Business Philosophy

Ethics, honesty and loyalty to clients. A name you can trust.


Awards And Designations

Sandy Balzer Tobin of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Needham has earned the designation of Graduate, Realtor Institute, conferred upon her by Massachusetts Association of Realtors. The GRI designation signifies 90 hours of advanced real estate education. The curriculum includes subjects such as residential construction and design, listings, law, finance, ethics, management, the appraisal process and taxation. Realtors who have passed the GRI examinations are recognized as having attained one of the highest professional levels in residential real estate. Tobin is a native of Needham and a lifelong resident. She is active in the community, having served on countless volunteer boards and committees in addition to being an elected Town Meeting member from Precinct C for 25 years. Prior to her career in real estate, Tobin was Executive Editor of Suburban World Newspapers, a chain of papers which included the Needham Times.

Community Involvement

• Coldwell Banker Cares Member
• Elected Town Meeting Member
• Needham Historical Commission, appointed
• Community Preservation Committee, appointed
• Chair of Women's Golf, Needham Golf Club Board of Governors
• Needham 300 Committee, appointed

Personal Background

Sandy is an experienced professional, highly motivated and detail oriented, with a proven track record of success. She holds several advanced real estate certifications, but most of all she enjoys getting to know and working closely with clients. A Needham native and former editor of the Needham Times and several other papers, she knows much about the area and what makes it a special place to live. Put her enthusiasm, creativity and experience to work for you. She takes great pride in having a name you can trust.

Communities I Serve

Needham

Natick

Dover

Westwood

Sherborn

Wellesley

Newton

Business Experience

• Coldwell Banker Sterling Club for Outstanding Sales
• Licensed Broker/Realtor Greater Boston Real Estate Board
• Coldwell Banker Diamond Society

Professional Achievement

• Member of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board
• Member of the National Association of Realtors
• Member of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors
• Member Real Estate Buyers Advisory Council
• Graduate, Realtor Institute
• Accredited Buyer Representative

Education & Certification

• Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
• Certified Negotiation Specialist
• Certified Relocation Specialist
• Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI)