Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Solutions in Boston
The McLaren is a client-focused real estate agency dedicated to guiding clients through seamless property transactions. With 50 years of combined experience and a 97% referral rate, we specialize in luxury real estate, new developments, and suburban/urban market expertise across Greater Boston. Our team's diverse backgrounds in finance and marketing enable tailored solutions for buying, selling, and investment decisions.We prioritize understanding client lifestyles to recommend optimal neighborhoods and properties, leveraging strategic market research and a network of trusted professionals. Our reputation for integrity, evidenced by multiple industry awards, ensures clients receive exceptional service from initial consultation through post-closing support.
Services
Buying
Selling
New Development
Home Valuation
Testimonials
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined real estate experience in Greater Boston
- Our team maintains a 97% client referral rate through personalized service
- Specialized expertise in luxury marketing and new construction developments
- We provide comprehensive market data and strategic offering advice
- Award-winning agents recognized by Real Trends and The Wall Street Journal
What people say
Amazing to work with
Incredible from start to finish
Efficient problem-solving
Trusted agent
Smooth process
Services
Buying
Our buying service focuses on understanding client priorities to identify ideal properties. We conduct detailed market research, attend broker tours, and provide strategic offering advice. With expertise in competitive bidding situations and access to off-market properties, we ensure clients make informed decisions aligned with their lifestyle needs while navigating complex transactions with confidence.
Selling
Our selling service maximizes property value through professional staging, premium photography, and targeted marketing strategies. We offer comprehensive pricing analysis, buyer screening, and negotiation expertise. From home preparation to closing, we handle all transaction aspects while maintaining transparent communication to ensure stress-free sales experiences for homeowners.
New Development
Specializing in new development properties, we provide market positioning strategies and sales execution for luxury townhomes and condominiums. Our services include developer partnerships, targeted campaigns, and buyer education about construction timelines and investment potential in emerging communities across Greater Boston.
Home Valuation
Our valuation service combines comparative market analysis with current trends to determine accurate pricing. We consider property condition, location factors, and recent sales data to provide data-driven recommendations that help clients make informed decisions about their real estate investments.
People
Susan McLaren
Managing Director
Licensed real estate professional with extensive luxury market expertise, recognized by multiple industry awards for exceptional client service and transaction success.
Mia Doherty
Sales Associate
Experienced real estate agent providing personalized guidance through complex transactions with a focus on client satisfaction and market knowledge.
Amanda Erhard
Sales Associate
Dedicated real estate professional offering comprehensive market insights and strategic support for buyers and sellers in competitive markets.
Lara DeSousa
Operations Manager
Organizational expert ensuring smooth transaction processes and timely execution of real estate operations across the team's portfolio.
Monia Mukiza
Sales Associate
Licensed agent providing localized market expertise and personalized support for clients navigating Boston's dynamic real estate landscape.
Questions
What areas does The McLaren Team specialize in?
We specialize in Greater Boston markets including Boston, Brookline, Winchester, Charlestown, Somerville, Medford, and Cambridge.
How does your team handle competitive bidding situations?
Our team leverages market expertise and negotiation skills to create compelling offers, often securing properties through strategic positioning and industry relationships.
What services are included in your selling package?
Our selling services include professional staging, premium photography, targeted marketing, pricing analysis, buyer screening, and comprehensive transaction management.
Do you work with first-time homebuyers?
Yes, we guide first-time buyers through the entire process with personalized education and market insights tailored to their needs.
How do you determine home valuations?
We conduct detailed comparative market analyses considering recent sales, property condition, location factors, and current market trends.
What sets your team apart from other realtors?
Our combination of luxury market expertise, 50+ years combined experience, and 97% referral rate demonstrates our commitment to exceptional client service.
Reviews (5)
Scott Moriyama
Apr 30, 2021
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Susan was incredible from start to finish (and beyond). She provided us an incredible amount of market data leading up to the date we put the condo on the market, set me up with staging and other professionals to have my place market ready, and managed everything in between. I have to admit that I was overwhelmed thinking about the process of selling however once Susan took over, it was her hard work that got it done and I was able to relax knowing I was in good hands. There were several offers and her due diligence through vetting the offers & negotiating lead us to a great buyer who closed quickly
Hannah Hoar
Nov 15, 2020
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I can’t say enough good things about working with Susan and Bev. Our search spanned Boston and the suburbs, as we were initially looking for an apartment and shifted to a single family home, and the breadth of Susan and Bev’s knowledge of the different markets astounded me. I also truly felt all along that Susan and Bev had our best interests at… heart; even though our search took a long time, we never felt rushed to find a place. They didn’t want us to settle for anything less than our dream home. We were in such good hands and would not hesitate for a moment to recommend
Vicki Gibbs
Nov 01, 2020
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I first worked with Susan in 2012 when buying my first home (after having tried out several other real estate agents who were just.. kind of useless.) When we decided to sell our house in 2020, I of course reached out to Susan again, and was delighted to see how her business has grown and her team has expanded. My husband and I had decided we wanted to try to sell our house and buy a new one at the exact same time (during a pandemic and in a competitive market), which we knew would be a challenge. Susan and her team not only laid out all the steps and guided us along the way, but more importantly
Sarah Duffy
Dec 04, 2019
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Susan was incredible to work with. She listed and sold our home in Somerville all within the span of a few days, and got us a full-ask offer asap. Susan and her team handled every aspect of the process with care and precision and were incredibly responsive throughout it all. I highly recommend working with Susan if you're looking for an A+ experience!
Jonathan Volinski
May 18, 2019
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Susan, Mia and team helped me and my fiance buy our first home together. Susan made herself available at any hour of the day to answer all of our questions - big or small. Her and Mia did a terrific job navigating our negotiations with a very difficult (and often absent) seller's agent. We always knew we were in good hands with the McLaren team and would absolutely recommend them to everyone. As an added bonus, Jelena from the team also helped rent out my condo after just one day on the market! Can't speak highly enough of this team.
