Really happy after working with Ken. He helped us purchase a home in Massachusetts in 2020 and then sell a home in 2022. When we purchased our home, we had a few challenging sellers to work with. Ken navigated those transactions smoothly and helped us cool our jets when we got really frustrated with one seller in particular. Ultimately we had to back out of that transaction and Ken helped us navigate that and then find a home we loved! When selling our home in 2022, Ken ran point for us to get the home ready for sale while we were living out of state. Knowing that we could rely on Ken gave us huge peace of mind. Thanks Ken and team! read more

Ken and his team are wonderful! He represented the seller when we originally purchased our condo in 2019 and his knowledge/ flexibility/ advocacy on the part of the seller impressed us at the time. When the time came to sell- we knew we wanted him to represent us. He gave very honest and useful advice for prepping our condo for sale and we were able to sell our condo for well over asking and $140,000 over what we purchased it for! Following the offers- Ken and his team did an impeccable job of making the process streamlined and easy to close. We moved out of state- but we would choose his team again every time for real estate transactions in Boston. read more

The first time I met Ken he told me that he was great in multiple bid situations and that proved to be totally true. He helped us buy a great condo that was in our price range in a super competitive market. Five years he sold that condo and we used the profits to buy our dream house. I can honestly say that contacting Ken Sazama was one of the best decisions I've ever made. He's a great person who cares about his clients and the community as a whole. read more

My neighbor worked with Sazama Real Estate to sell his home so I figured I'd try them too -- I was so impressed! If you're selling your home for the first time or wanting to work with someone that takes care of every detail for you, I would highly recommend you consider Sazama Real Estate. Ken and his entire team were extremely easy to work with, professional, saved me a ton of time coordinating everything on my behalf, and best of all, got me an offer that exceeded my expectations. read more

We couldn't have made this new home happen without Ken Sazama and his team. Working with Ken gave us a leg up on the fierce competition in the housing market right now. Every step of the way, he offered us tips and advice that helped us present the best possible offer for the sellers within our budget. He was very honest about the challenges of buying a house in this market, but he always had a way to give us a little better chance at having our offer accepted. Ken made it his mission to present us in the best possible light to the seller's agent which I think helped also. Thanks so much! read more

Ken and his team have been part of our buying and now our selling experience in Jamaica Plain. I can't speak highly enough of his team from both experiences. They are professional, highly intuitive, and extremely transparent. Their team made the whole experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. Thanks, Ken and team, you all are amazing. read more

We love Ken! He helped us to buy and sell our first home, and helped us move into a larger home for our expanding family. We also recommended him to our cousin. He's fantastic! Super responsive, patient and has great insight into the market. He has never led us wrong! I would highly recommend him to everyone. read more

We both bought a home and sold our condo with Sazama real estate and have had a great experience! The whole team (including our agent, Ken) was incredibly responsive, gave us honest feedback/insight and negotiated well on our behalf. We bought a home that needs work and Ken even got a contractor to come do a walk through with us before placing an offer. We would absolutely recommend them again! read more

I cannot recommend Ken more highly - if you are looking for someone to take you through each step of the home purchase process with ease, look no further! Ken made our first home purchase a lot less intimidating than it would have been otherwise - from assisting with his observations at walkthroughs, to suggestions on the offer process, and making great recommendations for next steps once the house was ours, it was really great to work with him. Buying a house can feel like a lot, but having a professional like Ken who is so knowledgeable and helpful and just an honest, NICE person makes it a lot less scary. Thanks, Ken! read more

Ken is a terrific realtor and confidante from end-to-end. He was with us to consider our listing timing, decision to stage, offer negotiations, and closing process. We can't imagine a more knowledgeable and seasoned guru to have been by our side. We recommend Ken and his team wholeheartedly. read more

When we began our home search in Cambridge, we were lucky to find Ken. After a short meeting where we described what we were looking for, Ken quickly demonstrated a deep knowledge of the Cambridge market and gathered great leads and ultimately landed us the perfect place. Given we had to be out of town the weekend of the open house, Ken arranged for the viewing ahead of everyone else, and led us through the whole process step by step. I was particularly impressed with the no nonsense approach to negotiation that led to us getting a great price, well under listing. The whole process was a breeze where our only role was to provide feedback on proposed next steps. Ken also helped connect us with his network of high quality players that got the work done fast. The referrals we received from Ken are always top tier, and we have even leaned on Ken for advice after closing. Ken exhibits the perfect balance of being professional, genuine, direct, and friendly that anyone would want in an agent. We look forward to working with him in the future. read more

Ken knows the JP market like the back of his hand, very attentive, and works hard to get you what you're hoping for. We were first time home buyers with Ken in 2016, and sought him out to help us when we eventually sold our place this year. When we sold, he helped connect us with a team to stage our condo, which was great because we were selling from out of state. We felt confident we were in good hands, even from 3,000 miles away. He was also very honest with us as we tried to make a decision about when to put our house on the market and we did not feel pushed in one direction or another and he provided us with guidance when we asked for it. When he sold our place, he was able to coordinate everything so we didn't have to fly back for the closing and were able to do everything remotely. We will definitely reach out to work with him a third time if/when we look to return to the area. read more

