We distinguish ourselves --

not by the quantity of properties that we list, but also by the quality of both the product and service we offer. Historic Homes is proud of the elements that make us unique:

SPECIALIZATION

Historic Homes has a specialized niche in the Greater Boston high-end market. We know the properties and neighborhoods, the people and the places, the amenities that turn a house into a home. We’re members of these communities and have lived and worked in them for many years in a multitude of roles, allowing us to provide specialized insight to you as you purchase or sell your property.

VALUE

More than just brokers, Historic Homes assumes a consulting role in each property it sells. We deploy a novel approach to infuse value unlocking the hidden potential in your property. We take a sophisticated, studied approach to market analysis, while offering direct experience in residential renovation, restoration and building. This yields tremendous rewards for buyers and sellers seeking to infuse the maximum value into their homes.

TARGETED MARKETING

We approach every listing as unique and customize our marketing efforts accordingly. We are able to target high-end buyers by the structure of our marketing materials and by the extensive list of contacts that we have carefully developed over many years.

FOCUS

Because we focus exclusively on the middle to upper end of the market in a limited geographical area, we have much greater understanding of our product thus enabling us to provide our clients with more in-depth information that will give them comfort in the decision making process.

AUTHENTICITY

Our clients are represented directly by principals, not employees of a large brokerage house. We will be accountable to you and provide weekly updates on all aspects of our marketing including, but not limited to: showings, brochures, advertising, and feedback from buyers and brokers. Only designated members of the Historic Homes team will be permitted to show your property. This approach ensures consistent presentations, avoids misrepresentation, and often results in a multiple bid situation. It is our 19 years of experience, our proven salesmanship, and negotiating skills that ensure both our success and yours.

DISCRETION

We target discerning buyers of high-end properties, not curious observers. Showings are offered by appointment to only the most qualified buyers. If we deem it necessary, we may ask for financial references in order to qualify potential buyers.Because we accept only a select group of listings, your property will get the specialized attention and care to which it is entitled. Our initial investment of time is typically far greater than that provided by other firms.  You will never be treated as just another listing in a vast inventory of product. The timing and staging of our marketing efforts is coordinated for full impact in an effort to produce a multiple offer situation. Our objective is to find multiple buyers for your home. In doing so, we seek to create competitive bidding thereby maximizing the property’s selling potential.

PROVEN TRACK RECORD

Historic Homes consistently negotiates the highest average selling prices for single-family homes in Brookline and Newton. Our sell-to-list ratio is the highest of any firm in the business.

2012 SALES STATISTICS

• Gross sales $71,318,637


• Average sale $ 1,927,530


• Days on Market 61


• List vs Sale Price 97.6%