meet the team
Jay J. Derenzo
Broker
Jay started his real estate career in 2018 and has been working along side his wife Elizabeth in the Boston and surrounding areas. Jay has a tenacious work ethic and possesses both the emotional intelligence and the professional poise that is critical to be successful in this field. He is in constant communication with his clients as they go through the process, in addition he continually goes above and beyond the Realtor call of duty. He is both a home and income property owner, along with a developer which makes him empathetic to clients as they experience the current real estate climate. Jay’s attentiveness, extensive market knowledge, and passion for meeting the clients needs, goes above and beyond throughout all his work.
Jay is a licensed General Contractor along with a Real Estate Broker in Massachusetts and Real Estate Agent in Rhode Island.
Elizabeth A. Derenzo
Realtor
Elizabeth’s early career in the education industry helped her gain important skills that allow her to provide the best service to her clients in real estate. She prides herself with strong work ethic attention to detail and a positive attitude. Her goal is to make each client feel comfortable and at ease with buying, selling or renting a home.
Elizabeth is a Licensed Real Estate Agent in the State of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Stephanie Parkhurst
Realtor
Stephanie is a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in various aspects of the market including new construction, first-time home buyers, luxury properties, and equestrian properties. Her extensive expertise allows her to cater to a diverse range of clients and their unique needs.
Stephanie’s commitment to communication and ongoing support sets her apart in the industry. By maintaining open lines of communication and providing steadfast support throughout the process, she has successfully assisted numerous families in achieving their housing goals.
Stephanie is a resident of Natick, has a French Bulldog, Louie and is an avid equestrian.
Stephanie is a proud member of esteemed real estate organizations. She currently holds a Real Estate Agent license in the state of Massachusetts.
Kristi LeFort
Realtor
Kristi, a Needham native, is an experienced realtor with a fervent passion for interior design, bringing a unique skill set to her profession. Specializing in new construction and luxury properties, her expertise is deeply entrenched in her family’s longstanding involvement in real estate, with her mother, aunt, and father all distinguished veterans of the industry. Kristi is passionate about helping home buyers and sellers, guiding them throughout the process with care and expertise. Beyond her professional endeavors, Kristi and her partner Nick lead an active lifestyle, treasuring moments shared with their loved ones.
Kristi is a Licensed Real Estate Agent in the State of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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Testimonials
“J Derenzo and Associates made selling our home and buying a new one a breeze. Their expert guidance, proactive communication, and genuine care for our needs ensured a seamless process. From showcasing our home to finding our dream property, they exceeded our expectations at every turn. Highly recommended!”
Liz and John
Karen and Michael
Jennifer and Steve
“Stephanie Parkhurst went above and beyond to coordinate all of the small details in listing our house for sale as well as our closings. She is so thorough and her attention to detail and her numerous contacts in the industry made a complicated move much easier. Thank you Stephanie!!”
David Preziosi
“Working with Jay and Elizabeth to sell our home was an absolute pleasure. Their expertise and dedication were evident from day one. They guided us through every step of the process with professionalism and care, ensuring that our needs were met and our expectations exceeded. Their proactive communication and attention to detail made the experience seamless and stress-free. We couldn’t have asked for better agents to represent us. Thank you, Jay and Elizabeth, for your outstanding service!”
James and Susan
“We had a fantastic home buying experience with Kristi. We knew that she was the right fit for us starting from the introductory phone call. Kristi did a fabulous job taking us to different properties, providing us all the background information, etc. We were provided with all data on the homes and never felt any pressure to put down any offers etc. We liked her process of taking in our feedback every step along the way and helping us identify our favorite home. Once we identified our property, she worked very swiftly and efficiently to take us to the finish line. We highly recommend Kristi to anyone looking to buy/sell in this area! :)”
Dhivya and Pradeep
“My experience with Kristi Lefort was amazing – I can’t rave about Kristi enough!! She made a very stressful process, as a first-time home buyer so easy there’s no words that can truly express my gratitude. She is so easy-going, knowledgeable and gave her honest feedback that was much appreciated. Kristi was also super patient with my crazy work and life schedule and really listened to our priorities especially for my busy little ones when she was recommending available properties. I wouldn’t hesitate to send anyone her way. I am so happy to have found and worked with Kristi. I would definitely recommend and also use her services in the future based on the wonderful experience with this purchase.”
Khalia
“Stephanie is a true professional! We hired her to sell two new town houses. After every showing we received feedback from her on the customers comments. She was also very responsive. It never took her more than a few minutes to return a call, text message or email. I could not have been more impressed with her expertise, knowledge, and overall positive attitude. With her experience in home construction, she understands all aspects of the home. She is an excellent negotiator and sold both houses close to the asking price. Simply put, she’s the best. If you want a pro, hire Stephanie!”
Marc