Our Story

Both personal and employment experience provide the history for any successful business.

Sandra Dawson, the founder of Dawson Real Estate, was the eldest child in a large family, in a city South of Boston. Being the oldest she had responsibility at an early age. The responsibility and leadership skills she developed were apparent both in high school and nursing school, where she was elected to class President. As a Registered Nurse in the Boston area and later after a move to New Bedford with her husband, Kevin, she was promoted to head nursing positions very quickly.

When their three children entered school, Sandra looked to continue in the workplace. At that time, hospitals did not provide “per diem” opportunities and since Sandra and her husband had bought several investment properties, she decided to take the real estate exam, in order to provide competent knowledge of landlord responsibilities. She was soon hired by a local practitioner and started on a part time real estate career.

With the sudden death of her mentor, Sandra decided to open her own brokerage in 1978. Soon, experienced agents from other firms asked to join her. Throughout the years the company has grown, has affiliated with franchises and is currently Dawson Real Estate, an independent firm with an affiliation with Boston-based Realty Guild, an association of over 50 independent real estate offices with over 750 agents statewide.

While Sandra is still involved in selling real estate, two of her children have assumed the leadership of the firm. Both had other careers before joining Dawson Real Estate. Sandy Dawson Galavotti, her daughter, has been with the agency since 1998 and has a background in Finance & Investments. Sandy’s personality makes a great fit both for leading the other agents in the office and assisting her own real estate clients. She has been a consistent Top Producer in her 20+ years with Dawson Real Estate. Sandra’s son, Patrick Dawson, has a prior background in Education & Government Service. He joined the firm in 2005 and now acts as the Marketing Manager as well as being a consistent Top Producer. His dependable & patient nature is an asset to his Buyer & Seller Clients.

Over 40 Years of Dedicated Service

We are proud of our success throughout 4 decades!

Able to retain our clients through their:

First time affordable residence
Desire to move up to larger home
Decision to purchase a final retirement property

Referrals are important!

We have received them from:

Prior home sellers & buyers
Their children
Their extended family
Their neighbors & friends

Referrals from attorneys, accountants & advisors

to assist with:

Opinion of Values
Current Market Analysis
Estate Sales & Coordination of Details

LOCAL

Real estate is LOCAL. Each real estate market is different, and you want someone who knows the local market trends and statistics. Our agents ARE local and are experts in the real estate markets of the South Coast. All our hand-picked full-time agents are long-time residents of the South Coast. They are involved in their towns and give back to their community. They are volunteer board members for non-profits, involved in local government and support charitable organizations. This is how we give back to the communities that loyally support us.

LONGSTANDING

We are proud of our success throughout the past 4 decades. We have retained our clients from the purchase of their first affordable home, to their desire to move up to a larger home and finally through their purchase of a retirement home. These clients have provided Dawson Real Estate a source of new client referrals. Referrals are an integral part of the real estate business! Referrals are from prior clients, their children, their extended families and neighbors & friends. We have excellent working relationships with attorneys, accountants & financial advisors.

LEADER

Our history of being a market leader in the real estate industry began in 1978 when the founder, Sandra Dawson, was a solo practitioner. Since then, she has strategically grown the firm to what it is today, with attention to detail and outstanding client service in every sale. Dawson Real Estate is well-respected and known as an industry leader.