Adam Umina, Sales Agent
Adam earned a B.S. in Economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, which lead to his initial career in the mutual fund investment industry. Shortly thereafter, he turned his focus of expertise from securities investments to real estate. Having lived in the Boston area his entire life, coupled with years of experience in the Boston housing market and investment industry, all serve as the foundation to offering clients superior customer service.
Michael Pallares, Sales & Marketing Manager
Born in Venezuela and raised in Miami, Michael brings more than 25 years of experience as a sales and marketing professional to Metro Realty. His wide-ranging career has included stints as a newspaper reporter, an advertising copywriter, marketing director in various industries as well as a radio and TV talk show host. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida in Tampa, a licensed Realtor and an Accredited Buyer�s Representative (ABR). He has been with Metro Realty since early 2003 and was promoted to Metro�s Sales & Marketing Manager in 2004. He is also proud to be a gay real estate agent servicing the GLBTQ community throughout Eastern Massachusetts.
Adam Mundt, Rental Manager
An ex-bar owner and native of Wisconsin, Adam J. (as he�s known in the office) was just plain sick of country life when in the summer of 2003, he decided to sell his business, pack up and move to Boston. After he landed in Harvard Square, he dove straight into real estate and claims to have found his calling. A true people person, Adam J. prides himself on being as completely honest and straightforward as possible and living up to the true sense of mid-western hospitality.
Heidi Shenker, Rental Agent
A Brookline resident since 2001, Heidi has worked as a Real Estate Sales and Rental Agent in Brookline and the Greater Boston area for more than 10 years with five of those years here at Metro Realty. Originally from Boston, she�s a graduate of Boston University with a BA in English. Her track record in providing the best in customer service is evidenced by the number of former clients who call for her assistance time and again whenever they need help looking for a new place to call home.
Yuriy Zhuk, Sales Agent
Yuriy earned his degree in Business Administration from the University at Buffalo. Leaving snowy Buffalo behind, he entered the pharmaceutical advertising industry in Boston. His search for a career that would better fit his interests and goals led him to Metro Realty. As a native of Ukraine, Yuriy is no stranger to relocation. He understands how difficult the moving process can be, whether down the street or to another country. His marketing experience and attention to detail will make your home buying/selling experience a pleasant one. Yuriy is fluent in Russian and Ukrainian languages.
Jason Kaczmarczyk
Jason, a native of Massachusetts born in Chicopee, moved to Boston a decade ago to pursue his professional development in hotels and restaurants. After a number of years managing restaurants in Cambridge, Acton, and Watertown, he felt the desire to broaden his horizons and looked towards the same office that helped him purchase his very first home. Jason, not only delighted with the quality of service, was extremely eager to join the growing Metro family and contribute by offering his own unique costumer service skills. Through his many years working in his previous field, Jason brings a sense of urgency, loyalty, honesty, and integrity rarely seen in the real estate world. Whether you're in the market to buy your dream home, renting your very first apartment, or just want to know a great place to grab dinner, he is sure to give you the level of professionalism and personalization you've been looking for.
Ryanne Nixon
As the Executive Assistant at Metro Realty, Ryanne wears a variety of hats on any given day. A graduate of Michigan State University with degrees in science and technology studies and journalism, Ryanne had previous stints as a public relations executive, a stay-at-home-mom, a magazine editor and a paralegal in a Massachusetts law firm-all of which prepared her well for the ever-changing and energized atmosphere at Metro. She loves her job so much, she commutes every day from a quaint little town west of Worcester.
Adam earned a B.S. in Economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, which lead to his initial career in the mutual fund investment industry. Shortly thereafter, he turned his focus of expertise from securities investments to real estate. Having lived in the Boston area his entire life, coupled with years of experience in the Boston housing market and investment industry, all serve as the foundation to offering clients superior customer service.
Michael Pallares, Sales & Marketing Manager
Born in Venezuela and raised in Miami, Michael brings more than 25 years of experience as a sales and marketing professional to Metro Realty. His wide-ranging career has included stints as a newspaper reporter, an advertising copywriter, marketing director in various industries as well as a radio and TV talk show host. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida in Tampa, a licensed Realtor and an Accredited Buyer�s Representative (ABR). He has been with Metro Realty since early 2003 and was promoted to Metro�s Sales & Marketing Manager in 2004. He is also proud to be a gay real estate agent servicing the GLBTQ community throughout Eastern Massachusetts.
