Brooke Borstell, Real Estate Advisor

Brooke Borstell, Real Estate Advisor Second generation realtor serving clients throughout MA & NH. Top notch service with a smile.

09/17/2026

You didn't miss the spring market. Fall is where the ready buyers quietly win. 🍂

Everyone treats spring like the only window that matters. More listings, more competition, more bidding wars. What nobody tells you is that fall flips the script entirely.

Fewer homes hit the market right now, sure, but the people listing in October actually need to sell. Nobody puts their home up right before the holidays just to "test the water."

That means real leverage for buyers willing to move now. Sellers who are nervous about carrying two mortgages through a New England winter get flexible fast.

I say this with so much love: if you've been telling yourself you'll "wait until spring," you might actually be waiting for worse odds, not better ones.

Buying in Massachusetts or New Hampshire this fall? Let's talk strategy.

👇 Buyers, would you rather have more homes to choose from, or less competition? Comment below, I'm curious where you land.

09/16/2026

🩵 THE HOME WITH THE TURQUOISE DOOR 🏡

New to the market in Tewksbury, MA — and this charming Cape has so much more space than meets the eye!

✨ 4 bedrooms with a first-floor primary
✨ Modern kitchen open to the living room
✨ Adorable enclosed porch
✨ Partially finished basement
✨ Level, fenced-in backyard
✨ Storage shed with electricity

And the location? 🙌 Easy access to I-93, I-495 & commuter rail, plus Tewksbury favorites like Wamesit Lanes, Tree House Brewing and Al Fresca nearby.

Charming, cheerful & ready for its next chapter. 🩵

📲 DM me for details or to schedule a private showing!

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Check out my new Tewksbury listing! 🍁🍂
09/15/2026

Check out my new Tewksbury listing! 🍁🍂

09/15/2026

Real talk: your starter home is basically your high school boyfriend. 😅

Sweet, taught you a lot, wasn't the one you marry... but he absolutely shaped what you look for in "the one."

Your first home works the same way. It's not glamorous, and it might not be where you pictured yourself long term, but it's the property where you learn how to actually own a home. Making repairs. Budgeting for upgrades. Figuring out what you'd do differently next time.

Here's the part most first-time buyers skip: pay your mortgage on time, then send extra money toward your principal every single month if you can swing it.

I had a client who did exactly this in a condo they honestly didn't love. Five years of consistent extra principal payments later, they had built up enough equity to walk straight into their forever home.

Your starter home isn't a consolation prize. It's the stepping stone. Let it appreciate, treat it well, and let it do its job.

Next up: the structural red flags I tell every first-time buyer to run from. Follow so you don't miss it. 🏡

Comment "STARTER" if you're currently in your stepping-stone home and I'll check in on how it's going 👇

To them, it's a "starter home." 🏡To you? It's the biggest financial decision you've ever made. The place where you'll br...
09/10/2026

To them, it's a "starter home." 🏡

To you? It's the biggest financial decision you've ever made. The place where you'll bring your kid home from the hospital, or host your first holiday as a homeowner, or finally stop paying someone else's mortgage.

I never lose sight of that. Not for a second.

I say this with so much love: you deserve an agent who treats your first home with the same weight and attention as a million dollar listing, because to you, it IS that significant. Not someone who's rushing you through paperwork or assuming "starter" means "doesn't matter as much."

Whether you're buying in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, this is your biggest leap yet. I treat it that way, every time.

👇 What does "home" mean to you right now? Tell me below, I'd love to hear it.

This is Carousel 4, "The 3% Handcuff," from the September outlines. Here's the caption:Your 3% rate feels like a trophy....
09/08/2026

This is Carousel 4, "The 3% Handcuff," from the September outlines. Here's the caption:

Your 3% rate feels like a trophy. 🏆

But let's talk about what "cheap and cramped" is actually costing you.

The addition you keep pricing out. The basement that's still unfinished. The bedroom someone in your house does not have. That math is real, even if no one's ever put a number on it for you.

Here's what most people never do: run the actual comparison. Not "should I give up my rate," but "what does staying really cost versus what does moving really cost, all in."

