Working hard to get you home

Trust the process

Bode Well takes a hands-on, holistic approach to the process of buying and selling homes. We operate with integrity, honesty and heart—and trust is the soul of it all.

We trust in our clients; we put the people we serve at the center of our day-to-day operations. We trust in our team; our work is backed by decades of combined experience and the highest standards of ethics and industry innovations. We trust in the process; transformation may not feel easy, but we make sure it feels worth it.

The beauty of boutique

We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and have made our own homes in the Boston area. We bring a local perspective to the factors that matter most: schools, recreation, entertainment, home values, growth potential and developments.

Our agents have been through it all firsthand—a superpower that gives us the confidence to overcome any obstacle on the path between where you are and where you want to be.

 

We grow further

The real estate market is always changing, and we move with it. Our agents regularly attend industry, economic-trend and negotiations training sessions that keep our skills tuned and our eyes open to the conditions that impact buyers and sellers. In an increasingly dynamic marketplace, this deeper understanding translates to greater profit margins.

 

Bode Well Team

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Sara Walker

Founder

Sara, Bode Well’s founder, believes a house is not just a place to live, but a living expression of who we are. She knows it is an act of self-love to claim a place in the world—and that it is possible to orient every facet of our lives UP when we are well-planted at home. With focus, strategy and intention, she coaches clients toward the best version of their lives. 

At age 24, Sara entered the real estate industry; by 28 she had co-founded a residential brokerage in South Boston. Only two years later, she started her own journey and Bode Well was born. What began as a flame in her heart became a boutique shop on East Broadway in Southie, and now—with the support of Compass—a boutique experience that knows no bounds.

Sara purchased 5 properties in the last 10 years—and she treats every home with the same care she gives her own. In fact, her heart-centered approach to real estate is so transformative that it inspired several clients to become realtors themselves. Her most recent project is 26 acres of inner coastal land on the North Shore of Boston, where she will build her next home.

“It is without hesitation that I recommend Sara Walker as a real estate broker. My wife and I mentioned to Sara that we wanted to eventually own a house in Falmouth close to the ocean, saying this was something we hoped to afford in about ten years. Sara helped us think outside the box and find a few properties for us to consider right away.”

Jon & Family – South Boston Seller; Newton Buyer; Falmouth 2nd Home Buyer

“Sara is an intelligent negotiator who has a no-nonsense, honest, and realistic approach that places her client's needs above all else. By nature, her approach is relational rather than transactional. She believes in the importance of finding the 'right fit' and knows this is at the heart of what makes satisfied clients. You cannot go wrong by trusting her guidance in this process.”

Kathy & Family — South Boston Seller & Buyer

“Sara Walker is THE local expert when it comes to South Boston real estate. Her advice to us has invariably been spot-on. She helped us stage our home beautifully… we received multiple offers the first weekend it was listed. Her expertise was instrumental in ensuring that we received the highest selling price possible. She helped us to define our needs and wants clearly and ultimately to buy our dream home.”

Susan & Family — South Boston Seller; Needham Buyer

Erica Christensen

Lead Agent & Property Stylist

Rest assured: Erica will tell you what you need when you need to hear it. She reminds her clients not to lose sight of the standards they set for themselves—but is not afraid to take a leap of faith when opportunity appears.

As a former figure skater, her discipline, mastery and artistic talent pour into her work as a Realtor®. She has supported her clients in buying, selling and renting property in and around Boston since 2013—and she is absolute magic when it comes to crafting spaces that feel good.

Erica is particularly in-tune with first time homebuyers and the Metro Boston, North Shore and Metro West markets. She grew up in a suburb of Boston and has a true appreciation for the special feeling New England towns possess. Now, she lives in Southie and spends her free time coaching the next generation of figure skaters and hockey players.

“Erica is simply the best! She was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and did an amazing job staging our home and offering advice about simple updates we could do to help us sell. She calmed our nerves when our first offer fell through and we ended up selling for more than we had expected. We knew we were in good hands throughout the process and would recommend Erica to anyone.”

Kevin & Molly – Reading Seller

“The interests of Erica's clients are always top priority. [She] really got to know us so that she truly understood what we were looking for in a home. Her guidance through each phase of the buying and selling process was so valuable. We feel very grateful to have such a tremendous real estate partner in Erica and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an agent.”

Hannah & Billy — Roslindale Buyer & Seller

Kelly Javidi

Operations Manager

Kelly manifested her involvement with Bode Well from the desk of her brand new home office. Upon showing her new space to Sara on FaceTime—the two have been friends since their college years at Gettysburg—Kelly mentioned that she was in search of inspiring, meaningful work. The stars were aligned, because Bode Well was looking for a dynamic operations manager. 

Using her Virgo-meets-supermom sensibilities, Kelly coordinates behind the scenes so Bode Well can soar. She sets meetings and agendas, builds community relationships, collects essential information and creates systems that allow business to flow smoothly. Kelly also organizes client outreach, helping Bode Well stay in touch with the people who matter. On top of it all, Kelly manages Bode Well’s social media presence. The method to her magic? Classic pen and paper to-do lists—and sticky notes everywhere. 

Away from her spreadsheets, Kelly is all about family time. She loves getting outside with her husband and three kids, visiting the Northern Region of the Adirondacks, hiking and being in nature. 


Stephen Powell

Steve is a results-driven sales professional with more than a decade of experience. He has proven success in every market and has dealt with all levels of buyers, including c-level decision-makers. He focuses on finding the need behind the need, building trust and delivering custom solutions that fit the goals of every business he touches. 

As a growing professional, Steve is always searching for new challenges that will take him to the next level professionally and personally. He has an entrepreneurial mindset and will do what it takes to bring business goals and personal visions to life. He is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get to work—because the rewards are always worth it.