Why Work With Us?
Here's what our satisfied customers are saying about us:
Imagine all of the qualities you might hope for in an ideal Realtor -- knowledge of the market, organization, responsiveness, attention to detail, equanimity, thoughtfulness as a listener, and an ability to handle details large and small with poise. Now add in an aesthetic eye, an extensive background in design and project management, and a graduate degree in architecture from Harvard, and you have an idea of what I-Ching brings to the table. We had many people we could have worked with for our home and are so glad we chose I-Ching!
Eric M, Medford, MA
02 December 2025, 11:09 AM
As first-time homebuyers, we couldn't have asked for a better partner in navigating the process than I-Ching. She was incredibly informative, keeping us updated at every stage so we always knew what to expect and could make confident decisions. What set her apart even more was her kindness and thoughtfulness, especially by lending a helping hand with our baby during showings and at closing.
We are beyond grateful for I-Ching’s professionalism, warmth, and dedication. Thanks to her, our first home-buying experience was so smooth. We wholeheartedly recommend I-Ching to anyone looking for a realtor who combines deep expertise with genuine compassion!
Mika Solo, Woburn, MA
11 October 2025, 22:19 PM
I highly recommend working with I-Ching. I was away when the house we purchased went on the market. She immediately went to go see it and gave me her professional opinion as a real estate broker AND architect which was incredibly, incredibly valuable. From that moment all the way through to the closing she made herself available for all questions in a responsive and timely manner. Buying a house in this market is very emotional, and this house in particular had me pretty hyped up. I-Ching was attentive and empathetic as I worked through the offer, financing, subsequent house visits and the closing. I'm so happy to have worked with her and would highly recommend her as a trusted partner in your search for your new home!!
Nancy, West Medford
27 September 2021, 08:50 AM
We could not have chosen a better and more perfect agent to sell our house. She went above and beyond what one would expect. We were living in another state and she literally took care of everything. She was always friendly, kind and knowledgeable in all the aspect of the sale. It was a real pleasure to work with her. We know that the whole process would have been very stressful were it not for I-Ching being such a great agent.
We would definitely use her again for a sale or purchase of another house and we would strongly recommend her.
I-Ching, we cannot thank you enough.
Marlene Barsoum, McLean, VA
07 January 2022, 19:13 PM
I-Ching presented clear information and polished professionalism that gave us the confidence that she would be both a great partner and take the time to understand our unique needs.
She was a trusted partner, providing objective data points and smart strategies to help us get aligned and moving forward. In a quickly moving market, we felt more confident in our decision making having her as our partner.
She had a great rapport with us and everyone we interacted with throughout the transaction. She’s naturally a delightful person to be around.
I-Ching met and exceeded our expectations of what a realtor partner would do—even going above and beyond in providing hands on support in ways we didn’t anticipate.
All of her efforts resulted in a successful sale and an enormously positive experience.
Peter Strutt, Wenham, MA
08 January 2022, 11:17 AM
Katie helped us get our house on the market faster than we thought possible. She encouraged and supported us through both the selling and buying process. It was important to us to keep interactions with both buyers and sellers pleasant. Katie helped us maintain cordial relationships on both ends. She is trustworthy and knew what we needed to be successful in both buying and selling. I could not have asked for a more thoughtful and helpful realtor.
Tyler Strutt, Wenham
08 January 2022, 12:57 PM
I-Ching was professional, patient and wise in guiding us through the bumpy process of buying a home. We are so happy with the final outcome. It was worth the journey.
Juliana Gamble, Jamaica Plain
25 April 2022, 13:02 PM
I-Ching made the process of selling our home and downsizing so smooth with amazing results. She had a great marketing strategy and positioned the listing well for the current housing market situation. She guided us through the process of decluttering and preparing the house for a well-staged showing with expert consultation and professional photographer that made the house look like a feature highlighted in a high-end architectural magazine. When we received multiple offers during the first weekend of showings, she masterfully managed the buyers and got us top dollars with unbelievable final offers. She also connected us with great real estate law firm to handle the legal paperwork flawlessly. I-Ching is professional, responsive and warm who listened to our concerns and able to help us navigate this complex and emotional process. She also assisted us in finding a great apartment to move into since we were not ready to purchase another property during this time. Overall, it was a joy working with I-Ching!
Ellen, Boston
21 June 2022, 18:14 PM
I-Ching helped me to buy my first house post-divorce in an extremely competitive real-estate market. She was kind, patient, and above all, knowledgable. She knew the neighborhoods, the problems to look out for when visiting a house, and how to navigate the long list of hurdles involved, from making a successful bid to signing that mountain of papers at closing. We lost a few gems along the way, but in the end I found a bright, roomy condo that feels like an excellent place to start the next chapter of my life.
I'm so grateful to I-Ching for all that she did for me. Thank you!
I-Ching impressed me at every stage of the process, especially in her knowledge of the area and helping to steer me toward a winning bid.
I-Ching came highly recommended by a friend and I loved her immediately!
I can't speak to the other brokers at Barrett Sotheby but for sure I-Ching represents the company extremely well.
I can't sing I-Ching's praises highly enough! She was so kind and patient at every step of what was a difficult and emotional process for me. I was probably unreasonable and neurotic at various points in this journey but she took all of my concerns seriously and never talked down to me. She won my implicit trust.
Kim, Arlington
08 June 2023, 06:23 AM