We cannot express how much we've loved working with Elizabeth! As first-time home buyers in the middle of a pandemic, Elizabeth made what could've been a really stressful process incredibly stress-free! She went above and beyond for us and we are so grateful! Our situation was a little unique because we fell in love with a house we saw online while we were away for the holidays. We weren't able to get back in time to see the house in person before the offer deadline so a friend of ours went with Elizabeth to the open house so that we could see it via zoom. We loved it and knew we wanted to put in an offer, so Elizabeth advised us in all the ways we could make our offer really strong. It's the only house we put an offer in for and it's the house we got! None of this would've been possible without Elizabeth's guidance! Elizabeth makes you feel like you're her only client because she's so responsive to all of your texts, calls, and emails. She made herself available on such quick notice for all of our needs (open house, pre-offer inspection, walk-through before the Purchase & Sale, etc) and she always made us feel like a priority. Not to mention, she was so calm and patient with us even in our crazy scenario of putting in an offer before we ever saw the house in person. We felt so taken care of the entire time working with Elizabeth. In addition, Elizabeth has a network of people she recommended to us throughout the home buying process (lawyer, lender, contractors for work on the house, etc) and they were all so amazing to work with. Elizabeth came highly recommended from good friends of ours and we will definitely be recommending her to everyone we know! Plus, we will for sure be using her for all future real estate needs!! You definitely won't be disappointed working with Elizabeth!! read more

I highly recommend Elizabeth as a realtor. She is an excellent agent with Commonwealth Standard, who helped us find an amazing house. From the very beginning, Elizabeth was professional, knowledgeable and extremely dedicated to finding us the perfect home. She understood our needs and preferences, and worked tirelessly to show us properties that matched our criteria. She was always quick to respond to our questions and concerns and went above and beyond to make sure we had all the information we needed to make an informed decision. Elizabeth's expertise in the real estate market was invaluable. She helped us navigate the buying process, explained the details of each property, and gave us honest and impartial advice throughout the entire process. She was always available for showings, even on short notice, and was able to schedule multiple showings in one day to help us make the most of our time. In addition to her professional capabilities, Elizabeth is also an extremely personable and friendly agent. She quickly built a relationship of trust with us, and we always felt that she had our best interests at heart. She is patient and understanding, never pushing us to make a decision before we were ready. The end result of working with Elizabeth was that we found an amazing house that we love, and the buying process was smooth and stress-free. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we are extremely grateful to Elizabeth for her hard work and dedication. I would highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. She is an outstanding agent who goes above and beyond to help her clients find the perfect home, and I feel very fortunate to have had her as our realtor. read more

Elizabeth is an excellent realtor to hire, especially for first-time homebuyers. From the very beginning of our house search to even after closing, she was always willing to lend a hand. She's incredibly patient, personable, and supportive, truly understanding what it's like to navigate this process for the first time. She listened to us and understood our needs, which made us feel like we were a team working toward a shared goal. There were many instances where Elizabeth went above and beyond. For example, during the final walkthrough, she took the initiative to check the water and heat, made quick inquiries to the seller's agent, and kept us informed immediately whenever there were changes to the contract and agreements. What's more, her market analysis was spot on, and we never felt pressured to do anything we weren't comfortable with. She also connected us with a spectacular inspector who took the time to teach us about the house, which was invaluable. Elizabeth is also very reasonable and knowledgeable. Together, we made our home-buying journey smooth. There were no delays in her responses, even when she was on vacation. Her timely communication is superb, and honestly, we don't know how she manages it. Her team at Commonwealth Realty also gave us important dates and reminders, which was a huge help. She was recommended by our lender, and we can now see exactly why. We highly recommend Elizabeth, and if we ever do this again, we know who to call. Thank you, Elizabeth. Now we are settled in our home thanks to Elizabeth. read more

