Agents' Choice

Announcing the 2023 Boston Agents’ Choice Awards winners

In the annual Boston Agents’ Choice Awards, we honor the very best of Boston real estate — according to our readers. And the votes are in! These are the individuals, companies and developments making a serious impression on the metro Boston real estate community.

Industry MVP: Zack Harwood, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

Over the past four years, Zack Harwood has led his team to over $150 million in sales, with $55 million in sales in 2022 alone. Year over year, Harwood and his team continued growth by providing expert advice and tailored service to their clients across the Boston, Brookline and greater Boston areas.

Managing Broker of the Year: Anthony Lamacchia, Lamacchia Realty

In 2009, Anthony Lamacchia launched the independent brokerage Lamacchia Realty Inc. and has been on an upward trajectory ever since. After achieving the status of the leading Realtor in Massachusetts for several years, he broadened his reach by assembling a team and transitioning to a traditional brokerage model.

Best Team: The Fermin Group, Century 21 North East

Led by Michelle Fermin, the Fermin Group is a team with unmatched industry experience, catering mostly to the Hispanic community of greater Boston.

Social Media Influencer of the Year, Agent: Cassandra Svolis, Charlesgate Realty Group

Six years into her luxury real estate career, Cassandra Svolis takes pride in selling both new-construction condo units and homes throughout downtown Boston and the greater Boston area.

Social Media Influence of the Year, Lender: Brian Driscoll, Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.

With a 25-year career and over a billion dollars in home financing, Brian Driscoll takes immense pride in helping clients achieve their homeownership and financial goals.

Loan Officer of the Year: Shant Banosian, Guaranteed Rate

Shant Banosian has closed on over 40,000 units throughout his 20-year career, ranking as Guaranteed Rate’s No. 1 loan officer for eight years running and as the No. 1 loan officer nationwide for five years running

Lender of the Year: Guaranteed Rate

Since its launch in 2000, Guaranteed Rate Companies has helped more than one million homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances.

Developer of the Year: New Boston Ventures

New Boston Ventures is an award-winning residential real estate developer based in the South End. Since its founding in 1986, the boutique firm has developed more than 50 projects throughout eastern Massachusetts, all of which have been successfully financed, completed, marketed and sold.

Development of the Year: Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences, The Noannet Group & Saunders Hotel Group

Raffles Boston is the first mixed-use development in North America for the world-renowned, 135-year-old Raffles Hotels & Resorts brand.

Charitable Services Award: Carol Korbman, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

Aside from her professional real estate achievements, Carol Korbman is deeply committed to giving back to the community.

Best Dressed: Collin Sullivan, William Raveis

Collin Sullivan’s sense of style has evolved over the years, but he has always loved fashion and being dressed for every occasion.

Rookie of the Year: Katie Norton, Douglas Elliman

Although she’s a newcomer to the real estate industry, Katie Norton is no stranger to buying and selling homes. While raising their three sons, she and her husband successfully bought and sold six homes.

Best Agent Website: Darleneandcompany.com, Darlene Umina, Lamacchia Realty

Learn all about Darlene & Company, and team lead Darlene Umina, on the firm’s award-winning website: Darleneandcompany.com.

Best Brokerage Website: Compass.com, COMPASS

Home to more than 28,000 agents nationwide, COMPASS is one the largest residential real estate brokerages in the U.S.

Announcing the 2023 Boston Agents’ Choice Awards finalists

The results are in! Based on thousands of votes, we’re so excited to announce this year’s finalists in the annual Boston Agents’ Choice Awards.

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