Kerry Dowlin is one of the top producing agents in the Boston
area with over 180 million in closed sales over 15 years in the
industry. After joining Gibson Sothebys International Realty in
2006, she has quickly risen to the top of her field. However, she
would tell you that she is simply lucky to do what she loves for a
living.
I still get excited by matching buyers with ahome that is
idealfor them,” she says.
Her first career was in the golf industry as a teaching
professional in the LPGA. This passion for the energetic, dynamic
world of athletic events next led Kerry to a position in sports
marketing and brought her to Boston. She worked on the corporate
side of things to plan events and interact directly with high
profile clients such as a Gillette and Fidelity Investments. Though
grateful for the opportunity to travel around the country and meet
new people, Kerry eventually decided to move on to a career in Real
Estate. When I bought my first home, she says, I really wanted to
get off the road and do something more local. Choosing Dorchester
for its diverse community, interesting architecture, amenities near
the water, and relativeaffordability, Kerry set off on a new
venture in Boston.
Though it was unknown to her at the time, this decision would
ignite a fresh passion. Finally, able to remain in one location for
an extended amount of time, she found herself popping into local
open houses. If only to peek at a homes unique structure or design,
these excursions soon became routine. Having organized nearly 20 or
30 events annually for her previous job, Kerry had a keen eye for
staging and planning. I thought that was a great training ground
for being a realtor and learning to juggle a lot of balls at once,
she says. And soon, she fell in love with properties, renovation,
and design.
It was a natural fit to start selling real estate.
She began working in a small, independent office nearby in
Dorchester. As Bostons largest neighborhood, with around 130,000
residents across several square miles, Dorchester offered a large,
intricate market for real estate. Kerry spent many years getting to
know its numerous pockets and smaller neighborhoods. Eventually,
she moved to a larger firm that offered greater marketing and
exposure. Just a few years later, this firm became the Gibson
Sothebys International Realty we know today. I love working for an
independent firm but also having the global brand and the ability
to market my listings in the most effective wayeverywhere.
Now, Kerry says she knows Dorchester like the back of my hand.
Having sold inpretty much all of the areas neighborhoods over the
years, and even living in several as well, she is a familiar and
well-known expert of Dot. With more property sold than any
individual realtor ever in Dorchester, Kerry says she is incredibly
proud to be considered one of the most trusted agents in this
market place.
However, she makes a point to never lose sight of her clients.
With about 90 % of business coming from repeat clients and personal
referrals, Kerry stresses the importance of maintaining a
meaningful and personal connection with the people she meets. It
isn’t about meit’s about them and their end game. I just use my
expertise to helpget them there.
This connection even extends beyond real estate. Kerry is there
for the celebrations of growing families and changing needs.
Speaking to the natural progression of her clients to first
purchase a condo or smaller apartment, and then upsize to make room
for children, Kerry notes her excitement that her clients are more
frequently staying in the city instead of moving to the burbs and
getting involved with local public schools. Because of this, I have
been on local committees and supported local schools and charter
schools over the years to ensure that our residents have great
options.
To learn more about Kerry Dowlin, visit her agent profile
here.