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Your home isn't just an investment. It's a place to make memories and experience joy with the people you love. It should reflect your interests, your taste, and your lifestyle. For buyers, Elisabeth's sunny personality, detailed preparation, and meticulous knowledge of the local market help to demystify the buying process, while her extensive contact base within greater Boston, Brookline, Newton, Needham and the brokerage community at large offers a jump on competitive properties. 
 
Elisabeth's knowledge of and personal experience with renovation and design helps clients to identify and capitalize on a property's hidden potential. On the selling side, Elisabeth's extensive personal staging collection, loaned at no cost to clients, ensures that her listings always look their best.

 

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Featured Properties

120 Rawson Rd
For Sale

120 Rawson Rd

5 Beds | 4 Baths | 6,313 Sq.Ft.
$4,250,000
Open-plan living room, dining area, and white kitchen with a large island, skylight, and pale wood floors.
Pending

29 Elm St # 3

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,942 Sq.Ft.
$1,799,000
Gray two-story house with a yellow front door, brick steps, and a hedge-lined walkway.
Active Under Contract

40 Bournedale Rd

3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,813 Sq.Ft.
$1,095,000
Blue two-story house with twin dormers, a covered porch, and landscaped front yard behind a black fence.
Sold

38 Fuller Street

6 Beds | 5 Baths | 4,060 Sq.Ft.
$4,368,000
Stone-and-brick residence with slate roofs, arched entrances, and landscaped front gardens.
For Sale

362 Tappan St

6 Beds | 7 Baths | 5,739 Sq.Ft.
$4,250,000
Two-story house with blue shutters and a brick chimney, framed by leafy trees and a lawn.
Pending

249 Clinton Rd

5 Beds | 5 Baths | 2,986 Sq.Ft.
$2,650,000
Modern gray two-story home with black-framed windows, metal-railed entry steps, and a large shade tree.
Sold

8 Richardson St # 8

3 Beds | 4 Baths | 1,987 Sq.Ft.
$2,050,000
154 Bellingham
For Sale

154 Bellingham

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,607 Sq.Ft.
$1,599,000
Open-plan living and dining room with a gray sofa, cream chairs, and bright white kitchen.
Sold

26 Knowles # 26

4 Beds | 4 Baths | 2,682 Sq.Ft.
$1,600,000
Pale yellow two-story house with a covered porch, wooden steps, and a fenced, landscaped yard.
Sold

9 Carver Street

3 Beds | 1 Baths | 1,250 Sq.Ft.
$900,000
Blue-gray house with white trim, an orange front door, and white front steps.
Sold

460 Baker Street

4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,250 Sq.Ft.
$1,050,000
Two-story brick house with black shutters, an attached garage, and landscaped front steps.
Sold

152 Beverly Rd

4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3,415 Sq.Ft.
$2,103,000
White two-story house with a covered porch and trimmed hedges along the sidewalk.
Sold

188 Maple St

5 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,279 Sq.Ft.
$1,200,000
White two-story house with a pale blue front door, stone walkway, and landscaped lawn.
For Sale

209 Bristol Rd

6 Beds | 5 Baths | 4,424 Sq.Ft.
$3,095,000
White two-story Colonial house with black shutters, solar panels, and a blue front door behind a picket fence.
Sold

109 Whitcomb Ave

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,782 Sq.Ft.
$1,335,000
White two-story house with black shutters, brick steps, and a stone retaining wall.
Sold

33 Morey Rd

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,562 Sq.Ft.
$640,000
Yellow two-story house with a teal front door and double garage, surrounded by snow.
Sold

34 Hyslop Road

5 Beds | 5 Baths | 4,001 Sq.Ft.
$4,125,000
Two-story white-sided and red-brick house with a landscaped front yard and wooden fence.
Sold

99 Vermont St

4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,568 Sq.Ft.
$914,000
Green Victorian home with bay windows, a white-columned porch, and a side driveway.
Sold

255 Walnut St # B

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,543 Sq.Ft.
$1,310,000
Living room with hardwood floors, tall windows, a dark sofa, and an adjoining dining area.
Sold

95 Mason Terrace # 6

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,870 Sq.Ft.
$1,815,000
White two-story home with black shutters, a brick chimney, and landscaped front gardens.
Sold

