Devries Dolber Realty, Llc

What Devries Dolber Realty, Llc does

DeVries Dolber Realty, LLC is a privately held, family-owned residential real estate brokerage headquartered at 971 Providence Road, Whitinsville, Massachusetts, with approximately five employees operating across The Dolber Team and The DeVries Team. The firm serves buyers and sellers in Central Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with active licensing in all three states. It traces its operating history to 1973 (Wiersma-DeVries Real Estate Inc.), passed through a merger with Prudential Prime Properties in 1994 and a 2014 affiliation with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, before the families spun out the current LLC in 2014 to return to independent ownership.

The company runs a traditional full-service brokerage model combining buyer representation (market analysis, property search, negotiation, financing coordination, closing support) and seller representation (CMA, MLS listing, photography, signage, brochures, open houses, accompanied showings). It generates revenue primarily through real estate commissions on both sides of transactions, supplemented by property management fees through R&R Realty Management LLC, a co-owned entity run by Randy and Shirley DeVries in Worcester County. The firm has differentiated through a VA Loan specialization, with referral flow to Veterans United Home Loans, and maintains a relationship-driven, low-tech go-to-market using MLS, Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, local newspaper advertising, direct mail, and yard signage.

The business has no external institutional ownership, no funding history, no proprietary technology stack, and no AI components. Its go-to-market is entirely sales-led and direct-to-consumer, with each agent providing full-cycle personal representation. Customer testimonials cited cover first-time home buyers, estate-sale sellers, VA loan borrowers, and relocation clients — all individual consumer or SMB segments — with no enterprise or institutional clients.

Name

Devries Dolber Realty, Llc

Legal name

DeVries Dolber Realty LLC

Website

https://devriesdolber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DeVries Dolber Realty is a family-owned residential real estate brokerage in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, serving buyers and sellers across Central Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut, and Rhode Island. It offers full-service buyer and seller representation plus VA Loan specialization under The Dolber Team and The DeVries Team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Buyer Representation Services (BPAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Buyer representation services
• Seller representation services
• Property management services
• VA loan specialization

Headquarters

HQ city

Whitinsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Commission - Buyer Representation: Commissions earned from representing buyers in residential property purchases. Services include property search assistance, negotiation, financing coordination, and closing support.
2. Real Estate Commission - Seller Representation: Commissions earned from listing and selling properties. Services include Comparable Market Analysis, MLS listing, professional photography, marketing, staging advice, showings, and negotiation support.
3. Property Management (via R&R Realty Management LLC): Property management and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties in Worcester County, co-owned by Randy and Shirley DeVries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DeVries Dolber Realty, LLC is a full-service residential real estate brokerage serving individual buyers, sellers, and investors across Central Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Core offerings include buyer representation (market analysis, property search, negotiation, financing assistance, closing coordination), seller representation (comparable market analysis, MLS listing, professional photography, marketing, staging advice, showings, negotiation), property management through co-owned R&R Realty Management LLC, and a specialized VA loan practice for veteran buyers.

Product overview

DeVries Dolber Realty LLC is a full-service real estate brokerage firm operating in Central Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut, and Rhode Island since 1973. The company is organized into two primary teams—The Dolber Team and The DeVries Team—each providing residential and commercial real estate services. Core offerings include buyer representation services (market analysis, negotiation, financing assistance, closing coordination) and seller representation services (comparable market analysis, MLS listing, photography, advertising, showings, negotiation). The firm specializes in VA Loans for veteran buyers. The company traces its roots to Wiersma-DeVries Real Estate Inc., founded in 1973, and became affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices before rebranding to DeVries Dolber Realty LLC in 2014.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Dolber Team: Real estate team led by Janet Dolber specializing in buyer representation and VA Loans
• The DeVries Team