Adam Mundt, Rental Manager
An ex-bar owner and native of Wisconsin, Adam J. (as he�s known in the office) was just plain sick of country life when in the summer of 2003, he decided to sell his business, pack up and move to Boston. After he landed in Harvard Square, he dove straight into real estate and claims to have found his calling. A true people person, Adam J. prides himself on being as completely honest and straightforward as possible and living up to the true sense of mid-western hospitality.
Heidi Shenker, Rental Agent
A Brookline resident since 2001, Heidi has worked as a Real Estate Sales and Rental Agent in Brookline and the Greater Boston area for more than 10 years with five of those years here at Metro Realty. Originally from Boston, she�s a graduate of Boston University with a BA in English. Her track record in providing the best in customer service is evidenced by the number of former clients who call for her assistance time and again whenever they need help looking for a new place to call home.
Yuriy Zhuk, Sales Agent
Yuriy earned his degree in Business Administration from the University at Buffalo. Leaving snowy Buffalo behind, he entered the pharmaceutical advertising industry in Boston. His search for a career that would better fit his interests and goals led him to Metro Realty. As a native of Ukraine, Yuriy is no stranger to relocation. He understands how difficult the moving process can be, whether down the street or to another country. His marketing experience and attention to detail will make your home buying/selling experience a pleasant one. Yuriy is fluent in Russian and Ukrainian languages.
Jason Kaczmarczyk
Jason, a native of Massachusetts born in Chicopee, moved to Boston a decade ago to pursue his professional development in hotels and restaurants. After a number of years managing restaurants in Cambridge, Acton, and Watertown, he felt the desire to broaden his horizons and looked towards the same office that helped him purchase his very first home. Jason, not only delighted with the quality of service, was extremely eager to join the growing Metro family and contribute by offering his own unique costumer service skills. Through his many years working in his previous field, Jason brings a sense of urgency, loyalty, honesty, and integrity rarely seen in the real estate world. Whether you're in the market to buy your dream home, renting your very first apartment, or just want to know a great place to grab dinner, he is sure to give you the level of professionalism and personalization you've been looking for.
Ryanne Nixon
As the Executive Assistant at Metro Realty, Ryanne wears a variety of hats on any given day. A graduate of Michigan State University with degrees in science and technology studies and journalism, Ryanne had previous stints as a public relations executive, a stay-at-home-mom, a magazine editor and a paralegal in a Massachusetts law firm-all of which prepared her well for the ever-changing and energized atmosphere at Metro. She loves her job so much, she commutes every day from a quaint little town west of Worcester.
Mark Pearlstein, Owner
Mark grew up in Newton and spent his high school years at Belmont Hill School. After high school, Mark graduated from Tufts University where he majored in economics and Spanish and captained the men’s tennis team. Mark began his real estate career while a freshman at Tuft’s and has been the principal of Metro Realty since its inception in 1984.
Daniel Freeman, Sales Agent
Dan has lived in Metro Boston for almost 35 years and has more than 15 years of sales experience. He earned a B.A in History from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. After spending 10 years as a vice president of Sales for an Information Technology Services company, Dan transitioned to Metro and has since prided himself in delivering results well above and beyond his client's expectations. He unequivocally stands by his name and commits to providing an unquestionable level of passion, determination, knowledge and insight.
Susan Carroll, Sales Agent
Susan has been a real estate professional since 1994. She relocated to Brookline from New York and married a native Bostonian more than twenty years ago. Her meticulous attention to detail and strong communication skills were developed in the course of her first career as a Respiratory Therapist and as the mother of two children. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors and holds the additional designations of Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS). She especially enjoys using her knowledge and experience to guide first time buyers in finding a place to call home.
Ashley Moody, Rental Agent
Ashley hails from Montgomery, Alabama and later attended Auburn University, majoring in Fine Arts and Communications. After relocating to the Atlanta area, she worked for the EDS Corporation and Van Michael Salons. Ashley moved to the Boston area in 2001 and soon joined the Metro Realty group, seeking a more outgoing and social work environment. Also a seasoned musician, Ashley has toured the world, performing with a number of independent artistic endeavors.
