Featured address: 19 Lurton Street, Quincy, MA
Every now and then, a win happens so quietly it feels like a secret.
“This one never even hit the market” isn’t just a catchy line—it’s a real snapshot of what can happen when you work with a realtor who’s truly active in the neighborhood, deeply connected, and paying attention every single day.
And for Colleen Foulsham, this isn’t a “service area.” This is home. Colleen grew up in Quincy, raised her family here, and still lives in the area—so the streets, the pockets, the patterns, and the people aren’t something she studies… they’re something she’s lived.
At FC Realty Group, that personal connection is exactly how we operate: hyper-local, relationship-driven, and plugged into Quincy and the surrounding South Shore. Our office is right here in Quincy, and our team is built around real, day-to-day presence—touring homes, talking with neighbors, staying in touch with local agents, and knowing what’s coming before it becomes public.
Why “before it hits the MLS” matters more than ever
Quincy is not a slow-moving market. Homes can go pending quickly, and in a pace like that, the timeline matters:
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If you’re hearing about a home when it goes live, you might already be behind.
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If you’re hearing about it before it goes live, you’re suddenly in the driver’s seat.
That’s exactly what happened at 19 Lurton Street—the buyer had an accepted offer before the listing went live.
How does a home cross our desk before it “hits the market”?
Opportunities like this don’t come from luck. They come from being in the mix—especially when you’re working with someone like Colleen, who’s been connected to this community for years.
Strong agent-to-agent relationships
When you’re consistently active in Quincy, you build trust with other local agents. Sometimes that means you get the call that says, “We’re prepping a listing—do you have a buyer who’s ready?” And if your buyer is prepared, you can move fast.
Local seller conversations happening every day
Not every homeowner wants a full public launch right away. Some people want a quieter start—testing the waters before photos, showings, open houses, and the whole rollout. Being truly local means we’re often part of those early conversations.
“Coming soon” and quiet-prep windows
Many homes have a runway period—repairs, staging, tenant coordination, estate timing, you name it. In that window, the right match can happen quickly when the right network is in place.
(And just to be clear: every situation is different, and we always navigate these opportunities ethically and within all applicable MLS and fair housing rules. The goal is access and strategy—not cutting corners.)
The real advantage: strategy + readiness
Pre-market opportunities only help if you can act like a serious buyer at a moment’s notice. That’s another place FC Realty Group stands out: we don’t just send listings—we help you become the buyer who can confidently say yes.
That usually means:
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Getting fully pre-approved (not just pre-qualified)
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Knowing your non-negotiables vs. nice-to-haves
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Understanding Quincy micro-markets (street by street)
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Having an offer plan before emotions kick in
Because when the right home surfaces early, you don’t have a week to think about it—you have a window.
Why hyper-local isn’t a buzzword here
You’ll hear a lot of agents say they “know the area.” For Colleen and FC Realty Group, hyper-local means something more:
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Colleen grew up here, raised her family here, and still lives here—so she knows Quincy in a way that can’t be replicated.
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We’re active here constantly—touring, listing, negotiating, networking.
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We’re building relationships that create early visibility for our clients.
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We’re tracking what’s happening right now, not what happened six months ago.
That’s how stories like 19 Lurton Street happen—right timing, right strategy, right guidance.
The bottom line
If you’re trying to buy in Quincy (or the surrounding South Shore) and feel like you’re always one step behind, it might not be your budget—it might be your access, your timing, and your team.
If you want to be the buyer who hears about the next one before it goes live, let’s talk.
Colleen Foulsham | FC Realty Group
📞 857-939-0144
✉️ [email protected]
