Advantage Real Estate

• Apartment rentals
• Investment property sales
• Property management services

ARE-BOS.com provides access to real estate listings and homes for sale in the Boston area. The team is experienced and knowledgeable about the local real estate market and works with renters, buyers and property owners.

Services for renters

• Short- and long-term Boston apartment rentals.
• Focus on students and young professionals who need to move quickly in a competitive rental market.
• Access to many apartments and rental listings across Boston, including first access to apartments at:
• 1056 Commonwealth Avenue
• 1066 Commonwealth Avenue
• St Lukes Road
• Lanark Road
• Several buildings in the North End
• Additional listings across many of the best neighborhoods in the city.

Services for buyers and investors

• Assistance for first-time home buyers searching for homes for sale in Boston.
• Support for investment buyers looking for strong opportunities in Boston's hottest neighborhoods.
• Specialization in investment sales and multi-family properties.

Services for owners and landlords

• Working with landlords and property owners who want to:
• Rent to well-screened tenants
• Sell their properties
• Use Advantage Real Estate's property management services
• A property management arm and in-house broker that focus on investment properties and larger listings throughout Boston.

Listings and market focus

• Access to real estate listings that many other agencies do not have.
• Emphasis on desirable Boston neighborhoods and buildings close to major colleges and universities.
• New apartments and updates are often posted on Advantage Real Estate's social media channels.

Phone and fax

• Main phone: 617-600-6780
• Fax: 617-232-7701

These numbers appear on the website and on the contact and current listings pages.

Email and online contact

• General email: info@are-bos.com
• A contact form is available on the Contact page of ARE-BOS.com for general inquiries.

For help with apartment rentals, property sales, or property management, customers can reach out by phone, email, or through the website contact form.

Lists Boston and Opportunity as a location. Names Massachusetts, North Dakota, and Boston as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• Role: Managing Director | Broker
• Email: xavier@are-bos.com
• Cell: 845-913-6850
• Fax: 617-232-7701
• Overview:
• A long-standing member of Advantage Real Estate.
• Extensive knowledge of apartment rentals, multi-family sales and commercial real estate.
• Known for a personalized approach with deep knowledge of each market and the renting and leasing process.

Dominic Walecka

• Role: Sales and Leasing Associate
• Email: dominic@are-bos.com
• Cell: 617-466-9010
• Fax: 617-232-7701
• Overview:
• Boston-area real estate agent focused on helping clients find a place that feels like home.
• Known for being approachable, reliable and easy to work with.
• Brings strong communication skills, local market knowledge and a personalized approach for both first-time and experienced clients.

Amanda Clair

• Role: Sales and Leasing Associate
• Email: amanda@are-bos.com
• Cell: 617-517-5819
• Fax: 617-232-7701
• Overview:
• Specializes in the greater Boston market, focusing on rentals and sales.
• Provides a seamless, individualized rental experience.
• Known for a proactive approach, excellent communication and in-depth knowledge of local market trends.
• Works with first-time renters and buyers, existing property owners and experienced tenants.

Corinne Clair

• Role: Rental agent (Boston-area)
• Email: corinne@are-bos.com
• Cell: 617-419-0489
• Fax: 617-232-7701
• Overview:
• Boston-area native with strong understanding of city neighborhoods and the rental market.
• Rental agent at Advantage Real Estate.
• Known for being responsive, approachable and detail-oriented.
• Focuses on matching apartments to a client's lifestyle, needs and budget and making the process smooth and efficient.

• The office is located close to major Boston colleges and universities.
• The company offers a large number of exclusive rental listings, giving team members strong opportunities in the rental market.
• On the sales side, there is a focus on investment properties, an in-house broker and a property management arm that provide an advantage in securing larger listings.

What Sales and Leasing Associates do

Typical responsibilities include:

• Prospecting and generating leads to buy, sell and rent properties.
• Taking prospective clients to see properties.
• Presenting offers and mediating negotiations between clients, buyers, sellers, renters, landlords and others.
• Promoting exclusive and generally available properties through advertising, listing services, open houses, direct mail, email and networking.
• Preparing leasing documents and sale agreements, and collecting deposits and fees.
• Facilitating rental unit transitions when clients move in or out.
• Assisting the team as needed with some office administration and property management tasks.

Compensation and benefits (as described on the website)

• Commission-based role with no set cap on income.
• In the Boston market, the website notes that:
• The standard commission for an apartment rental is typically equal to one month's rent (paid as a broker fee by the tenant).
• The standard commission for a property sale is typically around 2.5% of the final sale price.
• Exclusive rental listings accessible only to team members are positioned as supporting a stable income within the first 12 months, with room for growth.
• Flexibility and control over scheduling (some evening and weekend work is common in real estate).
• Opportunity to join a growing company with potential for role expansion as the company continues to grow.

Preferred skills and qualifications

The website notes the following as helpful (but not strictly required):

• Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently and take initiative in growing your own business.
• Willingness to invest time and energy up front to build income over time.
• 1–2 years of sales or marketing experience.
• A valid Massachusetts real estate license (recommended; see website for licensing resources).
• Regular access to a car.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools.
• A positive attitude and interest in building a real estate career in Boston.

How to apply

• Interested candidates are invited to submit their information through the Careers page on ARE-BOS.com.
• Applicants are also asked to email a resume and cover letter to info@are-bos.com.

• ARE-BOS.com provides access to real estate listings and homes for sale in the Boston area.
• The company works with renters, buyers, investors and property owners across many of Boston's most desirable neighborhoods.
• Many listings are in neighborhoods close to major Boston colleges and universities.

Types of listings

The website highlights:

• Apartment rentals, including short-term and long-term options.
• Homes for sale in and around Boston.
• Investment properties, including multi-family buildings.

Notable buildings and locations

Advantage Real Estate's relationships with landlords and property owners provide first access to apartments in several Boston locations, including:

• 1056 Commonwealth Avenue
• 1066 Commonwealth Avenue
• St Lukes Road
• Lanark Road
• Several buildings in the North End

The team also works with many other listings in some of the best neighborhoods in the city.

Where to find current listings

• Current listings can be browsed on ARE-BOS.com, including the Current Listings section of the website.
• New apartments and updates are often posted on the company's social media channels.

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