Now 33 Offices and More Than 700 Agents, Brokerage Expands Its Leadership in Massachusetts
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, Massachusetts’ leading independently owned real estate brokerage, today announced its acquisition of Advisors Living, a firm of 200 sales associates operating from 16 offices. As part of the integration, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty will consolidate most Advisors Living offices into its existing footprint while adding offices in Andover, Canton, Gloucester, Plymouth, and Tewksbury.
The addition strengthens Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty’s statewide presence, adding scale in key markets and extending the firm’s reach into new communities with distinction.
“In a time when the industry is evolving, our growth underscores the stability and expertise that define Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty,” said Larry Rideout, chairman and founder of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. “By welcoming the Advisors Living team, we expand our reach and recommit to the communities we already serve. This acquisition reflects our belief that local roots, combined with global resources, allow our agents to deliver the best service.”
“As we continue to grow strategically across Massachusetts, the Advisors Living team represents an ideal fit for our company,” said Paul McGann, principal and founder of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. “We’re excited to support their success through the Sotheby’s International Realty® network, which connects our agents and clients to buyers and sellers around the world, and to provide the resources and tools that will elevate every aspect of their business.”
Founded by Jason S. Weissman in 2001, Advisors Living is the residential sales brand of independent commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm Boston Realty Advisors. Merit McIntyre was named president and CEO of Advisors Living in 2021.
“Advisors Living has always embraced a boutique culture, one that values close ties to our communities and a highly personalized approach to supporting our agents and clients,” said McIntyre. “Partnering with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty allows us to carry that same foundation of stability and local expertise forward, now strengthened by the tools and reach of a trusted global brand. It’s an exciting next chapter for our team and the clients we serve.”
This acquisition builds on Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty’s continued momentum as a market leader, guided by Larry Rideout, Paul McGann, Chief Executive Officer Colleen Barry, and President Nicole Rideout Hartwick. The firm reported $3.39 billion in sales volume in 2024, making it the #1 Massachusetts-based real estate firm by sales volume, with the highest average sale price among the top 10 brokerages statewide.
For more information, contact Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty at 617.426.6900 or info@gibsonsir.com.