About Debbie Cerra

Trying to assist a friend with getting her house ready for sale and finding a local realtor, we happened upon Debbie Cerra. We had no idea we were getting more than just "selling the house." Debbie was so understanding of my friend's daunting challenges with getting the house ready. She was able to suggest and even line-up, if desired, local service people to get the necessary and sometimes "annoying" smaller issues resolved or fixed. To say that Debbie was on top of everything is an understatement. She put together a timeline and attainable goals that could be met while always being upbeat and positive. To me, Debbie's most impressive quality was her honesty along with being realistic. My friend put her home on the market and it was under agreement within 36 hours with multiple offers; impressive! When I am ready to sell my home in Needham, Debbie Cerra will be the one I call.
CM (Needham, MA)

"Debbie Cerra was the agent I chose to sell my home of over 30 years in Needham. What I liked about her the most was that she listened. She also went out of her way to make sure things were done the way I wanted. She followed through on everything; down to the last detail. And most of all she was extremely respectful. She sold the house quickly with a higher than asking price. Needless to say, I highly recommend Debbie Cerra."
KO (Needham, MA)

"Pattie and I want to thank you for walking us through the process of selling our home. We have worked with other realtors and none have matched your professionalism, honesty and willingness to help us with every aspect of selling our home. We couldn't have asked for more. We will certainly refer you to friends and use your services again when we begin the process of looking for a new home.

Thanks again and best wishes.

Philip and Pattie"
Philip and Pattie (Needham, MA)

"During these challenging times it was a seamless stress free transaction. Smooth and effortless. Thank you Debbie!!"
MVG (Newton)

"I recently sold my mother's house in Needham after she passed away earlier this year. My realtor, Debbie Cerra, was quite simply amazing to work with and went above and beyond every step of the way. Thanks to Debbie's expert marketing plan, the house had 21 offers after just one weekend of open houses and the house sold for more than $140K over the asking price. Debbie was such a pleasure to work with and kept me well informed throughout the entire sale process. She quickly responded to all my emails and her careful planning, attention to detail and sensitivity about selling my childhood home were much appreciated. Plus, Debbie has a great personality and by the end of the sale, I felt like I had made a new friend.

I have bought and sold houses five times in my life before and this was by far the best experience I ever had with a realtor! Hire Debbie Cerra, you won?t regret it!!"
DB (California)

My wife and I purchased our Needham family home some 25 years ago. We raised our children in that house and it has served as the center of our family life throughout that time. When it recently came time to move on, and to put our home on the market, we knew that finding and retaining the right realtor was the biggest decision we would make. In our case, the "right realtor" was Debbie Cerra. Debbie proved to be a true professional and covered all the bases for us: She knows the market - cold; Debbie's contacts and energy were boundless. Most important for us, Debbie was always approachable, and with her good humor and steady hand, exuded confidence from beginning to end.

For your realtor, look no further; Debbie Cerra is the best!
ETL and FAL (Needham, MA)

"When I needed to sell my rather larger house here in Needham and buy a smaller townhouse condo, I interviewed three realtors. I chose Debbie Cerra because she carefully listened to my needs, understood and accepted my priorities and did an excellent market analysis for my house to be sold. In the process of selling and buying she exhibited the necessary toughness which was, however, tempered by hour thousand watt smile. Her knowledge of the Needham real estate market seems unparalleled."
RMK (Needham)

"When the home we had been seeking finally came on the market, I knew we had to call Debbie Cerra. I have worked with Debbie on other real estate transactions and have always been impressed by her excellent communication skills, market awareness and proven track record.

From start to finish, my wife and I felt confident having someone who would help us navigate and explain the nuances of the real estate process.

We were ultimately successful in our purchase with Debbie's assistance. It was a multiple offer situation. She has continued to stay in touch, offering guidance for some improvements we plan to make. She really takes a personal approach which we greatly appreciate.

Overall, Debbie is a true professional and an absolute pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her to anyone considering a real estate transaction of any kind."
KR (Needham)

"Debbie was excellent, a true professional and the main reason this sale went through,
after some problems due to the Probate Court. Without her perseverance and knowledge,
as well as her ability to deal with any issues, we may have lost the buyers.
"
Bruce Gilkison (Holliston, MA)

"I would like to take a moment to share our most pleasant experience with Debbie Cerra as our realtor. She is a consummate professional and we are glad that we decided to work with her. Deb takes the time to answer your questions quickly and thoroughly. Her intuition is spot on. When our home closed and all was said and done with, it was quite apparent with her decades of experience that she knew what she was talking about from the get-go. I?m glad we placed our home and trust in Debbie Cerra and William Raveis. Thanks again!"
George & Angela (Needha)

