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':As Executor for my mother's estate in Boston and residing in San Francisco, I had to
be sure I secured the best possible broker to assist me through what could have been a very difficult process. Robb Cohen came highly recommended via multiple personal contacts. After interviewing several realtors, it was clear the Robb was the most experienced and far superior choice. His knowledge of property values, current developments in the area, recommendation for competitive pricing, staging and marketing strategy was all spot on and remarkable. But it was also his responsiveness and attention on ensuring the smoothest process possible for me that really blew me away. No matter what time of day or night, no matter the question or concern, Robb and his team were on it and quick to respond or resolve. Five-star service at its best! I could not be more pleased as he exceeded my expectations in every way, especially when he sold the unit within two days and 5% above asking. It was his great marketing approach that caused a bidding war on the property as he cast such a wide net that attracted multiple potential buyers. He saw the value of our family home and did an incredible job representing the property. L can't recommend Robb enough as he clearly has his finger on the real estate pulse in Boston and the surrounding area. He made what could have been a very difficult and emotional process go so smoothly and respected me and my wishes every step of the way. For Robb is wasn't just a sale, it was personal and that's what really counted for me." Deannadesedas - 151 Tremont St
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'To start, Rob Cohen did an amazing job for us on the sale of our condo in Boston. Based on his keen
market knowledge. From top to bottom, everything from his expert marketing strategy and pricing advise, the staging recommendations, his ability to manage everything while we were out of town (we moved prior to the open house), led to us knowing that we could put our trust in him and that everything would be taken care of. Plus, he was always very prompt in returning email messages and voicemails, which was fantastic. He has the best reach and is clearly the leader in Boston real estate! I would recommend him to my closest friends and loved ones!" S. - formerly of Back Bay
"OMG Robb and team were incredible, they went way beyond expectations in gaining access, cleaning, lining up and coordinating contractors and repairs, painting the property to make it sale-ready and listing it. We got multiple offers in the first few hours. Listed, and sold in under 3 weeks at well over list price. And all while the owner was worlds away with very spotty contact to the connected world. I am still very amazed, and very pleased, that Robb was able to move the property so quickly and at such a fabulous price, knowing he started with nothing more than a simple email-can you list this for me. Thanks MUCH Robb for everything. Definitely a top notch property mover. He know just what needs to be done." Diane Lange - Fenway
"I've purchased and sold over $SM of residential real estate in Boston and in the Andover's with Robb over the last 5+years. Simply put, he's the best! Intelligent, knows the market, responsive, pays attention to details to say the least. His guidance was spot on in both the buy and sell side. He knows how to close the deal! I'm glad he's on my team as I wouldn't think about using anyone else!!" Past client
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A Title That Matters To join Private Office, advisors within the Engel & Volkers network must be nominated by their brokers and are selected based on their consistent, year-after-year production numbers, market expertise, notably high-quality service and passion as real estate professionals. Clients are also asked to comment on their service experience as part of this process. Nominees are then submitted to a North American selection committee who decide which candidates meet all requirements for final submission to the Head of Private Office in Hamburg, Germany. As Private Office Advisors, this ultra-exclusive group gains access to marketing tools and opportunities developed specifically to work with the luxury brand's highest net-worth clients. They also work together as the preferred contacts for international referrals that require the highest levels of service and market expertise.
