Why Work With Us?

"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."

"Our thanks to you and Susan for your wisdom, hard work and good cheer throughout the process. It is a special pleasure to work with people who know and are committed to the neighborhood.”

 “We could not be more pleased with the service provided by Toby during the sale of our condo.  She conducted thorough research before suggesting the listing price; she used every resource available to aggressively market our property; she stayed in constant communications with us throughout the entire process.  Toby’s easygoing manner and calm demeanor was a definite plus during price negotiations.  “We would highly recommend Toby to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.  She is a consummate professional who gets the job done.”

 “We have worked with Toby Klebenov for more than 14 years, including three different real estate transactions, two purchases and a sale.  “Toby is a stellar Realtor, thoroughly professional, experienced, knowledgeable, and strong on attention to detail.

“We could not recommend Toby more highly.”

“It was wonderful working with Toby. She helped me sell my house and find a condo. She understood exactly what I was looking for and managed my sale with minimal inconvenience. She respected my time and privacy while being proactive when needed. It was overall a great experience.”

“We have talked about moving to Boston for many years. We hoped for a beautiful new home and a great buying experience. We got both. Truly more than we expected. Highly recommend Michele and her team. Very happy empty nesters.”

“Many, many thanks for guiding and assisting us through the many-faceted process of selling our home. We relied on your advice at every step of the way: preparing the house and yard, hiring painters and handy people, deciding when to sell and how to best show the house. Your creativity was invaluable –– the house looked fantastic. You answered all our calls and were available at all times – running the open house, assisting at the closing and helping with the last inspections and fire department. We felt you always had our best interests in mind. Lastly, we most appreciated how your energy and humor made all the tasks easier.”

“Toby Klebenov is a consummate professional -- exactly the person we needed when we decided to sell our house. Toby guided us through the entire process, with accurate knowledge and insight into what it meant for us to sell our house. She knows the real estate market in our area and what buyers are looking for. That she is also a sympathetic and thoughtful person was an added bonus. A friend recommended her to us and I would recommend her to anyone selling their house or condo.”

“As with all interactions and transactions it is the relationships that determine success and enjoyment of the outcome. Toby was a great partner in our journey and decision, and her experience really showed during those times when the right question or perspective was needed. She was able to work with other Realtors, negotiate and schedule access that met our needs, and, when our offer was accepted for our new home, her working relationships with the seller’s agent, our offer and closing attorney were critical to navigate a few complex and sensitive issues. We are fortunate to have had Toby working alongside in a very collaborative way. At each step she was great at teaching us, providing perspective and context, and was always supportive and positive.”

"Kathy Krongel and Ann Marie Paul helped ease my anxiety over house-hunting because of their deep knowledge of the Newton market. They knew every street -- and invaluable details such as the location of underground aquifers (potential flooding hazards). Kathy’s ‘guesstimates’ of eventual sale price were consistently spot-on. I felt so comfortable walking into a home with Kathy because she could immediately size up its pluses and minuses. In the end, Kathy and Ann Marie’s negotiation skills helped us edge out higher-offer competitors (Yes, it’s true!). They successfully argued that an inspection contingency is a plus for the sellers. And we didn’t pay a penny more than we had to to get our charming home. Thank you, Kathy and Ann Marie!”