Why Work With Us?
Here's what our satisfied customers are saying about us:
“I've bought and sold several homes over the years and worked with many different agents. I'd seen Michael's name around Newton but I had never worked with him exclusively until this past spring (2024) when it was time for me to downsize. Working with Michael was a terrific experience. He brought me every relevant listing on a daily basis, made himself available to me at any time (including times when I know it was not convenient for him) and never pressured me to pull the trigger. He even continued to show me the new listings in the days after I'd basically decided on a house, which would have meant only more work for him, because he didn't want to risk the chance I might feel any buyer's remorse (which I didn't). That showed me a commitment of service that you don't often see in any industry, and there's not a broker or agent I could recommend more highly than Michael Rothstein."
--M.R., Newton, MA
“I worked with Michael to sell a family property that had not been maintained for about 20 years. He had the vision that if fixed up correctly the property would have great value. Michael took control of the clean-out, repair, renovation and staging, including the financing of the work. The house was put on the market for what I thought was a high asking price and we sold it after one weekend for almost $90,000 over the asking price. I could not have been happier. He is hard-working, honest, thorough and has a great sense of humor. This is the third time I’ve worked with Michael and would recommend him without reservation.”
-- H.K., Norwood
“Michael was extremely knowledgeable, competent, encouraging, supportive, helpful and reliable from start to finish--from 'Is my house a tear down?' and 'How can I move after 50 years in my home?' through the process of looking at possibilities, finding and buying a condo, finding someone to renovate it, clearing out my house, moving, and finally selling my house quickly and at a good price.
"Really, Michael radiates positive energy!”
--S.L., Newton
“Michael really knows Newton real estate which is why we recently turned to him once again to help us buy and sell our family home. He did an outstanding job. He was incredible in helping us through the process of the sale and his instincts, wisdom, and reassurance were invaluable. We especially appreciated his caring in assisting us through a process that can be stressful and overwhelming. Michael was the only one we considered for marketing our home and in the end we were rewarded with a significantly higher sale price than we had anticipated. We whole-heartedly recommend Michael.”
-- E.K. and J.K., Newton
“My sister and I were selling our mother's house. It was a lovely old Victorian in Brighton that had been continuously occupied by our family for 40 years, but the house's configuration made it challenging to sell. It was officially a three-family house, but our multi-generational occupancy had the first two floors open to each other, and the large first floor had a single bedroom while the second floor had four, making it a tough sale to anyone looking for a traditional three-family. Plus, the house came on the market in the middle of rising interest rates.
“Several open houses didn't produce much traction. Michael helped us sell it to a buyer associated with the state of Massachusetts. There were some weird contingencies in the offer letter and the P&S, but Michael shepherded us through, and got us within $50K of our asking price. We are very grateful."
-- R. S., Newton
A friend referred us to Michael to manage the sale of the house that generations of our family had called home for the past 40 years. Needless to say, we all had a strong emotional attachment to this beautiful 100+ year old Victorian manse in Brighton. I mention this because Michael recognized that the transition was difficult for us and responded not by pressuring or rushing us, but by giving us information and suggestions that he felt would be most helpful in preparing for the sale. We really appreciated this kind and sensible approach.
Michael also possesses a "super power" worth noting. Whenever I asked if he could recommend someone for a house related job - carpenter, tree guy, window cleaner, junkman to name a few - he had a name and phone number ready in mere minutes. I actually contacted each of these; without exception every one did a great job at a reasonable price. And for an added bonus, they were nice people!
In short, from our first contact with Michael we found him to be a professional; friendly and courteous, responsive and punctual, as well as knowledgeable about his field, This held true throughout the year - in our case the process did take a year because we chose to move slowly. Ultimately the house was put on the market in July and sold in August for close to our asking price. If you are looking for a realtor, I highly recommend Michael Rothstein. In fact, I've already referred a friend.
-- A.S., Roslindale
"Michael was a committed partner to us at every step of our home buying journey. Being new to the market, and living out of state at the time, Michael guided us effortlessly through every step of the process. When we were able to fly into Boston, generally on short notice, Michael was quick to line up viewings to maximize our available time and help us gather meaningful insights into the market. We are very happy with our purchase, and could not have done it without his care and support!"
--T. L. & T. L., Lexington
Michael was great with the sale of my home. He is very familiar with the area. Does his homework for comps and pricing. His years of experience and calm nature made it an easy process. Highly recommend.
-- L.M., Newton, MA June 2023
Michael was highly recommended by a neighbor that lived next door to a home I inherited and had to sell long distance (I live on the west coast). I interviewed a few realtors but Michael was a standout from the get go. He was open, generous with his time and contacts (I needed help clearing out the house, a plumber, a lawyer etc) and was always available when I needed him. The market shifted downwards during the pre-listing process and his advice was spot on. He is a professional, cares about his clients and makes sure that the listing and selling experience is as painless and profitable as possible. Can't recommend him high enough! Thank you Michael.
-- K.R., Chestnut Hill
“Michael, big thanks to YOU! There's so much to praise ....
“Michael's instincts were always really good. Wonderful to work with. He immediately answers calls and texts, always available.
“Smart. Goes out of his way at every turn. Takes care of every detail. Great advice on home value, pricing and positioning.
“Spot on re: marketing materials/showcasing.”
--S.P. & A.P., April 2023
