Sales Associate
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(508) 723-3589 mobile
(508) 795-7500 office
(508) 723-3589 direct
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ServedWorcester
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner
More about Keith Shirley
Professional Bio
With a passion for delivering exceptional, customized, and personal service, I specialize in guiding real estate buyers to find their dream homes and helping sellers achieve seamless, successful transactions. My client-centric approach, rooted in deep market knowledge and a commitment to personalized solutions, ensures that every step of the home-buying or selling process is tailored to meet individual needs, fostering trust and delivering outstanding results.
Professional Experience
Real Estate Sales Broker
Coldwell Banker, Worcester, MA
2025 – Present
- Specializing in residential sales and leasing in Worcester and the Boston metropolitan area, drawing on deep regional expertise to match clients with ideal properties.
- Utilizing proven sales strategies to achieve top performance in gross commission income, building on a track record of over $1 billion in brokered real estate.
- Focused on client acquisition, relationship management, and market analysis to deliver superior outcomes in competitive markets.
Property Manager, The Arbella at Bramble Hill (April 2024 – June 2025)
Managed daily operations for a luxury 55+ apartment community in Worcester, MA, featuring modern 1- and 2-bedroom residences with premium amenities, including a golf simulator, pickleball court, pet park, and community gardens. Oversaw resident relations, maintenance, leasing, and compliance to ensure an exceptional living experience in a serene location near universities and historic Elm Park. Led lease-up activities to drive occupancy through targeted marketing and built strong community ties through outreach and partnerships with local businesses, cultural organizations, and non-profits.
Co-Owner, Engel & Völkers Boston (2014 – Present)
- Received Private Office Advisor Designation, one of the highest designations to attain with less than 1 percent of real estate agents.
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Recruited, hired, trained, and managed over 90 licensed real estate agents across four Boston locations.
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Served as Broker of Record for over $1 billion in residential sales and 1,000+ leasing transactions.
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Personally brokered more than $300 million in real estate.
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Led a Top 10 Sales Team in Gross Commission Income (GCI) in the Americas for Engel & Völkers for seven out of nine years.
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Office received the Top 10 award for GCI in the Americas for Engel & Völkers in 2022.
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Member of the Presidential Advisory Committee for Development.
Co-Founder & Owner, Meridian Realty Group (2010 – Present)
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Oversaw management of several thousand residential and mixed-use property units.
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Recruited, hired, trained, and managed internal and external accounting/finance staff, maintenance personnel, and property managers.
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Prepared budgets, procured insurance, planned capital assets, and secured loans for residential and mixed-use real estate portfolios for private investors, condominium associations, and 55+ communities.
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Led enterprise software solution upgrades and managed capital improvement projects up to $5 million.
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Spearheaded business development, client acquisition, and marketing initiatives.
Senior Executive to Chairman & CEO, Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (2003 – 2007)
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Coordinated executive staff between the MTA and Central Artery Project as required by the Chairman & CEO’s Office.
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Led the Rose Kennedy Greenway Central Artery Tunnel Project park construction team.
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Served as a senior executive for the final closeout and opening of the Central Artery Project highway and tunnels.
Assistant Director, Massachusetts Highway Department (1999 – 2003)
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Oversaw the Public Works Development Grant Program.
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Managed the relocation of 50+ businesses and 100+ residences for the $250 million Rte. 146 Relocation project.
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Budgeted, tracked, and audited state and federal funds for construction and maintenance projects.
Education
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Bachelor of Science in Finance, Bentley University, Waltham, MA (May 1999)
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Boston College, Boston, MA (May 2009)
Activities and Interests
Golf, hiking, skiing, and volunteering.
With a proven track record of leadership, client-focused service, and community engagement, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional results for my clients in every real estate transaction.
Member of the MassLandlords Association
Central Mass Regional
6 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 795-7500