CHESTNUT HILL, MA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — From Transforming Lives in Education to Guiding Clients in Real Estate with Empathy and Expertise in Chestnut Hill, Newton, Brookline, and surrounding areas
Debbie Sayles, M.Ed., has devoted her life to empowering others, first in education, and now in real estate, guiding clients with compassion, clarity, and purpose. Recognized for her steady leadership, thoughtful discernment, and unwavering dedication, she approaches every endeavor with intention and impact. A longstanding and admired presence in her community, Debbie has cultivated a reputation grounded in advocacy, integrity, and authentic connection, earning her the unwavering respect and trust of clients, administrators, colleagues, students, and families.
A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Boston College with two Master’s degrees, Debbie devoted 34 years to the Newton Public Schools as a special education teacher. Specializing in reading instruction, she directly impacted the lives of hundreds of children, helping many learn to read, build confidence, and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Known for her patience, strong communication skills, intelligence, warmth, and unwavering integrity, Debbie consistently advocated for her students while fostering relationships built on trust and empathy.
Debbie obtained her real estate license in 1987, working in the field during her summer breaks from teaching. After retiring from education, Debbie transitioned into real estate full-time.
Today, she is a full-time Sales Associate with Hammond Residential/Coldwell Banker Real Estate in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, where she is widely regarded as a trusted advisor. Her ability to navigate complex transactions, listen with intention, and represent buyers and sellers with intelligence, empathy, and resolve has made Debbie a reliable guide for clients during pivotal life decisions. She believes real estate is fundamentally about people and life transitions, not just transactions. She maintains active membership with the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the Greater Boston Association of Realtors (GBAR), and the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR).
Debbie attributes her success to actively listening, advocating for others, embracing new challenges, and leading with authenticity, integrity, and transparency in every interaction. She views each experience as an opportunity for growth and continually seeks to expand her knowledge, refine her skills, be flexible, and enhance her impact on both professional and personal levels.
For young women entering the real estate industry, Debbie advises pursuing one’s passions with dedication and patience. She encourages emerging professionals to listen attentively, advocate fearlessly, maintain integrity, and understand both their strengths and weaknesses in all aspects of their work. Success, she notes, is built through consistent effort, respect for others, and kindness. Stepping outside comfort zones, persisting through setbacks, and leading with confidence are key to opening doors and creating lasting influence.
Debbie recognizes that one of the biggest challenges in real estate today is guiding clients through complex transactions while managing emotions and expectations. Success in this field requires patience, active listening, problem-solving, and a comprehensive understanding of the competitive market. Debbie emphasizes the importance of maintaining visibility, leveraging market knowledge, and applying effective marketing strategies to ensure the best outcomes for clients.
Her professional values are integrity, advocacy, patience, empathy, compassion, excellence, accountability, and lifelong learning, which guide her every decision. Debbie strives to uphold the highest standards in her work, supporting her clients fully and responsibly, while cultivating the trust and credibility she has earned throughout her career. Debbie is passionate about helping others, and her resourcefulness is important in order to meet the needs of all clients.
A former model and dancer, Debbie brings confidence, discipline, and presence to all aspects of her life. She maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys fitness, travel, reading, painting, horseback riding, and writing her memoir. Deeply devoted to animals, she shares her home with two Australian Cobberdogs, one of whom is a Certified Therapy Dog. Together, they visit schools, colleges, and nursing homes, helping to reduce stress, provide comfort, and foster meaningful connections.
Married and residing in Waban, Massachusetts, Debbie Sayles continues to lead with heart, clarity, compassion, and purpose. Her career and life demonstrate that true influence is built through service, trust, and the transformative power of listening, impacting communities, families, and individuals, one meaningful connection at a time.
Learn More about Debbie Sayles:
Through her Influential Women profile, https://influentialwomen.com/connect/debbie-sayles, or through her profile on Hammond Residential Real Estate, https://www.hammondre.com/realestate/agent/debbie-sayles/
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