If you bought before 2021, you're likely sitting on six figures of equity in this market. That's not nothing. That could be your next down payment.

I say this with so much love: sometimes staying IS the right call, and a good agent will tell you that too. This isn't about talking anyone into anything. It's about seeing the real number before you decide, instead of deciding based on a feeling.

👇 Would you give up a 3% rate for the right house? Tell me honestly, no judgment either way.

August was full of wins 🥳 And everyone came down to the same thing: strategy, sharp negotiation, and truly listening to ...
09/03/2026

August was full of wins

🥳 And everyone came down to the same thing: strategy, sharp negotiation, and truly listening to what my clients needed.

Here is a look at the month 👇

🏡 Lowell | Under Agreement
I first helped these sellers buy back in 2020, and this summer they came to me ready to move up to a larger home in a new location. Even with a ton of inventory out there right now, we pulled strong buyers after just a couple of weeks with amazing terms.

🔑 Methuen | Sold
This one started as an expired listing, originally priced $125k over market with another agent. I repositioned it with the right pricing and marketing, secured an over asking price offer in the summer market, and closed a beautiful chapter for a lovely family.

✨ Groton | Buyers Closed
My buyers trusted their gut. After I negotiated major new systems on a home they just did not love, I had them under agreement the very next week on a house that fit their family perfectly, with repairs AND all closing costs covered by the seller.

📍 Andover | Under Agreement
Found an incredible property for my buyer clients and got their offer accepted in a competitive market. On to the next chapter.

💬 Which win is your favorite? Drop it in the comments below. And if you are thinking about buying or selling in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, my DMs are always open.



Want me to add a line teasing the Tewksbury, Wilmington, and Ayer "coming soon" listings at the end too? That could give people one more reason to reach out.

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09/02/2026

You saved for years. 💰
You sacrificed vacations, took on extra shifts, said no to things you wanted so you could say yes to this.

You deserve an agent who treats your search with that same level of care. Not someone who's half paying attention between other clients. Not someone who sends you five listings and calls it a day.

You deserve someone who:
🏡 Actually listens to what "home" means to your family
📱 Responds like your timeline matters (because it does)
🎯 Fights for your offer like it's the only one that matters

I say this with so much love: if your current search feels like an afterthought to someone else, that's not normal. That's not what years of saving earned you.

Whether you're searching in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, you deserve a guide who treats this like the milestone it actually is. 💛

👇 Comment "READY" if you're saving for your next chapter and want a game plan that actually fits your life.

"We missed our chance to move this year." You didn't. 🗓️Here's the truth about timing: it's not too late, you just haven...
08/28/2026

"We missed our chance to move this year." You didn't. 🗓️

Here's the truth about timing: it's not too late, you just haven't counted backward yet. Whether your finish line is being unpacked before the holidays or settled in before next school year starts, there's an exact week your clock needs to start, and it's earlier than you think but later than you feared.

Prep time. Financing refresh. Real market timelines for Southern NH and Massachusetts, not some national headline. The contract to closing stretch. Every piece works backward from the date you actually want to be moved.

The families who feel like they're "behind" usually aren't. They just never mapped it out.

Swipe through for the full backward timeline. Screenshot it, you'll want this one saved. 📌

👇 What's your finish line? Holidays or next school year? Tell me in the comments and I'll tell you the exact week your clock starts.

08/25/2026

Let's be real for a sec 👇

Selling your home is one of the biggest financial moves you will ever make.

So it deserves more than a sign in the yard and a little hope. 🏡

If you want an agent who only tells you what you want to hear, I am probably not your person.

But if you want someone who will:

✅ Be honest with you, always
✅ Price your home with real strategy
✅ Fight for every dollar at the closing table

then we are going to work great together. 💪

A good seller strategy isn't about rushing your home out the door. It is about knowing the market, reading the buyers, and positioning your home to sell for the most money in the least amount of time. 📈

Ready for real talk and real results? That is exactly what I bring to every seller I serve across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. 🙌

So tell me 👉 would you rather have an agent who is honest with you, or one who just tells you what you want to hear? Drop your answer in the comments; I want to hear it. 💬

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Haverhill, MA
01830

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