In addition to our staff, we have identified thought leaders and experts in various real estate related fields who serve as regular contributors to the Boston Real Estate Observer in an effort to bring our readers a comprehensive content portfolio.

We are currently seeking authors in all areas of real estate, including commercial, residential, lending, real estate law, and ancillary real estate services. For more information on becoming a regular contributor to the Boston Real Estate Observer, contact us using the link at the top of this page.

Brecht Palombo Real Estate Auctioneer and Broker Contact: brecht [at] brechtpalombo [dot] com Website: www.distressedpro.com Brecht Palombo’s Article Archive [Click Here]

Brecht is a licensed auctioneer and broker across several New England states and a recognized expert in commercial real estate and development sales. His services include commercial property BPOs and site inspections, foreclosure auctions, bankruptcy auctions, professional receivership or interim management, negotiated or accelerated commercial REO sales, and rapid corporate real estate and business asset sales. Brecht is also the founder of Distressed Pro, a website for real estate professionals working in distressed real estate and home to BankProspector, an online database of the REO and distressed mortgage details for more than 8,000 banks nationwide – members use it to find bank contacts, bank owned property and distressed loan opportunities.

Shaun Gasparini Real Estate Attorney Contact: sgasparini [at] gasparinilaw [dot] com Website: www.gasparinilaw.com Shaun Gasparini’s Article Archive [Click Here]

Shaun is a Boston-based real estate attorney. A graduate of Suffolk University Law School, Shaun represents clients throughout Massachusetts in a wide range of real estate related matters, including negotiating Purchase and Sale Agreements, securing real estate liens, drafting easements, and handling condominium conversions. His clients include buyers, sellers, mortgagors, and mortgagees in residential real estate transactions, as well as developers, condominium associations, and individual land owners. Prior to law school, Shaun worked as a land planner in both the public and private sectors thereby giving him a unique perspective on real estate law and development, a perspective which he endeavors to share with his current clients by adding value to each and every project.

Mark Strickland Realtor® and Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) Contact: markstrickland [at] kw [dot] com Website: www.topbostonrealestate.com Mark Strickland’s Article Archive [Click Here]

Mark holds a Massachusetts Broker’s License and is also a Realtor^® and an Accredited Buyer Representative^®. Mark works diligently and thoroughly on behalf of people who are looking to buy or sell a home or investment property within the greater-Boston area (including Cambridge and Brookline). As a former social worker, Mark brings a unique blend of empathetic listening skills, knowledge of current real estate market conditions, professionalism and integrity to each client he serves. And, as a prior benefits consultant for Fortune 500 corporations, Mark has developed strong negotiating and customer service skills to be put judiciously to work on your behalf. He is also a member of the distinguished Top5 Real Estate Network. Mark also helps people moving out of the greater-Boston area by referring them to a pre-screened, reputable Keller Williams broker in the city to which they’re relocating. Mark offers each new client a complimentary counseling session to explain the market nuances within each Boston neighborhood, clarify the concept of Buyer Agent versus Listing Agent and where a Realtor’s fiduciary responsibilities lie in relation to a buyer versus listing client.

Vivian Zottola Realtor® and Certified Buyer Representative Contact: vzottola [at] bradvisors [dot] com Website: www.vmzrealtor.com Vivian Zottola’s Article Archive [Click Here]

As a residential real estate specialist in Boston, Vivian is known for developing quality relationships with people based on mutual respect, integrity, and trust. A Realtor^®, Certified Buyer Representative and a Council of Residential Specialist member, she began her real estate career in 2001 as a Mortgage Loan Originator before overseeing business and sales operations for a local mortgage brokerage.

Vivian has personally bought, sold, developed and managed property. She is a native of Boston and has personally lived in multiple Boston neighborhoods including the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, and South Boston. She holds an undergraduate degree in Economic Policy from Suffolk University and graduate degree in Communications Management from Simmons College. She is both an Italian and US citizen and has studied international economics at Scuola Di Amministrazione Aziendale – Turin Italy and University of Shanghai China.

Keith Munsell CPM & Master Lecturer BU School of Management Contact: munsell [at] bu [dot] edu Website: smgnet.bu.edu Keith Munsell’s Article Archive [Click Here]

W. Keith Munsell has over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, spanning various disciplines from lending to development. Currently, Keith is a faculty member at Boston University’s School of Management where he teaches several real estate courses at the graduate and undergraduate level. Keith is also a Senior Loan Officer at Leader Bank. He holds a CPM, a Construction Supervisor License and a Broker’s License. Keith has co-authored two books on construction management and sits on various community boards, including the Greater Boston Real Estate Board’s Real Estate Finance Association Board of Directors.

