Barbara Hakim
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About Me

"...(Barbara) gave me straightforward, honest and insightfully on-point advise throughout the process, and ultimately walked me through the potentially very intimidating offer-counteroffer process with grace and aplomb."
H. Edes, Newton.

"Dear Barbara, We just wanted to thank you for all your hard work and concern on our behalf. We feel you went above and beyond your responsibility to assist us in the sale of our home. We also realize that your speedy and professional responses as various situations arose led to the timely sale of the house..."
H. Grant, Brookline.

I have been living in the Greater Boston area and working in Boston’s South End, Brookline and Newton for over 20 years. Though licensed as a real estate agent in 1987, I also have a background in sales/marketing, architectural photography and design. My high energy level, business experience and attention to detail have been assets in the success of my real estate business. My involvement in the community has included: volunteer work for the Boston Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity and Cornerstone International Ministries.

Business Experience:

  • Licensed real estate agent since 1987
  • Sales/marketing professional & co-owner of Avanti Studios for 17 yrs
  • Architectural photographer with staging/stylizing experience
  • At Home with Diversity

Professional Achievement:

  • 2003 International Sterling Society
  • 2004 President's Circle Award(top 11% of Coldwell Banker agents, internationally)
  • 2005 International Diamond Society
  • 2006 President's Circle Award (top 7% of Coldwell Banker agents, internationally)

Education & Certification:

  • BA; Hartwick College
  • ABR Designation (Accredited Buyer's Representative)
  • Community Involvement
  • Habitat for Humanity; volunteer and pro-bono photography
  • Boston Food Bank; volunteer
  • CMI, Nigeria; pro-bono photography
  • Coldwell Banker Cares
  • Partners In Health
Affiliations:
  • Greater Boston Association of Realtors (GBAR)
  • Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)
  • Member of Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBAR)