Lauren Mello, Broker-Owner

lauren@advocaterealtyma.com
(781) 858-0735

Lauren Mello is a creative and enthusiastic real estate professional, serving clients in the purchase and sale of residential properties throughout Massachusetts. Lauren is also a practicing real estate attorney, with over 25 years’ experience handling hundreds of closings, representing buyers, sellers and lenders in residential sales. Her knowledge of both real estate and probate law enables her to support her clients and the Advocate team with complex issues. Lauren has a B.A. from Tufts University in International Relations & Italian and a J.D. from Suffolk Law School. She has lived in Kingston for over 25 years with her husband, 3 children, and their dog Oreo.  

Shepard Long, Managing Broker

shep@advocaterealtyma.com
(781) 690-3630 

Shepard Long has been one of the leading real estate professionals on Boston’s South Shore since 2004, with over $125 million in total sales and over 375 successful transactions. He has deep South Shore roots, growing up in Duxbury and Holbrook and attending Thayer Academy in Braintree. He has a BA in Political Science from Columbia University and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from New York University. Prior to joining Advocate Realty Associates, he was the owner of Stikeleather Real Estate, which merged with Advocate in 2023. He currently lives in Plymouth.

 

 

Carol Costa, Broker Associate

carolcosta714@yahoo.com
(774) 454-8361

With over 15 years experience and a deep understanding of the local market, Carol specializes in residential, luxury, and investment properties and has a proven track record of helping buyers, sellers, and investors make informed decisions. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or looking to sell your property, her services offer a comprehensive approach to real estate, ensuring every client’s needs are met with precision and care. Carol combines market expertise with personalized service, making each transaction as smooth and successful as possible.

 

 

Meg Barclay, Salesperson

meg@advocaterealtyma.com
(617) 688-0072

Meg is a lifelong South Shore shore resident who grew up in Duxbury and moved to Kingston in 1999. She lives here with her husband and 2 school age daughters. When she’s not helping clients buy or sell a home, she loves teaching in the Silver Lake Regional School District and coaching her daughters’ soccer teams.

 

 

Christina Green, Salesperson

christina@stikehomes.com
(781) 608-8811

Born and raised on the South Shore, Christina always knew her passion was to help people. Christina graduated from Northeastern University with Bachelors of Science degree in Community Health, where she started off her career in corporate childcare. She directed three successful centers and served over 3,000 families for 13 years. In 2013 she joined the real estate world and enjoys working closely to help each individual met their needs. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, time on the Cape, and being an avid fan for her children’s sports life’s. She is a Girl Scout leader, PTO Chair and School Council member in Holbrook where she lives with her husband, two children and two dogs.

 

 

Jennifer Murray, Salesperson

jennmurray02364@gmail.com
(781) 630-1177

Chris Oates, Salesperson

chris@stikehomes.com
(339) 987-8105

Peter Veneto, Salesperson