Why Work With Us?

Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team was a powerhouse real estate team to work with when we recently sold our Medford home. Our home was a little unique for the area and we were very unsure how to price and market it. Annie and Steve walked us through every step and took care of so many little details, making a hectic process much smoother and simpler. From the staging to the showing/listing software they use, we felt comfortable and confident every step of the way. In the end, after just one weekend of showings, we received double digit offers and accepted one far above the list price. We would recommend the The Home Advantage Team to everyone looking to sell their home!

- Katherine & Adam, Sellers, Medford

We can’t thank The Home Advantage Team enough for helping us first buy this house and then sell this house. Thanks to your expertise, we decluttered and donated unneeded items and now actually have very little to finish up packing. And that’s a huge plus, for sure. We’re so excited to move on to the next chapter and you made the home-selling process incredibly easy — really, it could not have been easier. Thank you!

- Janice, Buyer & 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

Steve McKenna and his team did a fantastic job selling my house. Steve is easy to work with, very professional, and has excellent judgment as to pricing, marketing and sorting through offers. Staging and pictures were great.

- Edward, Seller, Arlington  -  July, 2022

We recently sold our house in Arlington with Steve McKenna and The Home Advantage Team with Gibson Sotheby’s. The service provided was excellent from the initial meeting when Steve evaluated the house, the timely communication as the process evolved, the package detailing rationale for pricing strategy, preparing the house for showings and the final meeting after offers came in and we needed to make a decision. Every step was handled with care and professionalism, especially as we were not there in person after the house was put on the market.

We found Steve’s advice to be sound and his recommendations solidly backed by his in-depth knowledge of the Arlington housing market. This helped us understand his approach and make a decision we were happy with. We really liked Steve’s focus on preparing the house to create a place where potential buyers could imagine themselves living in and get a feel for how much they would be willing to pay. We saw this when we bought the house, which we just sold, in 2004 and Steve was representing the seller at the time. We made the decision there and then to use Steve when the time came to sell the house and today we know this was the right decision. We could see why Steve was rated one of Boston’s top brokers! We have no reservations recommending Steve and his team to anyone selling a property!

- Cinzia, Seller, Arlington  -  2023

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

Annie Kelly was the best resource for my relocation. She did a great job staging my house, ensuring the grounds looked good (snow, garbage collection days, etc) while I was out of town. She both listened to what was important to me and educated me on gaps in my knowledge. I came to trust her and the team that supports her totally. I highly recommend you work with her to sell or buy your homes. My house sale was expedient, pain-free (for me), and I got a very fair price.

- Joan, Seller, Medford  -  2022

Annie Kelly was the best agent we could have asked for! She was so patient with us, and gave us great advice throughout the process. She listened to what we were looking for and helped us find the perfect home. She prepared us for the stressful parts of buying a house, and was so sweet and understanding as we made the biggest decision of our lives. We were first-time homebuyers and couldn't have been treated better throughout the process. But now we feel like pros with the incredible wealth of knowledge that Annie shared during our search. We are thrilled with our new home and never would have made it here without Annie's help!

- Jessica, Buyer, Medford  -  2022

We had an amazing experience working with Annie Kelly. She carefully took us through the process of being first time homebuyers with patience and compassion. She took time to understand what we were looking for and helped steer us away from impulsive first impressions to our current home which we love (and get compliments on!) We learned so much from her and are forever grateful for her work! Should we ever be in the market again, we would immediately reach out to her. We cannot recommend her highly enough!

- Adaline, Buyer, Somerville  -  2022