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LISTING, MARKETING, AND SELLING YOUR HOME
JoeWolvek
30+ Years of Boston Real Estate Expertise
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Senior Real Estate Consultant
617.584.9790
JoeWolvek@GibsonSIRcom
BostonRealtyWeb.com
Joe Wolvek is currently the Associate Director of Sales and a senior real estate consultant at Gibson Sotheby's International Realty in Boston. Since 1992, he?s helped hundreds of clients achieve their real estate goals for residence and investment in Boston as well as the inner suburbs. He?s brokered the transaction of everything from brownstone apartments to apartment buildings to luxury high-rise residences, covering all price ranges.
Joe?s clients come back to him again and again because he knows that the most important aspect of the business is building relationships based on trust and confidence That trust is built on his open and responsive communication style, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate transaction pitfalls and identify and implement solutions
Joe?s strength is in maximizing demand for your property,as well as in negotiation and transaction management The great majority of his listings in the last five years have gone under agreement in around a week, at or above asking price. This is a result not only of Joe?s expertise in pricing, marketing, and selling Boston area real estate, but also the powerful local, national, and global marketing platform of Sotheby's International Realty It's about using his experience to build the best team to help his clients manage their transaction, and to see it through successfully. Joe is a very strong and proactive advocate for his clients
A respected professional with decades of experience in Boston real estate, Joe Wolvek is considered by his peers to be an authority in real estate pricing, transaction strategy,and negotiation.His clients have come to rely upon his in-depth knowledge of the Boston real estate market and his hyper-local market trend reports which can be seen at www.BostonRealtyWeb.com,and are widely viewed and shared online.
In addition to 30+ years of experience, Joe is an accredited Seller Representative Specialist. This designation is the premier credential in seller representation. SRS designees are members of an elite group of seller advocates
Accolades
"Joe was a breath of fresh air to work with in every aspect of the sale of my home He helped me with the cosmetic changes needed to attract just the right buyer He arranged all the steps and stages of my successful over-asking-price sale from making sure photography happened when the sun was shining, to arranging plumbing, grouting and setting up open houses at the very best timing.I can't say enough about the ease of this sale and the pleasure of working with Joe You must experience him yourself!"
? Catherine, Back Bay
"The real estate gods have finally answered my prayers in the form of Joe Wolvek! Not only is he the consummate professional and a great person, he performs miracles. My condo had been listed for almost a year before I signed up with Joe He was able to close the deal quickly! I was very satisfied having Joe as my seller's agent and would highly recommend him to my friends and colleagues Thanks again Joe, for making this upcoming summer a very happy and relaxing one for me and my family!"
? Shi Chi, South End
"We first met Joe when we moved to the Boston area and he was our real estate agent Seven years later, when we decided to leave the Boston area, we turned to Joe to sell our house. He marketed the house with aplomb, pulling out all the stops to get us a quick sale at more than the asking price Every step of the way went as planned, and Joe remained responsive and friendly throughout the process.Whether you're moving in,moving around,or selling,we would highly recommend Joe to be your real estate agent "
? David and Rafa, Brookline
"Great Realtor! Very down to earth and was on top of every aspect of the transaction He came up with a great price and we were still able to get above ask! If you need a reliable Realtor on your side - Joe is your guy!!"
? David Z, Back Bay
"Joe is an excellent realtor! We had to sell our condo remotely and he proved to be very easy to work with and totally reliable Joe understands all aspects of the Cambridge market and helped us manage extensive renovations in a timely manner. Under his guidance we had a quick,successful sale We recommend Joe without reservation!"
? Steve and Lana, Cambridge
"Joe has worked tirelessly for us on two home sales and one home purchase. Most recently, he helped us get a great return on our South End condo and ensured that the deal got done even in the midst of bumps presented by financing issues. He is proactive, engaged, professional and a pleasure to work with!"
