Ginny Enbody, Assoc. Broker&Realtor, CBR, IRES

Profile

Your success in selling or purchasing a home or investment property is my prime concern. I've found that diplomacy, tact, and attention to detail go a long way. I think those qualities were passed down by my parents. I was also one of five which means I had to do some serious negotiating for my voice to be heard.

The majority of my business comes from domestic and international clients who want people important to them to receive the same level of service they came to expect from me. I make it a point to keep abreast of local, national, and international industry news for my clients' benefit. At closing, there are the goodbyes, but not to their dreams which I can't forget.

I started my career in corporate real estate 20 years ago as a research librarian. When I decided to go into selling real estate, I set out to learn as much as I could which led to a recently obtained Broker's license. I've earned an IRES designation to practice international real estate, a CBR, GRI, and am working on a CRS designation. I'm always tuned into the impact of technogy on our lives and like to find ways to integrate new advances into my practice.

I've lived in the Boston area (Cambridge, Boston proper, Gloucester, and Marblehead) for over 25 years, a transplant from Grand Rapids, MI, where I grew up, via San Francisco, which I try to get to when I can. I've been in Cambridge for 20 years. It's a stimulating place to live - surrounded by colleges and universities that play host to people from all over the world. And I get to meet many of them selling real estate! Everybody has a favorite spot to go to for relaxation and rejuvenation, and mine is along the banks of the Charles River, which runs between Boston and Cambridge. Year around the Charles plays host to crews representing area colleges and business professionals who rise early to row even in the coldest weather. Riding my bike around the river, hearing the oars cut through the water, the early morning fog rising to mist, it's easy to imagine Native Americans plying these same waters centuries ago. (Flights of fancy easily take shape at sunrise!) Living in this part of New England also gives me the opportunity for short getaways to towns and beaches that dot the North Shore, Cape Ann (I regularly hike the shore from Gloucester to Rockport), and Cape Cod. An added bonus is the easy drive to New York City for art galleries and special museum exhibits.

I belong to the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, the National and Massachusetts Association Realtors, the Cambridge Council of Realtor, and Multiple Listing Service. Prior to that I earned a BS in Human Services from Lesley University and a Graduate Certificate in Public Relations from Emerson College. I've grown into somewhat of a garden fanatic, farming an 11x11 plot as a member of the Sacramento Street Community Garden in Cambridge. When I'm not working, I practice plant therapy in my garden (pore over garden catalogs and surf garden sites during the dark winter months), don't travel enough or see enough theatre or read as much as I'd like or see friends as much as I'd like....

The bottom line: I'm in business for myself but WORK FOR YOU! My greatest pleasure is hearing the buyer utter "aha" when the perfect home speaks to them and a homeowner thank me for finding the right buyer for their home.

Areas of Expertise

I primarily work with people interested in buying and/or listing their homes in Cambridge; the neighborhoods of Boston, including the South End, Back Bay, Waterfront, Fenway, the new Seaport District, and the North End; Brookline, Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Lexington and Watertown. A cross-section of people come to me to make their dreams a reality: those taking their first plunge towards building equity, those selling and buying up, the growing ranks of the empty nester, and those wanting investment property. On occasion I've represented clients further west of Boston. I take all my clients' wants and dreams seriously. I recognize it's a big investment, no matter what stage of their lives. It's a special time for them - and for me for them inviting me into their lives even if for a short time.

Testimonials

"Thank Goodness for Ginny Enbody! The real estate market had taken a dip, I was living in California, and I needed to sell my Cambridge condo in a hurry. Ginny guided me through the entire process long distance. She helped me decide on a fair price, handled the marketing, and found a buyer in a matter of days. Ginny is a true real estate professional. I couldn't be more pleased with her sevices."

"Ginny Enbody helped us secure two investment properties. She is an experienced, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable agent. She can save you from making costly mistakes and has your best interests at heart."

