Carol Santoro, a full-time real estate salesperson on the North Shore, has joined J. Barrett & Co. in the Beverly office.

Santoro, a successful real estate professional since 1998, has worked in various regions of the state. A native of Belmont, Carol has lived in Marblehead for the past eight years, according to a statement.

"After carefully reviewing the business side of real estate on the North Shore, my decision to join J. Barrett & Co. was a fairly easy one," said Santoro. "Not only does this organization value high professional standards and service but also there is a work environment that is user friendly."

"We are very excited that a real estate professional with Carol’s ability and skills decided to join our team," said Jon B. Gray, president. "Carol’s knowledge and familiarity with the North Shore is an invaluable resource for our company as well as all our clients."