Looking for a real estate agent in Boston

[Ken T.]

Hello Boston BP members!

I'm looking for recommendations for a real estate agent in Boston. I've tried searching on the web but it's hard to determine how helpful these agents would be for my situation (hence why I'm making this post). I'm hoping to find a duplex (or some other MF) property that could work for house-hacking. An agent with experience with this sort of situation would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Ken

[Mike Abramowitz]

If you're looking to at real estate via the MLS, I highly suggest getting your license, if you have the time you could easily know it out and be licensed in a week or two.

Personally this is the approach I took and it has been very helpful in CT where I invest. In Boston, it isn't as helpful because any house that goes on the market typically only does an open house and there is no need to set up a private showing. However, financially you're going to save a lot of money if you actually close deals form the MLS at 2-2.5% (less the brokers cut which can be as high as 50% or as low as 15% depending on who you use.)