Why Work With Us?

The Home Advantage Team helped us with the difficult process of selling a home that we had lived in for over 35 years. Steve, Mike, and their team of specialist service providers superbly advised us from start to finish, and handled multiple details to help us prepare the house for sale. Their marketing effort was excellent with an extensive outreach. Steve and Mike had great insights about market conditions and the likely targeted buyers for our distinctive home. During the selling process, they provided frequent updates about interested buyers. We give The Home Advantage Team our highest recommendation.

- Ellen, Seller, Arlington

I lived in Arlington for three decades and enjoyed walking through its beautiful neighborhoods each day. I would often see homes for sale with "Steve McKenna" as the agent. I started to wonder who this very popular and enigmatic person was?! His name would come up in casual conversation with friends who had gone through the experience of buying or selling a home. Eventually, I understood he was the highest valued and most respected real estate agent in the area. So when the time came to sell my home, there was no doubt in my mind that I would seek his help. I had three decades worth of "research" and knew I was in good hands. There was no disappointment, only fulfillment of expectations and beyond! Steve and his team, specifically Mike, were the perfect representatives for my property. Suffice it to say that after one round of offers the home sold at a superb price. None of this would have happened without Steve, Mike, Mitzi and the rest of the team. Professional, honest, elegant, knowledgeable, centered, caring and diplomatic. If you are looking for the highest quality of service with decades of proven results, Steve McKenna and his team are the way to go.

- Rosa, Seller, Arlington

Fidel and I were referred to Mike Pallotta by the Arlington list. I had been looking for a home for several months. I did not have an actual Realtor because I could not seem to find one that could or would consistently help me find a home in my area. Mike was the first to listen to me. Find out exactly what kind of house Fidel and I were looking for and where, and anytime a home came on the market that matched our criteria, he made sure we knew about it immediately or would set up a visit before the open house. Mike would work around Fidel’s crazy firefighter schedule or my schedule. He was always ready to answer any questions that we might have about the place. If he did not know the answer, he found it then and there. Mike also helped us every step of the way with the loan officer. I can honestly say that sometimes I was scared that Mike would quit on us. We were first-time home buyers without any new updated knowledge or experience, but Mike never gave up on us. We have learned a lot since we met Mike back in December 2021.

On top of being exceptionally good at his job, he felt like a friend after the first showing and certainly is a friend now. Fidel and I were very picky when it came to finding my home. It took six months with numerous showings and non-winning bids. Mike worked hard for our family to have a home and never gave up, even when I almost did. I am happy to say I am in my first home now, thanks to Mike's efforts, and I'm very grateful. I love my new home. I would recommend Mike to anyone who wants a realtor who takes them seriously, cares that you, the client, get exactly the home you are looking for rather than quickly trying to "sell" you for a commission and move on and will work hard to make sure that you not only find a house but your home.

• Very knowledgeable about the current market
• Responsible and professional
• Knowledgeable about the Arlington market and border lines of Arlington
• Very patient and flexible with your schedule
• Willing to go above and beyond and will connect you with the right people, especially if you are a self-employed

Elizabeth & Fidel, Buyers

Mike was absolutely fantastic! 100% recommended.  My journey was a long one (and Mike was my 2nd realtor).  He took all the time that I needed to find a place.  He listened to what I was looking for, even as that changed as we went along.  He was extremely patient with questions, concerns and everything in between, I didn't need/have him at every Open House, but he always offered if needed or wanted.  I'm very glad to be in my new home and very happy that I connected with Mike to help make this a reality for me.  Thank you again, Mike!

- Brian, Buyer, Tewksbury

We are extremely grateful that Mike helped us navigate our home purchase. As first-time home buyers, he made the entire process seamless! We  recommend him to anyone looking for a trusted real estate partner.

- Jaimie & Whitney, Buyers, Bolton

I'm so glad we met Mike and we are definitely satisfied with the service provided. We bought our first single family house with Mike and he was there for us every step of a process.  He is knowledgeable, and well experienced in many questions regarding house, may it be about furnace system, or overall house inspection, interior and exterior, chimney system and so on. Moreover, even after purchase deal was done, Mike still helped me with some questions about the house that appeared after we moved in. I really appreciate all the work and support Mike provided us during and after the purchase.  Definitely will recommend Mike as a realtor in the MA area.

- Kate & Wongil, Buyers, Bedford

We have worked with Mike Pallotta for many years now. He helped us find our first condo which was absolutely perfect for us at the time. He was patient and responsive with our needs and it truly felt that he always had our best interest at heart. When it came time to find our forever home, Mike was the first person we reached out to. He walked us through the process of purchasing a new home and how to navigate the sale of our condo. Mike truly made the home buying experience an enjoyable one. He was helpful in finding homes we should go and see as well as pointing out the positives of the homes we saw. He was honest with us about concerns and recognized how to best meet our needs/wants in a new home. Mike was very responsive to all of our correspondences and is very professional. We would definitely work with Mike again if we ever look to sell/buy again!

- Alex & Melissa, Buyers, N. Reading

Mike was fantastic. I was looking to buy through the height of Covid which obviously complicated everything. Mike was extremely patient and helpful during the whole process. He responded at all hours, went to numerous private showings, as there were no open houses, and has stayed in touch since. I would recommend him to anyone.

- Shaun & Casey, Buyers, Wakefield

We are a young couple who decided renting was no longer for us and needed more space. We contacted Mike Feb-March 2020 to start looking at homes. Mike was super responsive via text and we liked he grew up in Arlington and was around our age. Buying in Arlington is tough but don't get discouraged and have Mike help you! You must be persistent and have your ducks in line but it is possible. Mike even sat with us at closing. He's a level head needed when the process can be tiring. We closed Sept 2020 and have been delighted with our new Arlington house in the area we wanted.

- Jenn & Joe, Buyers, Arlington

For anyone looking to buy a house, the process can be very stressful and intimidating. Step by step, Mike Pallotta made our home buying experience easy and as stress free as any big purchase can be. Mike made sure that we were making the right decision on our home by recommending qualified inspectors that he had worked with in the past. It was a relief to know that we could contact Mike no matter how simple the question we had for him was. His professionalism and quick response to emails and phone calls assured my wife and I that we had hired the right agent. I would highly recommend Mike Pallotta and The Home Advantage Team to anyone looking to buy a home in the near future.

-Justin & Emily, Buyers, Somerville