As a first time homebuyer, you may have friends recommending real estate agents to you left and right. The fact is, no matter what your connections say, you have to find an agent that truly advocates for you, especially in a tough market. We had many referrals from friends but from our first consultation, it was abundantly clear that Ali was the one to beat.Ali is dedicated to this job with her whole heart and soul. You cannot say that about the average agent. Ali is passionate about houses, about the greater Boston area, and about the strategy of the real estate market. She works fast, which is imperative in a field where time is of the essence. She was always genuinely happy to see us and made an otherwise stressful moment fun. She never told us what to do, but instead guided us along the way to help us craft impressive offers. Her approach in crafting and submitting offers was particularly impressive. It became clear throughout the process that a buyer has to know how to "play the game" nowadays in this hot market, and Ali's go-get-'em attitude, business acumen, and her ability to make a good impression with other agents were our cheat codes!We were buying from out of state and in a tough market, and yet we were lucky to have the entire process move smoothly for us and that's all due to Ali. We will forever be grateful!If you're looking for a sign to call Ali, this is it! Thank you, Ali!!