About Robin

Robin Kelly is recognized and admired for her professionalism and expertise in the Cambridge and Somerville area real estate market. With deep local connections and more than two decades dedicated to real estate, Robin has served as a tireless advocate for hundreds of clients over the course of more than 400 successful transactions. Robin's approach to real estate is rooted in education and advocacy. She believes that a successful real estate experience is built on a foundation of knowledge, providing her clients with the critical information needed to navigate the market confidently. Her commitment to empowering clients through education ensures they are well-equipped to make informed decisions, whether they are buying or selling. Robin’s thoughtful and intelligent counseling, combined with her keen ability to identify and mitigate potential challenges, has made her the epitome of a trusted advisor. Her deep connections within the Cambridge/Somerville area brokerage community and her extensive experience provides her clients a distinct advantage in the market. Complementing Robin’s significant market and negotiation expertise, her background in design and marketing enhances her ability to offer effective real estate marketing and consulting services. Robin studied design and marketing at Parsons School of Design, worked in the luxury retail industry with Saks Fifth Avenue, and later earned an MBA in management, marketing, and entrepreneurship from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. With a lifelong interest in architecture and residential design, Robin has enjoyed project managing multiple home renovations for herself and her family: a 1940s bungalow in Austin, a c.1900 former bowling alley on Orient Harbor in New York, two historic Cambridge condos, and an 1871 Mansard Victorian in Union Square, Somerville. As a Co-founder and Principal of The Team, Robin is passionate about elevating the standard of practice in real estate through agent mentorship and training. Robin serves as a vital resource for other agents, guiding them through the nuanced complexities of the local market and fostering the client-centric approach that has been the hallmark of her own career. After spending years in Cambridge, Robin and her wife, Lisa, now reside in Somerville’s historic Prospect Hill, where they share their home with their dogs Freddie & Daffy and cat Birdie. They enjoy spending time in Newport, where their 19th century worker’s cottage is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of the Boston area. Robin is the Vice Chair of Somerville’s Historic Preservation Commission and the past Chair of the Professional Standards Committee of the Greater Boston Association of Realtors (GBAR).