Why Work With Us?

"Michael, thank you so much for all your help in preparing our home in Newton for sale and then helping us find buyers. You were just wonderful and reassuring and made it possible for us to move with minimal stress, especially taking care of all the stuff that we did not want to take with us. I feel that we became great friends in the process. Again, many thanks for your help."

-- S. R. & S. R., Newton, MA

"We had the pleasure of working with Ava Amiri on the sale of our house in Newton. Her knowledge of the local market combined with her expert ( and speedy) ability to help me stage the house in five days to take advantage of the spring market, resulted in 7 offers over asking within one week.

"Not only is Ava a class act, she is kind, thoughtful, detail oriented, and very, very good at this."

--Julie W.

"Kate helped my husband and me buy our first home and she was outstanding. She was knowledgeable about the area and the process (and patient with us for not being very knowledgeable about either of these things!) and listened when we explained what we were looking for. She helped us find the perfect house within just a few weeks of starting to look. Throughout the looking, offer, and closing processes, Kate provided us with weekly email updates on what we needed to prioritize that week, which was hugely helpful with a quick, 30-day close. We had complete peace of mind throughout our first real estate process thanks to Kate!"

-- Aliza C.

"Selling our home after 28 years of ownership was an emotional and logistical challenge for us, but Susan Evans made the process not only painless, but genuinely seamless. From the very beginning, she offered invaluable guidance.  Susan visited the house repeatedly to ensure she understood every nook and cranny before opening it up to agents, showing the same care and attention to detail for the home that we have ourselves.  Her confidence and insight made us feel secure every step of the way.

 "Just days before the broker open house, we faced a family emergency that took our attention away from preparing the house for market. Susan stepped in without hesitation, assisting us in filling our plant urns.   She purchased beautiful greenery to ensure the pots looked lush and inviting. Her attention to detail did not go unnoticed. The final offer we received exceeded our hopes: no contingencies, no inspection—just a smooth path to closing. Susan even connected us with a wonderful closing attorney, further simplifying this experience for us. 

"Her compassion, professionalism, and tireless support made saying goodbye to our home of 28 years less emotional and more exciting as we transitioned with ease.  This was remarkable given the family emergency that was demanding most of our attention. We cannot recommend Susan enough to anyone looking for an agent who will jump in wholeheartedly and treat the experience as if it is her own home!"

-- JLS, July 2025

“If it had not been for Liz I do not believe I would have been able to list and sell my condo in the spring this year. She was encouraging and supportive, and she gave me the right advice at the right time from the very beginning. Her energy and market foresight was decisive in driving me to prepare the property in time for the spring season, and she put together a portfolio of photographs and descriptions for the online listing that presented it beautifully. I would recommend Liz to anyone.”

-- Martha D., July 2025

 “I am writing to report my appreciation of the services of Hammond Senior Sales Associate Jan Crosby.

 “In late August I retained Jan to market a high end condominium unit in Boston.  I approached Jan because she enjoyed a reputation for long experience and encyclopedic knowledge about the brokerage industry and the suburban markets.  She had assisted my wife (then a young and single nurse) to find a perfectly fitting and appropriate house in this area in the 1980s.

 “Jan quickly spiffed up the condo unit (which I had been using as guest residence for relatives and friends for many years), conducted multiple open houses and showings during the early fall, and taught me to be patient throughout a quiet period from mid autumn onward. In early December the preparation, diligence, and patience paid off.  We found a buyer and achieved the asking price.  Jan remained helpful throughout the P&S negotiation, walk throughs, and ultimate closing on January 31.

 “I am grateful for her thorough competence and calm stamina throughout this process.”

-- Mitch S., February 2025  

"My wife and I were very impressed and pleased with how Ava handled the sale of our property. She offered a comprehensive market analysis and made very specific and helpful recommendations to how to get our property ready for sale including right timing and selling price that resulted in a very quick sale for the price greater than expected. Ava is very experienced and knowledgeable realtor. She is very responsible, reliable and diligent and very easy and pleasant to work with. We highly recommend her, 5 stars all the way!"

--Alexander K.

"After 31 years in our home, selling our home was an emotional roller coaster. Maxine Freedman listened to our needs, respected our preferences, managed our emotions and expectations, and orchestrated the sale. Maxine helped us prepare our home to attract optimal interest and obtain top value. She persuaded us to stage the property to show our home in the best possible light. Maxine’s adept use of video/social media and her expert pricing of the property paid off handsomely and exceeded our expectations. Maxine’s marketing efforts resulted in four bids over the asking price including the accepted offer at $400,000+ over asking price. We highly recommend Maxine Freedman!"

--M. B. And C. B.

After moving a year ago to Massachusetts with my husband and renting an apartment,  we decided we wanted a more permanent home. I asked an acquaintance if she had any real estate agents that she would recommend.  Although it's been 12 years since Susan helped her find her home, Susan was the first agent she highly recommended.

I emailed Susan, who called me very quickly although she had just landed in another city.  We spoke for a while about what we thought we wanted and the areas we wanted to look at.  Susan sent us daily updates about new properties on the market while she was still out of town. After Susan returned,  she took us on a tour of Newton and pointed out areas of interest and proximity to stores and train stations.

Susan took time to listen and to understand our needs and priorities.  She was very efficient and only brought us to see houses that met our needs.  During viewings at houses, Susan was quick to point out potential issues and flaws that could be of concern. If a home had a problem, she could give us an idea of the cost of the repair.  She excelled in following up with comps of similar homes as well as any documents that would be of interest to us.  If we had questions, she would contact other agents and relay the information to us as soon as possible. 

Our closing was going to take place while Susan was out of town. But she made sure her colleague Toby was available for our walk through and to follow up on any issues that we encountered.  Toby was excellent and communicated with the seller's agent as well as with our lawyer even though it was late on a Sunday night. We really appreciated that we were in good hands while Susan was away.

Our new home needed some work done before we could move in.  Susan had wonderful recommendations on painters and contractors whose work she had seen. Susan also recommended an excellent interior designer, Meredith Basques, who helped us with furniture placement and paint colors.  Susan also helped with recommendations for movers. 

Overall, Susan was a tremendous resource for us, and for anyone looking to purchase a property in the Newton area.   

"We feel incredibly lucky to have had Elissa as our buyer’s agent. She is professional, reliable, and genuinely passionate about the real estate industry. In the competitive spring market, timing is everything—and Elissa always kept us informed right away, even about properties that hadn’t yet hit the public market. That gave us a real advantage.

“During the bidding phase, Elissa provided thoughtful, well-informed advice that helped us secure the home we were looking for. Throughout the entire purchase process, we felt completely at ease, knowing we were in good hands.

“From beginning to end, Elissa stayed in constant communication with us at every key milestone, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. We truly appreciate all her efforts—without her help, we wouldn’t have been able to find the perfect home or have such a positive buying experience.“

• Terry G. and Fainy H.