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.
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.
Kate is everything I’ve ever wanted in a real estate agent.
Josh / zillow.com
Kate is a joy to work with. Her recommendation on pricing was spot on. We received an offer on the first day and completed the sale weeks.
William / google.com
Look no further; you’ve found your next agent. Kate was a rockstar from the very beginning.
Solomon / zillow.com
Kate was incredible to work with! She is so knowledgeable about the housing market, the home-buying process, and home improvement.
Kati / zillow.com
Kate is hands-down the best realtor we could have ever asked for as first-time homebuyers.
Doug / google.com
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.
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 father and grandfather, 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.
Real estate is a constant conversation, and I’m honored to be part of it at the highest level. Whether I’m discussing the nuances of historic homes or the mechanics of a smart investment, you can find my insights featured in leading publications where I serve as a trusted resource for homeowners and industry pros alike.
Boston Globe
The dark and sunny side of buying a home with solar panels
September 11, 2025
“The type of buyers that are really keen on solar panels are the type who are thinking of upgrading their oil heat to heat pumps and their boilers to on-demand water heaters. They’re the type of buyers who are thinking of electric car chargers. It’s about efficiency in terms of utility usage. They’re thinking of upgrading their electrical capacity to meet that higher demand,” Ziegler explained. “On the other hand, some buyers are completely overwhelmed with the premise.”
Boston Globe
Springing into the fall housing market
September 10, 2025
Spring is often the peak of sale prices for any given year, said Kate Ziegler, a realtor with Arborview Realty in Jamaica Plain, though a bump in activity after Labor Day makes fall the second-best time to sell. “This year, spring was slow to start — inventory was very low … still and comparatively, supply has slowly risen over the summer in the city,” Ziegler said.
Boston Globe
Opening the door to buying a split-level home
June 26, 2025
Plenty of homebuyers associate split-levels with being unfashionably outdated — perhaps because in 1975, split-levels accounted for 12 percent of all new homes on the market, according to the National Association of Home Builders. “In New England, they’re tolerated but not beloved, in my experience,” said Kate Ziegler with Arborview Realty in Boston.