With close to 40 years of experience in real estate and the financial  markets, particularly in the area of compliance and professional ethics, Martin brings a unique perspective to REALTOR and housing disputes, as a Mediator, Hearing Panel Chair, industry consultant and now as an Attorney, who tackles issues with a full understanding of Real Estate Principles and Practice.  As a former broker/owner and Corporate Relocation specialist for a national real estate franchiser, Martin spent over 10 years serving in a multitude of leadership roles for the regional-brokerage, local and state REALTOR Associations; culminating in a consulting agreement, and later employment by, a local REALTOR Association, to serve as its Professional Standards Administrator and legal assistant.

A native of Seattle, WA., Martin earned a BSBA-Accounting from Colorado State University and a Juris Doctor from the Massachusetts Schol of Law - Andover. He holds a CPA-Inactive license in the State of Washington and is admitted to the Bar as a practicing Attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Over the span of his professional career, Martin has lived In several US cities and internationally, both in Europe and the Caribbean.

 In addition to his wealth of experience in the local real estate scene, Martin mediates ethics and commission disputes for the National Association of Realtors and is a mediator and conciliator for the Massachusetts Trial Courts in Housing, Landlord/Tenant and Assistance, Service and Emotional Support Animal disputes. He and his wife are family breeders of show-quality beagles under the StarGrace Beagle Breeder moniker.

Martin is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Massachusetts, currently offering dispute resolution services to real estate licensees through Virtual Realty Consultants, a division of Synergy Metrowest, Inc.  

To learn more about how Martin can assist you with all aspects of your real estate experience, please contact him at (508) 353-2355.