About Stephen Stratford

"5-Stars! We recently sold our house with Steve Stratford. He was recommended by a good friend, and now we will pay it forward. We would recommend Steve without hesitation. From the first moment we met him, we appreciated his can-do attitude and that he had a clear plan for everything - timeline, staging, to-do list - and didn't leave anything to chance. He promised and delivered, and was able to assist us every step of the way. The communication was great, and he and Terry went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly right through the closing. We highly recommend Steve!"
Tara & JD Sherman (Lexington)

"Steve is an expert in real estate. He is the best broker that I have ever known."
Betty Chi (Lexington)

"Steve Stratford did an outstanding job in helping us sell our home. He was a great communicator who clearly outlined our options at each stage of the process and made recommendations based on his extensive experience. He projected the likely scenario and, to our surprise and delight, the process unfolded exactly as he orchestrated. Steve was always available to deal with issues, both large and small, and made us feel part of a team working towards the same goal. His delightful subtle humor also helped relieve the occasional anxiety associated with selling a home."
Al & Bonnie Levin (Lexington)

I first met Steve in 2020 when he helped me sell my house. A lot goes into preparing a house to be sold, and he was always available for questions, especially my concerns about Covid. The sale was a great success. I would be remiss if I didn't mention his awesome sales associate, Terry! We continued together to find and buy another house in 2021. This was not as easy, but Steve and Terry were up to the task. The expertise, great communication and understanding of what a seller/buyer wants is what makes him the best realtor! He and Terry will stick with you until you find the right house, not just "a house." Of all of the decisions you need to make, the easiest one is having Steve and Terry with you when either selling or purchasing a home.
HB (Bedford/Tewksbury)

"Stephen Stratford is an exceptional professional realtor. Starting the moment I reached out to Mr. Stratford about selling my home, I knew immediately I had the best professional realtor in Lexington or anywhere. Stephen's unmatched knowledge of the Lexington real estate market and invaluable understanding of buyer/seller negotiations provided a seamless and pleasant process. Mr. Stratford personally rolled up his sleeves for many jobs that no other realtor would do. This was the third house I owned and sold in Lexington. As one small example, Stephen climbed into my attic crawl space to the opposite side of attic to ensure a beehive no longer resided there. I could tell about and list many other above and beyond attention to details both regarding house corrections as well as and equally important as maintaining a positive relationship with the buyers."
L.C. (Lexington)

"What can I say, we love Steve. Professional, knowledgeable, In charge attitude. Working with Steve was flawless, so glad we partnered with Steve. We will work again with Steve for any of our realty needs. Thank you Steve!"
Carmen (Lexington)

"We worked with Steve Stratford to sell our home. Steve is extremely knowledgeable and professional; a true expert in the real estate field. Steve and his team made what is generally a very stressful and overwhelming process quick and easy. We absolutely recommend Steve - you cannot go wrong when you partner with him!"
Sue & Pat M. (Lexington)

"We(my wife and I) were first time home seekers and got introduced to Steve by a friend who recommended him. We started our search in the year 2020(pandemic yr), market was crazy and we finally ended up owning a house in 2021. During this entire time, Steve never gave up on us and educated us throughout the search with patience. He never tried to upsell a house he personally did not like or tried to impose his opinion. In fact, if we liked a house and upon inspection he found an issue, be it expected heavy renovation/repairs required in the future or proximity to yellow line etc, he would provide his insight and not allow us to make a mistake that we would regret later. He is knowledgeable & professional from every front, be it offer negotiations, is the house in the right area, is the house worth the value, are there any issues with the house, you name it. He can occasionally be busy like you expect any person who is good at his trade, but he makes sure to call back & never miss any critical date or opportunity. By the end of it, he is now a friend as well as our agent."
Avinash (Lexington)

"We just bought a house from Steve and cannot recommend him enough! When we went to see the house for the first time, Steve?s amicable personality made us feel right at home and helped us have a great first impression of the house. Steve was always willing to get on a call with us to explain the process and went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. All in all, it was a pleasure working with him and would highly recommend for anyone looking for a great real estate agent to work with!"
J.P. (Winchester)

"It was a very good experience working with Steve, who has a pleasant outgoing personality with whom it is easy to work. Experienced and knowledgeable about the real estate market, he made the process a smooth operation. I would be happy to recommend him to others."
B.P. (Lexington)

"Dear Steve,

I know I promised to write some comments about Raveis Realty and our experience with you as our realtor. This is not a difficult assignment. In fact it is a pleasure.

Steve, the very first time you came to our home at our invitation to discuss the sale, we liked your manner. You appeared to convey truthfulness, sincerity, interest and competence. We did not sense any pressure toward us and our decision making process.

We made our decision to hire you to represent us for a few reasons beyond the norm. Firstly, we did not feel that your approach was commercial in tone. We did not feel that we would be advertised and highlighted in a manner to create discomfort. We felt you respected our position as longstanding home owners and as dedicated members of the Lexington community. We felt you knew that this was so difficult for us, after 61 years in a home we had built.

You made the marketing and viewing process as painless as possible. You were willing to cooperate with us in any way you could to ease the difficulties naturally associated with this process. You recommended where you could in any areas where we needed help. You offered to help in so many ways. Eventually, we realized we did need that help. You and your faithful and wonderful associate, Terry, were there. Your recommendations proved to be top notch, through which we obtained the services of a mover and then an attorney.

Thank you, Steve, and Terry too, for making this process work as well as it did. You were great.

