I would heartily recommend Elissa to anyone buying or selling. When she says that this is her career, not just a job, believe her. We first contacted Elissa about selling our Needham home when we were just starting to look in Cambridge, which she does not cover. Our timeline was unclear. Regardless, at her own risk, she staged and photographed our home and commissioned a floor plan so that she could be ready to move quickly if needed. Our search stalled for over a year. Elissa checked in but never pressured us. One day, we told her we were thinking of Brookline, which our Cambridge broker did not cover. That week she found us a place and assessed that it would go below asking and thus in our range. By Sunday night, we had it. Because Elissa was ready, we listed our Needham home less than two weeks later. In one weekend, she generated seven offers and sold our home for well above aski…
I would heartily recommend Elissa to anyone buying or selling. When she says that this is her career, not just a job, believe her. We first contacted Elissa about selling our Needham home when we were just starting to look in Cambridge, which she does not cover. Our timeline was unclear. Regardless, at her own risk, she staged and photographed our home and commissioned a floor plan so that she could be ready to move quickly if needed. Our search stalled for over a year. Elissa checked in but never pressured us. One day, we told her we were thinking of Brookline, which our Cambridge broker did not cover. That week she found us a place and assessed that it would go below asking and thus in our range. By Sunday night, we had it. Because Elissa was ready, we listed our Needham home less than two weeks later. In one weekend, she generated seven offers and sold our home for well above asking. Elissa stayed involved in both processes to closing. Everything she touched got easier. She even did the work of seller's broker when needed. Elissa is fun to work with, a truly energetic and intelligent professional. She has redefined our expectations for what a broker can do. We would use her again without hesitation. Melissa | Needham Seller and Brookline Buyer
★★★★★ From the moment we met Elissa and Samantha, we were impressed by their energy and professionalism. They worked with the confidence of experienced agents, always providing thoughtful solutions whenever questions arose. At our first meeting, they presented a compelling strategy that included a clear marketing plan and timeline. They then went above and beyond, helping us navigate the enormous task of downsizing and recommending several simple changes that enhanced our home's appeal to potential buyers. Elissa and Sam also connected us with trusted, high-quality professionals who made the process manageable and kept everything on schedule. Finally, their staging beautifully highlighted the charm of our home. Combined with their exceptional marketing expertise, it resulted in a smooth and successful sale.
★★★★★ We had an excellent experience working with Elissa and Samantha to both sell ou Needham home and purchase our new one. From start to finish they did an outstanding job helping us navigate the process. They were professional, responsive, engaged, and knowledgeable, guiding us through every detail with confidence and care. We felt well represented on both sides of the transaction and would welcome the opportunity to work with them again.
Elissa and Samantha exceeded every expectation in helping us sell our Needham home. We had a small house that needed considerable work. From our first meeting, Elissa and Samantha were warm and practical, looking past the flaws to see our home's true value and appeal for the right buyer. They tapped into their extensive network to soft market the house and secured multiple offers, including our ideal buyer, all before we ever had to list it. Throughout negotiations, they presented facts and walked us through scenarios without any pressure. They were incredibly hands-on, coordinating every detail and responding to texts within five minutes, day or night. Their predictions about pricing and the process were spot-on. They know the Needham market inside and out, and managed to be consummate professionals while also being genuinely wonderful people. We'd absolutely work with them again!
Elissa prides herself on being readily available to her clients, listening carefully to their goals, and working tirelessly to ensure that these goals are achieved. She specializes in guiding both buyers and sellers through the intricacies of the local Boston Metrowest market.