Bode Well /bõd/–/wel/

A sign of good to happen;

to foretell benevolent fortune for someone

Home is not a place

Home is a journey. Home is an energy. Home is a feeling. And that feeling has a profound impact on our lives. At Bode Well, it is our passion and our mission to guide clients toward homes where their needs are met from a level of mind, body and spirit. We can turn a transition into a transformation—a home search into a life-changing experience.

Our services

“Having now bought two homes with Sara, I believe the difference she and Bode Well bring to this market is a focus on more than just the real estate transaction.”

Claire - South Boston Buyer & Seller; North Reading Buyer

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You must create space before you can

occupy space

We believe values-based decisions lead us in the direction of greater fulfillment. Our structured approach helps you tune in to what is important to you. Whether you are looking to sell, buy, rent or invest, we start by “creating space” for your new experience with open dialogue.

Together, we will find clarity by recognizing what you don’t want—and move towards the things you do with focus and intention. We place a strategic eye on your goals, investment and needs for the present moment; the direction becomes clear and manifestations take shape as you begin to “occupy new space” that fits you better.

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The fairy

godmother effect

If it does not bring you joy and invite connection, it does not belong in your space. Buyers will pay more for a house that feels good—we bring refreshed energy to your home by coaching you out of excess and into your new chapter. This is not staging. It’s the magic of seeing your belongings with a fresh set of eyes.

Why clients choose us

My wife and I had the opportunity to work with [Bode Well] on both the purchase of our new home and the rental of another property. To say we were more than satisfied would be an understatement. They run their business both professionally and with a human element that is often hard to find in real estate. They are knowledgeable, transparent, honest, and truly look out for their clients' best interests. We love every opportunity we get to refer someone to them and do so often. Immediately after engaging Bode Well in our home search, we knew that we had a lifelong business partner rather than a one-time transaction. Bode Well is the only way to go for any of your real estate needs.

I was a landlord for over 34 years, and as of yesterday, no more. I sold my last piece of real estate through Sara and Erica of Bode Well. I was also a part-time real estate agent for most of those years and a broker for the past 13. I personally have bought and sold 23 pieces of real estate in my life—46 transactions—for myself, [including] multi-families, single families, condos, raw land and commercial properties. I moved out of state and chose Sara to handle my real estate affairs, as I knew her through co-broking deals years before. Her agent Erica was [included in] every aspect of this last sale and did most of the leg work behind the scenes—and there was a lot of it. Sara and Erica oversaw the total renovation of my last property: new kitchen, bathroom, appliances, fixtures, skim coating of all walls, interior decorating, EVERYTHING! I have worked with hundreds of agents and brokers in my time. I chose Sara because of her honesty, integrity, experience and abilities. This should speak volumes for anyone considering a brokerage. Sara is a broker’s broker, and Erica is top notch.

[Bode Well] helped us through every step in the process of selling our Southie home. [They] guided us as to the best time to list our property and at what price. We received multiple offers the first weekend it was listed.

Sara is one of the most passionate realtors that I have ever met. She truly loves her job and loves helping her clients find new homes. She is patient and helps guide her clients through the process in a loving way. No matter how many times we changed our mind or added constraints to our search, Sara was right there to guide us and listen to us. She helped us find the perfect home!

Our experience working with Erica and the Compass team on both the buying and selling side has been top notch. The interests of Erica's clients are always top priority. Erica 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. Erica is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, helpful, and a joy to work with. 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.

I recently was involved in a real estate transaction, selling our family home. In these types of transactions there are personal and intimate emotions and feelings that may arise. Under the professional, caring and understanding [guidance] of the Bode Well Team, the sale of our home was about more than the sale itself. They worked diligently and methodically to ensure that [we had] the comfort and security needed to move forward. If this type of decision comes about at the crossroads of your life, choose the Bode Well Team, who I find to be highly reputable, cognizant and understanding of their clients’ personal attachment to their family homes.

[Bode Well] has a rare combination of knowledge and genuine kindness, it was a pleasure working with [them]. [They] took the time to really learn who we were and what we were looking for. We will be working with [Bode Well] for our next home hunting opportunity.

Recently worked with Erica and Sara. Made the apartment hunt such a positive experience. Being two young professionals, we needed a lot of extra time and [Bode Well] gladly provided that. They are great people and awesome to work with!

I worked with Bode Well when I hired them to help with property management of our rental property in South Boston, then used their help to sell my condo two years later. My experience with them was BEYOND amazing. The amount of dedicated time and attention they put into helping us manage and then sell our condo was exceptional—better than any other experience I have had with any realtor buying or selling multiple properties over the years. I know that our small condo was not the largest sale they were dealing with at the time, however they never once made us feel like it wasn’t top priority. [Their] attention to detail, constant communication and excellent project management skills were top notch and I truly believe we ended up selling over asking because of them. Highly recommend if you want a boutique experience selling or buying your home.

We have been working with Bode Well for almost two years and are very happy with their work. They are far more than just a real estate firm trying to flip an apartment at any cost. We genuinely appreciate the extra time that Sara takes when answering questions or concerns that we have had about our property. We are also out of state and rely heavily on Bode Well to be our eyes and ears, which they have done more than a few times for us. What stands out the most about their superior service is their professionalism. Even through difficult situations, they have gone far beyond what most real estate professionals would do to ensure that all parties are happy and issues are resolved. I would recommend Bode Well and their refreshing approach to real estate to landlords, renters and anyone selling their home. The have a strong handle on the South Boston market and their service sets them apart. We plan to continue working with them for our apartment needs going forward.

[Bode Well] recently helped my family to envision, find, and purchase a new home we could call our own. This allowed us to feel comfortable listing and selling the house we loved but had outgrown. When my wife sat down to write a review, I realized it is also well past time to submit a review regarding the second home in Falmouth that Sara helped us purchase back in 2010. Without Sara, we wouldn't have it. 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 be able to afford in about 10 years. Sara helped us to think outside the box and to find a few properties that made sense for us to consider right away. She eventually found a gorgeous house close to the ocean that was listed a short sale at a price well within our budget. Since it was a short sale and we needed to finance the property with a loan, there were many roadblocks along the way. Sara—much like a fairy godmother according to my daughter —managed every roadblock with skill and grace.

[Bode Well] has made the experience of finding a renter completely stress free. [They] coordinated everything with our current tenants, so we were not involved in the coordination of the showings at all. [They] found us new tenants that we feel will respect and enjoy living in our apartment. Thank you so much, [Bode Well]!

Get ready to live better

We work with buyers, sellers, real estate investors, tenants, landlords and developers. If our vision resonates with you, we should talk.