Hello, nosy neighbors and looky-loos!

From The Boston Globe Article “Hello, nosy neighbors and looky-loos!”

An excerpt from the article -
“…Dana Mastovsky an agent with ERA Key Realty Services in Framingham who listed the Brings’ home, said when she holds an open house that doesn’t attract buyers, “I try not to do another one for a long time, unless the clients ask for it…”

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ERA Key Realty Services’ Flannery and Zide Awarded Leader’s Circle

ERA Key Realty Services of Whitinsville is proud to announce that Nelson Zide of the firm’s Framingham Office and Donna Flannery of the firm’s Spencer Office are award recipients for Leader’s Circle. The company recently attended the Boston Council of ERA Brokers’ annual awards banquet at the Sheraton Hotel in Milford, MA, where Zide and Flannery accepted their awards. In order to qualify for Leader’s Circle, agents are required to have sold 75+ Units or $225,000+ AGC (Adjusted Gross Commission).
Flannery and Zide are full time real estate professionals with ERA Key Realty Services and bring years of experience to the firm and their individual offices.
Bruce Taylor, President of ERA Key Realty Services, commented: “Leader’s Circle is the elite level of sales production. These agents are among the top 5% of all agents in the country. Nelson and Donna also qualified to attend the Beyond Excellence Conference at the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas later this year.”
ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $400 million and over 1,350 transactions in 2007, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and among the top 10 of all ERA Companies Nationwide, as well as being the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.

Bedford Resident Meera Paul Joins ERA Key Realty Services

Framingham, MAERA Key Realty Services of Whitinsville is proud to announce that Meera Paul of Bedford has recently been added to the firm’s Framingham office.
Paul, a resident of Bedford, has a passion for excellence and is an alumnus of both Harvard University in Cambridge, MA and John Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore, MD. Paul also attended Post Graduate school of Medical and Surgical Sciences in the U.K. Prior to joining ERA Key Realty Services, Paul was a research scientist, being acknowledged by Who’s Who of Women in Medical Sciences.
Paul has lived in the Greater Boston area for the past twelve years, although she has lived and worked in many countries and also speaks many languages. Her enthusiasm and professionalism can be seen in her mission: “To spread happiness by fulfilling the dream of home ownership”.
Commenting on her decision to join ERA Key Realty Services, Paul says, “ERA provides excellent training, support and synergy.”
ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $400 million and over 1,350 transactions in 2007, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and among the top 10 of all ERA Companies Nationwide, as well as being the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.

ERA Key Realty Services Adds Kim to Framingham Office

Framingham, MA – ERA Key Realty Services of Whitinsville recently added Y. S. Kim to the firm’s Framingham office. Currently a local Framingham resident, Kim attended schools including Douglas College, Northeastern University, Boston College, and University of Michigan.
Previously Kim held management positions at Ford Motor Credit Company in Michigan. She has also volunteered to help with United Way, JDRF, and Accounting Aid Society. Additionally, Kim has been associated with Toastmasters International with leadership and chairperson positions.
After returning to Massachusetts in 2007, Kim received her real estate license and joined ERA Key Realty Services. Kim comments that she was impressed by the company’s “mission statement, core values, and extensive training program.”
ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $400 million and over 1,350 transactions in 2007, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and among the top 10 of all ERA Companies Nationwide, as well as being the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.

ERA Key Realty Services recognizes Sollima as Top Producer for Sales Volume

sollima-ellen.jpgFramingham, MAERA Key Realty Services has recognized Ellen Sollima, a local real estate professional in the Framingham branch, for her sales volume in 2007. At the company’s recent Annual Meeting, Sollima was named the Top Sales Producer for Sales Volume out of the firm’s 255 agents. Additionally, Sollima was awarded a trip to The Atlantis in the Bahamas, along with five other full time sales associates, in recognition of being the company’s top producers.
Sollima has been associated with ERA Key Realty Services for twelve years and continues to comment on the company’s “strong sense of teamwork and professionalism.”
ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $400 million in 2007, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.

