Why Work With Us?

"There can be few real estate professionals more impressive than Aliza and Elissa. They presided with supreme professional competence over every aspect of the recent sale of our condominium apartment in Brookline. The sale closed on 15 December 2023.

“To put the following remarks in context, my wife and I have bought and sold no fewer than ten properties in the US, UK, France, and Italy. Aliza and Elissa proved to be the most impressive Realtors we have encountered.

“From our very first contact with Aliza and Elissa, we were impressed by their deep knowledge not only of the socio-economic fundamentals of the greater Boston area, but also of the detailed state of the real estate market in Brookline. At the time – Fall 2023 - the market was relatively flat, interest rates having reached record highs, and both buyers and sellers were hesitant to engage.

“Aliza and Elissa gave us invaluable advice about preparing the apartment for maximum market value, greatly enhancing its existing features without engaging in expensive updating. They prepared a superbly impressive advertising brochure, complete with state-of-the-art photography and a comprehensive set of technical information (some of which we ourselves discovered for the first time).

“In preparation for the apartment going on the market, they went to great lengths to maximize the first impressions for buyers. They brought urns of flowers to adorn the entrance to the building, new doormats for the lobby and the apartment itself, vases of flowers for the living and dining rooms. They arranged preliminary visits for a range of other real estate professionals in Brookline and beyond.

“Their energy and commitment during the process of organizing open houses and individual visits was truly extraordinary. There was no limit to the hours they devoted both to that process itself, and to communicating to us the details of its outcome. Their advice on setting the sale price proved crucial to the success of the operation. When it transpired that two buyers were prepared to bid against one another, Aliza and Elissa handled those sensitive negotiations with consummate skill.

“Once the sale had been agreed, Aliza and Elissa proved to be first-rate professionals in organizing all the legal and financial arrangements, thus sparing us – a senior couple on the verge of retirement – all the complex iterations involved in actual completion. This even extended to acting as substitutes for the USPS in hand delivering crucial documents between ourselves, lawyers and financial institutions.

“Throughout the process, we deeply appreciated their interpersonal skills and basic human warmth. They also proved to have extensive and invaluable knowledge of other professionals (bookstore owners, record buyers, antique dealers, and used furniture specialists) who proved to be crucial in helping us empty the house of its possessions.

“In sum, we cannot recommend Aliza and Elissa too highly. They are a credit to their profession. Those fortunate enough to enjoy their advice will understand what motivates us to write this testimonial.”
 

“If you're looking to buy or sell your home, I urge you to contact Aliza Dash from Hammond Residential. I recently sold my condo and purchased a townhouse and Aliza never skipped a beat for both transactions. I always felt like I was her top priority, and with her outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, both the sale and purchase went off smoothly and on schedule. In addition, and perhaps most important to me, Aliza has a calm demeanor, which I appreciated during the most stressful of times. Lastly, she is well connected to all the resources one needs when making a move. I recommend Aliza with 5+ stars!!”

“Aliza helped me to find an apartment when I relocated from New York to Boston. I contacted her mid-week and explained that I needed to find a place quickly. By Friday she had a list of apartments lined up that met my criteria, and she spent most of her Saturday driving me around and guiding my search. As someone coming from out of town on a tight timetable, I can't tell you how reassuring it was to have her support. She was incredibly friendly, patient, insightful, always responsive to my questions, and most importantly she has been in the community for over two decades and truly knows the real estate landscape. She even took time out to introduce me to the local green market where we picked up some terrific noodles between appointments. I am lucky to have found her and would highly recommend her.”

“Aliza was the best agent for me, a first-time home buyer. She is true to her philosophy of understanding her clients' needs and striving to make their home-purchase decisions right for them. Aliza made the entire project educational and fun. I feel that she went above and beyond her responsibilities as my real estate broker. Aliza was always available to me, educated me about every aspect of the home search and buying process, provided me with on-target listings and extensive research, and accompanied me on all open houses and private showings that I requested. She often took time to tour neighborhoods with me to acquaint me with the services, amenities, and the cultures of different places. “My P&S and closing milestones were accomplished very smoothly, stress-free. I spent an aggressive two-month period searching for my new home, and - thanks to Aliza - I found my dream place and more. I recommend Aliza Dash for her superb service, expertise, and support in the venture of home buying for anyone.”

"On behalf of my husband and myself, I’d like to thank you for having Aliza Dash on your team. She originally sold us our condo in Coolidge Corner in 2014 and then helped us sell our condo last month when we moved to San Diego. “Throughout both processes, she exhibited incredible integrity and a strong work ethic. She worked tirelessly on our behalf this year, advocated for our best interest, and cleaned up the huge mess that our own attorney unfortunately created. She was basically the only one we could count on—any time, day or night. She went above and beyond her role as an agent. “I can’t recommend her enough and have told my friends about her. I hope she’s part of the Brookline real estate community for a very, very long time. Anyone would be beyond lucky to have her as their agent.”

"We recently purchased our home in Brookline with the help of your truly fantastic agent: Aliza Dash. “As you are well aware, the housing market in Brookline is highly competitive with very low inventory. We have been looking for a perfect home in Brookline for several years. Aliza always alerted us as soon as and often well before a potential property that fit our criteria came on the market. Due to the competitiveness of the Brookline housing market, it was sometimes frustrating not to get our offers accepted, but Aliza has always been very patient and her exuberant personality made our much extended house hunting experience pleasant and educational. Throughout these years, Aliza's exceptional knowledge in real estate enabled us to have a much better understanding of the market, so we could make an informed decision without hesitation. Aliza's strong communication skills combined with her pleasant and persuasive negotiation strategies cemented our purchase and sale agreement with the sellers recently. “After several years of house hunting together with Aliza, we feel that we have become really good friends and we completely trust her knowledge and judgment. Needless to say that we are extremely happy with our recent purchase and we will highly recommend Aliza to any of our friends who are interested in looking for a perfect home in Brookline.”

“I have been recommending Aliza Dash to those in my network since I began my home search with her last May. True to her philosophy of understanding her customers’ needs and striving to make their home-purchase decisions right for them, Aliza was an amazing agent for me, a first-time home buyer. At the outset, my decision to search for and buy a home was daunting and frightening. Aliza made the entire project educational and fun. I feel that she went above and beyond her responsibilities as my real estate broker. Information sharing with friends and colleagues proves this to be true. Aliza was always available to me, educated me about every aspect of the home search and buying process, provided me with on-target listings and extensive research, and accompanied me on all open houses and private showings that I requested. She often took time to tour neighborhoods with me to acquaint me with the services, amenities, and the cultures of different places. “My P&S and closing milestones were accomplished very smoothly, stress-free. I spent an aggressive two-month period searching for my new home, and – thanks to Aliza -- I found my dream place and more. Three months after moving here, I can honestly say that I absolutely love living at Baker Square Condominiums in Dorchester Lower Mills. My family and friends who have come to visit me also love my new home and neighborhood, and they congratulate me on my happiness. “I commend Aliza Dash for her superb service, expertise, and support in this important accomplishment for me.”

“Aliza is a great real estate agent! She is very knowledgeable about the entire buying and selling process and has great contacts and advice to deal with anything that comes up along the way. Her calm demeanor helps get through the emotional turmoil of selling a house.”