Ali Karas
REALTOR®
Licensed in MA & NH
About Ali
From a young age, Ali knew she not only wanted to one day start a business of her own but also knew it had to be with the idea of helping others in mind. Growing her business as a former independent Compass agent created the business foundation she desired but it wasn't until joining Suzanne & Company in 2020 that Ali felt a part of something larger. Teaming up with like-minded women has created numerous opportunities to not only better support her clients, but also be part of a joint movement in giving back to those around us. At her core, Ali fosters a passion for creating and nurturing relationships. It comes as no surprise that many of the strong relationships she treasures today began with conversations learning of clients’ home buying goals and wholeheartedly embarking on that journey with them.
Growing up in Seekonk, Massachusetts, Ali later became a graduate of the University of Rhode Island. With a degree in Economics, she brings strength in market research, trends and numbers. Ali has always had a desire to learn, explore and share which, upon graduation, drove her to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; teaching English in Spain. During her time there, she immersed herself into the various communities and cultures, spending her downtime challenging herself to learn the language by interacting with locals, completing classroom studies, and even watching the occasional Spanish versions of her favorite childhood cartoon shows! By devoting time and commitment towards fully immersing herself, she was able to overcome language barriers through patience, curiosity and dedication.
Upon her return, Ali set her sights on purchasing her first home. It was during this process she then realized the importance of an experienced Realtor. One who will successfully guide her through the unknowns, negotiating on her behalf, all while making the process as fun and as enjoyable as possible. This process inspired her to become a Realtor with the ultimate goal of also creating a trusted guided experience for her clients. Years later, with many successful closed buyer and seller transactions across Middlesex, Worcester and Plymouth counties her passion for helping others has taken her many places. Ali even went so far as to travel over 28 hours to Chiang Mai, Thailand in order to help guide a friend through her home search. Their experience was even captured on the HGTV show House Hunters International!
With so many factors to consider while searching for the perfect location of your new home, Ali is licensed in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. This dual-licensing will provide her clients options and representation across state lines. Once the perfect location has been found, Alis committed team of trusted professionals will then join to assist by continuing to educate and empower clients with the tools they need to successfully finalize their home buying goals. It is with confidence in having this team by her side Ali can assure a smooth and enjoyable transaction from start to finish.
It is with a full heart Ali has found her place to call home in Pepperell, MA. She lives there with her boyfriend Joe and two kitties, Tupelo and Bodhi. They spend time exploring the trails around their home and enjoying summer days out on their boat, fishing and swimming. With simple pleasures found in the nature that surrounds her daily, it is making a house a home through the time in memories shared with family and friends gathered around that brings her true joy.
What Her Clients Are Saying
“Kind and thoughtful throughout the process, Ali was able to quickly discern what we looked for most in properties, highlight potential purchases, and ensure that our offer was attractive and well-received. Her excellent negotiation skills left no doubt that we received the most value for purchase, and no detail was left to uncertainty. Ali has built a great team of full-service professionals who were attentive, thorough, and accommodating through our house hunt. We hold Ali in the highest regard and strongly encourage future homeowners to engage Ali and her team.”
Wakefield Buyers
“When we first got a call from a stranger asking about our interest in properties we'd reviewed I told my partner not to give out any information or agree to anything. However, about 30 seconds into the call we looked at each other and both smiled and nodded and gave the thumbs up in our secret speech to each other. Not only was her manner completely professional and knowledgeable, but her voice sounded like it was dripping with joy just for being alive. That was something we needed to hear while starting on our home buying journey. We were being forced out of an apartment due to the owners selling the building and had a VERY limited time to find a home for a family of five. Due to the time constraints, our budget, and the space needed, I thought for sure we'd have to settle for something not ideal. However, Ali made it clear that she was fully committed to helping us find the right place. She made herself available almost all the time in some fashion whether in person or using tech. Armed with her knowledge, positive energy, and a trusted network of other professionals on hand to complement the work needed to get our needs fulfilled (legal, insurance, inspection etc...) we set out on a whirlwind search for the place that would be our new home. There were ups and downs with the search and sellers but Ali had our backs the whole way. There were times when her advice saved the day, but what I appreciated the most was how she never judged us and stuck by us even when we didn't take her advice. She turned every situation as much to our advantage as possible until our deal was done and closed and recorded! She even snapped a family pic for us all when we took occupancy. I will suggest her to my dearest friends and colleagues and pretty much anyone else.”
Revere Buyers
“Our experience working with Ali was a fantastic one! Circumstances did not allow us to travel to Massachusetts to house hunt before we moved, but that did not stop us from doing multiple FaceTime walk thrus of homes we were interested in based solely on pictures. She offered her professional opinion on homes we could not see in person and helped us narrow down what was truly important to us in a new home and areas to focus our search. Once we arrived in MA, our search began in earnest and Ali walked us through the entire process of finding our home, making a competitive offer, and holding our hand during the inspection. Closing was a breeze because all the hard work had been done behind the scenes--we only had to show up. I highly recommend this agent and the company she represents.”
Chelmsford Buyers
“Ali was amazing to work with, I cannot recommend her nearly enough. She outlined the process at the start and walked us through every step seamlessly. She has a fantastic group of people she works with routinely and having a team in place that worked well together was amazing for me as a first-time home buyer. Ali was always available to answer questions and really helped us get positioned well to have our offer be a "winner". She absolutely knows her stuff and the Boston housing market up and down. She even managed to get our offer so strongly structured that the sellers took our offer even though we weren't the highest dollar offer! (by far!) If you get the chance to buy with Ali, do it!”
Wakefield Buyers
“I had the pleasure of working with Ali for the purchase of my first home and there just aren't enough stars here for what she deserves. She was knowledgeable, patient, easy to work with and was there for me every step of the way - she even got me out of a potentially messy lead paint situation! The biggest purchase of my life was virtually stress-free thanks to her and I highly recommend her to anyone!!! Thanks again Ali :)”
Lowell Buyer