Real estate is local.
Selling a home in Burlington takes more than putting a property on the market. It takes an understanding of the local market, thoughtful preparation, strategic pricing, strong marketing, skilled negotiation, and careful management from the first conversation through closing.
With more than 20 years of real estate experience and deep roots in Burlington, Vicky & Paul Kustov help local homeowners make informed decisions and position their homes for the strongest possible outcome. As Burlington residents and experienced local Realtors®, they understand the neighborhoods, housing styles, buyer expectations, competing inventory, and market conditions that can make one Burlington property perform very differently from another.
Every home and every seller's situation is different. That's why Vicky & Paul take a personalized approach—developing a strategy around the property, the seller's goals, and the current market rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all plan.
Since 2012, Vicky & Paul Kustov have completed 87+ closed real estate transactions in Burlington, MA, totaling more than $56.9 million in closed sales volume. That experience includes 75+ seller-side transactions, giving Burlington homeowners the benefit of extensive firsthand experience pricing, preparing, marketing, negotiating, and successfully selling homes in the local market.
Our Burlington sales history spans a wide range of property types, neighborhoods, price points, and market conditions. That depth of experience gives us a practical understanding of what Burlington buyers respond to, how local homes compete, and how to position a property to achieve the strongest possible result.
87+ Closed Burlington Transactions
Representing buyers and sellers in Burlington, Massachusetts since 2012.
75+ Burlington Seller-Side Transactions
Extensive experience representing Burlington homeowners in the sale of their properties.
$56.9 Million+ in Burlington Closed Sales Volume
Documented closed sales in Burlington since 2012.
15 Years of Documented Burlington Sales
Closed Burlington transactions every year from 2012 through 2026.
20+ Years of Real Estate Experience
Helping buyers and sellers navigate residential real estate throughout Burlington and the surrounding Greater Boston communities.
The most important work often happens before the sign goes up.
Selling a home successfully starts well before it is listed for sale. We help Burlington homeowners determine what is worth doing before going on the market — and, just as importantly, what isn't.
Every home is different. Our recommendations are based on the property's condition, likely buyer expectations, competing Burlington homes, the seller's timeline, and where preparation is most likely to make a meaningful difference.
Depending on the property, our pre-listing preparation may include:
• Staging consultation and recommendations
• Decluttering and furniture placement
• Repairs and pre-sale preparation
• Professional cleaning
• Contractor and vendor coordination
• Professional real estate photography
• Property feature and improvement documentation
• Pre-market positioning and launch planning
For estate sales, downsizing homeowners, inherited properties, and sellers managing a Burlington home from a distance, we can also help coordinate many of the moving pieces involved in getting the property ready for market.
The goal isn't to do everything. It's to identify the improvements and preparation that can make the greatest difference when your Burlington home reaches the market.
Buyers often form their first impression of a property before ever walking through the front door.
Once your home is ready for the market, how it is presented can have a significant impact on buyer interest.
Our marketing strategy is designed to showcase what makes your Burlington home distinctive and position it effectively against competing properties. From professional photography and compelling property descriptions to online exposure, social media, targeted marketing, open houses, and direct outreach, each element works together to create a strong first impression and generate buyer attention.
We don't believe in simply putting a home in MLS and waiting for buyers to find it. We develop a marketing plan around the property, its likely buyer, current Burlington market conditions, and the features that deserve to be highlighted.
The goal is simple: make it easy for the right buyers to notice your home, understand its value, and want to see it.
Depending on the property, our marketing may include professional photography, compelling property descriptions, custom marketing materials, broad online exposure, social media marketing, direct outreach, open houses, buyer-agent communication, and targeted promotion.
Our objective is to put your Burlington home in the strongest possible position to attract qualified buyers and create competition whenever the market allows.
The right price isn't necessarily the highest price — it's the price that positions your home where buyers see value.
Pricing a Burlington home requires more than looking at a few recent sales or relying on an automated home value estimate. We evaluate recent comparable sales, current competition, buyer activity, property condition, location, improvements, and current Burlington market conditions to develop a pricing strategy specific to your home.
We also look at the market from a buyer's perspective. What other homes will buyers see at your price point? How does your home compare? Where are buyers searching, and how can we position your property to generate the strongest possible interest?
Sometimes the market supports an aggressive pricing strategy designed to encourage competition. Other properties require a different approach. There is no single pricing formula that works for every Burlington home.
The strategy should fit the home — not the other way around.
The strongest offer isn't always the one with the highest price.
When offers are received on your Burlington home, price is only one part of the decision. We help sellers evaluate the complete offer — including financing, down payment, contingencies, inspection terms, appraisal considerations, closing timeline, deposits, and other terms that may affect the strength and certainty of the transaction.
When multiple offers are involved, we organize and compare the terms carefully so you can understand the advantages, potential risks, and trade-offs of each option.
Our role is not simply to tell you which offer to accept. We give you the information and perspective you need to make an informed decision, then negotiate strategically based on your priorities.
Sometimes the best outcome is the highest price. Other times, stronger financing, fewer contingencies, a more favorable closing date, or greater certainty may make another offer more attractive.
The goal is to secure the strongest overall combination of price, terms, and likelihood of closing successfully.
Our clients' experiences say more than we ever could. Here's what Burlington homeowners have shared about working with Vicky & Paul to sell their homes.
Verified Review by Realtor.com
“Our Realtor, Vicky Kustov and her husband Paul helped us for a year to sell our house in Burlington, Ma, giving us guidance and advice to prepare our house in advance to give us a smooth selling process. They stopped by to check in on us and were professionals throughout the process. From the staging, to the open houses and appointments, Vicky took control and we never had a doubt that we were in good hands. I highly recommend Vicky and Paul.”
— Burlington Home Seller
★★★★★ 5-Star Verified Review
Verified Review by Realtor.com
“I couldn’t have asked for a better experience working with real estate agent Vicky Kustov. This is now the second time selling a home and working together. She is incredibly organized, smart, pleasure to work with, and much more. I hope to work with her again in the future.”
— Joe S., Burlington Home Seller
★★★★★ 5-Star Verified Review
Verified Review by Realtor.com
“Vicky Kustov and Paul Kustov, the perfect agent team that we had while buying as well as selling our first home in Burlington, MA. They walked us thru every step at both times (buying and selling) ‘patiently’ — in spite of our 100s of questions. Having them on our side left us with nothing to think about. Way to go Vicky and Paul. Wish you all the best.”
— Burlington Home Seller
★★★★★ 5-Star Verified Review
More than 85 five-star Zillow reviews and additional five-star Google reviews reflect the experiences of buyers and sellers we've had the privilege of helping throughout Burlington and the surrounding communities.
Every home — and every seller's situation — is different. If you're considering selling a home in Burlington, we'd be happy to talk through your property, your timing, and what today's market may mean for you.
There is no obligation and no one-size-fits-all recommendation. Sometimes the right move is to sell now. Sometimes it's to prepare for later. The first step is simply understanding your options.
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