"Debbie immediately made us feel like we had chosen the right agent to help our parents sell their home of 45 years. Selling a home is always an emotional process, and selling one that you've lived in for over half your life is especially so. We greatly appreciated Debbie's focus and professionalism, and she also helped immensely with the difficult process of letting go of the family home. Ultimately, we were thrilled with the offers we received, and thankful to Debbie for all the work she did to maximize the sale. We would not hesitate to work with Debbie again."
SF (Newton, MA)

"Debbie Cerra came highly recommended by friends, and she lived up to it - tireless, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and very strategic in both the sale of my house and purchase of a new one. I'd absolutely recommend Debbie to anyone buying or selling a home in the Needham area."
Lisa Standley (Needham, MA)

"Our agent Debbie Cerra was terrific, always one step ahead of any issues, very organized, disciplined, knowledgable and professional."
Paul Healey (Needham, MA)

"We can't say enough good things about Debbie Cerra. We had been looking for the right house in Needham for years and came up short so many times. We left our former agent and found Debbie. She made it her mission to find us a home in our dream town and made the seemingly impossible a reality in no time because she has fantastic relationships and works tirelessly for her clients. <br />Debbie found us a house in our dream town before it went on the market and connected us with the right people to get the transaction to close. We wouldn't have a house without her, full stop. She made herself available day and night and knows the area like no other agent we've met. She has provided excellent referrals for services in town post-close DMC/SC"
David Curtain (Cambridge, MA)

"Deb was able to sort out properties we liked and in neighborhood we wanted. Once we decided which one she was there step by step from putting the offer in and getting the key. It was very stressful but she made it so much easier just by her demeanor and knowledge. Couldn't have had a better experience. JMC-Natick"
John M. Chereski (Brookline, MA)

"Debbie suggested an open house earlier in the spring than we thought was a spring market, and voila, a sale! She then offered help in every way to take it to fruition. JL/Needham"
Robert Leeber (Needham, MA)

"In my 50 years of real estate sales I have never met an agent like Debbie. She sold our home in record time and stayed with us all the way. She is full of enthusiasm and positive thinking! RL/Needham"
Robert Leeber (Needham, MA)

"Incredibly hard working and diligent agent. Could not have obtained a better result. A. Morse"
Alan Morse (Needham, MA)

"During these challenging times it was a seamless stress free transaction. Smooth and effortless. Thank you Debbie!! MVG/Newton"
Ronald Vachon (Newton, MA)

"Debbie made a very difficult time, selling my parents' home, a little easier. She was fantastic, also helped my brother find an apartment. Can't say enough about Debbie."
Maryellen Civita (Needham, MA)

"Debbie is the consummate professional, a pleasure with whom to work. She kept us constantly informed of day-to-day activities on the property, provided valuable market insight and informed advice, and arranged for and scheduled necessary maintenance and inspection services. She was always ready and available to respond to my calls and our questions making the entire process flow easily. And, she even pitched in physically when there was work to be done to speed things along! I would, and will, recommend her to any of my friends who may be in need of a truly professional agent. BM/Needham"
Lucille Matherwiez (Wellesley, MA)

"Deb Cerra was more than an agent. She became a friend. That's hard to find these days. Most people just want to earn your business. She did so much more than that. She earned my love and respect. EM/Needham"
Ellen MacKinnon (Needham, MA)

"Debbie was helpful, knowledgeable, efficient and a pleasure to work with. She is the best agent I have ever worked with. Would highly recommend her. JS/West Roxbury"
Jocelyn Shepard (Boston, MA)

"Deb Cerra is so warm and approachable. She helped us every step of the way. She is informative, efficient, and makes you feel like her only client. Her knowledge of real estate, location, and the resources she has around her made this process seamless. She became an extension of our family through this whole process - thank you Deb! LD/Needham"
Robert and Lean Devinney (Boston, MA)

"The respect, attention to detail, confidence, clarity, and positive attitude from Debbie Cerra was extraordinary. I can't imagine going through this process without Debbie by our side. JP/Newton"
John Passarini (Newton Center, MA)

"Debbie was thorough, always available, and quick to respond to our questions. PG/Needham"
Pavel Gilenberg (Needham, MA)

"Debbie Cerra did a wonderful job with the sale of our home. She is a great communicator with careful attention to the details and sequencing of real estate transactions. P&J Daly, West Roxbury"
Patrick Daly (Boston, MA)

"Debbie Cerra was just awesome! Knows the market. Kept us informed and protected our interest. I would highly recommend Debbie to anyone buying or selling. <br />D. Hootstein/Needham"
David S. Hootstein (Norfolk, MA)

"Our agent Debbie Cerra made the selling process seamless from the initial strategy meeting to the closing. She walked us through the steps of selling our home and managed the entire transaction. Deb is a true professional who I would recommend to others and use in future real-estate deals. RL/Dedham"
Ronald Ludvigsen (Dedham, MA)

