From left: Philip A. White, Jr., President & CEO of
Sotheby’s International Realty; Joe Bernardo, Senior Vice
President of Sotheby’s International Realty; Colleen Barry, CEO
of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty; Debi Benoit,
Principal of Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.; Larry Rideout, Chairman
& Co-Owner of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty; Amy
Mizner, Principal of Benoit Mizner Simon &. Co.; Paul McGann,
President & Co-Owner of Gibson Sotheby’s International
Realty; Sheryl Simon, Principal of Benoit Mizner Simon &
Co.
BOSTON,
MA(January 15, 2020) Gibson Sothebys
International Realty has announced further expansion into the
Boston MetroWest residential real estate marketplace with the
acquisition of Benoit Mizner Simon &
Co., a firm with nearly 80 sales professionals and
offices in Wellesley, Weston, Needham, and Sudbury, Massachusetts.
Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.s offices and talent are the latest
additions to Gibson Sothebys International Realtys unified network
of associates serving Boston, Greater Boston, the North Shore, the
South Shore, and Cape Cod.
As always, our strategy is to unite
with organizations that fit our growth trajectory, feed one
another, and, most importantly, mirror our collaborative culture
and superior level of agent support, said Larry
Rideout, Chairman & Co-Owner of Gibson Sothebys
International Realty.
The professionals at Benoit Mizner
Simon & Co. are deeply entrenched in their communities and
therefore are masters at serving the needs of their discerning
clientele. We are thrilled to welcome them to our family.
Founded in 2010 by Principals
Debi Benoit, Amy Mizner, and
Sheryl Simon, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.
specializes in luxury properties across Dover, Natick, Needham,
Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, Weston, and Westwood. With the
addition of Benoit Mizner Simon & Co., which has achieved more
than $4 billion in sales revenue since its inception, Gibson
Sothebys International Realty increases market share in the
residential luxury, new construction, and land development sectors
throughout the MetroWest region.
For a locally-rooted company, Gibson
Sothebys International Realtys reach is truly global, said Debi
Benoit, Principal of Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. Combining our
esteemed local reputation with Gibson Sothebys International
Realtys access to international markets will ensure the properties
we represent receive the extensive exposure they deserve. Gibson
Sothebys International Realty brings unrivaled global connections,
while we bring a premier reputation in the MetroWest communitiesa
winning combination for us all”.
This is a joining of forces between two
luxury, highly-profitable companies that are leaders in their
markets, marking a significant moment for Gibson Sothebys
International Realty and our strengthened presence in Eastern
Massachusetts, said Paul McGann, President &
Co-Owner of Gibson Sothebys International Realty. We are pleased to
combine the resources and market share of our companies to drive
the success of our associates.
For Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.s
sales professionals, Gibson Sothebys International Realty will
implement its cutting-edge tools and practices, includinginnovative
and strategic marketing programs, a global referral network, and an
exclusive technology suite, offering sales associates a distinctive
and competitive edge in the market. Although Sotheby’s
International Realty is associated with the venerableLondonauction
house and is a luxury brand, its name recognition, trusted
reputation, and marketing and relocation resources benefit buyers
and sellers at every price point.
By investing in a collaborative
workplace culture, Larry and Paul have built a brokerage that is
indispensable to their agents, said Amy Mizner, Principal of Benoit
Mizner Simon & Co. The panache the Sothebys International
Realty name carries will support our efforts to grow our footprint
in the Metro West region and further propel the careers of our
associates, who equally value authentic, relationship-based
connection.
We are proud to join powerhouse Gibson
Sothebys International Realty so our associates can benefit from
their Boston heritage and relationships with real estate
professionals worldwide, said Sheryl Simon, Principal of Benoit
Mizner Simon & Co. We look forward to accessing the most
qualified buyers in the world, whether they are local to
Massachusetts, relocating from another state or country, or based
overseas and looking to invest in the markets we serve. It is with
great excitement and pride that Debi, Amy, and I embark on this
next chapter.
About Gibson Sothebys
International Realty
Since 1962, Gibson Sothebys
International Realtys unique approach of combining local leadership
with a global brand has been highly effective throughout
Massachusetts. Under Co-Owners Larry Rideout and Paul McGanns
leadership for over a decade, the firm has grown exponentially and
has cultivated an agent-focused and technology-driven culture. In
2019, REAL Trends, the trusted source for news and research for the
real estate brokerage industry, recognized Gibson Sothebys
International Realty as the #1 Massachusetts-based firm by sales
volume and average sales price, and the #11 Sothebys International
Realtyaffiliate in the country by sales volume. Through its
affiliation with the Sothebys International Realty network, Gibson
Sotheby’s International Realty offersunrivaled access to
properties for sale around the world, as well as access tobuyers
and sellers from well beyond its local markets.Today, Gibson
Sothebys International Realty is Bostons largest
independently-owned and operated real estate firm, made up of
seventeen offices across Eastern Massachusetts, while Sotheby’s
International Realty’s global footprint spans approximately
1,000 offices in 71 countries and territories worldwide.
