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Avi Kaufman

If you want an advocate, teammate, and guide on your home buying or selling journey, you've come to the right place. I am highly responsive, listen to you, provide researched recommendations, and demonstrate respect with a no-pressure approach. In addition to years as a real estate broker, my background includes service in the US Army, award-winning marketing work at General Electric, and innovative web development. I hold a BA from Brandeis University, and an MBA from MIT Sloan, where my studies included negotiations and marketing. I am the broker and co-founder of Accent Realty, a local, independent brokerage with global reach.

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What it's like to work with Avi

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Recent Blog posts from Avi

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The case against Local Historic Districts

Mar 2021 - Brookline currently has eight Local Historic Districts, and some people want more. What's wrong with that? Read More

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The Podcast

Not ready to reach out? Get to know me through my podcast. Each episode features an inside view of an aspect of real estate, from tour insights on new and unique properties, to updates on market conditions and interviews with community leaders. Search "Accent Insights" wherever you listen to podcasts.


My book for home buyers

Home Sweet Home:
A Guide for Massachusetts Home Buyers

Buying a home can be complicated, and almost every transaction has its unique elements and challenges. I wrote this book to help you prepare.

Ask me for a copy! Also available on Amazon and for Kindle

Review by Cakes, who made a Verified Purchase on Amazon.com, who wrote: Quick and easy read. Was super helpful in buying our first home!

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I take pride in helping my clients achieve their goals.

Here is a sampling of homes my clients have bought or sold.

Buyer

118 Mason Ter, Brookline. $2,425,000 on 7/25/19

Buyer

27-31 Cypress St, Brookline. $1,950,000 on 5/4/18

Buyer

109 Francis St, Brookline. $1,700,000 on 5/24/18

Buyer

19 Verndale St, Brookline. $1,420,000 on 7/31/18

Seller

9 Gibbs St, Brookline. $1,400,000 on 5/4/18

Buyer

92 Coolidge St, Brookline. $1,365,125 on 10/5/20

Buyer

84 Davis Ave, Brookline. $1,350,000 on 12/10/21

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65 Greenlawn Ave, Newton. $1,335,000 on 10/30/20

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195 Davis Ave, Brookline. $1,300,000 on 8/9/21

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30 Haven St, Dover. $1,275,000 on 9/26/19

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73 Bright Road, Belmont. $1,260,000 on 7/10/20

Seller

98 Claremont St, Newton. $1,250,000 on 11/27/18

Buyer

7 Beals St, Brookline. $1,250,000 on 10/30/18

Buyer

344 Tappan St, Brookline. $1,200,000 on 5/1/18

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11 Bent Ave, Wayland. $1,110,000 on 11/12/21

Seller

113 Seventh St, Cambridge. $1,098,000 on 8/4/21

Buyer

190 Harvard Circle, Newton. $1,050,000 on 3/30/21

Seller

27 Harvard Ave, Brookline. $1,020,000 on 7/31/19

Buyer

185 Davis Ave, Brookline. $985,000 on 6/7/21

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19 Haverford St, Boston. $980,000 on 8/3/20

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197 Washington St, Somerville. $851,000 on 6/18/18

Buyer

4 Park St, Brookline. $835,000 on 1/16/20

Buyer

197 Fayerweather St, Cambridge. $805,000 on 7/8/20

Seller

1 Farwell St, Natick. $780,000 on 8/13/21

Seller

168 Tremont St, Newton. $760,000 on 7/30/20

Buyer

248 Amory, Boston. $753,000 on 7/17/18

Seller

119 Crowninshield Rd, Brookline. $735,000 on 11/19/18

Seller

11 Revere St, Boston. $730,000 on 6/11/18

Buyer

238 Presidents Ln, Quincy. $725,000 on 7/28/21

Seller

41 Park St, Brookline. $720,000 on 11/20/19

Buyer

11 Oak St, Wellesley. $690,000 on 10/18/19

Buyer

76 Ober Rd, Newton. $689,000 on 8/13/18

Buyer

17 Oak St, Wayland. $675,000 on 5/12/20

Buyer

94 Dustin Street, Boston. $655,000 on 4/2/21

Buyer

5 Blossom St, Arlington. $649,000 on 7/29/20

Seller

48 Browne St, Brookline. $645,000 on 12/13/21

Seller

10 Marlboro St, Belmont. $620,000 on 2/16/21

Seller

19 Winchester St, Brookline. $620,000 on 11/30/18

Buyer

254 Clyde Street, Brookline. $605,000 on 3/25/21

Buyer

19 Winchester Street, Brookline. $511,000 on 2/12/21

Buyer

15 Colliston Rd, Boston. $392,000 on 6/15/21

Buyer

106 Heritage Drive, Northbridge. $189,981 on 4/22/21

Buyer

630 Washington Street Space 13, Brookline. $100,000 on 8/12/19

Seller

0 Chestnut Ln, Lenox. $60,000 on 11/16/21


I know this neighborhood like my own... because it is.

I live in Brookline with my family and am actively involved in the local community. I co-founded Accent Realty, a locally-owned, independent, residential real estate brokerage with global reach. We are not beholden to mega-franchises or large corporate interests so we can put our clients first. Our office is located at:

Accent Realty LLC
251 Harvard St, Suite 17
Brookline, MA 02446


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