216 Waverley Ave

5 Beds | 4 Baths | 4,132 Sq.Ft.
$1,910,000
Two-story gray house with black shutters, an orange front door, and a driveway leading to a detached garage.
Sold

148 Waltham St

3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,083 Sq.Ft.
$1,290,000
Open-plan condo kitchen and living area with a marble island and corner windows overlooking city buildings.
Sold

69 Walnut St # 4

4 Beds | 4 Baths | 2,510 Sq.Ft.
$2,850,000
White two-story house with three dormers, a central balcony, and a landscaped front garden.
Sold

59 Hyde Ave

5 Beds | 5 Baths | 5,283 Sq.Ft.
$4,699,000
Two-story red-brick house with black shutters, a white addition, and snow-covered grounds.
Sold

60 Alberta Rd

5 Beds | 6 Baths | 4,310 Sq.Ft.
$3,325,000
Gray shingle-style home with white trim, steep gables, and a rounded turret.
Sold

85 Naples # 1

6 Beds | 5 Baths | 5,397 Sq.Ft.
$4,000,000
Gray house with white trim, copper entry canopy, paved driveway, and autumn trees.
Sold

85 Naples Road # 2

6 Beds | 6 Baths | 4,347 Sq.Ft.
$3,700,000
Blue two-story shingle house with white trim, front steps, and landscaped raised garden beds.
Sold

18 Wolcott Rd

4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,243 Sq.Ft.
$1,523,000
Red brick Colonial home with a curved balcony above its columned entrance and a broad lawn.
Sold

116 Glen Rd

4 Beds | 6 Baths | 4,442 Sq.Ft.
$2,050,000
Residential building behind landscaped gardens, with a circular stone sign reading “the FARM.”
Sold

99 Florence # 5A Unit: 40-5A

3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,689 Sq.Ft.
$2,850,000
Bright living room with a bay window, cream seating, and a round wood coffee table.
Sold

9 Laurel St

7 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,431 Sq.Ft.
$1,981,000
Covered porch with green decking, white columns, and wicker seating overlooking a leafy residential street.
Sold

58 Corey Road

6 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,907 Sq.Ft.
$1,875,000
Tudor-style brick house with ivy-covered walls, steep gables, and landscaped gardens.
Sold

55 Goodnough Rd

4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,854 Sq.Ft.
$1,875,000
Open-plan living room with white sofas, a fireplace, and a dining area by large windows.
Sold

124 Lovejoy Road

7 Beds | 5 Baths | 5,351 Sq.Ft.
$1,900,000
Gray-sided house with a blue front door, brick chimney, landscaped yard, and black metal fence.
Sold

343 Greendale Ave

4 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,172 Sq.Ft.
$1,400,000
Gray-shingled two-story home with a green front door and small balcony.
Sold

35-37 Winthrop Rd

8 Beds | 3 Baths | 3,544 Sq.Ft.
$2,452,000
Brick apartment building entrance with a stone classical doorway and black front door.
Sold

60 Browne St # 1

2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,752 Sq.Ft.
$1,600,000
Gray two-story house with white trim, a covered front entry, attached two-car garage, and broad front lawn.
Sold

153 Tudor Road

6 Beds | 5 Baths | 4,476 Sq.Ft.
$2,660,000
Two-story cream home with a covered porch, mature trees, and a white picket fence.
Sold

17-19 Beech Glen

5 Beds | 5 Baths | 2,950 Sq.Ft.
$1,700,000
Blue multi-story house with white trim, covered porch, stone foundation, and landscaped front lawn.
Sold

24 Ivory St

5 Beds | 5 Baths | 2,950 Sq.Ft.
$1,699,000
Gray gabled house with an attached two-car garage and a flowering tree in front.
Sold

37 Randolph Rd

5 Beds | 5 Baths | 3,430 Sq.Ft.
$2,650,000
Bright dining and living area with navy chairs, built-in shelves, and large windows.
Sold

680 Beacon St

5 Beds | 5 Baths | 3,834 Sq.Ft.
$2,305,000
Two-story brick-and-cream home with a central brick stoop and landscaped front walkway.
Sold

236 Beverly Rd

4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,615 Sq.Ft.
$1,650,000
Two-story house with dark shingle siding, brick facade, and a covered porch with white lattice railing.
Sold

