Working with this team was an outstanding experience from start to finish. They were incredibly easy to work with, always professional and kept us informed every step of the way with clear and timely communication. Their marketing plan was top-notch and truly set our property apart. We could not have asked for a better group to guide us through the process. Many thanks to the entire group but we wanted to give a special thank you to Steve and Tracy. We highly recommend!!
Why Work With Us?
Here's what our satisfied customers are saying about us:
- Debbie R., Seller, Arlington - March, 2026
Engaging Steve McKenna and his Home Advantage team was the best and easiest part of selling my Reading home. Other reviews will testify to the organization's efficiency and stellar communication, and I concur.
What I'll add is this: From our first meeting, I felt Steve, Annie, Maya, and the rest of the team understood my home. They noticed how we lived in it and what we loved about it. They noticed what made it beautiful and special, down to the tiniest detail. This attention to the home's best qualities truly informed how they marketed and sold it. They made sure it was ready—spiffed up and sparkling—not just staged. Ready for someone to see how they could live there, how they could build their lives there. Ready for someone to fall in love with it. I'm happy to say that's exactly what happened.
Leaving a long-time family home may be the right choice, but it isn't easy. Knowing that the home will be loved by its new owners means so much, and I couldn't be more pleased. I have Steve and his team to thank for that.
- Hayley B., Seller, Reading - March, 2026
Steve McKenna (and team) was wonderful to work with while selling our home in Arlington. What stood out most was how efficient and honest he was — no fluff, no pressure, just clear guidance and steady execution. He respected our time, kept us well-informed, and made the whole process feel manageable and straightforward. We’re very grateful for his support and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. Thank you, Steve!
- Monica O., Seller, Arlington
Mike's attention to detail and market knowledge made selling our home seamless. He guided us every step of the way and always made us feel supported. We could not have asked for a better realtor! We would highly recommend Mike Pallotta for your real estate needs.
- Debbie & Tom, Arlington, Sellers - October 2025
We relocated from California over the summer, and Mike came highly recommended by a colleague to assist us in finding our new home. Thanks to his support, we were able to plan and narrow down potential properties while still on the West Coast, making our visit to the area efficient and productive. Mike took the time to understand our family’s needs and guided us through every step of the process. His expertise was invaluable in helping us find and close on our home within a tight timeframe. We couldn’t recommend Mike and his team more highly.
- Nalin, Buyer, Concord - October 2025
We worked with Mark Garbino from Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team at Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty to purchase our first single-family home in Reading, MA, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience.
We’re so thankful for all of Mark’s help and would gladly work with him and the team again for our next home!
- Nicole S., Reading, Buyer - September 2025
My dad had recently passed away after a long illness and was fortunate to live in his home till end of life. I needed to clean out, update, and sell a home of a 94 year old man of 30 plus years–you can only imagine the clutter. Also, the home was accommodating all my Dad's set back bars, ramps, poles, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
I asked some family members and friends who lived in Medford, West Medford, Brooks Estate, and the St. Rays areas who they would use–all of them said, "Annie Kelly!" So, I did some research, called up Annie, and that was it.
We met immediately, assessed the situation, and came up with a plan: junkman, organizer, cleaners, carpenters, painters, staging, pricing, open house, timing. You name it, we did it. The plan was maybe 4 weeks until the open house.
Annie lead the way, never dropping the ball–worked through the day, night, and weekends. She helped me thru permits, all kind of inspections, paperwork–things I have not done previously. She put the house on, hosted open houses Friday to Sunday, and on Tuesday, 12:00PM sharp, my Dad's home was sold–talk about a Mary Poppins and a bag of tricks!
Along the way, we connected–we had many things in common, and I made a new friend as well. My occupation is also sales, and I pride myself in getting my customers over the finish line–big and small, all with the same integrity and direction, but a little empathetic flexibility for each individual needs–and that's what Annie Kelly has, that has stuck with me after our deal was done.
- Maureen W., Medford, Seller - September 2025
Absolute professional service. No wasting of time and has competent staff to guide the buyer every step of the way. Highly recommend the team and Steve in particular because as a condo owner I got the feeling that I got the best price without any major paperwork hassles and at a very short time.
- Mohan M., Arlington, Seller - August 2025
Steve's team helped a lot in guiding us over the selling process, from thorough market analysis, professional staging to offer analysis and negotiation in selling of our property in Arlington MA. With great experience and solid understanding of the market they offered us valuable advice that helped us in making the right decisions. Highly recommend.
- Xiang S., Arlington, Seller - August 2025
We worked with Tracy to buy a house in Arlington, MA! She toured a ton of places with us and recognized places that didn't match our style. She never pushed us towards a house that didn't match our preferences. Once we found our place she was a great negotiator helping us close on our own timeline given we had an infant! I've heard horror stories from friends about bad real estate agents and I know Tracy is the opposite. We highly recommend her. Reach out if you have any questions about working with her.
- Theodor T., Arlington, Buyer - July 2025
