“Alice and Toby are a dynamic team, readily available on our schedule to provide support and guidance for our recent simultaneous home selling and home buying experience in Newton. Alice and Toby bring many years of real estate experience to the table, they know the housing market, the home styles in the area and are willing to share insights into the neighborhood vibe. They also understand how stressful it is to sell a house and provide trusted guidance on timing, price range and selling [...]
-- Nancy and Kevin D., February 2021
01 February 2021
“Since 2003 I have had the honor of being represented by the Alice Norton/Maria Pazmany team in 5 real estate transactions.  Both Realtors have always provided the most expert service and dependability.  Any questions or concerns were quickly addressed with positive attitude and complete follow-through. “Alice’s many years of experience and professionalism should encourage any buyers searching for an excellent real estate agent to be assured they will be taken care of in their most [...]
-- Michele G., February 2019
01 February 2019
“I am the former owner of a large four family, Victorian house in Brookline. I bought the house many years ago and converted it into four condo units, all different sizes with different luxurious amenities. Each time I have put a unit on the market I used the services of Alice Norton of Hammond Residential. She has given me excellent advice on pricing my units and preparing the units for sale and has assisted me in the process of securing the necessary inspections. This last process has been [...]
-- Barbara S., January 2019
01 January 2019
“Alice has been our go-to real estate broker since 1994. During that time we have bought and sold several properties and keep returning to her to help us since we have always had such a good experience with her guidance and expertise. In one situation, going against her self-interest--- given how many hours she dedicated to helping us with a sale---- Alice advised us to walk away from the potential buyers given her concern on our behalf. This kind of integrity cannot always be assumed. Further, [...]
-- Laura D., December 2018
01 December 2018
“I was referred to Alice and Maria many years ago when I moved to Brookline; they helped me to buy my first condo. Now, in 2016, we are working on our 7th transaction together! “After the first purchase I returned to them to sell it and buy a house in Newton.  Soon the house seemed too small, so Alice and Maria sold it and we found a larger home. “When my work called me back to the Brookline area, I decided to find a condominium.  Again Alice and Maria worked w us to settle us in. [...]
-- Suzanne O., December 2016
01 December 2016
"Maria is an outstanding Realtor and friend. She is extremely detailed-oriented, considerate, and a wonderful advocate. Maria works diligently, has a thorough understanding of the market, our neighborhood, and our home. As out of state buyers, she helped make the purchase of our home nearly effortless. We had such confidence in her that we asked Team Alice and Maria to assist with our second transaction. Again, they went above and beyond; we are very pleased to have had Alice and Maria on our [...]
-- Jessica Z., July 2015
01 July 2015
“Alice was a wonderful agent with whom to work.  It took us about nine months to locate a property that we found worked for us. Throughout the long journey, Alice was patient and informative.  She was always responsive whenever we had a need.  Alice is true asset to her profession.â€
-- Paula and Jim C., August 2014
01 August 2014
I was referred to Alice through a colleague who assured me she was very trustworthy.  Indeed Alice walked me through the process of listing. showing and selling my condo seamlessly. Alice is a very gracious and experienced Realtor whose primary goal is to sell your property to the right buyer.  She went out of her way many times to be there when workers needed access. “Hammond did a wonderful job photographing and marketing the property and Alice continued to remain a support to me until the [...]
-- Mary N., August 2014
01 August 2014
“Buying a new home, particularly in a tight market like Brookline, can be a nerve-wracking experience. I can't think of anyone more personable, supportive, and professional to help guide a buyer through this complex process. Alice took great care in matching my needs and desires with what the market had to offer and always gave me thoughtful, wise, and useful advice. She was always available and accessible. It was comforting to have such an experience and compassionate professional by my [...]
-- Rhonda B., June 2013
01 June 2013
“Many thanks again for such a great first-time buying experience! Josh and I are so thrilled that everything is official, and really felt that the whole process went great from start to finish. It was fun seeing you on Friday--a great way to kick start an incredibly productive weekend. “I know that my mom already sent you photos (she is so excited to have a new project!)...we kept saying how incredible the space looked with the hardwood exposed, and were in awe that no one had done this [...]
-- Sarah M., April 2013
01 April 2013