I have now worked with Ken on two real estate transactions and couldn't be happier. In the first instance, I was a first time home buyer and Ken walked me through every step of the process. Most recently, Ken sold that same property for me while I was living in another state. He did such a great job that I didn't need to travel to Boston at all during the process. 1. Responsiveness - top notch. Ken provides timely updates and takes the time to answer any questions. 2. Tech Saavy - everything from offers to contracts to wires was handled remotely thanks to Ken and our attorneys online tools. 3. Beautiful Listing - our listing certainly attracted buyers. The staging was great and photos excellent. The Boston Globe even reached out to us and featured our property in their weekly edition. I highly recommend Ken for your next home purchase or sale. You will be in great hands. read more

As stated by many many others, Ken and his team (shout out to Tazana!) are incredible. If there is one thing in life that my husband and I struggle with its getting paperwork done. This team helps you every step of the way and will not let you miss a deadline. We needed a team that would help us keep on top of everything. They provided excellent referrals, gave advice when we asked for it, did not push a single property or amount, and were available at all times (specifically when negotiating price). We felt like this team was OUR team - they are knowledgeable (if they don't know an answer they will find it immediately), friendly, team-oriented, and have personality. They really brought what could be a robotic process to life. read more

We just bought our first family home with Ken and his team, and are recommending him to everyone. Through various social connections, we knew Ken to be a really trustworthy, communicative, honest person - so when the time came to buy our first house in the springtime Boston market, we called him right away. He took the time to get to know what we were hoping for, to teach us about what a competitive offer in the current market would take, and was patient and helpful as we explored different geographic regions (we were all over Boston metro). His responsivity and savvy helped us to make a quick, competitive offer on a house we really wanted - hooray! It's clear that he knows the market really well, and most of all, wants to help people find homes that fit their needs and budgets. read more

My husband and I used Ken Sazama Realty group and will highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy. Both Ken and Lisa were very professional, kind, transparent, and responsive to any and all questions throughout the process. Between the time we finally found a home that was a perfect fit for us and closing, the process was very smooth and quick. Lisa was especially patient, diligent and supremely helpful, going above and beyond with her communication between the builders, and all persons involved in the housing process. All of their recommended persons were also top notch. Ken and Lisa personally called us to congratulate us on our purchase. They genuinely care about their clients. I had a few questions after the purchase of our condo and Lisa did not hesitate to help in a prompt, friendly and efficient manner. Should we buy more property in the future, we will certainly look no further than Ken and Lisa! read more

I had a great experience with Ken. Ken just helped me buy my first home. I met Ken at an open house where he was representing the seller. I was so impressed with how knowledgeable he was about the property, and how un-"salesman"-like he was in his approach, that I asked him to represent me as my buyer's agent. I had a great experience! Ken walked me through every step of the process, referred me to a great attorney, mortgage lender and home inspector, and offered some much-needed reassurance throughout the experience. I highly recommend Ken! He is a pleasure to work with. read more

I've worked with several buying agents in the last ten years and Ken stood out above them all. He shared his honest opinions when needed and was attentive and diligent to keep all parties involved on track with the closing. He even stepped beyond the usual agent responsibilities by getting us in touch with contractors and offering to meet up with them as we assessed the work required to reduce our investment property insurance. After the closing, he has kept up with the seller's agent to ensure that the remaining debris got cleaned up as promised. We will definitely go back to Ken for future business. read more

Stop your search for "THE realtor", because Ken and his team are simply the best out there. We had the good fortune of being introduced to Ken through our cousins who had used Ken (also by word of mouth!) to both sell and buy and had nothing but great things to say. My husband and I were understandably nervous and naive when we decided it was finally time to leave the Boston rental scene and buy our first home, so we took their recommendation and called Ken. When I initially called Ken I expected to get a voicemail and then wait for a few days for a response. Instead, Ken answered his phone and when I introduced myself and why I was calling he immediately sounded enthused and genuinely interested in me, my husband, and our needs. He had a 15 minute conversation with me right then and there to find out more about us! Immediately after that first conversation he scheduled an in person meeting so we could meet face to face. This is what you get with Ken - someone who genuinely cares about you, your needs, your family, and your true happiness. Being first time home buyers we had a LOT to learn throughout every stage of the process. Throughout the whole process he was supportive, understanding, encouraging and always happy to take on any and all questions or issues we had (though there were few because Ken was 100% on top of everything!). Ken is a true "people person" - and takes the time to get to know his clients and their needs so well that he is often one or two steps ahead of you during the process. There were times when Ken would text or call to check in with us about something and it would be a Saturday afternoon and he would be in Maine with his family - and we would joke with him and say "what are you doing texting your clients right now? Aren't you up on the Maine coast with your family?!"We always had a good laugh about it- but the point is that that is who Ken is. He doesn't stop thinking about his clients at 5pm on Friday. He doesn't even stop thinking about his clients when he is on vacation. He is always thinking about you, always checking in, always working his hardest for no matter what he is doing. Two other points worth noting: Ken has an amazing team working with him, and I can honestly say that the times when I was in communication with other people on the team- particularly Alex - I felt like I was in just as good of hands as with Ken. It is clear he fosters an incredible work ethic within the team he has formed. Ken is a grounded, down to earth person who's compassion extends beyond his clients to the environment and activism. We have been fortunate enough to go to a few events he has thrown in which his firm is actively giving and raising funds for climate action, the environment, etc. It is so refreshing to work with a professional who is so clearly an action minded individual and not in it all for the money. This is Ken. Ken just gets it - and cares. So yeah. Do yourself a favor and hire Ken Sazama. You will not only have found the best realtor in the biz, but you will find that your real estate needs are being taken care of by someone who feels more like an old friend than a businessman. We love you Ken!!! read more