"Debbie was fantastic. During one of the most difficult real estate markets in decades, she guided us through the process and helped us find such a fantastic house. She was amazingly proactive and always available. We can't recommend her highly enough. Eric and Erin/Carlisle"
Eric Rautiola (Acton, MA)

"Debbie is exactly as advertised - Dedicated, Diligent, Determined. She did a wonderful job for us, from advice about staging the house, through every step of the open houses, the offers, the selling and closing. We feel very fortunate to have had her for our agent, and would recommend her highly to any and everyone. S&S/Needham"
Steve Biellik (Needham, MA)

"Debbie's warmth, personality, professionalism, and expertise are exactly why we chose her to list our home. She guided us at every step, and provided sage advice that led to multiple offers over asking price after the first open house weekend. Her genuine warmth and friendly demeanor <br />endears her to both buyers and sellers. In fact, she was the listing agent for our home, and when we were ready to sell after 18 years, we approached Debbie to represent us for the sale. She was a pleasure to work with and we have the highest regards for Debbie. DD/Needham"
Divya C. Das (,)

"We were in a competitive market and a multiple offer situation. She knew exactly what was needed to bring our purchase to fruition. Deb is an excellent agent. I would highly recommend her. JLG/LG - Needham"
John P. Garrahan (Needham Heights, MA)

"Deb is super knowledgable of the market and the Needham, Medfield, Westwood areas that we looked in. She listened to our wants when finding out first home and followed through with everything she said. She was always one step ahead of the game which made searching and buying our first home seamless. J&B/Medfield"
Breanne Staszowski (Needham, MA)

"Words cannot describe how wonderful Deb Cerra was with this sale. This was very emotional and difficult for me and she calmed me and took control of the process. She is very professional and really knows what needs to be done. I have made a new friend and will highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling. VB/Norwood"
Vicki Bean (Needham, MA)

"Deb is a very honest and reliable realtor. She is hands on and works very closely with you through the entire process. I was waiting on new construction and it was a very long timeline and had many ups and downs. Deb was great on following up with the builder, joining me on the visits to make interior selections, and "talking me off the ledge." It was over a year and she was there ever step of the way, It is very clear she enjoys what she does. KCR/Framingham"
Kathleen C Reilly (Needham Heights, MA)

"OMG! Deborah Cerra is unbelievable, she goes above and beyond, she is there every step of the process and takes care of everything. I highly recommend her for all your real estate needs . She is the BEST!!! DT/Framingham"
David E. Tempesta (Framingham, MA)

"Debbie is the best. We used her previously to sell our homes and when we decided to look to but a condo she was the only one we would consider using based on our prior experience with her. Would strongly recommend Debbie for anyone buying or selling their home."
Paul Healey (Centerville, MA)

"Debbie was amazing to work with. It started with an initial discussion of what our priorities were. For us, location and commute took precedence. From there we were able to narrow our focus down to a few unique homes, luckily landing on our new home. <br /> <br />With how competitive the market is, Debbie had us prepared for the situation. There is no doubt in my mind we would not ended up with our home if it were not for Debbie. <br /> <br />We could not recommend anyone better for a first time home buyer to work with. AP/RP-Walpole"
Amanda Pisano (Dedham, MA)

"Debbie was a wonderful partner during the entire process. She kept us informed every step of the way and is someone we would not hesitate to seek out if we return to the area and are in need of a local realtor. Highly recommend! JC/FC Needham"
Jon E. Chatterton (Needham, MA)

"Debbie was effective, efficient, good communicator, couldn't have asked for a better experience. MU/Needham"
Joseph and Deborah Ramrath (Needham, MA)

"Deb Cerra is professional, intelligent, hard working and extremely knowledgeable of my local market! SG/Dover"
Stewart Goldsmith (Dover, MA)

"Deb Cerra was very knowledgeable, professional and enjoyable to work with. She had a solution to my every concern. I would highly recommend her. AA/Needham"
Robert R.Andrews lll Trustee of the Andrews ll Nominee Trust (Needham, MA)

"Debbie is by far the most personable, knowledgeable real estate agent we have ever worked with. She really knows the ins and outs of buying a home. She has become a good friend and future neighbor as well! D&G, Westwood"
George Popa (Westwood, MA)

"Debbie Cerra was extremely professional, responsive and positive during the process of selling our home. I found her to be very knowledgeable and straightforward, and easy to work with. She is an excellent real estate agent! C&G, Needham"
Christopher E. Scudellari (Orleans, MA)

"We worked with Debbie on both the sale of our prior home and the purchase of our new home. She is very easy to work with, listened to what we were telling her and showed us homes that met our needs. This made the search for a new home a pleasant experience. I would recommend Debbie to anyone who wants top notch service. CS/GS-Needham"
Christopher E. Scudellari (Orleans, MA)

