Agents' Choice

Announcing the 2026 Boston Agents’ Choice Awards winners

In the annual Boston Agents’ Choice Awards, we’re honoring the very best of Boston real estate — according to our readers.

Industry MVP: Anthony Lamacchia, Lamacchia Realty

Throughout his career, Anthony Lamacchia has focused on helping buyers, sellers, Realtors, employees and business owners achieve greater success.

Managing Broker of the Year: Jim D’Amico, Century 21 North East

With more than three decades of experience in real estate brokerage, leadership and business development, Jim D’Amico has built a reputation for strategic growth, agent-first leadership and fostering a strong company culture.

Best Team: We Close Deals Team, Lamacchia Realty

What began as a bold, women-led movement in real estate, the She Closes Deals Team, quickly grew into something even bigger.

Lender of the Year: Rate Mortgage

Headquartered in Chicago, Rate employs over 5,500 people across 850 branches nationwide, serving all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Loan Officer of the Year: Shant Banosian, Rate Mortgage

Over the past 22 years, Shant Banosian has funded more than $10 billion in loan volume and closed over 40,000 loans.

Social Media Influencer of the Year, Agent: Peggy Pratt, Century 21 North East

Peggy Pratt boasts 29 years of experience in the real estate industry and holds numerous prestigious official positions.

Social Media Influencer of the Year, Lender: Savvas Fetfatsidis, Rate Mortgage

Senior vice president at Rate, Savvas Fetfatsidis built his career around making mortgages feel approachable and stress-free.

Best Dressed: Mian LaVallee, Compass

Mian LaVallee is a vice president and residential real estate agent at Compass, specializing in move-up buyers, simultaneous buy-sell transactions and relocation clients.

Charitable Service Award: Toni Gilardi, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty

Born and raised in the North End, Toni Gilardi has decades of local real estate service, knowledge and experience.

Rookie of the Year, Alexa McCormick, Lyv Realty

A long time resident of Lynnfield, Alexa McCormick is well versed in all the best the North Shore has to offer.

Best Agent Website: Ricardo Rodriguez – ricardohome.com, Coldwell Banker Realty

Ricardo Rodriguez is the founder of Ricardo Rodriguez & Associates, which has been ranked the No. 1 Large Team in New England, Boston and Massachusetts.

Developer of the Year: The Fallon Company

Founded in Boston in 1993 by Joseph F. Fallon, The Fallon Company has grown from a local real estate firm into one of the nation’s most respected developers.

Best Brokerage Website: Compass, compass.com

Founded in 2012, Compass is now the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States.

Development of the Year: Ritz-Carlton Residences, Boston, South Station Tower, Hines Development

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Boston, South Station Tower redefines luxury living from one of the city’s most iconic new landmarks.

Announcing the 2026 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.