

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#1 Worst Agent

Ryan Roberts

DFRNT Realty Group

10/10Risk score 100+Bad reviews

1

Christopher Blasczak

Real Broker Ma Llc

10/10Risk score 100Bad reviews

2

Steven "Graz" Graczyk

J Barrett & Company

9/10Risk score 90Bad reviews

3

Shari and Steven McStay

Keller Williams Realty

8/10Risk score 80Bad reviews

4

Sara Maurno

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

7/10Risk score 70Bad reviews

5

Michelle Bettencourt

Nina Soto Realty

6/10Risk score 60Bad reviews

6

Mary Knaggs

RE/MAX Beacon

5/10Risk score 50Bad reviews

7

David Ashton

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

4/10Risk score 40Bad reviews

8

Connelly Group

William Raveis Real Estate

3/10Risk score 30Bad reviews

9

Luciano Leone

RE/MAX 360

2/10Risk score 20Bad reviews

10

Jonathan Blass

Four Points Real Estate, LLC

1/10Risk score 10Bad reviews

Salem blends rich colonial history with a vibrant arts and culinary scene, creating a housing market that appeals to buyers seeking character-filled properties in a walkable, culturally active setting. The city's commuter rail connection to Boston and ferry service provide multiple commute options that enhance its appeal.

Salem Real Estate Market

The market is driven by demand for historic homes and condominiums in the downtown and McIntire District areas, while neighborhoods like Salem Willows and the Point offer waterfront living opportunities. Salem's year-round tourism economy provides an additional investment angle through short-term rental opportunities.

Review Signals

These categories make bad-review data easier to understand in Salem without relying on a single score alone.

Poor communication

Slow replies, unclear updates, missing context, or clients feeling ignored during the transaction.

Misleading advice

Reports that guidance, pricing expectations, or transaction details were presented in a way clients later disputed.

Pressure tactics

Clients describing rushed decisions, uncomfortable urgency, or pressure to move forward before they were ready.

Missed deadlines

Complaints involving late follow-up, missed paperwork, delayed responses, or deadline-sensitive mistakes.

Billing issues

Concerns about commission expectations, fees, payment communication, or transaction cost surprises.

Unprofessional conduct

Review themes involving respect, reliability, conduct, conflict handling, or client care.

Consumer guidance

What to do before choosing an agent in Salem

01Compare the risk score with the bad-review count instead of relying on the score alone.

02Look for repeated complaint themes, especially communication, pressure, and missed deadlines.

03Check whether the agent's brokerage, market, and recent profile data match the transaction you need help with.

04Use the investigation form if a record looks fake, misleading, private, or unrelated to a real client experience.

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FAQ

Common questions about Salem rankings, source records, and community votes.

How are agents selected for Salem?

Agents are included based on publicly available profile and review data for Salem. They're ranked by the number of negative reviews on record, with the highest-risk agents listed first.

What does the risk score mean?

The risk score is a simple measure of how many complaints an agent has. For every 10 bad reviews, one point is added to their score, up to a maximum of 10/10. A higher score means more negative client experiences are on record.

Are community votes public?

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Can an agent challenge a listing?

Yes. Any agent, or anyone else, can request an investigation if they believe a listing is inaccurate, misleading, or based on a fake review. We review every request and will correct or remove records that don't meet our review policy.