About Miriam Sirota

Buying and selling a home is a stressful experience. We were looking at homes for almost a year before we settled on this one. Miriam Sirota was patient and supportive in that process. I have worked with agents in the past who try to make a case why each house is perfect for you. Miriam would walk in, assess the house and encouragingly agree "nope this one isn't for you, but yours is out there! Working with Miriam made this process easier and more efficient. She advocated for us in ways only a true professional can do. Her advice and guidance undoubtedly got us more money for our sale, and helped us make an informed offer on our purchase. Miriam is smart, dedicated, responsive and fun. I have, and will continue to recommend her to anyone who is thinking about making a real estate transaction.
Aimee Petrosky

"It took us a few years to find the right home that suited a variety of needs. Throughout that time, Miriam Sirota was patient, accommodating, a good communicator and insightful. Miriam was very helpful in actually pulling us away from homes that we thought we might potentially purchase, but with her experience, she was able to realize that they were not for us (she was right and for that I am most grateful). When we did find our home, Miriam made herself available for timely negotiations and acted swiftly and methodically and made the home buying process seem simple and straightforward. It was that combination that enabled us to purchase a home (in a very competitive market) that is right for us. Thanks Miriam!"
Rachel Phillips

"Miriam Sirota is a very skilled real estate agent and a delightful person with whom to work. While searching for property, she listened closely to my needs and dislikes. She thoughtfully checked with sellers' agents prior to scheduling visits to determine property conditions in order to maximize the efficiency of my search. Miriam is an excellent communicator, kept me current at all stages of the offer-to-closing process, held my hand when things bogged down and, when necessary, did not hesitate to pull out the riding crop to speed up the process. I highly recommended her to friends as a very knowledgeable and personable buyer and seller's agent."
Normandie Hand

"We recently purchased a home in Amherst, MA, and Miriam Sirota was our agent. I cannot imagine having a better realtor than Miriam. From the first phone contact to the day after closing Miriam was there for us, assisting us every step of the way. Even now after the sale and before we finally get settled in Amherst, Miriam is helping us. That is dedication. We live in FL and this was not an easy process for us. Miriam is a consummate professional in all she does. Her warm and friendly personality, her excellent sense of humor, her thorough knowledge of the market, her negotiating skills-all top notch. She kept in regular contact with us over the year we were transitioning from FL to MA. She found us a realtor to sell our condo in FL, she sent us listings in MA everyday, and kept our spirits up when we feared nothing would work out. When we decided on a house to buy she worked out all the problems that needed to be fixed, got them fixed, found us the service providers we needed, negotiated with the sellers' agent, measured rooms for us, managed a difficult radon issue, and took care of the closing issues when our flight from FL was cancelled at the last minute. I just can't say enough good things about Miriam. Through all of this she was kind, cheerful, supportive, understanding, and never failed us. Absolutely the best realtor with whom I have ever worked, and on top of that one of the most genuine, decent human beings I have ever known. A+++++++ all the way! Thank you, Miriam. We could not have managed this without you!"
Finn Cooper

"Miriam Sirota is a rare gem. To say she helped my wife and I buy a house is an understatement - she Sherpa'd us to the summit of homeownership! She was a marathon runner who carried us on her back through the finish-line and didn't break a sweat. Miriam gets it done with a tenacity and attentiveness you'd be hard pressed to find in anyone else. I hope we get to see her again soon!"
Aaron Knapp

"Miriam Sirota served as our broker in connection with the recent sale of a large antique colonial home that had been owned by our family for six generations and then, virtually concurrently, with our purchase of a previously unlisted condo that Miriam was able to find for us. In her handling of these two very difficult transactions, my wife Ursula and I found her to be a consummate professional in every way: knowledgeable and informed as to relevant market conditions generally those applicable to our particular transactions, her demonstrated intelligence, hard work, sensitivity, honesty and fairness enabled her to gain the confidence and trust of the other brokers and their clients, as well as their attorneys, bankers and agents, as well as that of relevant regulatory personnel, thereby enabling the parties to overcome all obstacles in the way of successful closings. My wife and I have strongly recommended her to others who are interested in selling and/or buying significant properties."
David Fobes

"Miriam Sirota is awesome and my condo was off the market within 7 days! As I had already moved out of the area, Miriam literally did everything from start to finish - from posting the initial listing to coordinating repairs before closing. She was immensely helpful and always responded quickly with solutions to any concerns that I had along the way. I am extremely grateful to have had her as a realtor."
Nessy Tania

"Miriam Sirota shepherded me through the home buying process at a time when the market is absolutely insane, and I had never bought a home before. She never flagged in her belief that the right place was out there and she gave me all the resources I needed to navigate the process. Miriam is available, communicative, kind, professional, and funny. I found my home, and I believe that Miriam and her team are just about the only thing that kept me hopeful through it all. I can't say thank you enough to her, but I will be singing her praises to everyone around"
Kaci Ruh

