Paula Meridan

Paula Meridan

Principal

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Selling Agent, Relocation, Staging and Interior Design. Read reviews on My Google Business Page

Education

Wheaton College: Cum Laude
NINJA Training 2019

Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"From beginning to end it was an absolute pleasure working with Paula Meridan and Linda Logan. We listed our house for over $2 Million and within a couple of weeks it was under agreement for full asking. During the entire process Paula & Linda gave us daily updates, were always available to answer any questions and were both extremely courteous and professional. These two ladies truly are the "dream team” and we would highly recommend working with them if you are thinking of buying or selling a home in this area!" - Seller: Westwood., MA

★★★★★
"When our mother passed away very unexpectedly, we were left with the task of selling our family home. As anyone knows selling a home is very stressful and add to that dealing with the passing of your mother you can only imagine.
We scheduled appointments with a number of realtors but from the first conversation with Paula there was no question who we were going to entrust our home with. It was as if selling our home was secondary to getting to know us and taking care of us. Both Paula and Linda never lost sight of the fact that we were grieving and went above and beyond.
The house was treated as if was their own home. Any time there was a showing both Paula and Linda were present. Feedback was immediate. Little things like getting the trash out and checking on the house was taken care of. They even contacted the local police to advise them the house was vacant. While cleaning out one day the police did drive by, something we never saw while growing up.
We have been involved in a number of real estate transactions and working with Paula and Linda has set the bar very high for future transactions. This was the first time that we had agents whose priority was working for our best interests, not making the deal. Phone calls, texts and emails were answered almost immediately. Daily updates were given even if nothing happened. Any issues were dealt with as soon as they were made aware of them.
After the closing we received a phone call. Paula wanted to know how we were doing on such a bittersweet day and to thank us for entrusting her with our home. Looking back, we are the ones thankful for the caring professional who entered our lives at a time we truly needed one."
- Seller: Westwood, MA

★★★★★
"Paula proudly represented my family and sold my late Grandmother's home in Westwood after her unexpected passing. From our first meeting straight through closing she took our family under her wing with the utmost grace and professionalism. She and her teammate Linda worked tirelessly to get the house under contract which they did successfully in the first (and only) weekend of showings. Straight through closing, everything went smooth. Paula and Linda did an unbelievable job, far exceeded our expectations, and my family and I will never forget how they made an extremely stressful time less so. Thank you seems so inadequate." - Seller: Wolfeboro, NH

★★★★★
"I have never worked with a referral agent who helped out during the entire process in the way you do. I usually get the referral’s name and phone number and a brief description of what they are looking for. Then I never hear from the agent again until closing. You kept in touch. You called the referral on occasion to help explain things and just to be friendly. You were great. You go above and beyond in a business where most do the bare minimum to earn a referral commission. It was great working with you. Any prospect would be lucky to have you as an agent or to let you refer them to someone else outside your area. You do not forget your referrals and that makes you special." - Referral Broker: Dingmans Ferry, PA

★★★★★
"My name is Erica B. I work for TTR Sotheby’s International Realty in Maryland as a Real Estate Advisor. Paula Meridan reached out to me from Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty in early 2020 to see if I would be interested in an interview to potentially receive a referral. These Buyers just so happened to be moving to the state and were also people that she knew on a personal level. Within seconds of being on the phone with Paula I felt such warmth, grace, and elegant determination. Honestly, I felt as though I could have been friends with her years before. She was welcoming, a fantastic listener and very appreciative of any time spent talking with her on the matter, I immediately agreed to the interview because of her fantastic approach.
Paula, in my opinion, went above and beyond to ensure she could match those Buyers to someone who would ensure great service as she does. I was extremely impressed with her approach, in depth research and attention to detail. She had fully vetted the Buyers needs and wants before calling me, which I thought showed just how great her level of service is.
She was not just trying to pass the Buyers on to anyone, she was on a mission to ensure these clients had a fantastic experience with their next move and to build great relationships. We discussed how this family had some not-so-great experiences in their years of real estate transactions in the past and just how much of a difference Paula knew she could make for them by connecting them to a Sotheby’s Agent; she knew agents from the brand would deliver superb service.
She was not only delightful while speaking, but extremely upfront with the expectations on how the Buyers were working to decide on their agent. I knew upfront that she had several agent profiles she had not only sent to the Buyers to give them a variety to select from but was also helping to vet each one of interest on behalf of the Buyers. Which was amazing to me. When clients are making any type of transition, they have a plethora of tasks and worries all while still leading their day to day lives. This type of help would certainly set them up for success. To summarize, I thought Paula was the true definition of a high-quality service Sotheby’s Agent. She simply cared and it showed, she cared about every detail, even through to after they had been residing in their new home.
Now over a year later, I consider this referral and Paula a friend. When I learned her referral had selected me as their agent, I was thrilled and comforted by the fact that I knew we could spread the Sotheby’s name with continued honor and quality. I would trust any of my clients with Paula and would absolutely know she would take care of any connections someone may need with the utmost care. If you are considering sending Paula a referral, asking her to connect you to another agent out of town or receiving a referral from her, you are in the absolute best of hands."
- Referral Agent: Annapolis, MD