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Engel and Volkers Distinguishes Top Agents with Exclusive Networking Group As a way to meet the highly specialized needs of its most distinguished clients, Engel and Voelkers created the Private Office Advisor title, a title bestowed upon the firm's top performers. In fact, out of the firm's 8250 agents worldwide, only 63 currently hold the exclusive designation. "As a Private Office Advisor, Brokers feel they serve as a brand ambassador for the firm," the brokers with Engel and Voelkers repeat. "Engel and Voelkers is a global luxury real estate and lifestyle brand that is also engaged in the selling and leasing of yachts and planes. It's a premium brand, and the advisor's role is to live up to it by providing the highest level of service to our clients and referral sources. All Private Office Advisors consider it a great honor and a way to ensure their clients receive the highest level of service." As Private Office Advisors, the group has access to marketing tools and opportunities developed specifically to work with the luxury brand's highest net-worth clients. They also work together as the preferred contacts for international referrals that require the highest level of service and market expertise. The chance to network with other Private Office Advisors and get information about-and access to-listings and properties that are not currently on the market is a priceless benefit, When clients are referred to other Private Office Advisors, it is assured they're being taken care of by a highly competent broker who shares the commitment to a seamless experience with the highest degree of professionalism, competence, and service. As members of Engel and Voelkers overall network, each Private Office Advisor continues to work and support fellow agents in providing the best services in the market. They are valued for their leadership, experience, and commitment to the brand's core values of competence, exclusivity, and passion. These top representatives also serve on the President's Advisory Council, which meets four times a year to work with the CEO of Engel and Voelkers North America, Anthony Hitt, in shaping the direction of the company. In order to be considered for Private Office designation, advisors within the Engel and Voelkers international network must be nominated by their brokers. Individuals are then selected based on their consistent, year-after-year production numbers, market expertise, high-quality service and passion for their role as a real estate professional. In addition to the individual's production, their professional reputation and profile in the community must be considered. When people look at the Private Office business card and ask what a Private Office Advisor is, they learn that the holder successfully completed between $20 - $25 million a year for the last five years, which is an acknowledgment that they know what they are doing, It's a small brotherhood and sisterhood of members who are Private Office Advisors for Engel and Voelkers, and they have significant connections and relationships."
The Engel & Volkers Top 10 Agents Each year, Engel & Volkers names and honours the most successful real estate agents in its international network. Now the winners have been confirmed for the Residential division. Due to the strong growth of the Group and the different market conditions, Engel & Volkers has, for the first time, honoured the most successful real estate agents in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) in addition to the global "Top 10 Agents". There are four categories for the ranking: the highest transaction volume, the highest commission, the highest number of rentals and the highest number of sales. Global list of "Top 10 Agents" Highest number of properties sold 1.Shirley Gary, Engel & Volkers Buckhead Atlanta (USA) 2.Roxann Taylor, Engel & Volkers Dallas Southlake (USA) 3.Mark Evernden, Engel & Volkers Calgary (Canada) 4 Robb Cohen. Engel & Volkers Boston (USA) 5.Carol Sollak, Engel & Volkers Wellington (USA) 6.Paul Benson, Engel & Volkers Park City (USA) 7.Sandy Epstein, Engel & Volkers Buckhead Atlanta (USA) 8.Todd Diebold, Engel & Volkers Buckhead Atlanta (USA) 9.Falko Nisse, Engel & Volkers Berlin Projektvertrieb (Germany) 10.Giancarlo Cuffia, Engel & Volkers Fort Lauderdale (USA) Highest transaction volume 1.Carol Sollak, Engel & Volkers Wellington (USA) 2.Antonia Crespi, Engel & Volkers Gstaad (Switzerland) 3.Paul Benson, Engel & Volkers Park City (USA) 4.Sandra Miller, Engel & Volkers Santa Monica (USA) 5.Nicole van Parys, Engel & Volkers Westlake Village (USA) 6.Howard Morrel, Engel & Volkers Market Center New York (USA) ?.Roxann Taylor, Engel & Volkers Dallas Southlake (USA} 8.Ken Meierling, Engel & Volkers Jupiter (USA) 9.Robb Cohen. En el & Volkers Boston USA 10. Rosalie Klein, Engel & Volkers Beverly Hills (USA) Highest commission revenues 1.Carol Sollak, Engel & Volkers Wellington (USA) 2.Antonia Crespi, Engel & Volkers Gstaad (Switzerland) 3.Paul Benson, Engel & Volkers Park City (USA) 4.Nicole van Parys, Engel & Volkers Westlake Village (USA) 5.Roxann Taylor, Engel & Volkers Dallas Southlake (USA) 6.Thomas Ajtony, Engel & Volkers Marbella Golden Mile (Spain) ?.Howard Morrel, Engel & Volkers Market Center New York (USA) 8.Michael Richter, Engel & Volkers Porto Cervo (Italy) 9.Sandra Miller, Engel & Volkers Santa Monica (USA) 10. Robb Cohen, Engel & Volkers Boston USA
