Merrill Berkery, Real Estate Agent

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Awards

International Sterling Society

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Consulting

Languages - English, Spanish

Education

Lesley University

Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"Merrill is the perfect combination of personable and professional. She met me at every step of the process of selling my house whether it was staging or showings, all the way through inspection through close. She nailed it! Her instincts are spot on. Her pricing was absolutely precise. Merrill is the most astute realtor I have ever interviewed, or had the pleasure of working with. I could not more highly recommend her. - Heather M.

★★★★★
"Merrill Berkery is the most professional, polished and just darn nice agent I’ve ever worked with. She got us over asking price for our home! Her attention to detail, understanding of the marketplace in Arlington and the mentality of potential buyers put her in the top tier. Talk to other agents. Hire Merrill."

★★★★★
"I highly recommend Merrill as a selling agent, and if we were buying in the area, I would choose her as a buying agent in a second! She went above and beyond to make the process of selling as easy as possible for us. She also has impeccable taste, so following her advice will get your house in amazing shape to sell. Merrill has a good grasp of the local market, excellent negotiation skills, and is always available and ready to answer questions or help solve potential issues. So glad she was on our team!"

★★★★★
"My wife and I just bought our first home and we used Merrill as our real estate agent. As newbies we had very little knowledge or experience and lots of questions. She was patient with us and brought all of the experience and knowledge that we lacked. She was honest and always respectful that we felt comfortable before putting in an offer, which for us this was by far the biggest decision we have ever made and we were quite nervous. In such a competitive market we would have been lost without her and we'll be going to her for all of our future real estate needs." - Sean

★★★★★
"Work with Merrill if you want a realtor who knows their stuff, listens to their clients, and always has your best interest in mind. Merrill’s advice was invaluable and because of her savvy expertise we were able to get a house beyond what we originally thought possible. Not only is Merrill great, but she also surrounds herself with the best of the best. Because of Merrill’s network, I felt like we had a solid team we could trust to guide us through the tricky process of buying a house. Merrill is a wonderful person to work with and I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell." - Jaclyn

★★★★★
"Merrill was our seller's agent in for our two-family house in Arlington. She did extensive research to help us understand the market (which was booming in our neighborhood). Her research included extensive comps for our home as a two-family and as condos. She also helped get us prepped to sell, including advising on what we should do, connecting us with contractors for various projects and staging, coaching through the prep and sale period, and stepping in to do things herself directly in some cases, always with a lot of encouragement and understanding. She generated a lot of marketing interest, getting hot home status for our house both as a two-family and then eventually when we listed as condos. Although there was much more interest in our house as condos, Merrill understood our strong preference to sell it as a two-family, and helped guide buyers. Ultimately we ended up with several offers and ended up with a single transaction for our two-family with a wonderful buyer at the highest price per square foot of all of our comps. Through to the closing Merrill was organized, proactive, and supportive in every way. Finally, she showed a lot of sensitivity to the complexities of selling a house in a pandemic, including multiple private showings and open houses."

★★★★★
"Merrill was responsive, knowledgeable, and got the job done!"

★★★★★
"I couldn't be more happy to recommend Merrill Berkery to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home. In addition to being extremely personable she is completely knowledgeable about real estate and Town/City rules and regulations. We converted our 2-family to condos and sold the upstairs unit. Merrill was very professional in establishing the correct targeted selling price based on neighborhood comps. She was spot on. She was also helpful in finding lawyers, brokers, tradespeople, movers, etc. for us to interview and work with. Merrill is also very good at finding the calm within the chaos and was very reassuring during the whole process. Again, I highly recommend Merrill Berkery for your next real estate project. You won't be disappointed."

About Merrill

A Cambridge local through and through, Merrill Berkery has always had a deep connection to her hometown roots. Raised on the historic Avon Hill Street, she spent her early days running on the Charles River, frequenting Harvard Square and biking Storrow Drive on Sundays.

Fast forward two decades, and Merrill’s still got her finger on the pulse of Cambridge's nuanced neighborhoods, and more importantly, the ever-changing market trends.

Real estate is Merrill's second career; prior to that she spent almost ten years in the financial services industry. She was most recently a Client Relationship manager, which transitioned well into her role as a real estate partner.

If there’s one undercurrent throughout her work, it’s a prevailing passion for helping others realize their dream of homeownership. Merrill knows how life changing buying or selling a home can be, and she works tirelessly to protect the best interests of her clients. A mother of two young boys herself, she sees properties through a unique lens, prioritizing all the aspects that make a house a home – top-notch schools, plenty of space to play, and a sense of community.

Her approach is simple. It starts with relationship building. Equal parts responsive and reassuring, Merrill is quick to crystalize her clients’ goals, then takes the steps to make it happen – as swiftly or slowly as her clients dictate. With a penchant for details, Merrill is a pro at preparing homes for sale and advising her clients throughout the process. She’s equally adept at writing strategic offers for her buyers and helping them win in very competitive situations. In a word, Merrill is perfect merger of style and substance.

Co-founder of the celebrated Savenor Berkery Group, Merrill resides in Lincoln with her husband and two kiddoes. Beloved for its small town feel and wide-open spaces, she’s big on Lincoln’s hiking, biking and walking scene. She also loves a swim across Walden Pond, no matter what the weather. She was recently appointed as a Town Finance Committee member and also participates in Lincoln's SEPAC. Travel is another one of Merrill's passions - she is known for taking a yearly Ireland trip to visit her husband’s stomping grounds and jumping in at the Forty Foot for a refreshing swim! Real estate is a natural fit given Merrill's enthusiasm for working with people, local area knowledge, and interest in interior design.

Merrill and her business partner Nichole are successful in helping their clients buy and sell real estate in the Greater Boston area - in particular Arlington, Belmont, Brookline, Cambridge, Lincoln, Medford, Newton, Watertown, Waltham & Somerville. They also have referral partners across the state and country, so will make sure you are in capable hands no matter where you are moving!