★★★★★
"Buying your first home is a process that is as intimidating as it is exciting. Paula Meridan has been a family friend for years and she helped my wife and I in our first home buying experience by connecting us to an outstanding Sotheby’s International Realty agent in the area we were moving to. We had expected for Paula to simply give us a few agents’ names to look up, or some standard realty advice. Instead, she invested time learning about our specific needs and interests and then she screened multiple candidates on our behalf before she initiated a call of introduction to help ease any uncertainty with whom we chose to work with. Even though Paula did not have any financial investment in the purchase of our home, she went above and beyond to ensure that our first home buying experience was memorable and worthwhile. Her thoughtfulness and willingness to assist my wife and I in finding the right realtor proves her commitment and care for her clients. Within 3 weeks of Paula’s referral, we had established a great relationship with our Sotheby's agent, Erica Baker, and we were under contract for our first home. Without Paula's assistance I am confident our first time experience would not have been so memorable and painless." - Buyer: Annapolis, MD

★★★★★
"We have worked with Paula and Stephanie for several months to find our house, they were very patient, listened to our needs, as first time home buyers in US, it was great to get their insight and guideline to finalize the offer and the final steps up to the closing, and even after they took care of our home and us! The professionalism, the seriousness and smile of Paula and Stephanie were really appreciated during the full process and during these unprecedented Covid times." - Buyers Paris, France to Burlington, MA

★★★★★
"Thank you for guiding my mother through the process of selling her home. Our family appreciates everything you have done to get us to this day." - Seller: Westwood, MA

★★★★★
"The moment I met Paula I knew she was the perfect realtor for me. All throughout the entire process her meticulous attention to detail and her warm personality won me over. Along with her colleague Stephanie they handled every possible situation, and they were completely patient with all my questions. I can’t thank her and the team enough for the smooth selling of my family home in Westwood of 46 years. I would highly recommend using Paula for your Real Estate Agent." - Seller: Westwood, MA

★★★★★
"As a Realtor, I have had the privilege of closing hundreds of real estate transactions over the past 12+ years. My main goal, like every Realtor, is to service our client the best way humanly possible, essentially taking all the stress off the consumers shoulders. Working with Paula Meridan of Gibson Sotheby's has been a pure pleasure. She demonstrated a fantastic attitude throughout the transaction. Paula has a "team player" personality and does what she needs to do to accomplish the task at hand. Like every real estate file, there are always challenges. Paula steps up, takes parties a different path to achieve the same goal or better. I look forward to co-broking another real estate transaction with Paula Meridan in the near future!" - Buyer's Agent: Reading, MA

★★★★★
"My husband and I have bought and sold homes before we began working with Paula Meridan, and so we also have some experience working with other realtors. Paula was one of the best we have ever worked with - by far! What we look for in a realtor is someone who is very knowledgeable of the area and who is balanced in weighing the pros and cons of each potential home location. Hand in hand, we need someone who is trustworthy to be fact-based and honest and does not push for the sale that benefits her - but is sincerely focused on maximizing value to us. Lastly, we look for someone who will work hard on our behalf. Paula was exceptional in this regard - researching the homes, the surrounding neighborhoods - thinking of things before we even asked! Her follow- through on the details of the offer and closing processes helped us to avoid any last minute surprises or issues as well. We can't say enough about the quality and expertise of Paula as a realtor, with an excellent eye for value in this crazy real estate market!" - Buyer: Holmes Beach, FL

★★★★★
"Working with Paula was a gift. She is incredibly professional and has impeccable follow through representing both her client and her firm. We look forward to many future transactions with Paula!! She is exceptional!" - Seller's Agent: Wellesley, MA

About Paula

Paula, born and bred in Boston and raised in Westwood, joined the Wellesley office of Compass in October 2022. Formerly an interior designer specializing in color, fabric and residential staging, Paula is listed in the Who's Who of American Women for her creative, timeless interiors. Paula's portfolio has included properties in the Back Bay, Charlestown, South End, Dedham, Osterville, Wellesley and Westwood, as well as Arizona, Connecticut, and New York states.

Paula’s career in real estate began in 2019 at Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty until her move to Compass in 2022. Following in the footsteps of her mother and maternal grandfather, real estate has been in Paula's bloodline for almost a century. Her grandfather Ernest, a self-taught architect and developer, purchased, built and sold properties in Dedham and Westwood in the 1930s. Paula's mother, Elaine, had an impeccable stature in the real estate industry in Westwood and Dedham for 25 years, when interest rates were 18% and houses were selling for $50,000. To this day, people still remember Elaine's graciousness and integrity that attributed to her sterling reputation. Paula strives to carry on this family tradition with the attributes instilled in her by her ancestors, which include honesty, fairness, sensitivity, versatility, dedication and loyalty. Paula is principled and trustworthy, always working to build lasting relationships with kindness, a strong moral compass, and high ethical standards.

Paula is a Wheaton College honors graduate. She is a former member of The Executive Committee and Board of Directors of The Junior League of Boston and previously served as President of The Friends of The Brigham and Women's Hospital. Her civic interests include The Westwood Historical Society (Board Member), The Westwood Land Trust, The Westwood Women’s and Garden Clubs, The Friends of the Westwood Library, The Dedham Historical Society, The Boylston Schul-Verein in Walpole and The Boston Speaker Series.

Paula presently resides in Westwood and Wings Neck, Pocasset (Cape Cod).