Why Work With Us?

We just sold our property in Arlington, MA at a premium and at a record time. We were very lucky to have Steve McKenna and his team helping us through the whole process. Steve worked with us from the beginning, when we started thinking selling and all the way through the closing of the property. He was a great partner to us and made the whole process simple and easy. He listened and understood our objectives and he worked patiently and relentlessly to meet our goals and timelines. At the end he managed to exceed all our expectations. His experience and insights were extremely valuable guiding us through the process. His understanding of the real estate market and the marketing of the property were key success factors. His team was amazing helping us through the small and the large challenges that always come up. They had solutions for everything, and they were efficient and communicating with us all the time at every step. Erika Leigh Pereira was amazing helping us. I highly recommend Steve, Erika and The Home Advantage Team!

- Alex, Seller, Arlington  -  2022

I worked with the dynamic duo of Steve and Tracy to sell my Arlington Heights single family house and they are simply the best in the business! From start to finish, they went above and beyond to handle every detail of the selling process with impressive expertise and dedication. Their depth of knowledge of the Arlington market is beyond amazing. They pulled comps and references that other Realtors simply couldn’t have by virtue of not holding the same volume of housing inventory as Steve’s team. Their guidance in price setting and house staging was perfect. We sold our house in five days and for a price far beyond what we ever expected. They also were an absolute pleasure to work with during what is a very stressful time. We’ve sold multiple homes in several cities and I’ve never had a process as enjoyable and seamless as I did when working with Steve and Tracy. I can’t recommend them enough!

- Laura, Seller, Arlington  -  2022

What an amazing team--extremely knowledgeable, detail-oriented, communicative, and fun to work with. Our home sold quickly and for a great price, and everything was incredibly professional and smooth. In our book, there's simply no better real estate group.

- Kate, Seller, Arlington  -  2021

My wife and I lived in the greater Boston area for 30+ years and during that time, had either sold or bought four dwellings. As a result, we were pretty familiar with the local real estate scene. Having shopped for houses in Arlington, we knew about Steve McKenna, whom we'd met during open houses and had left a very favorable impression. So, when deciding to sell our Arlington home at the end of 2021, our first choice was to work with Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty.

When we had decided to sell the house, we'd just gone through a family crisis and had much to deal with. We consider ourselves lucky to have chosen Steve and his team to represent us as they provided great guidance, seamless communication and comfort during what for us was a difficult time.  At our first meeting, McKenna provided a very thorough overview of the Arlington real estate market and a strategy (including timelines) for selling the house. Particularly important, Steve and his team supplemented our efforts by helping to stage the house, keep the house clean (as there were frequent viewings), figure out the listing price, sort through the bids and execute the sale.  We strongly recommend you consider hiring Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team if looking for or selling real estate. These folks have their finger on the pulse of the local real estate market, are smart and provide great insights and guidance. Also, everyone is quite personable and great to interact with. I doubt you could find a better group to help you find our sell a home!

- Donna & Richard, Sellers, Arlington  -  March 2022

After several months of feeling frustrated and ill-prepared to purchase a home in not only one of the most sought after communities outside of Boston, but also during one of the most historically complex and unpredictable housing markets ever, we finally found Steve McKenna and The Home Advantage Team! Our particular situation required creativity, thoughtfulness, and flexibility--all of which is a common practice for Steve. He seamlessly sold our condo in a fashion that allowed our family to continue our lives uninterrupted and free to focus on finding our new home.

When we first met Steve we told him our one desire was to find a single family home in East Arlington--if you know the area, you know this is not an easy feat! After only three short months, he made our dreams become a reality! However, this was not without countless house tours, conversations at all hours of the day and night, and a few mental health sessions at no extra charge! Although you know they have numerous other clients they are working with on any given day, the team makes you feel like you are their top priority. This is a testament to so much more than simply being good at your job--to me, this demonstrates that they are just really good people, who genuinely care about others. Their mission is to make you feel supported and prepared during such a massive life change.

After the close of our new home, Steve continued to support us as we planned renovations and coordinating of contractors. He never stops working and his dedication to helping families adjust to their new home is much appreciated and unexpected. We are so grateful every day that we reached out to Steve and The Home Advantage Team. We look forward to many more years of happiness in our beloved new home! Thank you Steve and Team!

- Kristen, Buyer & Seller, Arlington  -  2022

Steve McKenna was more than just a Realtor - he was a trusted confidante and friend. The market conditions were tough, but Steve helped alleviate my stress and even made the process fun. He was proactive and considered the full scope of my needs - not just the checklist of things that I was looking for in a house, but the intangibles that would make that house a home for me and my son. I am deeply grateful for his guidance and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone.

- Ashley, Buyer, Arlington  -  2022

We started working with Steve and The Home Advantage Team long before we found and closed on our home. I cannot give them enough praise for the entire process from start to finish. They took time to get to know us as people and buyers, what we wanted, didn’t want and everything in between. They encouraged us to look at homes before we were ready, and they went to every house with us without pressuring us to buy anything until we were ready. They were able to point out many things we wouldn’t have noticed and truly had our best interests in mind. The team doesn’t look at the clients and see dollar signs, they honestly look at clients like friends and want them to be happy in their new home for many years to come! If you are looking for super knowledgeable realtors in this crazy market look no further than Steve McKenna and the Home Advantage Team. They really know what they’re doing and they make everything so seamless for buying and selling. Home buying is not an easy or stress-free process by any means but with the Home Advantage Team we got through the process on the other side and we are VERY happy clients :)

- Abbey & Will, Buyers & Sellers, Arlington 

Tracy Wallace helped us find our dream home last year. An extremely skilled realtor and a thorough professional, she worked with us for over two years - always patient and reassuring. As first-time buyers, we felt confident that she was constantly looking out for us, while also educating us on various aspects of choosing a home. She helped us navigate the crazy market, not only letting us take our time but also talking us out of making rushed decisions. She consistently went above and beyond her role as Realtor, introducing us to her local network of professionals, all of whom we also found to be top-notch experts. We would whole heartedly recommend Tracy as a realtor and life coach!

- Albin & Asha, Buyers, Arlington 

We chose to work with Steve McKenna and The Home Advantage Team to help sell our house in Arlington that we've lived in for so many years due to his stellar realtor reputation, deep knowledge, experience, and connections with the Arlington housing market. We are confident that we made the right decision as we were able to sell our house quickly and at a price that exceeded our expectations. Steve is a consummate professional: he patiently walked us through the entire selling process and timeline, managed expectations, answered our many questions, and was very accommodating of our needs. He even helped us move some heavy items when we were moving out. Moving can be extremely stressful and emotional and Steve and his team helped us through it all. Special shout out to Mitzi who is an absolute pleasure to work with!

- Judy C., Seller, Arlington  -  2022

You made this process "a piece of cake." I know I speak for myself and my husband when I say how grateful we are for all your expertise. Your skills in what you do are strikingly apparent and we reaped the rewards, and in addition, your interpersonal skills make you so valuable. You quickly made relationships with our tenants and held their hands for us in this process and I know that was instrumental in making this process go so smoothly. We will be forever grateful.

- Abby & Keith, Sellers, Arlington  -  2022