“Working with Kate is like having a Swiss Army knife in your pocket—

You are ready for anything.”

I’m Kate Ziegler Romano: a Realtor, real estate investor, landlord, and renovation enthusiast who helps people buy, sell, and invest in Greater Boston and MetroWest without overpaying or leaving the communities they love.

I help Boston buyers and sellers win in competitive markets with clear numbers, smart strategy, and old-house know-how.

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Buying in Boston

I have helped more than 150 buyers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire win offers in competitive markets, and I especially love guiding first-time buyers to their goals. My job is to protect your budget, your timeline, and your peace of mind — not push you into a home that isn’t right.

Selling in Boston

My listing strategy blends data, smart pre-list improvements, and targeted marketing to maximize your equity without unnecessary spend. No surprise fees, either: I’ll show you exactly what you’ll net on your sale and what it really costs to buy your next house before we ever list.

Communities I know

Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, West Roxbury, Hyde Park, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Dedham, Westwood, Norwood, Canton, Needham, Wellesley, Natick, Dover, Sherborn, Medfield, Millis, Walpole, Norfolk, Franklin, and the city of Boston proper. Greater Boston, MetroWest, and occasionally New Hampshire, too.

Schedule a meeting now

Use this scheduler to save a date on both our calendars – I can’t wait to meet you! If you would prefer an in-person meeting, please email me, and we’ll coordinate a location and time that works for everyone.

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Ready to make your move?

Whether it’s your first home, your forever home, or your next investment: let’s talk old houses, smart numbers, and big wins. Reach me any time at kate@arborviewcompanies.com or DM @kziegs.

Old Homes are
in my bones

I work side by side with my husband, fellow Realtor and woodworker Jack Romano (@jackujc); for us, real estate is a family affair. As investors and landlords we own and manage multis in Jamaica Plain and Roslindale, are renovating a Colonial in Medfield, and are rebuilding a previously-abandoned mid-century cabin in Danbury, New Hampshire. I grew up on job sites roofing and framing alongside my dad, so I can spot good bones (and bad renovations) from the sidewalk. That hands-on experience means I translate inspections, renovation costs, and cash-flow math into plain English so you avoid surprises after closing.

Whether you are…

  • Buying your first condo or house (even in this market)
  • House-hacking a 2–4 family so your tenants pay the mortgage
  • Selling your city condo and sizing up to a single-family with a yard in the suburbs (“Boston → ’burbs”)
  • Making any strategic move: sell + buy at the same time without going homeless
  • Adding cash-flowing investment properties or executing a 1031 exchange
  • Falling in love with a 200-year-old house that needs someone who actually understands old bones

…I’ve done it myself (again and again), and I’ve guided hundreds of clients through it.

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Email: kate@arborviewcompanies.com