Christopher Collette

The Northeast is still a competitive market, with good homes receiving multiple offers in the first weekend. Buyers in our market have to work with an agent capable of beating the competition, and doing it without overpaying. Understanding what a seller is looking for in a competitive offer is key, and saves the buyers money in the long run.

With higher interest rates and the new post-pandemic market, we’re seeing more homes with price reductions and sellers trying to use the same strategies that used to work, but unfortunately don’t any longer. Understanding your competition (other sellers in your neighborhood) is critical so that buyers want your home more than the other 3 they are considering. From staging consultations to pricing strategy, or analyzing the competition, sellers need to hire a team (not a solo agent) who is on the cutting edge of market knowledge, negotiating strategy, and home sale positioning to put more money in the pocket of the seller.

Our team specializes in multiple types of clients. From first-time homebuyers who need help understanding the 90+ step buying process, to sellers who need someone to cover the cost of a small renovation before listing, our team works with everyone! Our team includes specialists who hold certifications like Accredited Buyer Representative, in order to help buyers at an elite level. We also have Seniors Real Estate Specialists on the team for those in their golden years looking to right-size their real estate holdings. We also buy and sell a large number of investment properties for our real estate investor clients.

Our recent clients John & Christina owned a home in northern Rhode Island that they had renovated. This was a beautiful Storybook Tudor Revival straight out of a design magazine. This home was perfect, except for the fact that it was too far away from John’s new job in Worcester. If we could have picked up the house and moved it, we would have! That’s how much we’ll do for our clients. In a market where there are so few houses for sale, we first had to identify the right house. After months of searching, we found the perfect house in Northbridge. Our team was able to get access early, before the first open house. Within an hour of seeing the home, we wrote an aggressive offer (that included a full home inspection) and presented it to the sellers with the contingency that it had to be accepted before the open house the next day. Success! We were able to get their new home under contract, and we negotiated an extended closing date to give us time to sell their gorgeous home in Rhode Island. We kicked into high gear and had the home listed the same week, with marketing that generated the perfect offer over the asking price in the first weekend! It was a lot of work behind the scenes for our team, but worth it to see John & Christina (plus Clara & Pretzel) in their new home for the holidays!

Welcome to the Christopher Group, where I'm thrilled to lead one of the top real estate teams in Mass and Rhode Island. My journey into real estate started early, immersed in carpentry and home renovation thanks to my talented dad, a finish carpenter, and my mom, an avid house flipper. Growing up with these two, I learned to appreciate the art of craftsmanship and the magic of transforming properties! With a strong education foundation under my belt, I spent eight amazing years teaching with Kaplan Test Prep, honing the skill of simplifying complex ideas—an invaluable trait I bring as "The Real Estate Professor. " My goal? To enlighten clients, whether you're buying, selling, or investing, and to help you achieve your goals with confidence and a sprinkle of insight. As a pro at listing homes and an elite negotiator, I ensure we get the best out of every transaction. My team and I consistently outperform most realtors in New England by crafting unique strategies tailored to each client's needs. Thanks to a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, we offer insights that are both data-driven and personalized. Armed with specialized titles like Seniors Real Estate Specialist and Accredited Buyers Representative, I'm here to address a wide array of client needs with expertise and care. Plus, my personal adventures as a multifamily real estate investor give me another layer of practical insight into the investment process. Outside the realm of real estate, I live in a mid-century modern home with my partner Emily, and we're slowly renovating it—emphasis on slowly! Our household is brimming with energy, thanks to a dog and a few cats. We love traveling and embracing new culinary adventures, so if you've got any restaurant or city tips, we're all ears! If you're looking for guidance from someone who mixes teaching flair with real estate savvy, let's connect!

Accredited Buyer Representative for working with buyers Seniors Real Estate Specialist for working with seniors Chris is a Tom Ferry Real Estate coach, paid and hired to train other real estate professionals A background in home renovation, and having flipped multiple houses (not a contractor) A background in real estate investing and working with investors