Why Work With Us?

“We recently sold my father’s home in Newton. My father recently passed away and it was a very difficult decision to sell it. We called three real estate firms, including Hammond. Zach Christman came to my dad’s home and immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease with the decision. He did not pressure us and listened to exactly what we wanted. He was professional and very easy to work with. He sold our home after the first open house with four offers over asking. “My profession brings me in contact with many Realtors. Zach is above them all. I will use Zach and recommend him to everyone. Thank you for a job well done, knowing the sensitivity of the situation.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Michael over a 2-year period during the roller coaster of the pandemic. After deciding to downsize after 30 years in my Newton home I interviewed several brokers and selected Michael based on a personal reference, his stellar reputation and thorough preparation in his presentation of a meticulously researched and well-developed marketing plan for my home. Shortly after I signed the agreement, I decided to take my house off the market ‘for a few months’ as we waited out the impact of the pandemic. Michael was entirely supportive of my decision, and I never felt pressured. We communicated often and it was another year until I felt comfortable putting my house on the market. 

“Michael worked with me to reassess the timing and to ensure that the process would be safe and seamless. It was all that and more and once we put the house on the market this summer in less than a month, Michael was able to find a wonderful new homeowner and an agreement that would provide enough time for me to prepare for my move to my next home. Along the way, Michael connected with me with all the wrap around support, from cleaners to technicians and stagers, who facilitated the optimum experience for potential buyers to see the house and to make my transition as flawless as possible.   

“I hope to never move again, but if I do – and to all my friends who are considering downsizing – I highly recommend Michael Rothstein.”

"Michael is thorough, responsive and VERY knowledgeable about the local real estate market. He lives and breathes real estate and it shows. I recently asked him to evaluate my home for a potential sale and even though he knew we weren't sure we were ready to sell, he came to look at my home quickly, armed with a very thorough market analysis he had done. He toured the property and had a lot of good advice about ways to enhance its appeal and value. He does NOT have a sales-y personality, which is important to me as you will spend a lot of time with your Realtor. I give him my highest recommendation."

"Barrie was a great resource both in selling and buying. Her knowledge of the market is right on. She is very professional, timely, and makes a very hectic process simpler. Needless to say, I highly recommend Barrie."

“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.”

“We couldn’t be happier with the service we received from Karen Kennedy and Sandra Lynch.  The word ‘service’ doesn’t do their work justice.  Yes, they did an exceptional job of selling our home for a price that was more than we expected.  Yes, they helped us to find a beautiful, new home which more than exceeded our expectations.  However, the team accomplished all of this as true partners to us. They got to know us as a family and provided insightful, thoughtful, and professional facts and opinions as we went through the entire process.  They educated us on the buying and selling process and provided information that helped us to make the best decisions for our family.  And, they were always (and, I mean always!) quickly available for and responsive to all our needs. 

“In the end, they were our earnest advocates who became our friends.  We would happily recommend this team to anyone looking to buy a home in the Brookline/Newton or greater Boston area.”

“We worked with Debby on both the sell and buy side. The Newton market is unpredictable and extremely hard to get everything off your checklist, but thanks to Debby’s patience we were able to do just that. Working with Debby felt like working with a family member who cared. She never rushed us and in a few months knew exactly what we were looking for so even before houses hit the market she told us about potential opportunities. “Debby is extremely caring, diligent yet profoundly professional. She offers sound advice and lets her clients decide. “We would recommend her highly!”

“We recently had the pleasure of choosing Maxine Freedman to sell my sister's condo. The sale went quickly, smoothly and we received an offer that was greater than our initial expectations. All of that would lead me to easily recommend her services to anyone thinking of listing or purchasing a home in this area. What compels me to write this, however, is much more.

“From the very beginning and throughout the entire process Maxine went above and beyond in helping us in all aspects of my sister's transition to a new life. She recommended a qualified person to do some work on her old place, an excellent closing attorney and completely handled so many aspects of the move after my sister had already left Massachusetts. She acted as a liaison with the condo board, brought in someone to install smoke detectors, looked at carpet samples, so many things that were beyond and above her job description in every way.

“Even better, she was in constant communication with us, never pushing, always just laying out our options in a clear and professional manner. And while she was the consummate professional, she also served as a good friend and advisor. It was as if my sister had found a sister, albeit one who also happened to be a first class Realtor.

“Of course, everything an agent would normally do, she did extremely well. She hosted a very successful open house, brought many agents over at the very beginning to get the word out and Maxine stayed, laser focus, during the negotiations and follow up with the buyer's agent. I have no doubt that she secured a higher settlement price for us than would have otherwise been possible.

"My only regret is that I cannot transport Maxine Freedman to my home state to handle every purchase or sale in my future. Again, I cannot recommend her more highly. A great Realtor and an even better human being.”

"I sold my home of 45 years with the extraordinary help of Buzz and Elissa. They were professional in every sense of the word, providing me with expert advice, help and guidance. More importantly they provided the support and respect of this life-changing event. I can not recommend them with greater enthusiasm, they were terrific.”

“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.”