? Christy R , South End
AProven TrackRecord
20GloucesterStreet #4|Sale Price $2,690,000
Back Bay
49RawsonRoad|Sale Price $2,450,000
Brookline
41WorcesterStreet #1|Sale Price $2,000,000
South End
83WalthamStreet #1|Sale Price $1,750,000
South End
94Saint BotolphStreet #5|Sale Price $1,609,000
Copley
411Shawmut Avenue#3|Sale Price $1,301,500
South End
34CommonwealthAvenue#3|Sale Price $1,300,000
Back Bay
100BelvidereStreet #8F|Sale Price $1,150,000
Back Bay
40Mt.Pleasant Street |Sale Price $1,100,000
Cambridge
70WalthamStreet #2|Sale Price $1,100,000
South End
27PrinceStreet #3R|Sale Price $1,025,000
Cambridge
754Tremont Street #1|Sale Price $900,000
South End
OneCharles#401|Sale Price $889,000
Back Bay
293BeaconStreet #5|Sale Price $800,000
Back Bay
Myapproachto Sellingyourhome
SUPERIOR SALES REPRESENTATION
Bringing my 30+ years of experience in Boston real estate to bear:
- Providing experienced strategic planning to pricing, negotiations, and transaction management in order to maximize your chances of a best price,best terms result
- Providing quality professional showings and open houses to prospective buyers and their agents. I do the showings personally and do not hand off keys
- Interacting with my extensive network of top agents in order to make them aware of and keep them updated on your property
- I am responsive and responsible to you,my client
Further details are on the following pages
SUPERIOR MARKETING
I provide all the properties I list with exceptional marketing To maximize property exposure, I work with our in-house team of marketing experts to form strategic marketing plans to showcase your property through a local,national and global lens
Your buyer could come from around the block or around the world Our services include professional photography, custom brochures, targeted social media advertising and email campaigns,as well as unrivaled digital exposure through our local, national,and global media partners.
Further details are on the following pages
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INITIAL CONSULTATIONS
- Helping you develop a strategic plan to fit your needs and timing and gets you the best price and terms
- Walking through your property together
- Preparing a detailed valuation analysis. Pricing a property correctly at the start results in the greatest buyer interest and the best selling price
- Gathering information to present your property in its strongest possible light.
PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY
- Making it as easy as possible for you.
- Providing advice (and assistance,if needed) on decluttering,moving items
- Arranging staging or virtual staging,if necessary.
- Assisting in coordinating repairs or renovations,if necessary
PREPARING MARKETING MATERIALS
- Providing professional high-resolution photos and floorplans,3-D tour and video
- Producing beautiful showsheets and digital brochures
- Creating a website for your property.
- Mailing "Just Listed" cards to neighbors and other potential buyers
- "For Sale" sign,if permitted
ENTRY TO MARKET
- Introductory mass emailing to over 10,000 brokers and potential buyers Weekly email to brokers regarding broker and public open houses.
- Post the property to more than 40 top lead generating local, national, and international websites.
- Social media exposure on Gibson Sotheby?s International Realty channels
- Response and reporting to seller is top priority
- Entry to "Top Agent Network," if appropriate,to build up demand prior to MLS.
- Entry to MLS and LINK
- Heavy initial showing and public and broker open house schedule to encourage post-weekend offers.
- Spread the word in my own extensive broker and client network
- MLS property listing sent to brokers with matching buyer-clients.
- Continuing open houses,private showings,reporting to seller on activity and strategy
- Personally providing quality showings No lockboxes or handing off keys
OFFERS TO PURCHASE
- Evaluate offers based on price,financing,timing,contingencies
- Negotiate offers to seller?s advantage.
- Co-ordinate and evaluate all offer-related paperwork
- Secure mortgage pre-approval or proof of funds from buyer
- Secure the buyer's deposit and account for all funds
PURCHASE AND SALES CONTRACT ACTIVITIES
- Co-ordinate all activities,paperwork,and negotiations along with seller's attorney
- Co-ordinate with lender for condominium and/or town/state docs
- Attend the inspections,if any.Resolve issues.