Brian Kitchens, Rental Agent
Brian spent the early part of his professional career exploring the consumer products, consulting, and advertising industries. While Brian found those career options challenging, he felt his day to day was lacking a certain element. Real Estate has been the opportunity that has allowed Brian to satisfy his demand for a multifaceted and exciting career. Brian graduated Cum Laude from Northeastern University. Coupled with his interest in construction, architecture, graphic design, and marketing, he has quickly achieved success in the Real Estate industry. If you can't find Brian in the Metro Realty office, he is probably skiing moguls up North.
Ryan Doyle
A lifelong Massachusetts resident, Ryan has a great understanding and knowledge of the Boston area. After receiving a B.S. in Business Administration from Bryant University in 2007, Ryan initially entered into the real estate world on the banking side. With experience in both the sales and financing process of purchasing a home, his knowledge can be an invaluable asset to anyone interested in securing a piece of real estate. Devoted to customer service, Ryan truly will go the extra mile to fulfill his customer's real estate needs.
Jon Heinstein
A veteran in Boston Area apartment rentals and sales, having started in 1996, Jon feels he has reached the pinnacle of the industry since joining Metro Realty. Jon grew up in the suburbs of Boston, then headed west and graduated with a degree in Business from The University of Southern California. After college, Jon remained in Los Angeles, and worked for Universal Music Group in Marketing/Distribution for seven years before settling down in Brookline where he currently resides. Given his extensive experience in Real Estate, Jon's unequalled knowledge of the market will help you find your dream home.
Mark grew up in Newton and spent his high school years at Belmont Hill School. After high school, Mark graduated from Tufts University where he majored in economics and Spanish and captained the men’s tennis team. Mark began his real estate career while a freshman at Tuft’s and has been the principal of Metro Realty since its inception in 1984.
Daniel Freeman, Sales Agent
Dan has lived in Metro Boston for almost 35 years and has more than 15 years of sales experience. He earned a B.A in History from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. After spending 10 years as a vice president of Sales for an Information Technology Services company, Dan transitioned to Metro and has since prided himself in delivering results well above and beyond his client's expectations. He unequivocally stands by his name and commits to providing an unquestionable level of passion, determination, knowledge and insight.
Susan Carroll, Sales Agent
Susan has been a real estate professional since 1994. She relocated to Brookline from New York and married a native Bostonian more than twenty years ago. Her meticulous attention to detail and strong communication skills were developed in the course of her first career as a Respiratory Therapist and as the mother of two children. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors and holds the additional designations of Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS). She especially enjoys using her knowledge and experience to guide first time buyers in finding a place to call home.
Ashley Moody, Rental Agent
Ashley hails from Montgomery, Alabama and later attended Auburn University, majoring in Fine Arts and Communications. After relocating to the Atlanta area, she worked for the EDS Corporation and Van Michael Salons. Ashley moved to the Boston area in 2001 and soon joined the Metro Realty group, seeking a more outgoing and social work environment. Also a seasoned musician, Ashley has toured the world, performing with a number of independent artistic endeavors.
Brian Kitchens, Rental Agent
Brian spent the early part of his professional career exploring the consumer products, consulting, and advertising industries. While Brian found those career options challenging, he felt his day to day was lacking a certain element. Real Estate has been the opportunity that has allowed Brian to satisfy his demand for a multifaceted and exciting career. Brian graduated Cum Laude from Northeastern University. Coupled with his interest in construction, architecture, graphic design, and marketing, he has quickly achieved success in the Real Estate industry. If you can't find Brian in the Metro Realty office, he is probably skiing moguls up North.
Ryan Doyle
A lifelong Massachusetts resident, Ryan has a great understanding and knowledge of the Boston area. After receiving a B.S. in Business Administration from Bryant University in 2007, Ryan initially entered into the real estate world on the banking side. With experience in both the sales and financing process of purchasing a home, his knowledge can be an invaluable asset to anyone interested in securing a piece of real estate. Devoted to customer service, Ryan truly will go the extra mile to fulfill his customer's real estate needs.
Jon Heinstein
A veteran in Boston Area apartment rentals and sales, having started in 1996, Jon feels he has reached the pinnacle of the industry since joining Metro Realty. Jon grew up in the suburbs of Boston, then headed west and graduated with a degree in Business from The University of Southern California. After college, Jon remained in Los Angeles, and worked for Universal Music Group in Marketing/Distribution for seven years before settling down in Brookline where he currently resides. Given his extensive experience in Real Estate, Jon's unequalled knowledge of the market will help you find your dream home.
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