Anne Fantasia carries a fondness
and appreciation of home with her wherever she goes. A longtime
resident of Watertown, Massachusetts, she holds onto the loyalty
and love it shares. These values are the driving force in Annes
practice, allowing her to form strong relationships with clients
and their families and target the best home for their needs. She
offers a keen ability to determine the qualities of a place which
transform it from house to home. Read more about Anne in our agent
spotlight feature here.
A third generation Watertown
resident, its no surprise shes chosen to raise her family and build
her life there.
Its a great place to raise
children, and in such close proximity to the city conveniences of
Boston and Cambridge, she says.
Anne has seen the blueprint of
her home town change quite a bit over the years, but the fabric of
the community remains. The rapid expansion and development in the
past decade, most notably the the Arsenal
Yards development, have
created opportunities and challenges as the community develops. A
project years in the making, this 1 million-square-foot
redevelopment seeks to create a welcoming neighborhood huba
community offering an urban vibe with the ease and convenience of
the suburbs. As part of Watertown, it naturally succeeds in this,
offering a welcoming community for new residents.
The value of close-knit community
is central to Annes work as well. I have this whole group of
families that Ive met through one client, she details. One family
in particular stands out in Annes mind: when I first met them, they
didnt have children yet and were searching for their first home
together. Now they have two and we get together to go out to lunch
with the kids.
This type of relationship is commonplace for Anne as her
professional and personal life often intersect in the best way
possible. Anne tells of fond experiences visiting homes, going to
weddings, and attending christenings and Sunday dinners. To her,
loyalty is extremely important: its not just about the sale, its
about the relationship youre able to develop. And she truly loves
helping them find the perfect home.
As Anne reflects on her own experience searching for her first
home, she recalls how her real estate agent was able to discern
exactly what she wanted to lead her in the right direction. He
brought her a home that a million people had passed on, one that
was old and falling apart, but just right for someone with a keen
eye for remodeling and design. Anne saw past the houses flaws and
envisioned the home it would be for her and her family. With the
encouragement of her agent, she purchased the home and transformed
it into something incredible. When she went into real estate years
later, Anne kept in mind how that agent had made her feel: listened
to, valued, and visionary.
From this experience, Anne draws
her guiding principle: to really listen to clients. At the end of the day,
listening to what the client wants and using her expertise to
direct them to the perfect home is what its all about for
Anne.
I feel lucky to do what I do to be that person for other people.
When they say, you really listen to us, and really got to the heart
of what I wanted, its an amazing compliment.
With her principles leading the way, Anne continues to build her
business as Gibson Sothebys International Realty. Luxury is not a
price point it’s an experience, she says of the brand. No matter
your price point, everyone deserves the same wonderful experience
and the same care. Sothebys fosters that.
Check out Annes agent
profile
here.