Wishing you continued success in your endeavors

Warmly,

Elaine and Howard"
Elaine and Howard Smith (Lexington, MA)

"I will find Steve Stratford again and again for future buy or sell without hesitance. Steve helped me sell our house this past spring of 2022, It is my great pleasure to acknowledge Steve's lead in the journey full of pleasant surprises. Steve's stunning efforts in finding buyer needing and recognizing the value of the house were way beyond imagination. Steve communicated between buyer and seller with confidence and trust, Steve delivered satisfactory agreement between buyer and seller efficiently. Thanks again to Steve, to the Stratford Real Estate Group and to the team work."
Shuching Ma (Lexington)

"I was introduced to Steve in 2017 while purchasing our house. Even though Steve was the seller's agent, I was impressed with his work ethic, knowledge of the market and more importantly his willingness to go the extra mile. So it was no surprise that when we wanted to sell the house in 2022, Steve was our natural choice for listing the house. Our trust in him paid great dividends as Steve and his team navigated the intricacies of the BVO relocation process, while getting the home ready for sale in record time. I view Steve more as a friend than an agent and would recommend him without any reservations!"
Vishwanathan Krichnamoorthy (Lexington)

"What a pleasure to work with Steve Stratford. From our very first meeting, it was clear that he knew the market, knew Lexington, knew our neighborhood, knew from lots of experience exactly how to sell our house. And he did--after just one weekend of open houses and for well over the asking price He was knowledgeable, responsive, and super nice. He's the best. <br />"
Robert Jacob (Lexington, MA)

"A business relationship is built on Trust, Loyalty, Integrity, Personality, promptness, caring, sensitivity and Friendship...this is what Steve and his partner Terry, offer ! All of the above from Both!"
Tony Crupi (Wyckoff, NJ)

"Fantastic. Always available to answer any question. Taught me a lot about the process and really helped guide me in making this big life decision."
Cathleen Hennebarry (Lexington, MA)

"Steve's work with us throughout the process was a critical part of our achieving a successful outcome. He listened to us carefully and expertly managed the process of preparing our house to be shown, marketing our house, contacting buyers, and guiding us through the steps to our closing. <br />We particularly appreciated the fact that you continued this process while we were unavailable. <br />His work went well above and beyond our expectations and showed his commitment to our sale. <br />"
Waleed Meleis (Lexington, MA)

"Cannot speak highly enough of Stephen Stratford & team. Absolutely outstanding......a joy to work with."
Cynthia Barnes (Lexington, MA)

"It is key that a sales team is readily available, problem solving and prepared. Steve and his executive assistant Terry were amazing on all counts. We had an accepted offer in a week. They attended to every detail. To say the least, they were professional and compassionate in handling the sale of our family home of sixty years."
Nancy Fitzpatrick (Lexington, MA)

"Beyond my expectations! Steve Stratford & his assistant, Terry, were exceptional They responded ASAP to any of our calls, reassured me & held our hands during the whole process! They are also very knowledgeable & fun to work with!!"
Peter Whitney (Lexington, MA)

"Steve was very prompt with his replies, guided us through the whole process of buying the house, provided answers when we needed them, and was accommodating when we needed an access to the house after P&S was signed. Overall very positive experience."
Oksana Berezovska (Cambridge, MA)

"Helpful throughout the process. Staging was fantastic!! House sold in under a week over asking price. Nothing but praise."
Colleen Cain (Bedford, MA)

"With Steve and his team, my house selling process was great and easy from start to finish. <br />They handled almost everything for us and removed all the stresses that can come with the selling of your house. <br />Thank you Steve and your team."
Terry Chen-Wei Hsu (Lexington, MA)

"Steve and Terry are a great team. They listed the new construction home, made suggestions and helped throughout construction, such as ordering lighting, hardware etc., staged the home, professionally relayed information on the offer, inspection and any other items that needed tending to. We have done business with Steve and Terry for many years and we are friends. -Lisa and Fabian"
Fabian Flori (Lexington, MA)

"Steve and team were simply phenomenal. They were always very responsive and understood perfectly our concerns and interests. We benefited a lot from Steve's expertise at every step of the way."
Pascal Marmier (Lexington, MA)

"The agent was attentive to our needs, helped us find a suitable property and always returned our calls quickly. Kept us calm throughout the process whilst being sympathetic to our concerns"
James Attley (Chatham, NJ)

"The service was excellent. No time was wasted getting the house ready to go on the market. Great communication and effort by Stephen Stratford. The efforts on staging the house, virtual tour, website, flyers....all very professional House sold in 5 days. Very pleased with the entire process from beginning to end."
Mary Nguyen (Malden, MA)

"Steve Stratford was outstanding. He explained the process, outlined the expected outcome and delivered on everything he predicted."
Albert Levin (Lexington, MA)

"Stephen Stratford and his assistant Terry were very knowledgable, accomodating and professional. There were four owners to work with and they handled all of our concerns with ease and professionalism."
David Poynton Camille Poynton (Lexington, MA)

"Steve is a fantastic real estate agent, he is so knowledgable about every aspect of the home buying process and he is approachable and easy to work with. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He made what can be a stressful process very seamless and easy, and he was there to support us from start to finish."
Christopher S. (Lexington, MA)

"Steve Stratford is a top notch real estate professional. His can do attitude, communication skills, knowledge of the current RE market, and professional contacts were superb. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone buying or selling in Lexington."
Wesley H. Rickard (Lexington, MA)