Why Work With Us?

" We met Janice at an open house. She is very friendly to talk with and knowledgeable about houses and  the housing market, so we decided to work with her for our house search. She works diligently with her customers to locate the houses within their requests. Janice found this great off-market house, so we were able to see it and place an offer beforehand. She worked diligently during the negotiation process and the communication with her was clear and smooth. We highly recommend Janice to anyone who is looking for a house in the Newton area! She will help you find your dream house in this competitive market!"

“From our very first interaction with Maxine, we knew that we found the perfect agent. She not only has extensive knowledge of the real estate market (including current trends) and how to present a house to maximize its value, but she is sensitive about the emotional challenge of selling a beloved home of many decades. Throughout the entire process, she was our trusted partner, who guided us expertly through every step, leaving NO stone unturned.

“Thanks to her efforts, our house generated tremendous interest and her skilled negotiation resulted in a sale that far exceeded our expectations."

“Maxine and Hammond were truly wonderful to work with. Maxine was always there for me (and ensured someone else was available if she couldn't be), and frequently went above and beyond when I expressed interest in a property -- setting up private viewings, reaching out preemptively to get important information for me, and building relationships with the sellers' representatives. She understood my tastes and often could tell before I could that I was going to be interested in a property. She also set me up with an awesome inspector and great real estate attorney when I finally found the right place for me! Thanks for everything, Maxine!”

“Marsha just sold our house in Newton and the entire experience - from her first visit to the last communication - could not have been better. She was responsive, proactive, thoughtful, detail-oriented, and incredibly knowledgeable about the neighborhood and broader market. If you are looking for a broker to sell your home (and I thought about trying to do it myself - don't do it!), look no further.”

“Marsha just sold our house in Newton and the entire experience - from her first visit to the last communication - could not have been better. She was responsive, proactive, thoughtful, detail-oriented, and incredibly knowledgeable about the neighborhood and broader market. If you are looking for a broker to sell your home (and I thought about trying to do it myself - don't do it!), look no further.”

"Debby did a fantastic job selling our home.  We were delighted with the outcome! From the moment we met her we were immediately impressed with her level of experience and knowledge of the market. While working with her she exceeded all of our expectations. She was organized and provided a timeline of events and activities leading up to listing the home. And preparing this 100-year-old home for sale was no small feat.  She has a treasure trove of reliable resources and contacts in all fields and managed the home preparation flawlessly.  As evidenced by the fact that is sold in 4 days!  

“And on a personal note, Debby is just lovely and a pleasure to work with.  Without any reservation we would recommend her highly and use her services again if the opportunity presented itself."

"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.”

"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!!”

“If you're looking to buy or sell your home, call Michele Friedler! From the minute she walked into our home, she put us at ease and worked diligently until we sold and then bolught a new home. Michele would drop everything to show us houses, even if it was after hours and looking at houses in the dark! To us, she walks on water.

“Michele is the epitome of integrity, intelligence and ethics. She knows the market and isn't afraid to let you know if something is wrong with a house, knowing she could lose that sale. She's inquisitive and isn't afraid to ask those tough questions to other Realtors, homeowners or contractors. She never rushed us and showed us dozens of houses until we found the perfect one.

“Should we ever need to buy again (hope not!!) Michele will be the only Realtor we call, and you should too!”