SHARON, MA – Jeff Forsythe, manager of Hammond Residential Real Estate’s Sharon office, is pleased to announce that Kathleen Kelley has affiliated with Hammond and will be collaborating with buyer and seller clients from Hammond’s 21 South Main Street office location.
Kathleen has been a full-time, top-producing REALTOR® in Sharon and the surrounding communities for more than ten years, and she is committed to providing the highest quality of professional client services while treating clients, customers, and colleagues with honesty and integrity. Her extensive knowledge of all phases of real estate sales allows her to effectively 
manage the home purchase and sale process for her clients. She has worked with first-time buyers and sellers, as well as with experienced corporate clients who rely on her to manage the design, renovation, staging, and marketing of properties they buy and sell.
Additionally, Kathleen is committed to continuing her education and she has received extensive training since becoming an Attorney Broker. She is a Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®), an Accredited Buyer Representative® (ABR®), and a Certified Home Marketing Specialist.
Kathleen and her husband, Stu Barer, have lived in Sharon since 1997. She is a graduate of Suffolk University Law School and Northeastern University’s Bouvé College. Kathleen is actively involved in the community through her support of numerous local charities and events. In particular, Kathleen enjoys joining friends in the community at events like the Annual Bean Supper, the Square Jam, Concerts by the Lake, local house concerts, or the Coffee House in the center of town.
Beginning her professional career as a Registered Physical Therapist, Kathleen initially worked at the New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton, and later at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital for the majority of her PT career. She then became a consultant to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’ Council on Health Policy and Practice.
After transitioning into law and practicing for more than sixteen years in the Boston-based firm she co-founded with her brother, Kathleen gained strong negotiation skills and a broad knowledge of the real estate market, which she draws upon in her real estate practice to secure the best deals for her clients.
Jeff Forsythe said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Kathleen to Hammond’s experienced team in Sharon. Her multi-faceted background and strong bonds to the Sharon community are the cornerstones to her success. Along with her personable demeanor and attention to detail, Kathleen’s use of Hammond’s unique marketing platform will ensure her many successful transactions as a Hammond agent.”
Hammond Residential is headquartered in Chestnut Hill, and has three Boston locations and fifteen suburban branch offices. The company reports over two billion dollars in sales volume annually, ranking in sales volume among the top 500 firms in the United States, and as the sixth-highest in mean average sales price and the ninth-highest in sales volume per sales associate. Hammond is well-known as the publisher of the region’s finest magazines featuring local properties for sale.
To learn more, please visit www.HammondRE.com.