"Miriam Sirota was the best realtor I've ever dealt with. I've owned 5 homes, yet my experience with her outshined all others. She not only made our home purchase a breeze, but continued to help with info about contractors long after the sale was complete. It's been 2 years since my purchase, and she is still there when I've needed her. Absolutely amazing!"
Cheri Tofuri

"Miriam Sirota is the absolute best! She went above and beyond to make sure my wife and I found exactly what we needed. She stayed by our side for over 2 years through this tough market to get things done. She's the only person we would trust if when ever have to go through this again. Thank you Miriam!"
Michael Duffey

"Miriam Sirota is by far the best realtor I've worked with. She went above and beyond the responsibilities of a realtor. There are no words to describe my gratitude to her. She consistently demonstrated professionalism as well as providing sound advice and logical suggestions that resulted in a successful sell! I consider her a friend and I look forward to working with her again."
John Copell

"We put our house on the market in September 2022. It was a tricky time because the market was changing from absolutely red-hot to quickly cooling right at the time we were ready to sell. Interest rates were rising but there was still pent-up demand from the previous year. Miriam Sirota helped us navigate the ins and outs of the market to get a great offer with no unnecessary contingencies. Our sale happened within a week of putting the house on the market, and we closed within a month. It honestly couldn't have gone any more smoothly and we got a price that we were happy with. Miriam went above and beyond to answer questions and keep the stress level down. She is sweet, funny, 100% professional, and we highly recommend her."
Sue L.

"Wow! is all I can say about Miriam Sirota! I live in Birmingham, AL and was referred to Miriam by my local broker. I was looking for a place for my son and his wife, also from AL, to live while he is in graduate school at Smith. I'm used to buying real estate, but not a property that I have never seen relying on a person I have never met. Miriam was patient, explained the MA process which is different from AL, sent me lots of property videos and quick to respond to my questions. She gave good information about areas they should live and also should not live. After having 2 offers not get accepted, we found the perfect place. I did fly up for the walk through and the closing and got to help my son get moved in. Miriam drove me around the surrounding area so I could get a feel of where my son would be living. Northampton is a fabulous place and the condo is perfect for my son and his wife. I don't anticipate buying another property in the area, but if I do, I know exactly who to contact. This experience could not have been much more smooth even if I did live in the area."
Martha Echols

"Upon meeting Miriam Sirota for the first time, we were promised that our perfect home was out there and that finding it would be a great adventure. She is the consummate professional who knows that buying a home is both a financial as well as emotional decision. Miriam took the time to really get toknow us and understood our needs (even better than we did!). As buyers from out of state, we were appreciative that Miriam answered our many texts, emails and phone messages with patience and always in a timely fashion. Not only did she help us to secure our dream home, she also provided us with contacts in the community to set up our beautiful house. We always felt cared for and heard. Although it will be a lot of work to unpack our boxes and start our new lives, we do so with confidence that Miriam Sirota was the perfect realtor for us. We would recommend her without reservation."
Debra Lewis

"Miriam is an exceptionally experienced and dedicated realtor, who clearly loves her work and is committed to her clients. Prior to working with Miriam, we recommended her to friends who were moving to the area. We were impressed by how well she guided them through the very competitive market, ultimately helping them to buy the house they loved. We were equally impressed with her handling of the sale of our home, which went under contract for the right price in just a few days Miriam is devoted to her clients. When there's a need for strategy or for the type of knowledge that comes only with decades of experience, Miriam is the right person to have on your team. But she is also a funny and delightful person, and her combination of humor and ease makes a stressful buying/selling process feel lighter and more sane."
Meryl C.

"It's difficult to express how lovely it has been to work with Miriam Sirota and how grateful we are for her knowledge, humor, and guidance. At our first meeting we were taken by her friendliness, excitement, and funky clothes, and as we spent more time together, we began to appreciate how caring sheis. She repeatedly showed that she cared about us and our needs, and wasn't simply focused on selling to us. We spent as much time looking at properties as drinking coffee in cafes laughing and talking about the houses, the area, and life in general. She has held our hand through this whole process, explaining every step, helping us find lawyers, insurance agents, inspectors, and workmen of all sorts, and guiding us through the negotiations and paperwork. She also introduced us to local cafes, bars, and restaurants, and it was helpful to talk over her experience moving from New York City to the area. She is a gem and we are so grateful to have found her!"
Brian Knep

"Miriam Sirota is the reason I am still sane after selling our family home. For all the "glitches" that occurred due to others she was always there with the answers and words of comfort. Miriam was on top of everything due to her experience and energy. Many thanks to you!"


Kari Knapp

"What can I say about Miriam Sirota? This is the second time this amazing, professional, dedicated broker has worked above and beyond to get us into the right home! 20 years ago Miriam guided us thru the canyon of paperwork and interviews to buy a NYC co-op apt and now she has enabled us to buy a beautiful home in Holyoke without us even being there. Lining up all the services needed to inspect every aspect of a 1900 home, available at a moments notice to solve issues and talk us thru every step, she is the most knowledgeable and delightful person to work with who will not stop working for you until you are literally sleeping in your own bed in your new property (and even then you are family and can call on her for help forever) Simply put, we love her!"
Jo Custance-Smith