More Than Miles: The Family Behind the Boston Marathon Journey

The Boston Marathon is more than a raceโ€”itโ€™s a journey fueled by purpose, resilience, and community. As a locally owned brokerage within the Sothebyโ€™s International Realty network, we at Gibson Sotheby's International Realty have seen just how powerful that journey becomes when family is part of every mile. This year, weโ€™re proud to highlight three …

Ready to Move Forward, But a Bumpy Path Still Lies Ahead

As Power Brokers climb back from 2024, optimism, albeit heavily guarded, begins to surfaceโ€”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 hereย to view the story. The numbers tell the story …

Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty Ranked #1 Massachusetts-Based Brokerage by the 2025 RISMedia Power Broker Report

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty is proud to announce that it has earned the following accolades in RISMediaโ€™s 37th Annual Power Broker Report: โ€œWeโ€™re proud to once again lead the real estate industry in Massachusetts and be recognized among the top brokerages nationwide," said Larry Rideout, Chairman and Founder of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty. "Our advisors …

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 …

New Bedford, Mass., a Coastal City Undergoing Transformation

The Whaling City, home to a diverse food scene, will soon have a new rail connection to Boston. Born and raised in New Bedford, Maggie Tomkiewicz of Team MCM at Gibson Sotheby's International Realty shares her insights on life in this coastal city. From left: Christopher Hiller, Margo Choquette, and Maggie Tomkiewicz of Team MCM. …

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 Sothebyโ€™s International Realty, thrives on creating connectionsโ€”between people, places, and possibilities. Over …

Gibson Sothebyโ€™s International Realty Achieves 17% Sales Growth and $3.39 Billion in 2024

Long-Standing Brokerage Remains #1 Massachusetts-Based Firm by Sales Volume Despite Market Challenges  In 2024, our clients put their trust in our experience and expertise to help them achieve their real estate goals. Our performance shows their instincts were right: โ€œOver nearly two decades, Gibson Sothebyโ€™s International Realty has been a pillar of trust, stability, and …

Passing of the Baton: A Conversation with Larry Rideout and Nicole Rideout Hartwick

By South Shore Real Producers Publisher Melissa Schorr From left: Nicole Rideout Hartwick, Larry Rideout, Aimee Rideout. Itโ€™s been 18 years since Chairman Larry Rideout founded Gibson Sothebyโ€™s International Realty, going from 3 offices to now nearly 30 throughout Massachusetts and becoming Massachusettโ€™s largest independently-owned brokerage. SSRP Publisher Melissa Schorr sat down on the occasion …