My wife and I recently bought a condo in Arlington through Ken. From the moment we met him Ken's demeaner put us at ease and helped ease us into the process and mindset of looking for properties that suited us. On the whole, Ken made the entire process of purchasing a home from looking to closing much less painful than it could have been. He was friendly, timely, very communicative, and available to answer all of our questions during showings, and ultimately through the process of selecting the property we wanted and closing on that property. He also was there for us, and represented us when we needed his expertise or clout to help get things done. I would definitely recommend Ken's services if you are looking for a agent to assist you in looking to find a home. read more

Another recommendation for Ken! We sold a condo in a slower market, bought a house in another area where things were hard to get, and were very satisfied with the results. Ken is responsive, friendly, and upbeat. He gets that this is more about money and buildings; there are homes and emotions and relationships involved. There are so many positive qualities that I could list, but I'll focus on two things: marketing and negotiation. He knows how to pitch and price a place so that it will move. And on both sides, he can help you navigate when to counter, wait, or even walk away if needed. Oh, don't forget the personal touches! When there's a ton of snow and your husband has the flu when you have an open house scheduled, Ken shows up with ice melt to help clear a safe path for prospective buyers. read more

Ken is amazing as what he does. We were looking for a property which needed to have some very specific characteristics. Ken listened and was able to get us into the properties that met our needs. When it came time to make an offer Ken helped us walk the fine line between being ahead of the competition but not overpaying. With all the information available through the internet it is tempting to go it alone; but I can say with certainty that without Ken we would't have been able to see (or in some cases even known about) some of the properties we looked at, and we most definitely would not have ended up with the house we bought at the price we bought it at. read more

My business partner and I were searching for an investment property in the Boston area and decided to use Ken as our agent. It was not your standard real estate search process since there were two of us that Ken had to coordinate with and also because it was an investment for us. Despite these challenges Ken helped us figure out all the nuances regarding investment properties and communicated with the two of us easily. Ken's great to work with and we highly recommend him. read more

So impressed and grateful of making a huge decision as smooth as possible! Ken and Tazana were both amazing partners to work with in buying my first home. From the expertise and knowledge of the pros/cons of neighborhoods (and how that translates into home values) to the familiarity to the recent moves in the market, to the willingness to be completely available in a fast-moving market, Sazama Real Estate is a fantastic team to have on your side. I made a 6-day visit to Boston from California 5 weeks prior to my official move. I had been reviewing the Jamaica Plain market online for the previous few months but the perspectives Ken shared about homes we visited and prices was invaluable to being able to make a confident offer. At the time, the market was moving very quickly (open houses one weekend and offers due the following Tuesday with many offers, etc.) and there is no way I would have been able to find an apartment, make a competitive offer (without overpaying or making poor decisions regarding inspections, etc.), and have a purchase agreement in place before returning to California without Ken's support. Not only that, as I was new to the area, Ken continued to follow up with how I was settling in and would reach out to tell me about (and invite me to!) community events to get connected. I totally lucked out by finding Sazama Real Estate to represent me in my first home purchase! read more

Ken was introduced to us via a mutual friend and then almost a year and a half later we found ourselves at a point where we wanted to purchase our own home. We called him up out of the blue after we saw a house we wanted to put an offer on and he drove over to meet us at the property that very same day. One of his greatest strengths is how personable he is. Buying your first home can be incredibly daunting and having someone who welcomes questions and puts you at ease is invaluable. The people he recommended to work with (bank, attorney, etc) were excellent as well which made the process less overwhelming. He's committed to making it a positive experience and he was kind enough to call and check in throughout the process to see if he could help or gave us helpful tips. In the end he even went and cleared out all the junk from the garage of our new place that the previous owners had left behind. This is an example of dedication and commitment. You can trust his advice and he knows the real estate landscape well. read more