Why Work With Us?

“After raising 4 children in our Brookline home, my wife and I decided it was time for us to downsize.  Having been out of the real estate market for the past 26 years, we were looking for expert help to guide us through this difficult and emotional process.  We contacted four of the top Realtors based on recent sales to present us with proposals for marketing our property, and ended up selecting Mona and Shari Weiner of Hammond Residential to represent us.  We could not have made a better choice!

“Mona and Shari had the experience and historical knowledge of the marketplace to tell us everything we needed to know about how to sell our home for the highest price in the shortest amount of time.  A lot has changed since we bought our home, and Mona and Shari educated us on current trends among those buying homes today.  Selling a home is about more than just pricing. We were advised on the various phases of preparing our home for sale: Decluttering, cosmetic repairs, staging, etc.  

“Not only were these steps suggested, we were told how to complete them. Since going through 26 years’ worth of memories and accumulations can be daunting, Mona and Shari recommended top notch professionals in each area to help us if we felt like we couldn’t do it alone.
  
“Of course, pricing a home properly for sale is critical and Mona and Shari came with exceptional knowledge of the current marketplace, including detailed comparisons.  They didn’t try to dazzle us with outlandish price estimates but provided a reasoned and well thought out pricing strategy based on the current market, to maximize foot traffic in order to find the right buyers.  

“Everything they told us was spot on!

“The best part about working with them was that their services didn’t end upon signing the P&S.  There are many unknown steps in getting to closing and Mona and Shari were there all along the way.  They set up appointments for the building inspection, the pest inspection, water meter readings, smoke detector inspections, etc.  They were organized, efficient and prompt, and relieved us of the burden of having to deal with many of these hassles.  They also seemed well-connected to make each step go smoothly.  When glitches did pop up (as they often do) Mona and Shari were calm, reassuring and extremely insightful in how best to deal with the stumbling point. 

“In the end, we sold our home quickly, at an excellent price and closed uneventfully at a convenient time for us.  Mona and Shari were the perfect pair to represent us and we highly recommend them to anyone selling their home.”

“We had a very good experience working with Mona and Shari in selling our family home in Fisher Hill.  Most particularly, we felt that Mona had a better understanding of the Brookline market and pricing than other Realtors we interviewed.

“Originally we had assumed we would choose the Realtor who had originally handled the sale of our house when we bought it.  We were impressed by that Realtor's experience and longevity.  Upon meeting Mona, though, we felt she was better positioned.  Most particularly, we came to feel that Mona had a more nuanced understanding of the neighborhoods of Brookline, their characteristics and potential buyers and it felt like Mona understood those differences more clearly than other Realtors we interviewed.

“Ultimately the proof is in the pudding and for us, with Mona and Shari's help, we agreed on an offer within a few days of listing right at the price Mona had suggested.  In addition to knowledge and pricing, we found Mona and Shari to be responsive, punctual and professional.  They kept us on deadline when necessary and always held up their end of the process.”

“I’ve been over at the house every day since we closed - walking around and saying to myself ‘I can’t believe this is all mine!’  I sat out in the screened in porch yesterday and had lunch and it was divine!  Thanks so much for everything that you did, especially counseling me on an almost daily basis!  I couldn’t have gotten through this without you!

 “Any time you want to see me (or Boomer the dog) you know where we live!

“Thanks again for making it such a great experience.” 

“It feels like only yesterday that we were looking at houses in the middle of snow storms.  Thank you so much for your help throughout the process!”

“Debby, your experience and smarts helped this nervous seller through the wrenching process of selling a family home. From the beginning you told me to ‘listen to the market’ and not to my dreams. You were right, as always. “You brought to this sale so much more than I expected: an intimate knowledge of the neighborhood, a creative approach to problem solving, a long list of proven contractors, a gentle, generous spirit, and a steady hand on the wheel. Thank you, thank you for all your help and seeing every detail through to the close—which was today.”

“True professional integrity and a genuine wish to help the client are hard to come by qualities. Especially together and especially in the real estate world. Debby has them both in abundance. We had the fortune to work with Debby in the sale of our condo and the purchase of our new home. Throughout the process, Debby was extremely responsive and made herself available 24/7 at all times. Debby is highly strategic, and always ten steps ahead of everyone else in the game. She is remarkably resourceful and can work within multiple constrains to get the best possible deal, both for sellers and buyers. We couldn’t be happier with the results. If this was not enough, Debby’s network is impressive- she has access to the best professionals in all the relevant areas- from real estate lawyers, to painters and gardeners through inspectors and pest exterminators, and even babysitters! Her access and visibility helped us streamline the sale and purchase of our properties, and simplify processes that could have been much more complicated. “We can’t praise Debby highly enough, and had she not done such an outstanding job in helping us find our current home (which we hope to keep for many years!), we would be certainly working with her again.”

“Rachel has truly gone above and beyond to find the right house for our family. She was able to quickly understand our needs and jump right into finding the right home. In an extremely competitive market, as clients we lost hope at times to find a home. Rachel persisted and found a great option for us. She is thoughtful, intelligent, savvy, and dedicated as evidenced by her tireless effort. When the time is right to buy our next home, we will seek out Rachel to help us in the process. We cannot thank you enough!”

“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 side throughout the process.”

“It was so great to work with the Team and we can’t thank you enough for all your guidance and support throughout this process. Your expertise was invaluable!”

“Thank you to Mike for helping me to make a difficult time go very smoothly. I appreciate his attention to the ‘little’ things and knowing how best to showcase my home. I couldn't be happier."