Greg Kiely

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About Me
For Greg Kiely, one of the best parts about living and working in Brookline is that whenever he feels like bringing his dog Tessie into the office, he only has to make a quick trip to go get her. If you also call Brookline home, you may even recognize Greg or Tessie, as they find their way to the local dog parks as much as they can. But Brookline is more to Greg than a Boston suburb peppered with socializing locales for canines. In fact, although he has sailed in the waters of the Bahamas and New Zealand, traveled throughout Europe, and experienced both of the U.S. coasts, he has never discovered a community quite like Brookline - with its variety and opportunity. Where else can he peruse university libraries in the morning, watch a Red Sox game at Fenway in the afternoon, and then hop on the T to dine in Boston’s exclusive restaurants in the evening?

Greg discovered the joys of Brookline with his wife, Christine, a few years after he had graduated from the University of Maryland. The couple had been living in that state, but after Christine was accepted to Harvard Medical School, they packed up and got an apartment in Boston. Both being native Northeasterners, they had a natural love for the area, and, of course, the Red Sox (why else would they name their dog Tessie?) It wasn’t long before they began looking toward their future and a home of their own. Like a pair of adventurers, Greg and Christine began exploring the variety of communities in the Boston area. Each place had its own character and appeal, but the one that really resonated with the couple was Brookline. “It was the perfect match,” enthuses Greg. “With the surrounding colleges and libraries, you’re completely immersed in a very stimulating atmosphere of academia. Yet you have all the advantages of small town suburbia.” Greg and his wife also enjoy walking through Brookline and the adjacent neighborhoods. They might decide to check out Brookline’s diverse array of architecture, houses, or exclusive enclaves, where some of Greater Boston’s famous dignitaries choose to live. Considering Brookline’s unique feel, it’s no wonder Greg calls it ‘the biggest small town in America.’

For Greg Kiely, Brookline is the place to be. Charged with an unsurpassed love of the community, he has put body, mind, and spirit into learning everything he can about the area. As a real estate professional, he draws on this rare blend of knowledge and passion to share his experiences with clients. Whether you intend to buy or sell, you can count on Greg to open up the doors of opportunity.As somebody who is as sophisticated and easy-going as Brookline itself, Greg is proud to help others discover the numerous advantages inherent to the area. More than anything, he considers himself a resource who can guide buyers and sellers to the most informed decision possible. By combining his knowledge of the communitywith a thorough understanding of a client’s objectives, he consistently designs and implements highly-effective strategies.

Because Greg lives and works in Brookline, he has an intimate understanding of the community, which ensures you make the most of your investment. That is, he fully appreciates the numerous real estate opportunities that derive from Brookline’s unique character, small town charm, and academic sophistication. Call him today. He is definitely The Brookline Connection
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Greg Kiely answered:
Eve,

While I don't work at CBRB (Coldwell) I did take their course and found that my experience was slightly more positive than some of my co-workers who went to a well-known real estate school in Brookline. When I finished my class I had the option of meeting with any Coldwell manager, but chose to go for an office that was smaller than the Coldwell offices in my area. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. - Wed Jul 9 2008, 08:04
Greg Kiely answered:
If you are going to act as a licensed professional you MUST have your license "hung" in the office of a Licensed BROKER who has paid the bond required by the Commonwealth. Licensees don't transact property, they act on behalf of the Broker. - Wed Jun 18 2008, 15:47
Greg Kiely answered:
Quincyguy,

Let's make sure we get our terms straight. If you have a signed offer to purchase the seller cannot enter into a deal with anyone else unless the contingencies of the offer fail. If the seller already has an executed offer with someone else they cannot sign anything with you.

A Purchase and Sales Agreement is a document which gets signed post-inspection and is a more formal version of the Offer to Purchase. In many states an Offer to Purchase is not a binding agreement between the two parties, but in MA it is a FULLY binding agreement with very specific contingencies and must be treated as such. - Thu Jun 12 2008, 15:13
Greg Kiely answered:
Michaela,

The Fair Housing Act prevents us from "steering" clients or customers to or away from any neighborhoods. The case law is fuzzy, but it many cases it is strongly suggested that agents provide access to the tools for a buyer to answer the crime questions to their own satisfaction. - Tue Jun 10 2008, 08:55

Sell now or in two years?

Greg Kiely answered:
In Cambridge, Brookline, Newton and other immediate "suburbs" of Boston the answer is a simple quality of life choice for you. I do not have any magic ball that would lead me to believe it is going to swing wildly in one direction or another in such a short time (2 years) so if you can get your money and get out now --and doing so makes your life easier or better -- I would suggest you do that. The logical fear is the market can start to really hit these towns and you'd risk a loss and I'd have to say the potential loss outweighs the possible gain. Of course, it's fully property dependent too. If you own a single family house, that market is much "tighter" and therefore provides a slightly higher likelihood of gain. - Mon Jun 9 2008, 13:40
Specialties
Greg Kiely is the creator and author of The Brookline Real Estate Blog and an exclusive Brookline Sellers' Agent. With so many choices and distractions in the Greater Boston Real Estate Market, Greg has made the commitment to focus exclusively on his home town.
Experience
Latest:
Vice Chairperson for Greater Boston Assoc. of REALTORs Technology Committee
In 2008 GBAR created a Technology Committee to hel address the increasing prevalence on tech tools in the market place by both Association members and consumers. As a young agent Greg was positioned perfectly to help lead the way.
January 2008—present
Previous:
REALTOR for William Raveis Real Estate
Greg was recruited away from Prudential by William Raveis Real Estate, which is currently the 12th largest Real Estate firm in the US and the 2nd largest family-owned Real Estate firm in New England. William Raveis has offices in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
July 2007—present
Previous:
REALTOR for Prudential Unlimited Realty
Greg started his career at Prudential Unlimited where he formed the "Brookline Realty Group" which represented more Coolidge Corner listings than any other agent in that time frame.
September 2005—July 2007
Certifications & Awards
Greg is a Certified Home Staging Specialist and winner of multiple customer service awards.
Interests
Competitive Sailboat racing, the Boston Red Sox, Bruins and NE Patriots.
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