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New construction marketing: Tips and techniques from the experts

The Boston real estate market is ever growing upward and bringing in thousands of new residents to the city. The building boom has developers searching for new and creative ways to create a sense of place for residents once

Survey: Challenges agents face selling new construction

Read more from our New Construction issue Cover story: Marketing new construction What are homebuyers looking for in new construction homes? New construction lots shrink while homes grow Agent Snapshot: Eric Rollo, Realtor, William Raveis Real

The real estate sign — now redesigned with modern tech

Traditionally, “for sale” signs have been the most visible indicator that a home is on the market. But as the real estate industry continues to use technology to improve productivity in the digital age, some view the “for sale”

Smart home technology is the new standard

In today’s digital age, novel inventions that once seemed like an unrealistic dream such as self-driving cars and virtual reality have become an integral part of everyday life. Just as Tesla is revolutionizing the automobile industry, smart homes are

Starting a tech revolution in real estate

It wasn’t too long ago that the latest trends in real estate technology were virtual reality tours and drone photography. Now, agents are having to explore what were once far-out concepts like artificial intelligence, machine learning, geofencing and blockchain.

Survey: Agents talk real estate technology

Read more from our Tech Issue Cover story: Starting a tech revolution in real estate Smart home technology is the new standard Wire transfer fraud: What agents can do to prevent it The real estate sign: Now redesigned with

The dos and don’ts of staging a luxury home

No matter what price range your home is in, vacant homes should be properly staged in order to cater to the price point, target market and style of the home. Krisztina Bell, a professional home stager with No Vacancy

How the luxury market is shifting across the country

Millennials have begun to monopolize the home-owning population, and as a result, cities across the country are transforming into some of the hottest luxury markets for the first time. The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing just released their latest

Best Agent Website: Live in Luxury (Pamela Cushing & Haley Cutter), Douglas Elliman – www.liveinluxuryrealestate.com

Live in Luxury Real Estate at Douglas Elliman is Boston’s full-service brokerage firm, specializing in the city’s most popular neighborhoods and exclusive buildings including Millennium Tower, Millennium Place, The Ritz Carlton Residences, Strada 234, The Four Seasons and many

Charitable Service Award: Sara Rosenfeld, Coldwell Banker

Sara’s 36-year career in real estate has been focused on her clients and giving back to the community. In the offices she has worked in, she has organized and participated in various collection boxes such as drives for local

2018 Agents’ Choice Awards Winners

We asked agents, developers and lenders to vote for their peers and colleagues in our annual Agents’ Choice Awards. Click any category below to see who won. The nominees who received the most votes were the official finalists for

New Development of the Year: EchelonSeaport

EchelonSeaport is a 1.33 million square-foot mixed-use development in the heart of Boston’s Seaport District. The project introduces a new luxury “destination lifestyle” concept to the city’s residential market through its innovative design, seamless service and active programming.  With

Rookie of the Year: Nicole Rosmarin, Compass

Known for her effervescent personality, passion for real estate and extensive knowledge of the Boston market, Nicole Rosmarin is many people’s go-to specialist. She is dedicated to providing her clients with an efficient and professional experience resulting in a

Association VIP: Marie A. Presti, Greater Boston Association of Realtors

Marie Presti owns and manages The Presti Group Inc., an independent real estate agency based in Newton. For nearly 20 years, Marie has cultivated a devoted clientele on the buyer and seller side of the residential real estate business.

Managing Broker of the Year: Karen Sexton, Compass

With 28 years of residential sales experience in the Cambridge area, Karen Sexton joined Compass in 2017. She is the sales manager for both the Cambridge office and the newly opened Weston office. Since opening in Massachusetts in 2015,

Lender of the Year: Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.

Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. is the residential mortgage division of Draper and Kramer, Incorporated. Founded in 1893, Draper and Kramer has been a trusted name for 125 years and remains family-owned to this day. The company serves residential

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