Why Work With Us?

I highly recommend Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team. I recently sold my home with Steve's help; he was recommended by a neighbor. I had been in my home in Medford for 25 years and was looking to downsize. Steve was with me every step of the way. I am die hard DIYer and with several projects happening; Steve helped direct my energy to the projects that mattered and were of greater value for me and the sale. I was astonished at the level of detail of knowledge Steve had of the market and the pricing of my home - I had offers within days, at top dollar - and decided on a buyer within a week. Steve is an old hand at real estate, this was the first time I had sold a home; so his understanding of the emotional ups and downs was really appreciative. If I had to do it over again I would not hesitate to call Steve McKenna and The Home Advantage Team!

- Matthew H., Medford, Seller - December 2024

Recently, we sold our beloved home of 51 years. To say it was anxiety-ridden would be an understatement.

We procrastinated for quite a while and realized that it was time. 

We placed a call to Steve McKenna of Gibson Sotheby’s, which was the best thing we ever did! His expertise and tremendous knowledge of all aspects of real estate is unsurpassed. He guided us with kindness with professionalism from the beginning to the end. We would like to thank Steve and his wonderful team for getting us through a very stressful time and our life.

- Jack & Nancy A., Arlington, Seller - December 2024

In the late 1970s, my husband and I built a home on the Sheepscot River in Sheepscot Village, Maine. We became international school teachers until 2000. So, the experience of navigating the sale of a condominium in 2024 was daunting. I had been away from real estate for over 2 decades. Being recently widowed, I felt I was in a precarious situation.

I sought a local realtor in Arlington, MA. where I relocated after returning from the Peace Corps in 2016. Steve McKenna and his team offered the expertise I needed. They provided compassion and patience, walking me through the real estate experience. Their communication skills were excellent. Unforeseen difficulties were handled with grace and sensitivity.

Steve and his team provided knowledge of local workmen to hire. They coordinated work schedules for the hires to prepare the condominium for sale. Their empathy and expertise were invaluable. I highly recommend Steve McKenna and is team as trustworthy, caring and extremely professional.

- Gale, Arlington, Seller - November 2024

Steve McKenna and his team sold our house in Arlington in April/May 2024. Steve was patient and clear explaining each critical stage of the sale process. The team was so easy to work with, viewings, staging, cleaning and painting were all organized for us. We sold the house in the first weekend after careful consideration and negotiation of all offers. Then as the transaction went through Steve gave us regular updates and helpful referrals to a lawyer and other realtors out of state to look for a new home. He was even able to negotiate a rent back clause to allow more time in our home. The whole team were brilliant, polite, efficient and providing expertise as we looked into potential areas to move to. Mark ran the open house smoothly. Mitzi was a pleasure to work with on transaction elements and Steve, well there is a reason he is number 1 in Arlington, he’s really good at his job and knows the market inside out.

- Lydia M. T., Seller, Arlington - May 2024

As first time homebuyers in an impossible market Steve made our experience seamless. His patience and knowledge working with us allowed us to feel confident and comfortable throughout the whole process. We could not be happier with the home we found & the connections we made along the way! Steve truly went above and beyond to make sure we got exactly what we wanted.

- Taylor T., Buyer, Arlington - July 2024

Steve McKenna assisted me with my first home purchase about 5 years ago. I must have asked him to show me 50 houses., over the course of a couple years....and he did! Steve was kind and patient with me the entire time. Most importantly, Steve and his team are trustworthy. Steve let me know when he thought something was a bad move. He gave me advice on the types of things I should be looking for and focusing on. It was clear to me that he wasn't just trying to get me to buy any house. I truly felt he wanted to help me find the PERFECT house. Night or day he was available to answer any and all questions. Then in 2024, Steve and his team also helped me sell my first home. My husband and I left town for our honeymoon, and Steve and his team handled EVERYTHING for us, all while keeping us informed. Selling my first home was an emotional rollercoaster, and Steve was there to help me through it the entire way with patience, kindness and professionalism. Steve is also extremely helpful when it comes to answering questions about home improvements, etc. In working with Steve and his team, my mom, dad, and brothers have had the exact same experience. There is nobody else that I would trust to help me with my home purchase/sale, and I would recommend Steve and his entire team to anyone looking to buy and/or sell a home.

