LARRY KELLEM’S LEGACY

LARRY KELLEM’S LEGACY

Steve and his father Lawrence Kellem founded Kellem & Kellem in Hull, Massachusetts, in 1984, and worked together through Larry’s retirement in 2012. What started as a small hometown practice evolved into one of the South Shore’s and then eastern Massachusetts’s busiest real estate practices.  A key moment in the firm evolution was when Jack Conway, an owner of several real estate brokerage offices in Eastern Massachusetts, decided to build an office in Hull where Steve and Larry were practicing.  “Jack needed a tenant for his new building” remembers Steve, “and heard my dad and I were the “go-to” in Hull.   Jack walked into the office and told us we were his new tenant.  Within a couple of years, we were representing buyers and sellers throughout the area, and were closing counsel for Northern Mortgage Company, which Jack owned.”

When describing the legacy of his dad and how it relates to the real estate practice, Steve explains, “My dad taught me about the importance of thoroughness as a fundamental principal of real estate law.  Each time property ownership changes hands, there are a multitude of details within the transfer that if not handled perfectly, can have devastating consequences.  My dad showed me examples of ownership issues that didn’t reveal themselves until many years later, when a property was sold. The real estate attorney must be an excellent technician. Reviewing and certifying title to real estate is often the equivalent of completing a difficult crossword puzzle.  One misplaced letter or word and the puzzle is not complete.  In real estate, the misplaced letter is the missing or defective signature, which can result in a problem with ownership.”

Larry A. Kellem, 1933 - 2023

  • You guys are great - nice to know when my world feels tipped upside down with moving, someone has me competently covered. Good customer service is a gift when you are under pressure of a home sale. Great, competent & friendly customer service is even better. I really do appreciate it. Looking forward to working with you again!

  • We had a recent closing with KBC and had a quick and enjoyable encounter. Steve and his team are the ultimate professionals. They work closely with mortgage companies, real estate agents, banks, buyers and sellers to deliver a satisfying, seamless, no-pressure experience. We appreciate their knowledge and professionalism and would refer them to anybody in need of their services. Thanks for everything!

  • I just want to thank all of you. I felt I had an exceptional team supporting me in the sale of this house. It was complicated every step of the way, but I had sound advice and excellent resources. I could not have sold this house without you, especially working remotely. Thank you for fielding my last few questions. I should have known that you had already thought through and addressed my random concerns. It’s been a pleasure working with you all. All of you have my utmost respect.

    - Signe

  • When the team at KBC is handling a closing for Jack Conway & Company and Conway Financial Services, we know the process will go smoothly. Their expertise, caring and quick turnaround provides both our sales professionals and our buyers and sellers with complete confidence and peace of mind. Huge thanks goes to everyone at Kellem. Working with you for the past 25 (Steve -maybe more?) years has been like working with family!

    - Carol Conway Bulman, President/CEO, Jack Conway & Company

  • …we have been running around as you can imagine! It was really great to work with you Mike and thank you for working with us so patiently in our buying our new home. Thanks for the link with tips and resources, very kind of you.

    - Robin and CJ

  • Kellem was great to work with on closing on a house purchase. I would highly recommend using their services.

    - Shawn Moloney

  • Dear Steve, Jill and Team, Thank you so much for all of your efforts during our home buying process. It was a pleasure to work with you all!

    - Danielle R and Tom D

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