February 12, 2026

Find top-rated Cape Cod buyer's agents to help you navigate the real estate market and close your home with confidence.

Top-Rated Buyer Agents on Cape Cod

Buyers often arrive on Cape Cod without enough preparation for the local housing market. And this environment has a way of humbling them.

Homes in Barnstable County can go under agreement in days, sometimes without ever hitting public listings.

Sometimes this happens before the home even appears on public listings. The professional you select to represent your interests influences the entire process.

This choice determines how quickly you view new properties. It also impacts the success of your offer.

Top-rated buyer agents on the Cape

A small group of agents and teams have built strong records. They focus specifically on buyers in this region.

Agent / Team	Brokerage	Known For	Google Rating (Feb 2026)
Freitas Monteforte Group (Livia Monteforte)	Compass	Coastal, waterfront and luxury homes; support for out-of-state buyers	⭐ 5.0 (64 reviews)
Melanie Gundersheim	Gundersheim Group	High-touch, personalized experience for the buyer	⭐ 5.0 (9 reviews)
Buyers Brokers Only	Independent	Representation for buyers only	⭐ 5.0 (97 reviews)
Diana Kuang	eXp Realty	Knowledge of the local market	⭐ 5.0 (20 reviews)
Tia Lilly	Property Cape Cod	Service driven by relationships	⭐ 5.0 (3 reviews)
John Stringfellow	Cape Cod Star / StartPoint Realty	Top regional ratings	N/A

Large agencies also provide good service. Companies such as Kinlin Grover, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Today Real Estate, and Coldwell Banker Martha Murray have many listings. They offer solid representation across the various towns on the Cape.

What Separates a Good Cape Cod Agent from a Great One?

Possessing a license is common among buyer agents. But performance on the Cape requires additional qualities.

Effective agents live here throughout the entire year. They know which roads are likely to flood in March. They often speak with the listing agent before a sign is placed on the property.

Credentials to look for

You should look for specific credentials. Designations like ABR and CRS indicate actual training in representing buyers. This differs from general sales experience. These qualifications are worth discussing.

Questions to ask before you commit

Ask specific questions before you make a commitment.

#	Question
1	In which towns did you close deals for buyers last year? How many were there?
2	Do you possess full access to the Cape Cod & Islands MLS? Can you set up daily alerts based on my criteria?
3	What is your process for buyers who cannot attend showings in person?
4	Describe a transaction that became complicated. Explain what occurred.

Spotlight: Freitas Monteforte Group

Livia Monteforte leads our team at the Freitas Monteforte Group at Compass. She has operated in this market since the early 2000s.

She holds several designations, including ABR, CRS, e-Pro, and GREEN. Her practice is bilingual, offering services in English and Portuguese.

Her team exceeded 500,000 dollars in GCI during 2024.

Her consistently high reviews on Google, Compass, Zillow, and elsewhere show a pattern, with many repeat clients mentioning similar strengths. She negotiates effectively. She prices properties accurately. She has also guided buyers from other states through the closing process, buyers who often did not need to visit the Cape until they received their keys.

Cape Cod market facts buyers need to know

Researching online is a common first step for buyers. That is helpful, as far as it goes.

However, the Cape operates differently than typical markets in Massachusetts. There is significant variation between towns; conditions in Falmouth may differ considerably from those in Brewster.

Timing is also a factor. Serious buyers often find homes during the autumn and early spring. Summer brings more competition. Unfortunately, inventory does not always match this increased demand.

Key market factors

Factor	What to know going in
Best buying window	Autumn and early spring. This offers real inventory and manageable competition.
Luxury threshold	1.5 million dollars or more in areas like Osterville. A generalist agent might cost you money.
Days on market in hot areas	Less than 30 days. Sometimes it is much faster.
Due diligence complexity	Title 5 septic inspections, private wells, and FEMA flood zone overlays. Each item can change your financing.
Out-of-state buyers	You are at a disadvantage in fast deals. You need committed local representation.

Issues like Title 5 inspections, betterment assessments, and FEMA map reclassifications occur frequently. They are not rare on the Cape.

An agent handling these for the first time might cause delays. This could happen at a critical moment — which is why local depth matters.

The Freitas Monteforte Group maintains offices in Falmouth and Osterville. These two submarkets function differently. Buyers in each area require someone with knowledge of that specific geography.

Should You Talk to More Than One Agent?

Yes, and take your time doing it. The right fit isn't always the most decorated name — it's the agent who communicates in a way that works for you, knows your target towns with real specificity, and can show a track record rather than just describe one.

We'd welcome being part of that process. The Freitas Monteforte Group is a small, year-round Cape Cod team at Compass. Reach out and let's talk through what you're looking for.

Work with local experts who understand Cape Cod inside and out

The Freitas Monteforte Group at Compass is a small, dedicated team with deep roots in the Cape Cod market. Led by Livia Monteforte, we bring the local knowledge, professional designations, and personal attention that complex Cape Cod transactions require.