Holly McLear

Holly McLear was working in NYC when an invitation from an America’s Cup sailor lured her to Newport, RI. This Midwestern girl was instantly charmed by the City by the Sea and decided to make it her home purchasing an 1856 fixer-upper on The Point, a quaint historic harbor neighborhood in downtown. Settling in this beautiful community with its scenic coastline, lively arts scene, historic architecture and accessible educational institutions was easy for Holly who took to the Island and the Islanders right from the start.

In 2001 Holly started selling residential real estate. She adapted quickly, working strategically to get multiple properties SOLD. Many millions in real estate transactions followed, and Holly’s growing list of satisfied customers kept her busy through the good times and the bad.

Holly will take your project seriously, represent you with integrity and get you across the finish line with professionalism and good humor.

Office Location: 129 Bellevue Ave., Newport
Office Phone Number: 401-680-6588 x 706

Susan Lodge, Jamestown

Holly did an EXCELLENT job helping us sell our home in Jamestown. Living out of state is a challenge when selling. Our home needed help to get ready to list. All of the hurdles, from preparing our property to the final closing were were handled expertly by Holly McLear. We were very impressed with her experience and guidance. If you are looking for a professional, honest, and dedicated realtor, you should contact Holly. You will not be disappointed!

Michael and Amy Kisken, Newport, RI

Cindy AltenDeLotto, Newport, Rhode Island

Holly was amazing from start to finish!! She was there every step of the way to guide us thru the process and get us what we needed to move on. Post closing she was super helpful in cleaning up the loose ends and general follow up. She started out as our broker but we feel that we now have a new friend. If we ever decide to move back she would be our first and only call. I would recommend her and only her to both sell and buy. She made the process much easier!! Thank you Holly!

Linda Gillette, President, Blackstone Property Management LLC

We've worked with Holly in the past. She sold our home in Newport where we lived for 20 years. It is a historic property and not an easy to sell one. Holly is the hardest working agent that I have ever worked with, in selling our home, she came over with props, moved furniture, helped tidy the house before showings. We would still be in that house if it were not for her drive and motivation to find the right buyer. We valued her judgment and believed in her ability. She is always the first agent we consider when we need help, guidance in RE matters.

Mark Edwards Pinehurst, North Carolina

We are from out of state. Although we had visited Newport on a couple of occasions, we had no knowledge of the Real Estate Market. I saw a listing of Holly's and contacted her. She responded immeadiately and spent a lot of time hearing what we were interested in. I flew in to Newport and met her and she made arrangements for me to see multiple properties. She provided wonderful insight into the area and was right on target regarding the properties selected to tour. We mad an offer on one of the properties and multiple offers came in. Holly was great through this stressful process and did everything required to assist us in getting the Deal Done. Part of the negotiation stipulated the Closing had to be completed in a very tight time frame. Holly was great in providing all the information about utilities, insurance and Closing agents that we needed. We closed remotely with No issues. The entire process was extremely simple and stress free. Well Done!! I would Highly Recommend Holly McLear and her office to Out of State Buyers. Mark Edwards Pinehurst, North Carolina

Karen Tungett, Middletown, RI

My husband and I worked with Holly to purchase our first home and we were not "Easy" to please. Besides being a little "picky and having a budget as well as being 7 months pregnant Holly was amazing!! She knew what style we wanted, she got us in to see houses at the last minute and worked around our crazy work schedules. She was patient and kind but she was also very honest and that helped up to find the perfect house. Holly also pointed us in the right direction to get the best financing and set us up with the right people. She is very dedicated to each of her clients, I'm sure she has a lot but she always made us feel like we were the only ones. We are now looking for house #2 and Holly is already working diligently to find us the perfect "forever" home. If you need a relator to buy or sell your home call Holly, she is amazing!!!

Brad and Tricia Storey, Portsmouth, RI

We are a military family, bringing many unique details to the house purchasing experience. Having bought four houses in four different states, while selling one, we have used six different real estate agents along the way. Holly is by far the best we have ever had the pleasure to work with. Holly found our house the first day it went on the market and recommended it to us immediately. We were actually focused on finding a house in Newport, but Holly knew our personal desires and family situation so well that she drew us out to Portsmouth to consider this house. It was spot on with what we were looking for, so the distance from Newport was negated by her excellent judgment in the right house and location for our family. The sales process was extremely dynamic and challenging, and the most difficult we have experienced in nine years in real estate. Holly managed every detail with a full commitment to our situation. We even had a family emergency during one of our showings, requiring us to go to the Emergency Room. Holly dealt with the situation at the showing, but also took things to the next level in caring for us. Since we were new to the area and had not established a support network yet, she also went to the extreme of picking our dog up at the hospital, walking it, and taking it to our rental house while we were attending to our sick child. We can't say enough about how much she helped our family both in and out of her professional field, and we practically consider her a member of our family and if not a close friend. We can make no greater endorsement for a realtor and wish we could take her with us for every future real estate purchase/sale we make. Thank you Holly, you made a difference in our lives that we will never forget!

Sean G RI

Holly was a great agent !!! Holly wanted to make sure that I got the best property for the best value. She had my best intrest the whole time. I fee lucky I found her. And I would recomend her to any family or friends.

C. Taub, Newport, RI

Holly is an extraordinary broker. She is right on top of things in presenting and going after a property you want, but she never pressures you At first, I kept redefining what sort of home I was looking for, and she was patient, offering helpful feedback. She helped me understand the pros and cons of each property I looked at; I greatly appreciated her honesty and advice. With Holly's help, I scored the exact property I wanted: she made sure to get there first. (There were five other buyers right behind hoping I would walk away.) I could not be happier with my new vacation home. I had been using a different broker originally who gave me very little attention. I was telling a friend about my hunt, and he said, You must use Holly; she will work with you until you find exactly what you want. Best real estate advice I ever received!