Why Work With Us?

"I've worked with Michael as a seller and a buyer. He is the best real estate broker I have ever met in over twenty-five years of buying and selling property. He knows the market at all segments incredibly well, understands how to value property, gives great advice, is an expert negotiator, and is an honest and terrific person."

“We were exceptionally fortunate to have the 5-Star services of The Hammond Team (Kathy Krongel, Ann Marie Paul and Pierre Johnsson). They organized a weekend open house and on Monday we accepted an offer (with no contingencies!) for more than the asking price. The closing took place one month later.  

“This is the most success that a seller could ask for. And then there were endless services that led up to this successful sale: house preparation advice (starting months before we signed a Realtor agreement), house staging, a significant and realistic asking price recommendation, extensive marketing (local, national and international), final clean-out assistance, smoke/CO detector inspection assistance, mover and attorney recommendations, necessary additional support during the unusual pandemic complications and much more. They are a remarkably capable, professional team.”

"We enthusiastically recommend the Krongel and Paul Team if you are considering selling your house! We sold our home during the pandemic quickly and for an excellent price. Their experience and knowledge guided us through the process of decluttering, cosmetic repairs and staging. They helped us every step of the way and made many suggestions that really made our house look great.

“Thank you Kathy, Pierre and Ann Marie!”

“Michael's work as our real estate broker was first-rate in every respect.  He is knowledgeable about the market, creative in his approach to problem-solving and sensible in his advice.   He's also a great guy - always willing to go the extra mile to satisfy his clients.   He helped us prepare the house for sale, priced it intelligently and negotiated for us with the purchaser.  We were able to obtain a great offer for the house within days of its going on the market and he worked diligently with us until closing. I couldn't have asked for a better experience working with a broker.  I would use him again without hesitation.”

“I have had the good fortune to call Lynette a dear friend for many years— in fact she has been responsible for all of my real estate transactions over three plus decades. It was a given that when I someday decided to sell our Newton home she would be our agent. Little did we know that the process would become highly accelerated once we fell in love with our next home, which required that our current house first had to be sold in order to make the purchase. To say that our house was in no condition to put on the market is an understatement, and I was utterly overwhelmed. It seemed like an impossible feat, but Lynette took charge and orchestrated the entire process, from painting and repairs to staging and organizing. She knew all of the right people to pull in and, through her many connections and strong relationships in the industry, she made it all happen in a few short weeks, which felt like nothing less than a minor miracle.

“We were in awe of her ability to navigate and facilitate, always with a smile on her face and a positive attitude even in the face of looming deadlines. There was not a single person with whom I spoke throughout the process who did not sing her praises. During times of doubt and exhaustion, Lynette assured me that it would all be worth it and she couldn’t have been more correct. The house sold immediately at a far higher price than I could have ever imagined.

“I have learned much from Lynette over the years as I have watched her become a true leader in her field. We are so appreciative that we were lucky enough to have such a consummate expert to guide us through the myriad challenges of real estate transactions and we can’t wait to move into our new home this coming week. It is an understatement to say we couldn’t have done it without her!”

“I couldn’t be more pleased with the efforts and results of the Hammond Residential team in selling my house. Despite the logistical challenges of communicating across six item zones (as I had relocated overseas), Ann Marie, Kathy and Pierre did a wonderful job and the house sold and closed in weeks, at a price beyond what I thought was possible. Thanks and kudos!”

“We’re very happy with the house and the whole process working with you two and Pierre. Thanks for everything!”

"Susan is a dream Realtor. She helped us to find the perfect home, did amazing research in city hall records to find info the seller's Realtor had not disclosed, and helped us to negotiate a great deal. She always responded right away when I called or texted and often thought of things that I had not even realized I should ask her to find. Susan was equally masterful in helping us to sell our old home. We had the house on the market for one weekend and we received multiple offers over the asking price! On top of that, she is lovely. She is warm, patient, persistent, professional, and low key, the perfect combination!”

"We chose Debby to represent us for our first condo purchase because of her experience dealing with new construction. It certainly paid off. We had to overcome a number of major hurdles to complete the transaction and Debby was always completely straightforward, helpful and on top of the details. Without her experience, we would have probably ended up without a home or in a difficult financial situation. We would definitely recommend Debby as a reliable, honest and knowledgeable broker.”

“Ann Marie, Kathy and Pierre, Thank you! We truly believe we made the best decision in having you guys do the listing for us. We will happily be a referral to anyone! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication and we especially appreciate the extra effort you made.”