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,rector and Associate Broker Robb Cohen of Engel & Volkers Boston has a stellar track record. For most of his 25 years in the industry, Cohen has been recog ized as a top listi g broker and buyer's representative in the competitive Boston marketplace - a reason Engel & Volkers chose him as a private office advisor and director for its Boston office. He is one of only 53 advisors throughout the Engel & Volkers worldwide network of 8500 advisors to hold the private office advisor designation. Cohen has also been honored as a Top 10 Global Real Estate Advisor by Engel & Volkers in three categories. Cohen and his group, The Robb Cohen Team, joined Engel & Volkers In Oct. 2014. Born and raised within a few miles of Boston, Cohen attended private schools m the city and, after attending a ew York college for a time, graduated from Boston University. Though Cohen has grown into a formidable force in Boston real estate, his climb up the real es ate ladder started slow. He earned his broker's license after college but firs started a manufacturing business dealing with industri and consumer products. He did it knowing that eventually he would move to selling properties in Bos on, as his pas ion was real estafe, but he needed a predictable income for his family In the early years. By the time Cohen's company had been bought ou , it had grown from hve people in a garage to 300 employees across hree locations. Despite such exponential growth, he m ntained a presence in every aspect of the business, making sure that when problems arose they'd be quickly solved. Cohen says the years he spent running his own business gave him invaluable markebng experience, as well as experience dealing with intcmation and domestic clients, vendors, consumers, employees, banks and government agencies. It's where he developed his keen ability to discern the needs and wants of his clients, as well as find solutions o challenges keeping hem fro their end goals. After selling his company, Cohen says many Boston brokerages were reluctant to take him on. He didn� have much experience buying or selling real estate. 'The Century 21 F,n Homes and Estates office saw value in me and what I had accomplished and gave me a chance,' he says. "Within my first s months, I had sold $10 million worth of properties, and was the No. 1 or within top three agen s for five consecutive years in the region.' Cohen and his team are determined to service all their clients' needs, whe¡ er buyer or seller, lo the highest fiduciary level of r sponsibility. When s rving sellers, he subscribes to what he calls 'The Three Ps'. 'I believe in presenting the property to the highest level, pricing the property according to market, and promoting, promoting, promoting,' he says. Additional key aspects of Cohen's business include targeted marketing to specific demographics and branding each property. When he's not hard at work, Cohen enjoys spending t,me wi h his family and two dogs, studying real estate, collecting vintage automobiles, auto racing and a number of outdoor activities, including fly fishing, scuba div,ng and snowmobiling.
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Featured Article: The End of Bostons Bidding Wars? There has never been a better time to consider marketing your home in the perfect storm that makes this a strong "Seller's Market". However, I can see changes coming every day, as Boston home prices:
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There is an inherent problem with how homes are being priced that is the underlying cause. The marketplace is grappling with the metrics and how the recent price run-up affects the current pricing and market value of homes coming on in the existing environment If you are thinking of selling or just wish to know the current value of your home please contact me to discuss how to avoid the costly error of misinformation and mispricing your home. As one of Boston's Top Seller's Brokers, I would be pleased to share with you what is most likely and unknowingly causing the end of "Boston's Bidding Wars". Please contact me at 617-962- 0142. As a student of Boston Real Estate for decades with many advanced designations, it would be my pleasure to arrange a convenient time to discuss why this is happening and what I believe is the best solution. Founded in 1977, Engel & Volkers is the premier inter national specialist in the marketing and sale of the finest Real Estate all over the world. With over 740 locations in 32 countries and 8,500 advisors, we are the world's true Global Real Estate and Lifestyle brand while offering the ultimate in local expertise with multi decades of experience in our market.