Elizabeth is the best realtor! My wife and I had relied on her to find us an apartment years ago, and this time around she helped us find our dream home in only a few weeks! As first-time home buyers, she walked us through everything and made sure we always knew what to look for, including asking questions to sellers' agents we hadn't thought of. She was always completely prepared and never missed a beat after dozens of open houses each weekend. Throughout all the tours, she stayed enthusiastic and helpful. She helped us understand what we wanted in a home and was diligent about scheduling open houses efficiently. We ended up making offers on two homes and successfully purchased the second one. We could not have done that without her, especially with how competitive the market is in MA. With her spot-on market analysis, strategic offers, and her connections with other realtors, our offer was at the top of the list in both cases. On top of all that, she helped us find a good mortgage lender and inspector, and even connected us with movers. It was like having a team of professionals helping us find a home. Elizabeth made what is normally a stressful and daunting experience enjoyable. We always felt like she had our best interests at heart, so we felt confident taking her advice. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone. She's the real deal. read more

This was the first home buying experience for my partner and I, and  Elizabeth has set the bar high. Throughout this experience we always felt we were in competent and motivated hands. At our first meeting she was very organized and communicative and asked us questions rather than trying to overly sell herself. As first home buyers, we had several questions and concerns. Elizabeth was patient with all of them. She balanced professionalism and approachability flawlessly. She was a knowledgeable and accessible resource, and on the off occasion she was not sure of something, she promptly sought out the answer from her network.  As we saw properties she asked about our impressions rather than imposing her own preferences. She remained neutral with her own opinions unless solicited, which were still nonjudgmental. Elizabeth never came across like a salesperson and always felt like a thoughtful teammate aspiring to support our needs. Her service was above and beyond; we had an odd question involving the town, and she went out of her way to go to the town hall to research and inquire on our behalf. On top of it all, we enjoyed the ability to talk about our interests and get to know each other beyond immediate superficiality. We highly recommend her services. You won't be disappointed. read more

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth to help us find our first home. She came as a recommendation from a colleague, and that recommendation did not disappoint! Elizabeth was always very prompt in her responses and was able to give us a heads up and alternate contacts if she wouldn't be able to get back to us quickly. As first time home buyers, we didn't know a lot and the process was very daunting, even after completing a course. However, Elizabeth helped us through the process every step of the way, answering questions we didn't even know we had. She provided us with excellent connections to create an incredibly strong home buying team (special shout out to her partner, Nick!). We never once felt pressured to make any moves - in fact, there were several times when Elizabeth reminded us that we shouldn't put pressure on ourselves to make decisions that we were unsure about. She cared about us as clients and as people. She was able to expertly negotiate our offers and explained her recommendations and why she recommended something to help us understand the process. We highly, highly recommend working with Elizabeth if you are looking for your first, next, or last home. You will not be disappointed with the support and results you receive. read more

Elizabeth was phenomenal! She helped us buy a house over the summer and made a very confusing process seem achievable and a whole lot less overwhelming. My partner and I were first-time home buyers and after reading so many wonderful reviews about Elizabeth decided to reach out to her - I will be forever grateful that we did! She was incredibly helpful but was never pushy. She offered suggestions wherever we needed it but was also happy to let us direct our search in a way that worked for us since were moving from out of state and were only able to make it to Boston intermittently throughout our house hunt. She was responsive and checked in often but never hassled us. She is incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful, professional, and we always knew we were in the absolute best hands. She guided us through the incredibly competitive buying market in Jamaica Plain with skill and straightforwardness and we always knew she was looking out for our best interests. She helped us find our perfect home (!) and even after we closed went above and beyond to provide recommendations for local painters and other professionals to help us get the house ready to move in. I highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone who asks me about realtors in Boston and will continue to do so. read more

Elizabeth in a single word is excellent. When we started the home buying process, we were initially working with a different agent/agency, and it quickly became clear we were not clicking with them at all. Our friends had recommended Elizabeth to us and we immediately gave her a call. From our very first conversation, it became clear that she is not only extremely knowledgeable and helpful, but more importantly, it was obvious how much she cares about finding the right home for her clients. As first time home buyers, it was important that we worked with someone who was going to listen to us, work at our pace, and be patient, and we found everything we needed in Elizabeth. She was always accommodating to our needs and made every effort to put us in the best position possible. We greatly appreciated her honesty and feedback when asking questions or visiting houses, and we never felt like she was trying to push or pressure us. We always felt like we were in good and capable hands. Elizabeth was incredibly impressive and professional during every aspect of our home buying journey, and we would absolutely work with her again and recommend her to our friends and family! read more

