Hello! I'm Trenda (she/her). Since 2005, I’ve had the pleasure of living and working in Northampton, Easthampton, Springfield, and Greenfield. What can I say, I love it here! I am creative and collaborative by nature and by training. Whether you are an individual, a family, or a collective, I want to get to know you and support your buying or selling process in a way that honors the complexities of who you are and what you need.
Whether you are seeking to buy or sell here in Western Massachusetts or somewhere else in the world, I can support. If it can't be me directly from start to finish, I'm happy to engage my international network and make referrals that connect you with an agent who can.
As a co-operative business owner and theatre maker, I have an awareness of the unique needs and processes of cooperatives and collectives, artists and organizers. Feel free to invite me into your process to discuss what collective purchasing endeavors might look like.
I know the process can be scary and overwhelming. I also know it doesn't have to be. I will gladly walk you through each step and ensure you have the support you need to proceed with clarity, intention, and ultimately, success.
A REALTOR supporting individuals and collectives with their real estate journeys throughout Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties in Massachusetts.
Real Estate Real Intention Means: (values)
- Cultivating thoughtful and intentional offers to purchase that work to center the needs of both the buyer(s) and seller(s).
- Prioritizing the human-ness of all parties involved through direct communication grounded in kindness.
- Moving with the understanding that safe, secure, and affordable housing is a RIGHT not a privilege!
- Wrestling with the realities that homeownership is still one of the most effective ways of building intergenerational wealth and security
- AND YET, we're buying/selling stolen and colonized land.
- Anchoring in the belief that we cannot own land but can own our homes.
- Implementing and amplifying cooperative and community-centered approaches to real estate investment.
Testimonials
Trenda is a superstar! Her knowledge and wisdom and interpersonal skills combine in ways that make her top caliber as a selling agent.
Her experience truly shined when it came to preparing my property to go up for sale — from convincing me to go with professional photographs to working closely with me on the descriptions and then assembling everything portfolio-like for prospective owners to have short and detailed versions. All QR-coded too!
Trenda honored my sometimes challenging timing needs, her communication was consistently prompt and clear, her empathy was professional and yet comforting, she kept me informed all along the way re. next steps and realistic possibilities. All that, with her gentle humor and a calmness.
I recommend her wholeheartedly! ~ Susan Rice
Trenda rocks! In this insane real estate market, she spent many months helping my partner and I find a dream home that checked ALL of our boxes. Her patience and attentiveness was enormously appreciated throughout the process. She understood and respected our criteria and offered many professional (and even some thoughtfully personal) insights along the way. As two people who don't necessarily fit the cookie-cutter mold of most house-hunters our age, we felt genuinely heard and supported by Trenda from day one -- it's nice to have someone who "gets" you 😉 She will certainly be our go-to again in the future and is the Realtor we now recommend to all of our friends and acquaintances. ~ B Z
Trenda helped my best friend and I get a house in this wild housing market during the pandemic. We worked with Trenda for less than a month before finding our starter home and getting our offer accepted. Trenda has a great mind for putting in offers that can't be refused! Trenda was there every step of the way to answer ALL seven million questions I had being a first time home buyer. Trenda is patient, outgoing, and really informed on resources in the community. I highly recommend Trenda to anyone. You will be taken care of! ~ Kale Palmer
Working with Trenda was great! She was really responsive, super supportive, and really knowledgeable about the whole process - from being able to spot little structural issues in the house, to bargaining, to connecting me with a good lawyer and inspector. As a first time homebuyer, I felt like she made the process feel really smooth and accessible. Plus, it felt like an extra gift to be able to work with someone who has a values-driven approach to understanding and navigating the system of homebuying, including being excited about dreaming up other possibilities/ways of approaching that process. Have already recommended her to others!! ~ Clara Wagner
Trenda is the best! She worked with our very tricky wish list, thought creatively about how different houses could work for us, and walked us through the process expertly, from choosing our financing options and inspector to closing. We learned a LOT along the way, and always looked forward to seeing her at showings! She's flexible, thoughtful, creative, and a lovely guide for what can be a really tricky process. ~ Kimaya Diggs
We were excited to work with Trenda because of our shared values around alternative/radical real estate! Trenda is a super warm and friendly person and it was great to have such a supportive presence on our team. As first time homebuyers, we really appreciated how patiently Trenda walked us through the entire process and how gracefully she navigated communication with all parties involved. ~ Becca Neubardt
Above all, Trenda knows how to make the homebuying process more accessible, personable, and attainable. If you’re in need of a realtor in western MA, look no further than Trenda Loftin! ~ Robbie Dunning
From the outset, I felt Trenda's full support in a process to which I was completely new. She has a very "no such thing as a stupid question" attitude, which made me feel engaged and unintimidated. I had worked with a different agent prior with whom I didn't feel a tremendous connection. I wondered if that was par for the course until I met with Trenda, who immediately illustrated curiosity and thoughtfulness towards my needs. She is somehow always available - I know that she must have other clients but she made me feel like I was a priority.
Not only is she an excellent and knowledgeable real estate agent, she also is deeply enmeshed in the communities of Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties and is clearly, seriously committed to providing underrepresented folks with access to services. She is a busy woman, but seems to handle her affairs with grace and, again, intense commitment. Honestly, she is inspirational. I never doubted that I was in good hands. The entire process was seamless and I felt strongly that she was in my corner through and through. Additionally, I walked away feeling like I had made a friend.
Amazing experience. I would recommend her to anyone. ~ Claire Jenison
