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Suburban Boston Team

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2025: REAL Trends ‘America’s Best’ Real Estate Professionals List
About Suburban Boston Team

Real Estate Professionals | Newton, Brookline, Boston & the Western Suburbs

When it comes to buying or selling a home, Sally Bortz and Margaret Szerlip bring the perfect blend of expertise, creativity, and genuine care. As longtime top-producing real estate professionals, they’ve helped countless clients find their place in Newton, Brookline, Boston, and the western suburbs — always with enthusiasm, insight, and a personal touch.

Sally, a proud Newton resident, knows the area inside and out — from quiet neighborhood streets to the best local coffee spots. Her deep community roots and thoughtful approach make every transaction feel seamless. Margaret, who lived in Newton for many years before recently renovating a beautiful condo in Watertown, brings her sharp eye for design and renovation to every listing, helping clients see the full potential in every property. 

Together, Sally and Margaret are a powerhouse team. They combine sharp market knowledge with proven marketing strategies — from professional staging and high-end photography to smart digital campaigns — ensuring every listing shines and every client stands out. Their collaborative energy, easygoing professionalism, and sense of humor make the process not just successful, but genuinely enjoyable. Whether it’s finding your dream home, selling a beloved property, or making a smart investment, Sally and Margaret offer the guidance, creativity, and dedication to make it happen — and to make it fun along the way. 

Team Agents

Suburban Boston Team’s Transactions

Past Sales
a view of a fountain in front of house

$10,000,000

7
Bedrooms
8,458
Square Feet
1.08
Acres
$6,995,000 | 85 Baldpate Hill Road, Newton, MA 02459

$6,995,000

6
Bedrooms
9,000
Square Feet
0.86
Acres
a front view of a brick house with a yard

$5,800,000

6
Bedrooms
9,282
Square Feet
1.22
Acres
$4,350,000 | 192 Fuller Street, Newton, MA 02465

$4,350,000

5
Bedrooms
5,591
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
$4,050,000 | 66 Montrose Street, Newton, MA 02458

$4,050,000

5
Bedrooms
7,522
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window

$4,010,000

3
Bedrooms
3,120
Square Feet
a front view of a house with a yard

$4,000,000

5
Bedrooms
5,900
Square Feet
0.80
Acres
$3,999,000 | 18 Temple Street, Newton, MA 02465

$3,999,000

7
Bedrooms
6,350
Square Feet
0.57
Acres
$3,515,000 | 156 Otis Street, Newton, MA 02465

$3,515,000

6
Bedrooms
6,346
Square Feet
0.42
Acres
$3,420,000 | 128 Kirkstall Road, Newton, MA 02460

$3,420,000

6
Bedrooms
7,635
Square Feet
0.40
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$3,300,000

5
Bedrooms
6,000
Square Feet
0.41
Acres
$3,125,000 | 158 Prince Street, Newton, MA 02465

$3,125,000

8
Bedrooms
7,306
Square Feet
0.72
Acres
$3,100,000 | 158 Otis Street, Newton, MA 02465

$3,100,000

5
Bedrooms
4,214
Square Feet
0.58
Acres
a front view of a house with garden

$3,100,000

5
Bedrooms
3,248
Square Feet
0.30
Acres
an aerial view of a house with a yard table and chairs

$3,094,000

6
Bedrooms
6,775
Square Feet
0.39
Acres
front view of a brick house with a yard

$3,000,000

6
Bedrooms
7,750
Square Feet
0.63
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$3,000,000

7
Bedrooms
7,328
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
$3,000,000 | 99-60 Florence Street, Unit 5B, Newton, MA 02467

$3,000,000

4
Bedrooms
5,114
Square Feet
Past Rentals
$7,500 | 14 Concord Avenue, Unit 807/809, Cambridge, MA 02138

$7,500

3
Bedrooms
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv

$4,300

2
Bedrooms
$4,000 | 6 Lake Drive, Needham, MA 02492

$4,000

4
Bedrooms
$2,900 | 117 Cypress Street, Unit 1, Newton, MA 02459

$2,900

3
Bedrooms
$2,500 | 17 Hearn Street, Unit 1, Watertown, MA 02472

$2,500

2
Bedrooms
a sign that is next to a building

$2,400

2
Bedrooms