37 New Haven Street

4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,973 Sq.Ft.
$750,000
Yellow two-unit house with bay windows, dormers, and a fenced brick courtyard.
Sold

6 Warren Sq # 6

4 Beds | 4 Baths | 2,101 Sq.Ft.
$1,691,100
Dining and living room with a rustic wood table, white fireplace, cream sofa, and purple curtains.
Sold

45 Bates Rd # 45

3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,870 Sq.Ft.
$1,100,000
Red-brick house with a dark metal roof, dormer windows, and an attached garage.
Sold

25 Aston Rd

6 Beds | 6 Baths | 6,620 Sq.Ft.
$5,300,000
Red-brick home with a dark metal roof and attached garage, framed by large leafless trees.
Coming Soon

25 Aston Rd

6 Beds | 6 Baths | 6,000 Sq.Ft.
Price Upon Request
Furnished living room with a pink sofa, bay windows, and an ornate fireplace.
Sold

327 Commonwealth Avenue # 4

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,421 Sq.Ft.
$2,330,000
Wood-and-white house with a gambrel roof, large windows, and a broad paved driveway.
Sold

244 Heath St

5 Beds | 6 Baths | 5,169 Sq.Ft.
$4,600,000
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When my husband and I decided to sell our condo, it was our first time being on the selling side of this type of transaction, and we really had no idea what the process would look like or where to begin. To make things more complicated, we were moving out of state prior to the sale, meaning that we’d be coordinating everything from a distance. Elisabeth not only made this possible, but by some miracle, s...

— Kimberly S.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Elisabeth did an amazing job getting my single-family property in Brookline sold. She provided countless consultations on picking finishes during the course of my renovation, and once the house was finished she really transformed my property with her staging. it looked like it belonged in a design magazine. Her photographer was superb, and she even got my property featured in the Boston Herald's "Showcas...

— Charles S.

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As first-time home buyers in Brookline, we couldn’t be more grateful to have had Elisabeth on our side through the whole process. From day one, she was there for us with the right advice to help us find and secure the perfect first home. When we met with her, we felt like she really listened to us and had thoughtful suggestions about where to look and places we hadn’t necessarily considered but that migh...

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Let's get right to it, if you are considering buying and/or selling your home, there is no better agent than Elisabeth Preis. When it came time to sell our first home, we had no idea how much effort was needed. Elisabeth made the entire process from start to finish easy and, dare I say, fun! She is very organized and has a wonderful personality. We listed our house at the peak of the spring market in Bro...

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Boston Globe Property of the week
  • June 29, 2026

With its brick walls and brownstone charm, this garden-level condo in Brookline is listed for under $600,00. Read more
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  • June 29, 2026

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  • November 14, 2025

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Hot Property: A breathtaking, updated home in Brookline
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  • February 11, 2025

Standing out in the luxury home market is harder than you think. Once an amenity or colorway catches on, what used to be eye-popping (massive soaking tubs, home gyms) becomes an expected ... Read more
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Boston Magazine’s 2020 Real Estate Experts
  • Boston Magazine
  • April 26, 2024

They are anchored by their core values: Succeed as a team, keep growing, do the right thing, make it happen, and have fun together. Read more
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Women in Real Estate: D – L
  • The Boston Globe
  • April 26, 2024

The team comprises a dynamic roster of women, each bringing a unique and powerful component to the group. Read more
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  • April 26, 2024

For nearly two decades, Elisabeth Preis has been winning over buyer and seller clients alike with her warm and engaging personality. Read more
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Home Showcase: A breathtaking update in Brookline
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  • September 29, 2023

This masterpiece of modern luxury harmoniously blends with timeless architectural character. Read more
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Perched atop Bellevue Hill, in West Roxbury, is an inside-and-out renovation that demands attention. Read more
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Buying

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Design, Renovation & Remodeling

Luxury Home Design Trends for 2025

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Redefining opulence with sustainability, functionality, and elegance.

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Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Luxury Home in Brookline, MA

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A Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Your Property's Value.

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The Ultimate Guide to Home Inspection Before Buying

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Ensuring Your Investment: A Comprehensive Approach to Home Inspection.

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Elisabeth Preis  |  August 23, 2024

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Elisabeth Preis  |  August 23, 2024

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