Boston Luxury homes selling WAY over last year’s mark

Boston’s luxury real estate market appears to be selling far more than last year. Gibson Sotheby’s sold 40 $1 million+ properties so far this year – as opposed to 21 for the same period last year. Beth Dickerson’s sale on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston’s Back Bay – for over $10 million - is the most expensive home sold in the state so far this year (source: MLSpin).

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Boston real estate market: Sales in luxury market grow

Massachusetts’s luxury home market, which saw a slow down during the recent economic challenges, has been coming back in dramatic fashion. From January 1 to June 1, 625 homes valued at $1,000,000 or more were sold, with May coming out on top with 173 sales. The first week in June has seen a tremendous amount of activity!

The most expensive sale was of 51 Commonwealth Avenue, which broke the $10 million mark and was listed by Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. The firm also recently reduced 40 Beacon Street, a historic home on Beacon Hill, to $19.9 million. That 21,000sf home offers stunning views of the Common and luxurious finishes, as well as a spacious patio and 9 parking spaces.

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Introducing a Spectacular Weston Estate

Beth Dickerson and Julie Harrison of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty’s Back Bay office have listed a one-of-a-kind $24.5 million residence in Weston, Massachusetts. This meticulously designed Arts & Crafts inspired home, designed by renowned architect Jeremiah Eck, is a modern twist on the classic mountain lodge style home. This sun flooded estate is an architectural masterpiece, with slate roof, unique chimneys, and stone and mahogany façade. Located on Weston’s best sited parcel of land, this remarkable 33,000+/- square foot residence offers six bedroom suites, six powder rooms, and privacy on 13.5+/- acres of well landscaped and pristinely manicured grounds, including a cascading stone waterfall. Offering remarkable private amenities, including a pool with a cabana, a caterer’s kitchen, an in-home movie theater, a spa/barber shop, pet grooming room, a pub and a four-car garage, this estate is also situated adjacent to the Weston Country Club.


Private tours are now available for qualified buyers.


For more information, please contact Beth Dickerson, 857.362.1700, Beth.Dickerson@SothebysRealty.com or Julie Harrison 617.413.8332, Julie.Harrison@sothebysrealty.com.

Boston Real Estate Firm Sees Upward Mobility

Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty is finding conventional successes in unconventional ways

BOSTON: Only a few weeks into the spring market, one Boston real estate firm is seeing tremendous success. Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty recorded 80 Under Agreements and over 100 sales transactions in January and February (source: MLS). The firm is ranked #5 in the state and has the #1 office in Boston’s Back Bay for 2010 sales-to-date. But their recent success is not just measured in sales figures. The firm has made some strategic moves over the last few years, making them the top-ranked Boston-based firm in the state. They expanded with office acquisitions in the Waterfront, Charlestown and Westwood areas. They also invested in the firm’s infrastructure, including additional marketing and relocation services for their clientele. “We saw the importance of offering the finest services to each client,” says Michael Hansen, President and Co-Owner. “We knew our clients would appreciate the special efforts we now provide.”

All the improvements have attracted highly successful sales associates. Once again, Gibson Sotheby’s recognized Beth Dickerson as their top agent in 2009, having sold the highest volume of sales. Dickerson’s average sale price was more than $3 million last year and she recorded the most expensive sale in Boston, a condominium on Beacon Street in the Back Bay that sold for $9.25 million. Co-Owner, Paul McGann, meets regularly with agents who are considering the firm. “Most often, agents who join us are already successful – but they are looking to go to the next level; to grow their business.” It is that growth potential that brought agents like Tammy DeWolfe to the company. After years in the business, she joined Gibson Sotheby’s Westwood office last month, citing the company’s support as a major motivating factor.

CEO and Co-Owner, Larry Rideout, continues to look for new ways to offer service to an expanding clientele. This month, the company launched a text-to-MLS service offered by Kwkly. This allows home buyers to text the address of any property for sale to get MLS information in seconds. They also have added an iPhone application and a GPS-based search function. “The percentage of Gen X and Gen Y home buyers is growing and they want immediate access to information,” says Rideout. “Our goal is to continue to find new ways to provide exceptional service.”

Weston luxury home featured in Boston Business Journal

A spectacular Weston luxury home, marketed by Beth Dickerson and Julie Harrison of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, was featured in the Boston Business Journal.

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Spotlight on Boston real estate: Beacon Hill

Beth Dickerson of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty has listed a Beacon Hill pie-a-terre with a fabulous roof deck. Proudly resting on prestigious Mount Vernon Street this pristine two bedroom floor through condo, neighbors Boston's highly sought after Louisburg Square! Situated on the second floor of this charming well maintained and professionally managed brick building, this home; with its hardwood floors throughout, two marble surround fireplaces, sun inviting oversized windows, and enormous private deck, is the ideal residence. A bright and open living room with views onto tree lined Mount Vernon Street, an office area separated by a beautifully molded oversized doorway, this spacious room is open to the well positioned galley kitchen. Master bedroom, offers large windows an en suite tiled bath with unique glass bowl sink basin, and glass shower stall. The second bedroom, currently used as study, provides for access to the sprawling sun drenched private deck. An abundance of outdoor space, direct sunlight, and lush vegetation offers a serene abode in the middle of Beacon Hill!

View the complete property description on SothebysRealty.com.

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Boston luxury real estate expert comments on recent market activity

There has been a lot of recent market activity at several price points. The most recent edition of Distinctive Homes quoted Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty agent, Beth Dickerson regarding the higher price points. “The high end market is very active and there is a flurry of activity from interested buyers in the over $2 million range.”

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Spotlight on luxury living – The Appleton-Parker House

Beth Dickerson has listed a $27.5 Million Residence with historic ties to author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This Beacon Hill residence offers eleven plus bedrooms, ten full bathrooms, four half bathrooms, sensational park views, a ball room, and well preserved original detail spread across 18,000+/- square feet. Also boasting two roof decks, an enormous terrace, a three car garage and a six car parking lot, this palatial building also has condo development potential. Longfellow traversed the bridge between Harvard University and this home so often to visit his intended, that the bridge bears his name.

View the complete property description on SothebysRealty.com.

For more information on the Boston real estate market, go to Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Boston's real estate experts.