My husband and I are so grateful to have worked with Elizabeth as our realtor for buying our first home. Elizabeth is more than an excellent resource and guide; she is a kind and thoughtful person who is clearly very driven and compassionate in her work. We were overwhelmed when we first started our search and Elizabeth was super helpful by giving us the lay of the land for a wide range of neighborhoods. The skill she has that we're most impressed with is her natural ability to offer the most practical advice when we weren't sure what to do, while staying neutral. She wants what's best for you and prioritizes that over everything. We highly recommend Elizabeth whether you are a first-time home buyer or have already purchased a number of properties. She is incredibly knowledgeable, resourceful and responsive. We can tell how much other professionals in her network respect and appreciate her, which also says a lot. If it weren't for Elizabeth, we wouldn't have had the confidence or ability to put together the offer that got accepted. We are excited to stay in touch with her and refer her to our friends and family. read more

Elizabeth was one of several realtors I met while trying to find an apartment in Cambridge by myself. The first apartment she showed me didn't work out for me, but she was so helpful in explaining the rental market (I am new to the area), that I asked if I could keep working with her. Elizabeth understood exactly what my needs were, and took over what could have been a very stressful and time-consuming search. She was responsive, patient, friendly, and encouraging. I did not feel rushed or pressured, and knew that she would always answer my questions honestly. Working with someone you trust to have your best interests in mind is a real gift. In the end, Elizabeth helped me find the perfect place in between Harvard and Porter Square (an apartment I would have been unlikely to see otherwise). I am very grateful to her, and would not hesitate recommending her to my closest friends. If I ever need to move, she will be the first person I call. One last note: Elizabeth is fluent in Spanish (I am a native speaker), so if that is something that matters to you, know that she will speak your language. read more

I ran into Elizabeth by chance. I was viewing a condo that she was selling and just by curiosity, I asked a question about a special mortgage program. She seemed to be very knowledgeable about the niche program and she immediately emailed her contact at a mortgage company and asked her to contact me. Everything seemed very natural from that point on: she became my agent looking for a condo for my parents. The best thing about her is that she is not pushy at all. This is not my first real estate buying and I learned from my past experience that some agents would show you three to five places and if you did bot pick one from them, then they would turn away and look the other direction. Not Elizabeth. She explicitly told me that I can take as long as I like to look for a place that I like. We worked on a few offers but did not get accepted and finally three months into the searching, I found the perfect place. The whole experience is very smooth and she is extremely professional and I would recommend her to anyone who is on the real estate market to buy or sell. read more

If you're looking for a realtor who truly goes above and beyond, Elizabeth is the one. My family relocated from Ohio to Massachusetts and needed someone we could rely on remotely, and she made the entire process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Elizabeth guided us every step of the way. She conducted countless virtual tours, describing each home so thoroughly it felt like we were there in person. She connected us with the right people for financing, inspections, and even contractors to paint our home before move-in. Her professionalism, kindness, and deep knowledge gave us confidence throughout the process. She was always prepared, proactive, and quick to handle any situation that came up. Thanks to her, we were able to close on our home on time without a hitch. Elizabeth is the reason we were able to make this transition successfully, and we are so thankful we found her. Without a doubt, she will be our go-to realtor in Massachusetts for any future needs, and we will happily recommend her to anyone looking for a trusted partner in their home search. read more

Elizabeth was my realtor for my home I recently purchased in Framingham. I worked with her for about two-three months until I finally found an amazing home. The Boston market is very competitive and I definitely feel like having a knowledgable realtor helped me avoid stressful situations. I didn't have to worry about overpaying for a house and or buying a house in poor condition etc. Once we figured out my requirements and style of homes, she sent me listings almost everyday (apart from the existing MLS automated emails). She worked late on weeknights and on the weekends to submit a couple of last minute offers, too. She is very responsive and I can tell she enjoys being a real estate agent. She is well-connected with lawyers, loan officers , attorneys, home inspectors and the right people to get the job done. I am happy to have worked with her and will definitely recommend her and will use her again if necessary.? read more

