About Laura

 

Personal

I grew up in Needham, and currently live in Brookline, working out of both offices and serving most nearby communities. I am happiest when helping others, and pride myself on being a resource for clients and friends whenever they need something home related, not just when they are buying or selling a home. I provide many kinds of information relating to the communities I work in, from real estate market overviews and analyses to information about schools, community resources, and local businesses. If my clients have needs outside of my area of expertise, I make it my business to connect them to reliable, knowledgeable professionals that can provide the services they require. I maintain connections with colleagues in multiple communities to make sure I find out about properties before they hit the market, so my buyer clients can be the first through the door. For seller clients, I stay on point with the latest technology and use only the highest quality photography and design to make sure that I get their property in front of as many prospective buyers as possible - and that it makes a powerful first impression. I negotiate on their behalf to net them the most profit from the sale, and to allow for a smooth transaction. I anticipate and intercept issues before they become problems.

Education

BS English/Philosophy, Biology Minor – Skidmore College
Graphic Design Certification – CDIA at Boston University
TESL Certification – International House

Professional Association

National Association of Realtors®
Massachusetts Association of Realtors®
Greater Boston Real Estate Board
MLS Property Information Network, Inc
Home Staging Expert
Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
Top Agent Network

Achievements and Awards

CHP Certified Home Ownership Professional
CLHMS Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
Certified Home Stager
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Graphic Designer & Marketing Professional since 2005
May 2020 Top Listing Team William Raveis Needham

 Community Involvement

Current:

Brookline Education Foundation Board of Directors
Ruffin Ridley School Brookline Half Day Matinee Coordinator
Ruffin Ridley School Brookline PTO Advisory Board

Past:

Parent Talk Board of Directors Marketing Co-Chair
Parent Talk Blog Coordinator
Family Nurturing Center Parent Volunteer - taught weekly toddler yoga class in Brighton
Gallop NYC - handled ponies and assisted with therapeutic horseback riding lessons for children with special needs
Habitat for Humanity - assisted in constructing a house in a rural village in Guatemala and acted as Spanish/English interpreter for group of Guatemalan and US volunteers
Greater Boston Food Bank Volunteer

Bilingual Talents

Fluent Spanish speaker