Maggie Li & Co is a real estate team based in Newton, Massachusetts, working with buyers and sellers across all thirteen Newton villages and the wider Greater Boston market. The team specializes in new construction townhomes and luxury homes, serves clients in English and Mandarin, and offers a free, no-obligation written home valuation built from comparable sales in your specific village. Call (774) 222-0952 to start.
Newton, MA Real Estate Agent
Maggie Li & Co — helping buyers and sellers across all 13 Newton villages and Greater Boston.
Why work with a Newton-focused real estate agent?
Newton is thirteen villages, each with its own housing stock, buyer pool, and price expectations — a strategy that works in Chestnut Hill won't necessarily work in Nonantum.
Leading Agent for New Construction Townhomes
Recognized as a leading agent for new construction townhomes in Newton, MA.
Top Producer in Luxury New Builds
Consistent top production in the luxury new construction segment.
AREAA National Top 50 A-Lister
National Top 50 A-Lister Producer and board member of the Asian Real Estate Association of America.
Real Trends Top 1.5%
Ranked in the Top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationally by Real Trends of America.
New Construction Townhomes
Dedicated coverage of new construction townhomes throughout Newton.
Newton Luxury Homes
Dedicated coverage of Newton's luxury home market.
How to sell a home in Newton, MA
Pricing and preparing your home
We start with a written valuation built from comparables in your village — not a broad Newton average — then agree on any prep work worth doing and a realistic schedule. Newton buyers compare carefully, so repairs, staging, and photography usually return more than they cost, but not always; we'll tell you when a project isn't worth doing.
See our guide to home appraisals in Massachusetts for how a lender's appraiser arrives at a value.
Getting it in front of buyers
Professional photography and video, floor plans, targeted digital campaigns, and open houses timed to the village. See how we market your home for the full approach, or the seller's guide for the step-by-step process.
How to buy a home in Newton, MA
Competing without overpaying
Newton rewards buyers who are prepared: a real pre-approval, a clear view of which villages fit your budget, and an offer strategy decided before you're under time pressure. Winning an offer isn't only about price — terms, timeline, and inspection approach matter, and there's a point past which walking away is the right call. We'll tell you where that point is.
Learn what a buyer's agent actually does and budget for closing costs in Massachusetts before you write an offer.
Choosing your village
If you're still deciding where in Newton to focus, our complete Newton town guide covers all thirteen villages, schools, transportation, and daily life in each. New to the area? The buyer's guide walks through the whole process.
Which Newton villages do you serve?
We work throughout all thirteen Newton villages:
- Newton Centre
- Newton Corner
- Newtonville
- West Newton
- Auburndale
- Waban
- Chestnut Hill
- Newton Highlands
- Newton Upper Falls
- Newton Lower Falls
- Nonantum
- Oak Hill
- Thompsonville
Each has its own character and price range — compare Newton's villages in the town guide.
Recent Newton sales & Mandarin-language service
Results speak more clearly than descriptions. Browse recent sales and active listings across Newton and Greater Boston, or read what clients say.
Maggie works with clients in both English and Mandarin, and serves on the board of the Asian Real Estate Association of America. If it's easier to discuss an offer or contract in Mandarin, that's available — and the team works with buyers and sellers of every background throughout Newton and Greater Boston. More on working in Mandarin.
Newton real estate FAQs
How do I choose the right Newton village to buy in?
Newton's 13 villages differ meaningfully in housing stock, walkability, commute, and price. Newton Centre and Newton Highlands are walkable and close to the Green Line; Waban and Chestnut Hill lean toward larger lots and higher price points; Nonantum and Newton Upper Falls are generally more attainable. The right fit depends on your commute, school preferences, and budget — we usually tour two or three villages together before narrowing down.
How competitive is the Newton market right now?
Newton is consistently one of the more competitive markets in Greater Boston, driven by school quality and proximity to Boston. Conditions change month to month, so we put together a current comparable analysis for your specific village and price band before you write an offer.
What is my Newton home worth?
A reliable answer needs recent comparable sales in your village, your home's condition and updates, lot size, and current inventory. Automated estimates tend to be unreliable in Newton because the villages vary so much. We provide a written valuation with the comparables we used, at no cost and with no obligation to list.
How long does it take to sell a home in Newton?
Timeline depends on pricing, preparation, and season. A well-prepared, correctly priced Newton home typically moves quickly, while an overpriced listing can sit and then sell for less than it would have initially. We build a schedule backward from your target closing date, including any prep work.
Do you work with first-time buyers in Newton?
Yes. Newton has entry points that surprise people — condos and smaller single-families in villages like Nonantum, Newton Upper Falls, and parts of Newtonville. We walk first-time buyers through pre-approval, offer strategy, inspection, and closing, and connect you with lenders who know Massachusetts programs.
Do you help clients relocating to Newton from out of state?
Regularly. Relocation clients usually need village orientation, school context, and commute reality before they can shortlist homes. We handle video tours and can represent you at showings and inspections when you cannot travel.
Can you assist in Mandarin?
Yes — Maggie works with clients in Mandarin as well as English, and is a board member of the Asian Real Estate Association of America. The team works with buyers and sellers of every background across Newton and Greater Boston.
What areas do you cover besides Newton?
Newton is the core focus, and we also work throughout Greater Boston — Wellesley, Weston, Needham, Brookline, Belmont, Arlington, Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston neighborhoods including Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and Fenway.
Talk to a Newton real estate agent
Whether you are ready to list or just starting to look, a short conversation is the fastest way to know where you stand.
Call (774) 222-0952