"Ginny Enbody was my realtor when I moved from California to Boston in 2007. I was referred to her by a colleague in Boston, and she is truly a rare gem. My housing hunt in Boston was extremely challenging since it was constrained by extremes in time as well as distance - I was only able to be in Boston for 3 days at the beginning of March 2007 and 3 days at the end, and in between I was in London. Ginny was completely accommodating to my hectic and international schedule! She completely personalized the experience to fit my needs.

"We looked at many units together when I first arrived in Boston and in early March, and we even put together an offer. Unfortunately, we were outbid, and off I went to London. But our short time together was enough for her to incorporate a strong sense for my personal tastes. While I was in London, we were in constant communication. I looked t many housing units on-line, and asked Ginny to scout out several of them on my behalf, which she did willingly. I ended up being particularly interested in one--she took lots of pictures on more than one occasion, and hunted down all the information I could think of. Her years of experience allowed her to offer sound and honest advice about the unit. I fully trusted her judgment, and we ended up making an offer from London. It was accepted, and I got to see the unit for the first time when I returned to Boston from London. The unit passed inspections easily, and I am now a happy and proud homeowner. I could not have done it without Ginny. She is keenly intuitive, honest, responsive, extremely knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. She fully accommodated all the craziness of my situation, and I wholeheartedly and unreservedly recommend her!"

"As a first time homebuyer, I feel lucky that I was able to find and work with Ginny Enbody. She gave me sound advice as she navigated me through what can be a stressful and overwhelming process. Her knowledge of the local market enabled her to swiftly and accurately judge the value of the properties and to negotiate accordingly. When I ended up needing to move after one year, I asked Ginny whether I should consider selling. Against her financial interests, she advised me not to sell. I appreciate and respect that in a tough market she still did not put a possible sale over the interests of a client."

"We met Ginny Enbody when moving to the U.S. in 2000. She helped us find our first rental apartment in Cambridge, MA where we stayed for 4 years. She also helped us find our condo which we bought in 2004. Ginny was great at taking the time to listen and understand our needs and wants. She gave incredible help and support during our search, when we saw dozens of condos and houses that enabled us to narrow the selection. We found the perfect home, which we love. Ginny also has a sense of humor and a great personality and we would highly recommend Ginny to anyone who needs help in real estate."

"Finding the right buyer agent is like finding the perfect home, and we wanted to find the one that fit our personality. Ginny Enbody from RE/MAX Destiny was without a doubt the right buyer agent. My wife and I were fortunate to find the right match. Ginny was competent, honest and professional in guiding us through the complicated steps of buying our first home. Many times throughout the process, my wife and I looked at one another and said, "What would lwe do without Ginny?". The truth is we knew that no other realtor could do owhat she did for us. Ginny was able to help us with every aspect of purchasing our house. Negotiating with the seller seems like a very difficult process, but with Ginny's experience she was able to reduce the stress and difficulties. I'll never be able to thank Ginny enough for our first home."

Excerpts from letters of recommendation:

"I am hoping as I write this letter that it will reach someone nearby who is looking for an exceptional representative to help them buy or sell their home. I have chosen to work with Ginny Enbody on two occasions...because of her exceptional ethical standards, her caring nature and her attention to detail, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ginny as either a Buyer's agent or Seller's agent. I am certain that should you choose her to represent you that you will be as impressed as I was."

"Our experience with Ginny Enbody was extremely positive, and we were glad we didn't stay with our previous agent. With Ginny we always had the feeling that we were her most important clients....We needed to be near the subway, and with her knowledge of Cambridge and Boston, Ginny was able to tell us which of the available properties would be suitable....Throughout the whole process we felt well looked after - looking at condos, choosing one, putting in an offer and eventually closing, and everything went very smoothly. In addition, we got on very well with Ginny on a personal level....The process of purchasing a condo is stressful enough as it is - you don't want to be dealing with a person you don't trust or don't get on with....We have no reservations recommending her."