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ANDREW ABU REALTORS® is a boutique

firm of highly experienced Realtors and support staff.

OUR MISSION is to provide outstanding

customer service! The depth and breadth of customer service is maintained by a team of top Realtors combined with a seasoned sales support group.

MEET OUR TEAM of licensed professionals. In addition to Andrew Abu there are also ten dedicated Realtors: Mark Peris, Alicia Abu, Mike Howard, Pat Anderson, Linda Tolman, Dina Nichols, Ben Montenegro, Lisa Pezzoni, Kristine Wingate Shifrin and Susan Lucey.

Our Team is supported by our Managers, Jeanne Lanni & Cheryl Raymond; Bookkeeper, Shannon Curll and Staff & Project Support, Jane Abu, who are all active licensed Realtors. We work together in every aspect as “team spirit” is part of everything we do.

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Along with informal discussions regarding the market, our Team meets weekly to discuss our listings, our buyers and exchange ideas to more effectively address market trends. When you hire a Real Estate professional from our firm you hire the entire team, all dedicated to assisting you in the sale or purchase of your home.

Selling or buying a home can be stressful and fraught with detail. Experience helps us anticipate issues and smoothly guide you through the entire transaction.

OUR GUARANTEE… We offer basically an open ended contract - we interview for the job daily!

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MILLION TOTAL SALES THRU AUGUST 2020

MILLION IN LISTINGS TOWNS LISTED BELOW

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MILLION

BUYER SALES TOWNS LISTED BELOW

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Judy Boyle, REALTOR® A

s I reflect back on my 18 years in Real Estate, I can’t help but feel gratified and proud for doing so much more than just helping over 300 buyers and sellers close on their homes.

I think of the busy medical doctor battling breast cancer...all the days I went over to her townhouse before showings to bring fresh flowers, make the bed and tidy up. I was by her side throughout her successful battle and am grateful that we are still good friends today.

I think of the recently widowed senior citizen…all the days we spent together sorting through 50 years of memorabilia, meeting with financial advisors and attorneys in between shopping for a more manageable home. A compassionate ear and a

neutral confidante were what this client needed. Years later, I still look forward to our afternoon tea.

Then there are the more complex situations when the marital home needs to be sold as part of the divorce settlement. I recall working alongside a hoarder as she tearfully filled donation bins…and the laughs that ensued as she admitted feeling a burden had been lifted. And then there was the dad who often needed me to pick up the kids at school and one day meet him at the ball field to sign an offer. He still periodically sends me chocolates to thank me for remaining neutral and level-headed during a tumultuous time.

There will always be a special place in my heart for all my “kids” making their first home purchase. I

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Proudly serving the Borough’s and Beyond with honesty and integrity since 2003

find nothing more gratifying than guiding them towards making the best financial investment possible. I cherish following their stories as they get married, bring children into their homes and then help them again when it is time for something bigger.

As a Real Estate agent, I have the unique opportunity to bring so much more to the transaction than just a sold sign. Sometimes I need to be the professional organizer and cheerleader.

Sometimes I need to be the marriage counselor, the psychiatrist, the babysitter, or the chauffeur.

Whatever I need to be,I am committed to putting your

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needs before my own. To me, Real Estate is not about the transaction; it is about the relationship. If you need someone to make the process a little bit easier…no matter what the situation…I have been through it all and would be honored to help.

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CALL DIRECT 508-934-9818 Michelle@MichelleGillespie.com 10 Main Street, Northborough MA 01532

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Honesty, Integrity & Expertise

• Top Producing Agent with many distinguished sales awards.

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transition through your home buying or selling process.”

• Over 16 years of proven results in Northborough & Metrowest • Helping families to find their dream homes • Assisting Seniors with downsizing to a smaller home • Finds great real estate properties for Investors • Relocating my clients with their new jobs.

• Working with our Veterans to meet their Real Estate needs.

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Realtors Gary Kelley and Sue Gordon have personality That’s important in the time of COVID-19 “Cause you got personality Walk, with personality Talk, with personality

Smile, with personality

Charm, with personality…” ~ “Personality,” Lloyd Price

SOUTHBOROUGH - Gary Kelley gets a kick out of telling people that he co-hosts a radio show on the third Sunday of every month.

“It’s at 8:30 a.m. on 830 on the AM dial. Who says dial anymore?”

Listening to “All Things Real Estate,” it’s clear Kelley and his cohost, Brad Avergon, Senior Loan Office, Envision Bank and Mortgage, tell it like it is.

