Business Philosophy

I take a comprehensive approach to servicing my clients, by fully understanding the importance of finding the right property that best fits my clients' lifestyle, family, current and future goals. Having the mindset of an investor myself, helps me understand the viewpoint of my clients. I'm a former technology management consultant and investment banker, having worked all over the US, parts of Asia, and Europe. You'll often find me listening to NPR or watching CNN & CNBC for business/financial news. I have degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Concord Law School, and U.Colorado.

HOW DOES ALL THAT RELATE TO HELPING YOU FIND A HOME? My Engineering background helps me understand the underpinnings of how things (inside/outside a home/building) works - my financial background helps traverse the complex world of real estate finance (do you know the difference between non-/warrantable condos? you will need to if you plan to purchase a condo - I can explain it) - my legal background can help you avoid some painful and expensive mistakes. I've closed over 300+ purchase and sale transactions over the past several years - everything from the lows, to the peaks of the market, and the rebound that we're currently in. This means that I've experienced just about every issue that one could ever expect in a transaction - and how to head it off before it becomes a real or bigger issue. Of course, as with Life, issues will "evolve", and my goals are to try to discover them a best and early as possible, to protect both my buyers and sellers - don't get me wrong, there will still be bumps along the road, but my goal is mitigate and minimize them for you.

Of course, before I get my clients into a transaction - it must first be negotiated. Those same 300+ transactions - many with unique solutions. The definition of a "good deal" will mean different things to different people - it could mean the best price, or beating out the competition, or just the "right fit".

Education and Training

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan, MBA - Finance
• University of Colorado - BS Electrical Engineering
• Concord Law School, Juris Doctor
• Massachusetts Real Estate Brokers License
• National Association of Realtors
• Massachusetts Association of Realtors
• Greater Boston Association of Realtors
• MIT Alumni Club of Boston

Areas of Expertise

• MIT-Trained Negotiator
• MIT-Trained Financial And Investment Expertise
• Engineering Expertise
• High Level Strategic Analysis

SOME COMMON QUESTIONS I GET OFTEN AND MY ANSWERS. The way I answer them will give you an idea of how I operate.

Q: WHAT AREAS ARE THE BEST TO PLACES TO LIVE? AND INVEST IN?

A: Different people like living in different areas. It comes down to your personality and likes/dislikes. I have clients that swear by their areas and wouldn't consider any other. I suggest you pick a neighborhood, find a coffee shop, and sit there watching people come and go - those people will be your neighbors if you lived there - can you see yourself enjoying the interaction and feeling at home? Do that for a variety of neighborhood that you can afford to live in. Consider distance to transportation, need for parking convenience, distance to work, friends, etc. Some clients need to be close to a subway stop and can give up parking, whereas others need specific subway lines, and others want proximity to the financial district, or will pay for a water view but give up space for it, etc. There is no one "goto" because everyone situation is different.

Q: IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO BUY? OR SELL?

A: It depends! Yes, I said it "it depends" - people are in different aspects of their lives - the same answer may not be relevant for everyone. I say this because for some, it's not a good time .... for others, it is a good time ... and yet for others, it's a wash. Of course, this doesn't answer your question, but I suggest you sit down with a financial planner and look at your life goals, your job, your age to retirement, any possibility of shifting jobs/markets, and a whole host of other nebulous things. I'm happy to refer you to some planners in the Boston area, if you need them. I'm not trying to convince you one way or the other - it's all about what's the "best fit" for you and "for you NOW". I'm not here to sell/buy you anything, but only to try to give you the best advice I can, based on the situation and your circumstances.

Client Reviews

Home Seller:

It was a pleasure to work with Mac and we would highly recommend him to our friends and family. My husband and I have worked with other realtors over the years selling homes in various states and never experienced the professionalism and honesty we felt when working with Mac. He exceeded all our expectations for a realtor and couldn’t be happier in our decision to work with him. Mac’s service was outstanding; he kept us informed throughout the whole process making the selling and closing completely trouble-free!

Home Buyer:

Mac was very patient with my wife. We had made several offers before on our own and had been turned down. Mac was able to work with us and not put much pressure on us. The most important thing is that he spent time trying to figure out what we want and we were keep changing our minds frequently so his patience in the process proved very valuable.

Home Buyer:

Working with Mac was a real pleasure. Having been in the market for over 5 years, Mac had been extremely patient. His knowledge of the market and negotiation skills definitely saved us from paying more for the condo. I would definitely recommend Mac for your home buying/selling process.

Home Seller:

Mac was my seller's agent for a Back Bay condo. During all our interactions (meetings, phone calls, and emails), he was always professional and friendly. He was knowledgeable about the selling process and was able to guide me through it given that it was my first time selling a condo. He submitted my condo online and prepared all the necessary information including taking great pictures of my place. Then he showed my property through both open houses and individual appointments to make sure that it got the maximum exposure. My apartment was on the market for only two weeks and was sold! Through out the process, he kept me in the loop and updated me real time. I was very satisfied at the end. It was a great and happy experience working with Mac!