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 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 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 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.

Keith Munsell CPM & Master Lecturer BU School of Management Contact: munsell [at] bu [dot] edu Website: smgnet.bu.edu

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

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 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.