Recently, Avergon said to Kelley, “There’s a mindset sometimes that all we do is just a transaction.

One of the things that makes you and Sue (Gordon) special and distinguishes you from some of your competition is your personality and your accountability to be there for your clients and do whatever you have to do to get things done.”

This is especially true in the time of COVID-19.

“This the first time I’ve been grounded since the summer of 1975. But with masks and social distancing, we figured out a way to get the job done for our clients who were in need,” said Kelley.

What’s different now?

“The real estate market has been rather odd. There was a sense it was going stop in March, and it’s accelerated thanks to ludicrously low mortgage rates,” Kelley said.

“People seem to be more willing to put their properties on the market, which is good. There’s low inventory, and over the summer, we have been busy like it’s a spring market. We’ve seen multiple offers on homes, and every transaction has its own challenges.”

He added, “We’re seeing a shift in demand for separate workspaces with people telecommuting. There is a sense this is here to stay.”

Stressful time calls for stressless help Kelley and Gordon are especially capable on taking on some of their customer’s stress. Clearing out and prepping a home for sale has always been a hurdle, and these days it’s a mountain. Together, Kelley and Gordon have a deep Rolodex of contacts. Need help cleaning

out a basement? They have the person to do it, and sometimes they do it themselves. Need a contractor?

They’ve already done the vetting and will connect you with a cost-effective quality crew.

A recent customer said, “I would not be where I am on my house today without Gary and Sue. I was overwhelmed with the idea of cleaning out 30 years of stuff and getting my house ready to sell. They told me to have an inspection before I listed my house, and that has been a gamechanger. Everything on the inspector’s list has been checked off one by one, thanks to their help.”

During COVID-19, Kelley commented that the need for physical presence has complicated some work. For example, he said, “We had a client who needed to replace their septic system. We had the engineering work done but the Board of Health wasn’t meeting. That kind of thing can push out a closing.”

Nameless call centers Another big roadblock can be

financing, and Kelley and Gordon can help in that arena too. With low rates and a huge demand for refinancing, mortgage companies are struggling to meet demand.

Kelley’s relationship with Avergon (and others) has helped many clients avoid nameless call centers and close their deals.

“While it’s prudent to expect things to take longer, we are getting things done. We can even do a drive-by appraisal on a purchase transaction now,” said Avergon.

Thinking about trading up or downsizing Kelley and Gordon would be happy to meet you, share some laughs, make a deal, and get the job done. Challenging stressful times call for stressless help.

For more information, visit movewithgary.com. You can reach Gary at 508-733-6005 or Sue at 508-3334672. Isn’t it time to set up your complimentary home sale review?

Buying or Selling your home? Call Gary 508-733-6005 Gary@MoveWithGary.com • MoveWithGary.com

Dear Family, Friends & Clients...

Warm Wishes from our family to yours!

“Karen was very knowledgeable and professional. She had excellent local contacts when I needed recommendations. Karen was patient and calm when I wasn’t so much so.

She talked me through computer applications that were new since the last time I sold a house. Karen was very supportive through the whole process of selling my home. I enjoyed working with Karen and recommend her to anyone local who is selling their property.” ❧❧❧

“I chose Karen to sell my home as she is the queen of Northborough. The house was listed and offer accepted in 2 days. Closing process went smoothly and Karen was able to assist in a pinch with certain matters. Karen is knowledgeable, professional, and is good at what she does.”

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s we approach the holiday season, I feel extremely blessed when reflecting on the past. Twenty-seven years ago, I began my career as a real estate agent. I never could have imagined the amazing journey that was ahead. I have met incredible individuals along the way, many of whom I feel honored to now call friends. This adventure has seen the growth of my four children, the marriage of four children, and the birth of my two grandchildren, with a third and fourth grandchild on the way.

Throughout the years there have been several discussions about the key to success.

Though there are many different opinions, I truly believe that the real key to my success is all of you; my clients, friends and family. I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. I am deeply touched by the kind words, referrals, loyalty, and constant support that I have been shown over the years and want you to know that I sincerely appreciate everything you have done.

I look forward to the opportunity to assist you with any of your real estate needs in the years to come.

Best wishes for a happy & healthy holiday season and a wonderful year filled with laughter, love, and happiness.

Warm Regards,

Karen Scopetski Northborough’s Number 1 Premier Agent

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Karen Scopetski, Premier Agent Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 318 Main Street, Northborough

For an experienced real estate professional call me anytime at

508-380-0112

or email me at Scopet@aol.com Visit my extensive website: www.KarenScopetski.com

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