Some reviews thank an agent for a smooth closing. Mark Rutenburg’s review of Nate Kirby tells a longer story: a first home, a sale years later, and a family that already knows who they’ll call next.

It Started With a First Home

Mark and his family first worked with Nate in 2018, when they bought their first home in Jamaica Plain. Years later, when it was time to sell that same home, the decision was easy. In Mark’s words, “there was never a question about who we would call.”

Selling Is a Project, Not Just a Listing

When it came time to sell, Nate didn’t just put a sign on the lawn. Mark describes an agent who “manages every aspect of the process,” with trusted professionals lined up for every step:

• Pricing strategy and market analysis
• Staging and photography to show the home at its best
• Landscaping, painting and repairs before the home hit the market
• Inspections and coordinating every contractor along the way

It honestly felt like we had five Nates working on our behalf at all times.

This is how we approach every sale at Arborview. We act as your project manager before the home lists, scheduling and overseeing the painters, stagers, cleaners and contractors, so you don’t have to carry that stress yourself.

Communication That Builds Confidence

Selling a home can be stressful. What Mark remembers most is how supported his family felt. Nate was “always available, proactive, and kept us informed throughout the process.” As Mark put it, “No question was too small, and no detail was overlooked.”

The result: an outstanding outcome on the sale, and a family that felt confident at every step.

A Realtor for Life

The story isn’t over. Mark’s family is now searching for their dream home, and they’re doing it with Nate again.

Sometimes in life you find someone who becomes your realtor for life. Nate is that person for our family.

Nathan Kirby is an agent with Arborview Realty, part of the Christian Iantosca Team on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. Clients often mention his eye as a contractor: he walks buyers through the condition of every home they tour, and helps sellers decide which updates are worth doing.

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