- Jana G., Buyer & Seller, Arlington - July 2024

We recently worked with Steve and his team for a second time as we prepared to sell our home for a cross-country move. Just as our prior experience, Steve went the extra mile to ensure we were at ease throughout the entire process - even connecting us with a reputable agent in California (who has been exceptional to work with, also)! He knows the in's and out's of the greater Boston housing market like no other, which provides us with comfort and confidence beyond measure. We would highly recommend Steve and The Home Advantage Team over and over again!

- Kristin D., Seller, Arlington - April 2024

If you are looking for someone professional, honest, that makes your real estate venture as easy as possible look no further than Steve McKenna and his Home Advantage Team!

We had seen Steve's name around the Arlington area and read the reviews online but they failed to cover the level of care and expertise we received. We started with a market analysis from two different agents. We were given ideas and suggestions but felt a greater level of confidence with Steve's proposal.

We began with prepping the house with getting it ready it for sale. Steve made suggestions that were helpful in preparation for our home that would optimize the sale of our property. We did the things inside and outside our home. He had a professional team come in and make sure that everything looked immaculate for the open house.

The open house was set for a weekend and a few days later several solid offers within came in...in less than a week. ALL of the offers were above our initial asking price and were clean solid offers with preapproved financing.

These offers came in I while I was out of town but my husband was still at home in Arlington. Steve presented the offers over a Zoom and kept me in the loop and made sure we had all the factors to consider and could make an informed choice. We did and we the process was far more simple then any other transaction I'd experienced. We were so grateful for the ease of process and the professionalism of the team.

In conclusion, once the sale was over the relationship was NOT. We were invited to a customer appreciation day at Kimball Farms and we brought our Grandchildren and had an amazing day. When we moved to our new home out of state, Steve's team sent us a welcome to our new home gift. The team was responsive, professional, kind and when we had questions or concerns we received a return call or message almost immediately and never waited longer than a couple of hours.

The marketing, headaches of the transaction were taken away, and process was all taken care of by this exceptional team...THANK YOU STEVE McKENNA & THE HOME ADVANTAGE TEAM of Gibson Sotheby's International!

- Jennifer H., Seller, Arlington - March 2024

Over nearly 20 years, our realtor has proved invaluable in helping us buy two homes. His advice isn't just about the present; he guides us with an eye on future financial health and the value of good neighborhoods. He's not one to let us rush into a purchase based on a house's curb appeal alone, focusing instead on its overall quality and potential issues.

His extensive experience and connections in real estate and home renovations have been so helpful to us, offering trusted contacts for any need. Steve's straightforward approach, emphasizing long-term satisfaction over quick sales, is what cemented our trust. For new home buyers, his blend of immense market knowledge and honest advice is exactly what you need for a wise investment. We highly recommend him for anyone looking to navigate the home-buying process with confidence.

- Kusum T., Seller, Arlington - March 2024

Steve McKenna and his team were absolutely remarkable in helping me sell my home. I was selling it under extremely stressful circumstances that included some unrelated unforeseen and uncontrollable delays and Steve was incredibly understanding and supportive throughout the process while still keeping the process moving forwards towards a sale and closing. He explained every detail of what was happening to me clearly without ever being condescending and clearly knows the local market inside and out. Steve was able to get my house - despite its quirks - sold within the first weekend at a price I was thrilled with.

His team is also remarkable and beyond the core team he seems to "have a guy" for every situation that could possibly need handling (lawn work, carpentry, etc). Despite my being out of town for most of this process I always felt like things were entirely in good hands. (My family jokes now that we wish we had Steve as just a "fixer" in our day to day lives to just figure out how to solve whatever frustrating issues we don't know where to begin dealing with!)

I cannot say enough good things about Steve and every single member of his team that I interacted with and cannot imagine working with anyone else for realty in the area. Thank you, Steve!

- Amy R.P., Seller, Arlington - December 2023