Elizabeth helped my wife and I buy our first home and we could not have asked for more from a real estate agent. As first time buyers, we appreciated her patience and ability to break down the home purchasing process into simple, understandable steps. She was always professional and responsive, replying to all of our messages in a timely manner and talking through our concerns any time of day. Elizabeth was extremely knowledgeable with the home purchasing process and was able to provide excellent recommendations for lenders, inspectors, and more. She provided valuable insight while we were looking at houses, helped navigate home shopping with current COVID precautions, and gave great advice while making an offer. She made purchasing our first home enjoyable and was wonderful to work with and get to know. We would highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone seeking a real estate agent! read more

Elizabeth is hands down one of the best agents you can get!! Before I met her, I was so discouraged by the house market that I never thought I was going to get a house I loved. I thought I was going to have to settle in such a big investment! But Elizabeth came to my rescue!!! She steered me in the right direction, gave me great advice, and supported me every step of the way. She is very knowledgeable in real state, knows a lot of neighborhoods, listens to you and is not pushy, which I loved! My deal was not easy and she negotiated with impeccable skills and got me the house I wanted for an amazing price. To add even more value, her whole team is fantastic, from the house inspector to the lawyer! I always felt in great hands and now I'm living in an amazing home!!! I Couldnt have done it without her; I'll be eternally grateful.-- if you contact her, you won't regret it! read more

I was preparing to sell my condo and, after meeting with a couple of brokers, I felt discouraged. Hoping to find someone who understood the market and my needs, I turned to Google and searched for "the best condominium real estate brokers west of Boston, MA." That is when I found Elizabeth Bain. Her reviews were heartfelt and sincere, and they gave me the strong impression that she genuinely cares about her clients. From our very first meeting, Elizabeth was attentive, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable. She laid out a clear, strategic plan to market my condo and followed through on every detail, making the process feel completely seamless. My condo sold quickly--thanks entirely to her smart, tireless efforts. Elizabeth is a rare gem. Whether you are buying, selling, or renting, you would be lucky to have her in your corner. Lisa G. read more

Elizabeth helped me buy my first home and was a dream to work with. She is someone who is very knowledgeable about the home buying process, especially if you're a first-time homebuyer. She also knows a lot about affordable housing and restrictions. She is patient, thoughtful, responsive (at any time during the day), and made the process feel so easy and stress free! For me it was important to work with someone who was not pushy, and to allow me to make my own decisions after considering all options. Elizabeth knows when to give a suggestion and step back to let you do that. She is also well connected and had recommendations for lawyers and inspectors. As someone who was very new to the home buying process, she was an excellent resource. I have already recommended Elizabeth to all my family members and relatives. Reach out to her today! read more

Elizabeth as incredible! She helped me buy my first home during COVID and was so supportive throughout every step of the process. I was wary about the process at first because friends of mine had such negative experiences buying their first homes; Elizabeth made the process seamless and so easy. She was very informative and made sure to ask about things that I didn't know about, as well as teach me about various options for me to consider within each home that we looked at. She was quick to respond and completely understanding of my nervousness throughout the whole process. I couldn't have asked for a better person to help me through my first home buying experience. I've already recommended her to friends, and highly recommend her to anyone else. If I ever sell my home I'll be sure to be using her as my realtor again in the future! read more

Elizabeth was a fantastic realtor for our home search - she was very knowledgeable, patient, and dependable. We had unique challenges as her clients - we were completely new to the Boston area and we were looking for a property while out-of-state. Elizabeth was very helpful in providing specific details on various Boston suburbs and she consistently accommodated our schedules for tours. As she learned more about our preferences, she tailored property searches and recommendations that matched our needs. When we decided to put an offer, she guided us through the process, and gave input as to what was the fair market value. She gave us advice, but we never felt pressured to do anything outside of our comfort zone. We would strongly recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking to buy a house in the Boston area. Thank you, Elizabeth! read more