By Colleen Barry, Chief Executive Officer, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty Years ago, Zestimates were the bane of our existence. The erratic predictions could be close or they could be wildly off, creating tension between the listing agent and their client. One of my agents told me she was printing out the Zestimate before each listing appointment and …
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty Ranks Among Nation’s Top Brokerages in 2026 RealTrends Verified Report
National recognition places brokerage among top Sotheby’s International Realty® firms in the United States Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty has been recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified Brokerage Rankings, placing #9 among Sotheby’s International Realty® firms and #62 nationally. The firm was additionally named the #1 Massachusetts-based brokerage by sales volume. These rankings are based on …
Celebrating 20 Years of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty
https://videopress.com/v/4Xfw4tlP?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true For 20 years, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty has grown alongside the communities we serve — expanding our reach, deepening our expertise, and earning trust through every market cycle. What began as a locally rooted brokerage has grown into a globally connected real estate brand, trusted to represent our clients wherever their real estate journey …
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2026 Boston Market and Sales Predictions
This article was originally published by Boston Agent Magazine on December 1, 2025. Featuring the perspectives of: Colleen Barry, CEO, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty Pauline Bennett, Regional President, Northeast, Coldwell Banker Nick Warren, Founder and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Warren Residential How do you think buyer and seller expectations will evolve in 2026 compared to …
Celebrating Excellence: Our Club XV Inductees
We are delighted to introduce this year's inductees into Club XV—a club honoring our top-performing associates and teams at Gibson Sotheby's International Realty for their exceptional achievements in sales. Club XV is not just about numbers: it is about celebrating our associates' hard work and dedication to providing exceptional service to their clients. We are …
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Ready to Move Forward, But a Bumpy Path Still Lies Ahead
As Power Brokers climb back from 2024, optimism, albeit heavily guarded, begins to surface—because what's next for residential real estate remains uncertain. Colleen Barry, CEO, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty This article was written by Maria Patterson and originally published by RISMedia on April 4, 2025. Click here to view the story. The numbers tell the story …
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Transforming the Real Estate Transaction Process
DepositLink's Secure Digital Platform Provides a Seamless Experience for All This article was written by Joey Macari and originally published in the February 2025 edition of RISMedia's Real Estate magazine. Click here to view the digital publication. Nicole Rideout Hartwick, president of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, thrives on creating connections—between people, places, and possibilities. Over …
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A Message From Our CEO: Explaining the New Rules for Real Estate Practices
There are a few changes happening in the real estate brokerage industry. Here is a simplified explanation of the changes to our business practices and how they impact buyers and sellers.
Eastern Massachusetts Q1 2024 Market Insights
Eastern Massachusetts
Q1 2024
Market Insights
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We are pleased to share with you the real estate market trends throughout Eastern Massachusetts for Q1. To read the full report, we invite you to click the link below.
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Understanding the National Association of REALTORS® Proposed Settlement
You may have seen the news stories about the recent proposed settlement from the National Association of REALTORS®. Here is a basic understanding of what this proposal means.