Bobby Quinn EcoBroker Certified Contact: bobby [at] realestateboston [dot] com Website: www.realestateboston.com Bobby Quinn’s Article Archive [Click Here]

Armed with an honors degree in Economics from Boston University, Bobby has been involved in real estate for over four years. Prior to joining the Boston Brokerage Group, Bobby spent time with several financial firms including Merrill Lynch and Robert W. Baird and with a real estate syndication group at RSM McGladry. His experience building syndication models in excel and analytical skills practiced at financial firms enable him to bring a very precise level of analysis to all real estate transactions. Additionally, Bobby is passionate about the environment and sustainable building practices and is Ecobroker and Ecosociate certified. He is qualified to assist buyers, sellers, and builders in an advisory role to help minimize environmental impact and household energy use. In his most recent endeavors, Bobby has taken over the property management division at the Boston Brokerage Group and is pursuing a graduate degree. Coupled with the experience and resources of the Boston Brokerage Group, Bobby is able to bring an enhanced level of customer satisfaction to his clients and deliver the results they desire. His past clients regard him as a strong negotiator and leader, helping deals go smoothly and efficiently.

Jay Alberino Real Estate Broker and CEO myCityApartment.com Contact: jay [at] mycityapartment [dot] com Website: www.mycityapartment.com Jay Alberino’s Article Archive [Click Here]

Jay is a real estate broker, outside-of-the-box thinker, and entrepreneur. Since 2006, he has obsessively read, written, and thought about the future of real estate agencies only to eventually found his own; Eleven Park Realty and myCityApartment.com. myCityApartment.com combines the web with real face-to-face service, and gives its clients the unique ability to take charge of their apartment search while earning rewards and commission rebates renting apartments. Jay’s expertise in the Boston rental market has grown through his clients and first hand experience as a North End resident.

Mark Martin President of 2mrealty Contact: martin [at] 2mrealty [dot] com Website: www.2mrealty.com Mark Martin’s Article Archive [Click Here]

Mark W. Martin is President of 2M Realty, holds a BBA in Finance from Texas A&M University, and has been a Texas Real Estate Broker for over 20-years. 2M Realty is an independent firm providing development, brokerage and marketing throughout the Greater Houston real estate market. 2M Realty is Houston’s Internet leader in real estate web traffic, time on site, and pages viewed from unique visitors.

Mark is also CEO of NetMass, The Safe Data Company. NetMass specializes in online data backup and recovery solutions for small and medium sized businesses and individuals. As a pioneer of the online backup industry, NetMass began leveraging the power of the internet for online backup in 1998. NetMass quickly gained a reputation for the best technologies combined with the best service. NetMass provides backup and data storage services for over 5,000 businesses worldwide.

Richard Soto Real Estate Broker & Founder of VIP Realty Contact: findcre [at] gmail [dot] com Website: www.viprealtysa.com Richard Soto’s Article Archive [Click Here]

Richard is a real estate broker with multiple offices across Texas. Having moved into real estate from a career in marketing, he developed VIP Realty’s unique marketing strategy, utilizing emerging technologies and search engine optimization. Richard envisioned a firm where sellers would be able to sell their homes fast and for top dollar, while saving thousands in real estate commissions. Home buyers would have access to the hottest and newest listings before most other buyers even knew about them. Richard’s real estate consultants assist home buyers in negotiating the best possible price and terms – all at no cost to home buyer clients.

Veronica Davis Freelance Real Estate Writer Contact: veronica [at] vgal [dot] info Website: http://www.vgal.info Veronica Davis’ Article Archive [Click Here]

Veronica Davis is a freelance copywriter for businesses online. She works extensively with a host of real estate related entities and Realtors, helping them with their website content, blogs, social media and marketing. She has worked with a large range of clients over the years, from helping small site owners establish a profitable presence online to blogging for Planet Green.

Brian Kinkade Broker & Team Lead Contact: Brian [at] TheHomeCart [dot] com Website: www.thehomecart.com Brian Kinkade’s Article Archive [Click Here]

Brian Kinkade is a Colorado real estate broker and lead of The Home Cart Team with Brokers Guild – Cherry Creek Ltd. His team services the Denver Metro area and beyond, from luxury homes, to mountain retreats, to equestrian property and International sales. With a passion for excellence Brian takes great pride in delivering exceptional service. For nearly a decade and a half, Brian has been a Colorado broker, servicing the Denver Metropolitan area, taking pride in full service representation of buyers, sellers and families relocating.

A graduate of the University of Southern California, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, emphasis on Real Property Development and Management, Mr. Kinkade has nurtured an invaluable working relationship with both his peers and other professionals in the industry. His eagerness to learn has earned him many designations and certifications some of which include CIPS, CRS, GRI, ABR, and TRC. Brian is also a proud member of FIABCI-USA, The International Real Estate Federation. Though, it’s the people he meets along the way which brings Brian the greatest personal satisfaction.