Here at Tempel Realty Group our goal is to lead you thru the sale or purchase of your home with complete transparency and ease. We understand this process can be stressful and our knowledge of both the market and our communities will help you navigate thru decisions and negotiations as effortlessly as possible.

We are part of the amazing Gibson Sotheby's Team which is Boston’s largest independently owned and operated real estate firm made up of eight offices and a team of approximately 200 dedicated sales professionals. Agents at Gibson bring a wealth of life experiences to real estate. With our collective years of experience, living and working in the Greater Boston area, we provide guaranteed white glove services second-to-none, which the Sotheby's International Realty brand is known for. 

Brian tempel | agent

Brian comes to Gibson Sotheby's from a residential development firm where his dual role as Acquisitions Analyst & Financial Consultant gave him invaluable knowledge of residential real estate from an investment perspective.  Brian has completed the Construction Supervisors course in order to help add value for developers as well as buyers throughout the new construction process. By combining a career of entrepreneurship, wealth management and property development analysis, Brian is able to offer his clients a wide variety of skills that clearly differentiate him from other brokers.

Over the years, Brian has lived in Boston's Back Bay, Cambridge, Watertown, Milton and finally Westwood where he currently resides.  Brian prides himself on being a forward-thinking real estate professional who is fully equipped to take advantage of all that the superior marketing and technological techniques that the Sotheby's brand offers. A results driven individual, Brian is also resourceful and diligent. His trustworthiness is admirable and his unique ability to relate to his clients contributes to Brian's mastery in building and maintaining long-lasting relationships over time.

Caitlin Walsh | Agent

Caitlin comes to Gibson Sotheby’s with a financial services background, having worked for over 10 years in various sales, operations and customer service roles. Prior to joining Gibson Sotheby's she was the Director of Sales and Operations at John Hancock, where she gained expertise managing the sales process, as well as extensive knowledge on the day-to-day operations of business transactions. 

Caitlin graduated from Boston College in 1995, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing at the Carroll School of Management. She has lived and owned property in Boston, Canton, Westwood and Cape Cod. Focusing on cities/towns where she has lived and owned gives her a great knowledge of those areas on a business and personal level.

Caitlin’s focus for all her clients is availability and service. She works hard to build personal relationships with all her clients. By putting her clients first, Caitlin has helped first-time home buyers and their families navigate their way through the complicated real estate process. Her love for real estate shows in her excitement when her clients find that perfect home. 

Kristi Alvino | AGENT

After some time working with the Tempel Realty Team, Kristi has transitioned her family home and career to the Westerly RI area where she now serves as our preferred Rhode Island referral agent.

Specializing in relocation, staging, and helping clients envision the possibilities of a property, Kristi Alvino is a licensed Realtor® whose own search for a new home sparked a passion for the real estate industry. She firmly believes that people are at the heart of every real estate transaction and that successful relationships do not materialize without hard work, positive thinking, commitment, persistence, and above all else, integrity. With her tenacity and problem-solver mindset, Kristi dedicated to providing her clients an exceptional home buying and selling experience. She possesses a special ability to listen to her clients’ needs and guide them from beginning to end of every transaction, making her an ideal asset in helping achieve her clients' real estate goals. 

Kristi graduated from Springfield College and received her Masters in Education from Endicott College. Prior to officially entering the real estate space, she enjoyed a highly successful career in Human Resources and built a thriving business as a Photographer. From recruiting professionals to the finding the perfect placement for a client, Kristi has gained an in-depth knowledge and understanding of marketing and negotiating that equips her with an excellent foundation for the competitive real estate market. 

Kristi is in awe of Boston's history, impressive array of different shopping districts, authentic food of the North End, convenient access to the best beaches and skiing on the East Coast, and spirit of its people. She happily resides in Medway with her husband and two children. She is a member of the Boston Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. In addition, Kristi is involved in a number of philanthropic ventures, including Boston Children’s Brain Tumor Center, the Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) Stepping Strong Boston Team, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Jimmy Fund, and JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Research Funding and Advocacy.

GARTH TEMPEL | SENIOR PARTNER & ADVISOR

As a veteran of the IT Data Center industry for over 20 years, Garth comes to us as a dynamic and passionate sales professional & leader whose energy has always been focused on successfully developing, leading and educating world-class, customer-centric sales organizations.

Garth continues to keep our Westwood office running smoothly as he has worn many hats to support & advise our team as a business coach, mentor and office manager while working closely with our agents to motivate, develop & grow the Tempel Realty Group.