ERA Key Realty Service’s LaChance Attends Reception for “The Friends of the Framingham Heart Study”

framingham-heart-study-0042.jpgFRAMINGHAM, MA - Pictured is local ERA Key Realty Services Realtor Karen LaChance CRS, GRI, participant and president of a group known as The Friends of the Framingham Heart Study and Secretary Michael O. Leavitt, at a reception prior to his remarks.
 Recently, the U. S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Michael Leavitt, came to the Sheraton Framingham Hotel to be the keynote speaker at an event hosted by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to honor the participants of the Framingham Heart Study.
 Three generations of residents have taken part in one of the nations most extensive and successful research studies funded by NHL&BI. The internationally recognized study is in its 60th year in 2008. The contributions of the FHS are well established. Because of this study, we understand the significant role that risk factors play in the development of heart disease – the #1 cause of death in the United States today. People now take action to lower their risk of heart disease, through steps like controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels and following a heart-healthy diet. Genetic information is now being made available to qualified researchers worldwide to bolster understanding of a broad range of health conditions.
 LaChance has been a sales associate with ERA Key Realty Services since 1990 and has been working in real estate for over 30 years.
  ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $624 million in 2005, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.

ERA Key Realty Services Adds Sherrard Arch to Framingham Office

Framingham, MAERA Key Realty Services of Whitinsville announced recently that Framingham resident Sherrard L. Arch has been added to the local real estate office.
arch-shred.jpgArch attended Springfield College in 1969, followed by Boston University in 1975. For 35 years, from 1970-2005, he taught at Lexington Public Schools.
Prior to ERA Key Realty Services, Arch was associated with Exit Realty in Framingham. He commented on this, saying: “After finding Exit Realty not to be the correct fit for me, I interviewed with four Real Estate firms in Framingham.” He added, “ERA seemed to provide the most advanced use of technology, and more importantly- customer support.”
ERA Key Realty Services is a locally owned franchisee of ERA. With 9 offices in Central Massachusetts and Metro West and 290 licensed agents is among the top 10 companies in ERA nationwide and one of the top 5 real estate companies in Massachusetts.

The Boston Globe Article: Short sales of homes on rise

…”It’s a huge nightmare” that requires “unbelievable patience,” said Framingham agent Jean Consigli of ERA Key Realty Services, which currently is offering several potential short sales…

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ERA Key Realty Services adds Mastro to Framingham Office

Framingham, MA – ERA Key Realty Services of Whitinsville announced recently that Joannie Mastro has been added to the firm’s Framingham office. Mastro graduated from Wayland High School, as well as Stenotype Institute of America and Lee Institute. She has lived in Framingham for 40 years.
Mastro boasts an impressive record of experience with Real Estate. Working in the field for nearly 30 years, she has been previously been associated with Realty World Stucchi, Dallamora Realtors, and finally ReMax Realty Associates. She received Top Broker Awards at both Dallamora Realtors and ReMax Realty Associates. Mastro has shared her time and experience in Real Estate by teaching the Massachusetts Licensing for Real Estate Agents.
Framingham Office Manager Melissa Hayes commented that the office is pleased to have Mastro join. She noted that Mastro’s experience will make her a “great addition to our team!”
ERA Key Realty Services is a locally owned franchisee of ERA. With 9 offices in Central Massachusetts and Metro West and 290 licensed agents is among the top 10 companies in ERA nationwide and one of the top 5 real estate companies in Massachusetts.

ERA Key Realty Services of Framingham Names Top Producers

Framingham, MA – ERA Key Realty Services of Whitinsville announced recently in the firm’s
Framingham office that local agents Marcy & Clark Broden have been awarded the Top Dollar Volume Agents for 2006 and were honored at the annual ERA Key Realty Conference.
  The Broden’s are hard working professionals and their numbers show it. They have been realtors for 24 years, 17 of which have been with ERA Key, and have sold 1300 properties in Metrowest. This has put them among the top producers in the company year after year, as they exemplify the ERA Motto “Always There For You!”
ERA Key Realty Services is a locally owned franchisee of ERA.  With 9 offices in Central Massachusetts and Metro West and 290 licensed agents is among the top 10 companies in ERA nationwide and one of the top 5 real estate companies in Massachusetts.