"Debbie was amazing! She accurately read the market and aggressively drove offers that resulted in setting a new benchmark selling price in our neighborhood. She also went above and beyond helping my elderly mother who was still living in the home. We could not have asked for a better Realtor! RL/Chicago"
David R. Cox, Trustee of the Lyons Revocable Family Trust (Needham, MA)

"The service Ms. Debbie Cerra provided to me was was top of the line professional, honest, concise, and very prompt. Most important, Ms. Cerra is genuinely kind, respectful, patient and has a well formed conscience. Thank you for all of your assistance, I am one hundred percent satisfied. EC/Needham"
Elisa Covino (Needham, MA)

"Debbie was exceptionally personable, professional and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure working with her, and I would absolutely utilize her services in any real estate transaction moving forward. MKL/Wellesley"
Mary Kate LeCam, Trustee of the LeCam Realty Trust (Wellesley, MA)

"Debbie was outstanding. I knew immediately that she had command of the market and the process and that she would always have our back. If I had 100 homes to sell she would always be my agent. GS/Needham"
Gregg A. Sanders, as Trustee of the Sanders Melvrn Realty Trust (Windham, NH)

"Debbie Cerra was excellent, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. The transaction was smooth in every way. I look forward to working with her again. BG/Holliston"
Bruce O. Gilkison, and Bruce O. Gilkison, Conservator of the Interests ofLauren E Gilkison (Holliston, MA)

"We cannot recommend Deb or Kate enough - they were responsive and professional and made us feel so comfortable. We had complete trust and faith in their experience and knew we were going to be treated fairly and that all matters would be handled. We are so thrilled with our new home and could not have done it without them! CW/KWW, Charlestown, MA"
Christopher Warner (Boston, MA)

"Debbie was an expert and trusted advisor in the process of selling our house and had ready solutions for each problem or issue we encountered in preparing the house, marketing it, and closing the sale."
Private....... (Needham, MA)

"Went above and beyond to help me find the perfect house! TT/Westwood"
Theodore Tsavdarides (Needham, MA)

"Debbie Cerra provided my family with exemplary service and professionalism. She handled all the details efficiently and communicated regularly with me. I couldn't recommend her more highly. RM/Newton"
Regina M. Faden, Personal Representative of the Estate of Edgar T. Canty, Jr. (,)

"Debbie Cerra provided my family with exemplary service and professionalism. She handled all the details efficiently and communicated regularly with me. I couldn't recommend her more highly. RM/Newton"
Regina M. Faden, Personal Representative of the Estate of Edgar T. Canty, Jr. (Newton, MA)

"Debbie was an amazing advocate and resource for us during our home buying journey. As first time home buyers, she advised on best practices that ultimately allowed us to purchase our dream home. Her guidance allowed us to beat a pricier offer to get us into a property we love! JP/CB - Walpole"
John Pagano (Jamaica Plain, MA)

"Our family has retained Debbie Cerra for the purchase and sale of multiple properties over the past decade. Her level of personal service and enthusiasm is unmatched in our experience! DC/Needham"
Domenic Colasacco (Wellesley, MA)

"Debbie Cerra and her team were the absolute best choice to sell our parents home. She never had an expectation that she would get the listing, but when the opportunity came, her expertise, availability, patience, and guidance was incredible! It led to a huge success beyond anything we could have expected for them. Forever grateful - CF/Newton"
640 Watertown Street Trust (Newton, MA)

"Debbie Cerra, our sales associate was fantastic! she was very knowledgeable about the business. Excellent interpersonal skills. Also, very kind, warm and friendly. The ultimate professional. Thank you for your hard work. Look forward to sending you referrals. SD/Needham"
O'Neal Revocable Trust (Needham, MA)

"Deb knows the Metro West market like the back of her hand. She was not only great working with sellers agents, leveraging her personal relationships, but was a great thought partner to us as we were looking at different homes, which we truly valued. ERM/Needham"
Edmund Murphy, IV (Charlestown, MA)

"Deb Cerra is everything one could ask for in an agent - smart, energetic, thorough, responsive. She is the best! J&L Needham"
John P. Garrahan, Jr. And Lisa L. Garrahan, Trustees of the John P. Garrahan, Jr. 2019 Revocable Trust (Brookline, MA)

"I have no experience on selling house in US and my English is not my first language. Debbie Cerra is my real estate agent. Her knowledgeable and professionalism made the process smooth and easy to understand for me. I always think the realtor fees are very high. I just need to pay 1% of home price in Hong Kong. The service provided by Debbie is valuable. She helped me price my home, market it and guided me what I should do. It is worth paying the agent fee to get this exceptional service from Debbie. Thank you again for everything. I am extremely grateful to have worked with Debbie as my agent. DL/LL-Needham <br />"
Lory Chichiu Lee (Needham Heights, MA)