Shrewsbury, MA – October 30, 2024 – Thrive Real Estate of Shrewsbury has joined forces with Lamacchia Realty. Their location at 26 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury, MA will now be the Lamacchia Realty Shrewsbury branch location. Anthony Lamacchia, Jackie Louh, Massoud Atallah, John Millen, and the leadership team of Lamacchia Realty are thrilled to be expanding in the local market, alongside the Lamacchia Realty Northborough, Worcester, and Auburn offices with this well-respected brokerage.
“I feel fortunate to have connected with Maribeth and Rick almost five years ago. We have always stayed in touch and have discussed working together at some point. I am happy that day is finally here. Maribeth has long been one of the top REALTORS® in Shrewsbury so entering the market with her is so exciting. She will positively impact our company all over Worcester County and likely beyond.”
This high-performing brokerage was founded by Maribeth Lynch in 2014, who is regarded as a leader in the Central Massachusetts and MetroWest Massachusetts markets. With over three decades of experience in the field, she is one of the region’s top-producing REALTORS® and is deeply entrenched in the communities she serves. Her client-centered approach has made her a trusted resource for her clients in Shrewsbury and the neighboring regions. Prior to opening Thrive, Maribeth knew Lamacchia’s Senior Vice President of Business Development, Massoud Atallah, through shared affiliations at a prior brokerage.
When Maribeth opened Thrive, she did so with the help of her husband Rick, and she did it with a desire to provide uncompromising service to her clients. Rick initially offered to assist with simple tasks which quickly evolved into Rick taking on the role of CEO, overseeing all financial operations and becoming the company’s “go-to” for any challenge that arose. These two great companies joining forces will likely place them as the number one brokerage in Shrewsbury by Firm. According to MLSPIN, if the two companies had joined forces prior to 2023, they would be number one in the market by firm ever since. (MLSPIN 2023 and last twelve months).
Anthony Lamacchia first captured Maribeth and Rick’s attention in 2020 during the pandemic. His videos urged REALTORS® to get out and service buyer and seller clients as essential workers who needed to continue their work despite the pandemic. Maribeth and Rick followed his advice, leading to their best year ever! They were hooked and continued to follow Anthony on social media as he grew his company and his brand. During the recent NAR legal settlement, he again stood out as a leader. Maribeth sent Anthony boxing gloves that said, “Never Stop Fighting”. Those gloves hang over Anthony’s desk to this day.
“Anthony’s advice and assurances during these times helped us achieve another record-breaking year, states Maribeth Lynch, Founder of Thrive Real Estate and Lamacchia Realty REALTOR®.
“When the opportunity to merge with Lamacchia arose, the timing was perfect. We knew both our clients and agents would benefit from this partnership, allowing everyone to THRIVE. Having gotten to know the leadership team at Lamacchia has made our decision to merge with them an easy one. Our values are very much aligned, and we know that offering their robust marketing and training will benefit both our clients as well as our beloved agents.”
Along with Maribeth and Rick, five REALTORS® will join Lamacchia Realty, including Briana Willander, Ashley Davidson, Whitney Andrews, Mike Andrews, and Tracey Calo. REALTORS® of Thrive are like-minded professionals who work in unison and pride themselves on local knowledge and creative problem-solving, all for the benefit of clients.
As the broker-owner of Thrive Real Estate Specialists, Maribeth has been and will continue to be devoted to serving both her clients and her community with integrity, sincerity, and a can-do attitude. Her firm welcomes opportunities to give back and be charitable in meaningful ways and Maribeth believes in the importance of service. The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women selected her as a 2022 recipient of The Commonwealth Heroes Award, and she was a 2021 recipient of the Gratitude Project Award from the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®.
“We are so happy to have Maribeth, Rick, and the rest of the Thrive group joining forces with the company, states Jackie Louh, Chief Operating Officer, Lamacchia Realty. “Maribeth is a well-known and respected Broker in Worcester County, and we are honored that she chose Lamacchia. We are excited to grow even more in that area and Maribeth is the perfect person to help us do just that!”
Maribeth along with the REALTORS® at Thrive Real Estate has been involved with many organizations over the years, most recently: REALTOR® Association of Central Mass- Committee Chairman, Broker/Owner Task Force, REALTOR® Association of Central Massachusetts- Board of Directors 2025, Shrewsbury Zoning Board of Appeals, Chairman, Shrewsbury Town Center Association, Founding Member, Shrewsbury Yuletide/Light the Commons, Committee Member, among many more. In addition to being involved, they also advertise and support the College of the Holy Cross where Thrive is prominently displayed on scoreboards and other places.
Lamacchia Realty’s already very aggressive marketing campaign in the region will dramatically boost the company’s market reach and help add more top-rated REALTORS® to the Shrewsbury office. The marketing plan features billboards on Route 9 and other major roadways, social media posts, postcards, newspaper ads, and much more.
All home buyers, sellers, tenants, landlords, REALTORS®, and other brokerages in the area should know that it is business as usual at the company. There will be no interruptions in service to any clients anywhere. In the weeks to come Lamacchia’s management team and staff will work with Maribeth, Rick, and all the REALTORS® at Thrive who are now Lamacchia Realtors to slowly implement Lamacchia’s suite of lead products, services, training, technology, and more.
This marks Lamacchia Realty’s ninth acquisition in Massachusetts in the past year with the prior acquisitions in Pittsfield with Home Sweet Home Real Estate, Dalton with Berkshire Dream Home, Easton with Briarwood Real Estate, Auburn with Emerson Realtors, Springfield with Sears Real Estate, Falmouth with Foley Real Estate, Fall River with Right Choice Real Estate, and Seekonk with Keystone Property Group. Lamacchia Realty is excited to bring on even more REALTORS® in MetroWest and Central Massachusetts markets in the weeks and months to come.
As a full-service, value-based brokerage, Lamacchia Realty’s mission is to empower its staff, REALTORS®, and clients to achieve success. The company provides unmatched training, systems, and technology, equipping employees with the tools they need to thrive and grow in their roles. Lamacchia Realty takes great pride in its strong culture of support, which has contributed to an impressively high retention rate. Culture is at the heart of the company, with every staff member and agent playing an integral role in maintaining and enhancing it, helping them continue to grow!
Media ContactCompany Name: Lamacchia RealtyContact Person: Lindsay FavazzaEmail: Send EmailPhone: (508) 925.7330Address:26 Maple Avenue City: ShrewsburyState: MACountry: United StatesWebsite: https://www.thriverealtors.com