Products and services

• Residential Real Estate Brokerage Services Full-service residential real estate brokerage serving buyers and sellers across Central Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Includes buyer representation, seller representation, MLS listing distribution, and specialized VA loan expertise.
• Buyer Representation Services Comprehensive buyer services covering market analysis, property search, purchase agreement writing, negotiation, financing assistance, closing coordination with lenders, inspectors, appraisers, attorneys, escrow officers, and title companies, plus post-sale follow-up.
• Seller Representation Services End-to-end seller services including comparable market analysis, professional photography, custom brochures, MLS listing with online visual tours, signage, postcards for just-listed, open house, and price change updates, local newspaper advertising, syndication to Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com, accompanied showings, offer negotiation, home inspection support, and closing coordination.
• Property Management Services Property management and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties in Worcester County, delivered through co-owned R&R Realty Management LLC.
• VA Loan Home Buyer Representation Specialized buyer representation for veterans and military families using VA loan financing, with guidance through VA loan requirements and coordination with partner lender Veterans United Home Loans.
• Office Space for Lease Five separate second-floor offices at 971 Providence Rd, Whitinsville, leased at $2,500 per month with all utilities (heat, AC, electric, water, sewer, trash) included, optional janitorial service, shared kitchen and scheduled conference room use, and 40 parking spaces.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E. Prime PropertiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014Prior to founding DeVries Dolber Realty in 2014, the company was affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E. Prime Properties (formerly Prudential Prime Properties). The company decided to return to its roots and start DeVries Dolber Realty, LLC after this affiliation.
• Veterans United Home LoansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeterans United Home Loans is referenced on the company website as a recommended resource for veterans interested in obtaining pre-approval for VA loans. The company specializes in VA Loans and directs potential VA loan borrowers to Veterans United for financing needs.
• R&R Realty Management LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-owned by Randy and Shirley DeVries, R&R Realty Management LLC is a property management and maintenance company serving residential and commercial property in Worcester County. This partnership allows the brokerage to offer comprehensive real estate services including property management.
• MLS (Multiple Listing Service)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe company uses MLS to list properties with additional online visual tours and photographs. MLS provides exposure to other real estate professionals with matching buyer criteria and access to comprehensive property listings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coldwell Banker: One of the largest and oldest residential real estate brokerage franchises in the United States, offering full-service buyer and seller representation nationally. Comparable to DeVries Dolber in core service offering (residential brokerage) but operates at vastly greater scale through a franchise model rather than a local independent firm.
• RE/MAX: Global residential real estate franchise with a strong agent-centric model and presence across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Competes with DeVries Dolber for the same buyer and seller clients in the Blackstone Valley and Worcester County markets, but with national brand recognition and far larger agent count.
• Keller Williams Realty: Largest real estate franchise by agent count in the United States, with significant Massachusetts and Rhode Island footprint. Comparable full-service residential brokerage offering; differs in its technology platform, training systems, and agent-centric ownership model.
• Century 21: Major residential brokerage franchise with widespread presence in New England. Directly comparable in that it offers full-service residential buyer and seller representation; differs in scale and brand-driven lead generation versus DeVries Dolber's relationship-driven local model.
• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate: Mid-market residential brokerage franchise with New England presence. Comparable in targeting middle-market residential buyers and sellers; differs through national brand and franchise systems versus DeVries Dolber's local independent identity.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: National residential real estate franchise affiliated with the Berkshire Hathaway brand. Particularly relevant as DeVries Dolber was previously affiliated with this network (as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E. Prime Properties) before spinning off in 2014. Competes for the same high-touch, relationship-driven buyer and seller segments.

Emerging players

• eXp Realty: Cloud-based residential brokerage with a national footprint and agent-centric virtual model. Has grown rapidly in the Northeast; competes for independent agents who might otherwise join or remain at firms like DeVries Dolber, particularly as cloud-based models lower operating overhead.
• Compass: Tech-enabled residential brokerage that has rapidly expanded across the U.S., including the Northeast. Comparable as a full-service buyer/seller representation firm; differs by offering a proprietary technology platform, in-house mortgage, and aggressive agent recruitment that directly challenges independent local brokerages like DeVries Dolber.
• Redfin: Technology-led residential brokerage offering buyer and seller representation with a lower-commission model. Operates in Massachusetts markets and competes directly for seller clients via its listing platform; represents the tech-disintermediation threat to traditional brokerages like DeVries Dolber.

Regional players

• Sotheby's International Realty: Luxury-leaning residential brokerage franchise with affiliate offices in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Tangentially comparable as a full-service buyer/seller representation firm; addresses higher price points than DeVries Dolber's mid-market focus but competes for the same regional talent pool and affluent move-up buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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