$985,000148 Congress Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
11 beds3 baths3,924 sq ft
MLS# 73554885
Greater Boston Real Estate Broker · CENTURY 21 North East
Turning the dream of home
Turning the dream of home
into reality.
Born in Colombia, Luis Tejada started in 1994 after watching hard-working families, his own mother among them, turned away because no one took the time to explain. 30+ years later, he guides Greater Boston buyers, sellers and investors in English or Spanish, from the first call to closing day.
4.9 ★31 verified reviews
30+years in real estate
15+years with CENTURY 21
32closed sales, last 5 years
$19.2Msold, last 5 years
EN · ESevery step, in your language
How can I help?
One broker, five ways in
Whether it is your first home, selling the family house, your next investment or a commercial building, Luis gives you a clear plan and no pressure.
First-time buyers
Buy your first home
Pre-approval, down payment assistance and every step explained in your language.
Start here → BuyersFind the right home
Live MLS search, instant alerts and showings at times that work for you.
Buy with Luis → SellersSell for the best price
Free valuation, pricing strategy, professional photos and marketing in two languages.
Home value → InvestorsMulti-families & income
2–4 unit properties, rental analysis and off-market opportunities.
Invest → CommercialStorefronts & buildings
Buying, selling and leasing commercial property across Greater Boston.
Commercial →
Featured properties
Homes for sale now
Luis's own listings and hand-picked homes across Greater Boston.
Live MLS map · Greater BostonSearch homes for sale now →
Home alerts
Every new listing, the day it hits the market
Tell Luis the town, price and size you want. He sends you matching homes by text or email, in English or Spanish.
Don't see it? Luis sends you new homes the day they hit the market.
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Sold by Luis
32 families closed with Luis in 5 years
Every home sold, with its photo, its town and the client's story. $19.2M in sales from Chelsea to the South Shore.
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SOLD
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For sellers
What is your home worth today?
Get a market analysis prepared by Luis, built from real sales on your street and in your neighborhood, not an automated guess. Free, with no obligation.
30+ years selling Greater Boston homes, $19.2M sold in the last five years alone, and a 4.9★ rating from 31 verified reviews.
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Neighborhoods
Where Luis works
Each city has its own page with homes for sale, recent prices and a local guide.
Chelsea
Luis's home office. Minutes to Boston on the Silver Line and commuter rail.
Homes in Chelsea →Revere
Revere Beach, the Blue Line and plenty of multi-family homes.
Homes in Revere →Everett
Two- and three-family homes along the Mystic River.
Homes in Everett →East Boston
Waterfront, the Blue Line and a short trip to Logan Airport.
Homes in East Boston →Winthrop
A beach peninsula with a small-town feel, close to the city.
Homes in Winthrop →Malden
The Orange Line, a busy downtown and options for every budget.
Homes in Malden →Lynn
North Shore coastline, commuter rail and more room for your budget.
Homes in Lynn →Randolph
South Shore living with more space and yards, close to Route 128 and 24.
Homes in Randolph →Brockton
More home for your money on the South Shore, with commuter rail to Boston.
Homes in Brockton →Quincy
A coastal South Shore city with four Red Line stops, commuter rail, beaches and deep presidential history.
Homes in Quincy →Haverhill
A Merrimack River city with a revived downtown, two commuter rail stops, lakes, trails and a wide mix of homes.
Homes in Haverhill →Peabody
A North Shore city where Route 1, Route 128 and I-95 meet, with suburban streets, a farm and a big mall.
Homes in Peabody →4.9
What clients say · Live
31 verified reviews from buyers and sellers
Independent RealSatisfied surveys sent to every client after closing, plus Luis's newest Google reviews, updated automatically.
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Concepcion P, Everett, MA
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Janek Wegrzynowski, Haverhill, MA
★★★★★
P. Whittaker, Revere, MA
★★★★★
Darlene Anderson, Saugus, MA
★★★★★
Robin Martinez, Chelsea, MA
★★★★★
Surender Nagpal, Chelsea, MA
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Luis answers at any hour, in English or Spanish
Luis AI answers questions, books showings and hands Luis every lead with the full details. Day or night, by chat or by phone.
Luis AIOnline now · English & Español
Hi! I'm Luis AI, the automated assistant for Luis Tejada. ¿Prefiere español?
I want to buy my first home in Revere.
Wonderful! Do you already have a pre-approval, or would you like Luis to connect you with a lender who speaks your language?
AI phone receptionistSample call · 9:42 pm
AIThanks for calling Luis Tejada. Would you like English or Spanish?
CallerEspañol, por favor. Vi una casa en Chelsea.
AICon gusto. ¿Le gustaría verla esta semana?
CallerSí, el sábado en la mañana.
AIListo. Le reservé el sábado a las 10:00 a. m. y le envío la confirmación por texto.
Luis instantly gets a summary, the recording and the showing on his calendar.
Call Luis AI any time:(617) 982-0194
How we work
From first call to keys
Conversation
We talk about what you want, your budget and your timing. In your language, with no obligation.
Pre-approval
I connect you with trusted lenders and down payment assistance programs.
Search & showings
Instant alerts and showings at times that work for you, weekends included.
Offer & negotiation
Decades of negotiating in Greater Boston, on your side.
Inspection & attorney
I coordinate the inspection, appraisal and closing attorney so nothing slips.
Closing day
As a notary with hundreds of loan signings, I know the closing table. We sign, you get your keys.
Trusted partners
The team behind every closing
Local professionals Luis has worked with for years, many of them Spanish-speaking. You are always free to choose any provider you like.
Run a business that serves home buyers and owners? Join Luis's partner network.
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Free guides
Learn before you leap
EN · ES
The first-time buyer guide to Massachusetts
Credit, pre-approval, assistance programs and closing costs, step by step.
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How to sell your home for more
Pricing, prep, photos and negotiation, from a broker with decades of experience.
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Investing in Greater Boston multi-families
How to live in one unit and rent the others, with real numbers.
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About Luis
From Colombia to Greater Boston, three decades of opening doors
“My life’s mission: to help anyone looking for guidance from someone they can trust, and turn a dream into reality.”
Luis Tejada was born in Colombia and has worked in Greater Boston real estate for 30+ years, more than 15 of them with CENTURY 21. As a broker with CENTURY 21 North East in Chelsea, he helps first-time buyers, families selling and investors close with confidence, in English or Spanish.
Greater Boston BrokerCENTURY 21 North East
LanguagesSpanish & English
Residential & commercialBuy, sell & invest
Notary & loan signingClosings, start to finish
Contact
Let's talk about your next move
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CENTURY 21 North East · 473 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150