Why Work With Us?

“I told my husband I was going to leave a testimonial for Barrie and said that I assumed he had no objection. His immediate, unguarded response was: ‘I LOVE Barrie. She’s been great!’ That pretty much sums it up, but here’s some detail. We have used Barrie for two simultaneous home sale and home purchase episodes, in 2012 and 2018. They involved four properties in Brookline, Newton and Winthrop. We got well over our asking price on the sales, received expert information about the neighborhoods we wanted to purchase into, and she handled all negotiations in a firm but professional manner. Super responsive and friendly. We never considered anyone else for our 2018 transactions given our experience with her in 2012. I recommend her without qualification, and anyone deciding to work with her is in for a real treat.”

"Michael was a pleasure to deal with. He made the experience painless without the typical sales tactics or arrogance we had experienced from the other leading firm in Newton. Great guy! Buying or selling, you won’t find much better."

“Susan and Toby made a complicated and emotional process extremely easy for me.  Even when things became difficult, they were there to handle the situation and put up with my calls to calm me down. While I would not ever have considered a DIY approach to selling the house, it was clear that going with them was the correct decision. They earned their commission and more.”
 

 “Toby and Susan are not just top-notch brokers but wonderful people.  They helped us sell our parents' estate with professionalism and sensitivity during a very difficult and emotional time.  They took care of many things which they didn't need to and this relieved us of having to use up more emotional energy and time. They were able to provide us with referrals for people who we could donate to and others who could help us pack.  This made it so much easier.  Toby and Susan are genuine and sincere people who have a great deal of expertise in real estate and personal relations.  I couldn't recommend them more highly.”

"You know you have met a great Realtor when you have previous experiences to compare to. I must say Michele and her team are a hidden gem. Michele and her associate Dakotah had put in a lot of effort to finally find me a house that I will feel proud about and not be scared by ‘the money pit’ story. “The team makes sure you get all the information you need. They go beyond the call of duty to meet the needs of someone like me who has asked 100’s of questions each day. They took care of all the moving parts and I felt in control of the situation all the time. Their recommendations of contractors are reliable and do a good job. I couldn't have asked for anyone better. I am glad I found them."

“Alice and Toby are a dynamic team, readily available on our schedule to provide support and guidance for our recent simultaneous home selling and home buying experience in Newton. Alice and Toby bring many years of real estate experience to the table, they know the housing market, the home styles in the area and are willing to share insights into the neighborhood vibe. They also understand how stressful it is to sell a house and provide trusted guidance on timing, price range and selling strategies, without pressure. They are a pleasure to work with, true professionals with a personal touch. We would call on them again for our real estate transactions.”

“It was a pleasure to work with you and Susan during the course of selling my home. I felt well-supported throughout the process.”'

“You both did a magnificent job from beginning to end. Your judgments along the way proved sound every time, and you worked very hard – often above and beyond reasonable expectations. For this we thank you very much.”

“Thank you, Kathy and Ann Marie! Always a pleasure. It was nice reconnecting. And it was a dream house sale – asking price, quick, easy – I am sure due to your experience and dedication, so a genuine thank you for that.”

“We're grateful to have had Toby Klebenov and Susan Evans help us with the sale of our home, a condo in a walkable/bikeable, transit-oriented part of Brookline. They helped us to navigate listing preparations, showings, offer negotiations, inspections, and legal/financial arrangements with aplomb, in spite of challenging societal circumstances presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.

“And their graceful approach extended to the relatively more-pedestrian, usual complexities of shepherding a sale/purchase to completion during and after a long-distance move and working within a condominium-association context.

“We recommend Toby and Susan without hesitation.”