“We cannot thank you two enough for everything with the sale of our family home in Newton. Our journey together has been quite the adventure, but you kept the faith and held our hands through all the twists and turns. We are deeply grateful for your unwavering support and guidance throughout this entire endeavor. Your professionalism and genuine kindness have made all the difference. You two are both true professionals.”
-- Jules and Thierry, April 2024
"Zach and Pierre did a truly excellent job helping us sell and then buy new homes. We were able to buy a new home with a very short time to close and they worked tirelessly to help market and prepare our existing home to sell within that timeframe. They knew the best local people to help with minor improvements to market our existing home and helped coordinate everything. They were in constant communication and would respond immediately to any questions and help walk us through concepts that we were not familiar with. “Without their knowledge of the area and ability to move quickly and be willing to help on any detail large or small we would not have been able to find and buy our new home and get our prior one sold for a price above the initial asking. Thank you, Zach and Pierre."
--Geoff M., January 2024
09 January 2024, 13:39 PM
“Zach and Pierre were extraordinary and essential helping me prepare my home for sale, selling the house and finding my new home. I had lived in my home for 42 years. It is a large Victorian (5500 square feet plus a carriage house) and allowed for 42 years of collections…..My husband passed away three years ago, leaving this enormous undertaking to me. Honestly, I felt paralyzed and overwhelmed even knowing where to start. “Zach and Pierre shared with me a list of excellent contacts who helped me monetize my belongings: send art, jewelry and other collectibles to auctions, send antiques to antique dealers, send items of lesser value to the appropriate resources, send donations to charities, throw away what needed to be thrown away and, finally, to broom clean the house and carriage house. With these numerous resources, this happened smoothly, with minimal exertion from me and in a very sequenced, timely fashion. “They provided outstanding guidance prioritizing the house and landscaping projects that needed to be addressed to optimize the value for my home. They had more outstanding and economical resources in the various trades. They recommended an excellent moving company. They advised me wisely - and accurately - on the selling price. They helped me locate and purchase my new home. “It took 10 months from the time I met Zach until I was ready to put my house on the market - and another 2 months of them hosting gracious open houses and oï¬ering private showings until my home sold in an escalating interest rate, uncertain financial market. “They were positive, upbeat, so knowledgeable, kind, patient, extremely responsive through all these many steps. They were always willing to be present for a work person when I had to be somewhere else. “Zach and Pierre were truly my ‘dream team;’ I can’t recommend them highly enough!”
--Elizabeth C., August 2023
“We would highly recommend Zach for any real estate needs and definitely use him again in the future."
-- Andrew and Katie B.
We enthusiastically recommend the Team if you are considering selling your house! We sold our home during the pandemic quickly and for an excellent price. Their experience and knowledge guided us through the process of decluttering, cosmetic repairs and staging. They helped us every step of the way and made many suggestions that really made our house look great. “Thank you.”
-- Gerry
“I couldn’t be more pleased with the efforts and results of the Hammond Residential team in selling my house. Despite the logistical challenges of communicating across six item zones (as I had relocated overseas), Pierre did a wonderful job and the house sold and closed in weeks, at a price beyond what I thought was possible. Thanks and kudos!”
-- Michael C.
"Zach helped us out greatly with the sale of our home. As first-time home sellers we were anxious, but Zach was reassuring throughout the process. He was responsive to any questions/concerns we had and is knowledgeable of the area. From listing to closing, he was professional and we really appreciate his work and dedication in helping us prepare for, and navigate this stressful time in our lives. Thanks, Zach!"
-- Angie P.
"Pierre Johnsson is a highly skilled negotiator. I have worked in real estate investments for over 30 years and I have never seen such commitment and finesse in a negotiation. Pierre will literally do whatever it takes to get me the properties I am looking to acquire. He worked on both the acquisition and listing sides of my investments. Given his years of experience in renovation and rehab, Pierre has a particular skill with Scandinavian style and high-end design. Pierre’s background helped him to both anticipate my needs as a client and understand my process as a real estate investor. Pierre is truly a rising star in real estate and an ideal partner for any real estate investor.”
-- Olu
"Zach was introduced to us and we immediately felt like we'd known him forever. He took extra efforts to learn what who we were so he could get a better understanding of the type of home we needed, not just for now but also as we grew as a family. Zach was very thoughtful when sharing properties to review, helping to highlight ones that really would be a good fit for our family. He went above and beyond, actually checking out a few homes for us and saving us time by taking photos and videos to help rule out places that wouldn't work for us. He has extensive knowledge of the areas where we were looking and was able to help us secure our home as quickly as possible. I've recommended Zach to everyone who is looking for a home throughout Massachusetts as he is a trusted resource I'd go to for any real estate need."
-- Ami P. and Navin J.
"We've called our house a home for over 30 years, so parting ways was no small feat. Enter the Christman Johnsson Group with Zach and Pierre that made the entire process seamless. They were more than just brokers; they were like seasoned project managers. From getting the house market-ready to organizing movers and storage, they had it all under control. What stood out the most was their commitment to making everything easy for us. They coordinated with contractors, staged the home beautifully, and were always a phone call away for any questions or concerns. Selling a home comes with its own set of emotional ups and downs, but having Pierre and Zach by our side made it not just bearable, but actually enjoyable. Their professionalism mixed with genuine care made them fantastic to work with. We couldn't be happier with the results and wholeheartedly recommend the Christman Johnsson Group to anyone looking to sell their home. They're not just good at what they do; they're the best."
-- John and Victoria D
