About Holly

We are lucky to live where the real estate market continues to thrive, rooted in our universities, technology companies, and the livableness of Cambridge and surrounding towns. A Cambridge resident for 25 years, Holly Almgren has been an award winning real estate agent with the top office in town since the mid 90s, as a seller's and buyer's agent. Holly brings a strong skill set to the not uncomplicated process of buying and selling property. Tuning into clients' needs, understanding their priorities and timing, educating them about current market inventory and pivoting with them when necessary requires preparedness, honesty and trust--especially in a changing, fast-paced market. 70% of Holly's business comes from personal referrals from satisfied clients. CLIENT TESTIMONIALS "Holly Almgren has helped my family with real estate for 22 years in Cambridge and Somerville. She is always professional and attentive, bringing talent and expertise to the process. We hired Holly to oversee the sale of a family member's estate in Cambridge, which she staged beautifully. As our listing agent, Holly had a sure instinct for the market, helping us evaluate several offers, guiding us so we came up with the best possible price and terms for our family". N Goodwin "Holly has been representing me in real estate transactions since 2006, as seller's and buyer's agent. She's helped me close on 7 properties, including condos and multi family homes in Cambridge, Belmont, Newton, and Waltham. Holly is devoted, strategic, knows the market, and keeps your best interest in mind. She's great to have on your side." A.W. Cai "Holly isn't just any r.e. agent. She knows the territory, is understanding, patient, smart, and I trust her instincts. When we were looking for a single family in Cambridge three years ago, we had the challenge of needing the right layout for us to care for my mom in a wheelchair. I'll never forget when I was losing hope and Holly called saying: "I found the perfect house for the three of you!" After we got settled she also helped me buy two investment properties, in spite of the pandemic." S.Zarei "Holly has been my trusted realtor, buying twice and selling twice in Cambridge between 2004 and 2021. Holly is amazing. She listens, she communicates and anticipates, knows the market, and I know I can always count on her savvy support." S.B. "I'd highly recommend Holly Almgren to anyone wanting to sell their home in Cambridge or Arlington. Her expertise, integrity, strategic preparation and pricing instilled trust and supported me throughout the process. With multiple bids we exceeded our target price and the closing went smoothly in August 2022." DBP "Holly went to bat for us 110% securing the best possible home for us in a very tight market in 2022. We have bought and sold properties in other areas and Holly was head and shoulders above any other agent we have worked with." DZK Community Involvement Fundraising for Our Place daycare for homeless kids in Camb. Fundraising for Community Servings in Boston Black Lives Matter Volunteer parent liason for Cambridgeport Public School 2000-2009 Personal Background: After attending Wheaton College, Holly trained and worked as a chef in VT, Martha's Vineyard, and NYC. She moved back to Cambridge in 1993, switching to a real estate career because the hours were more family friendly than being a chef. Holly is an avid gardener and dancer.