Donโ€™t Turn Back the Clock: How Private Listings Erode Trust, Value, and Fair Housing

By Colleen Barry, Chief Executive Officer, Gibson Sothebyโ€™s International Realty  When I began my real estate career in 2002, it was prior to the democratization of property data on the internet. At that time, information was hard to come byโ€”buyers had to rely on real estate agents or call individual brokerages to find out if …

Jessica Ingram-Bee of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty Helps City of Boston Launch Co-Purchasing Housing Pilot Program

Jessica Ingram-Bee, a Boston-based real estate professional with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty in Jamaica Plain, specializes in co-housing and helped the City of Boston develop a new Guide to Co-Purchasing to both help buyers understand how to protect themselves in co-purchasing and co-ownership arrangements, and identify where city support is available. Jessica Ingram-Bee can be …

The Risks of Not Listing Your Home in the MLS

By Colleen Barry, Chief Executive Officer, Gibson Sothebyโ€™s International Realty  There has been ongoing debate about how and when sellers and their realtors use MLS systems. The decision whether or not to list a home in the MLS or to sell it privately can directly impact a sellerโ€™s ultimate sale price. Therefore, I want to share …

A Look Back at 18 Years with Colleen Barry and Nicole Rideout Hartwick

This December marks 18 years of Gibson Sothebyโ€™s International Realtyโ€”a journey defined by resilience, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. To celebrate this milestone, our Chief Executive Officer Colleen Barry and President Nicole Rideout Hartwick sat down to reflect on nearly two decades of unmatched experience, transformative growth, and an unwavering spirit of collaboration that …

Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty Celebrates 18 Years of Excellence

This December, we celebrate Gibson Sothebyโ€™s International Realtyโ€™s 18th anniversary. Gibson Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 1962 by pioneering real estate broker, Betty Gibson, who was instrumental in shaping a new and vibrant Boston. In 2006, Larry Rideout and Paul McGann affiliated the firm with the Sotheby's International Realtyยฎ brand, combining our local expertise …

Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty Celebrates the Holiday Season

As the weather gets colder and snow begins to fall, our communities come alive with holiday charm, drawing people from all over to experience annual traditions, festive lights, and a packed calendar of seasonal events that celebrate the joy of the season. This year, weโ€™re honored to support some of Massachusetts' most beloved holiday attractions, …

Nicole Rideout Hartwick Appointed President of Gibson Sothebyโ€™s International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty proudly announces that Nicole Rideout Hartwick has been appointed President of the brokerage as part of the organization's future leadership succession plan. Following her tenure as Chief Strategy Officer since 2021, Rideout Hartwick will focus on capitalizing on emerging growth opportunities for the brokerage and enhancing the support and resources available …

Introducing Club XV: Celebrating Excellence in Real Estate

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Club XVโ€”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 incredibly proud …