- Co-ordinate and attend property appraisal by buyer's lender
- Monitor buyer's mortgage application status
- Secure buyer's P&S deposit
- Co-ordinate execution of the P&S
CLOSING ON YOUR PROPERTY
- Obtain a Certificate of Insurance for the condo association,if applicable
- Obtain a 6(d) certificate from the condo association,if applicable
- Obtain a smoke detector/ COdetector certificate from the Fire Department
- Obtain a final water reading for a single family or a separately metered condo
- Expedite any remaining issues.
- Ensure the proper flow of all deposited funds to closing attorney
- Organize and attend buyer's walk-through prior to closing
- Attend closing to help resolve any problems.
- Send you a closing gift and celebrate!
Yourbrokerage
Our local heritage began in 1962, when Betty Gibson, esteemed South End local and our pioneering founder, established our flagship office in Boston?s South End neighborhood Gibson was instrumental in developing the growth and desirability of not only the South End, but the city of Boston as a whole
Today, Gibson Sotheby?s International Realty is Massachusetts' leading independently owned brokerage with 25+ offices and more than 500 associates serving Boston, Greater Boston, the MetroWest, North Shore, South Shore, South Coast, Cape Cod, Nantucket, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island
Specializing in residential sales and rentals at all price points, our team offers a world of advantages to our clients? including a heritage of hyper-local expertise, a reputation for delivering white glove service, and numerous tools and resources that empower you to meet your goals
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Sotheby?sis morethan justourname
Over the last two centuries, Sotheby?s auction house has built an iconic brand with unparalleled prestige. Today, Sotheby?s International Realty builds on its legacy with the auction house by offering the same elevated standards and exemplary service. We harness the global power of the Sotheby?s name and its proprietary database of 1million clients to create unique opportunities and introduce your property to the most qualified buyers all around the world.
Ourworld isyours
Sotheby?s International Realty is the only truly global luxury real estate company with 26,100 advisors working in 1,100 local offices across 84 countries and territories Our unparalleled network works together to meet your needs and expectations
Noonecandraw moreeyestoyourlisting
We work with the best online and print publishers to drive better performance and more return for our clients on a local level and around the world
As soon as your property is on sothebysrealty com, it is also distributed across a variety of leading websites across the world, maximizing reach and exposure
Ourconnections becomeyourconnections
The Sotheby?s International Realty brand creates exclusive content featuring our property listings on multiple social media platforms and engages with more than a million followers each day Additionally, our YouTube channel has more subscribers and video views than any other real estate brand
ON L I N E EX PERT I S E
Ourreach bringstheworld toyourhome
We make your listing easy to find online with our Webby Award-winning website and finely tuned SEO. Sothebysrealty.com enables millions of visitors to immerse themselves in engaging videography, impactful photography, and inviting virtual tours.
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Brilliant photographyandvideo
The art of marketing your home begins with brilliant photography and videography. Our goal is to make buyers feel emotionally connected to a property before they even step through the front door To elevate the consumer experience, we also offer drone photography, 3D virtual reality tours and detailed floor plans
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January 1,2024 ? December 31,2024
$1,203,576 Company 2
$3.39 Billion in Sales Volume in 2024
# 1 Massachusetts-Based Firm by Sales Volume
Highest Average Sale Price of the Top 10 Firms
25+ Offices in Massachusetts
50 0 Agents and 50+ staff
Relocation Services
Our relocation and referral specialists are available to support those who are relocating to a new town, state, or country. Through our extended affiliate network, we connected over 230 clients with top-tier, trusted real estate agents across the globe this year alone. Referrals are handled with white-glove care to ensure clients receive the level and consistency of service they expect from the Sotheby?s International Realty®brand
Global sales volume 2024, USD
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Sales associates
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Offices worldwide
33 Million sothebysrealty com visits in 2024
# 1
Most profiled real estate company in the news
1 2 Million Engaged social media followers
65 Million + Videos played in 2024
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The year our heritage began
Offices
Arlington
1010 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington,MA 02476
BackBay
277 Dartmouth Street,2nd Floor
Boston,MA02116
BeaconHill
66 Beacon Street Boston,MA02108
Brewster
2404 Main Street
Brewster,MA02631
Brookline
1334 Beacon Street
Brookline,MA 02446
Cambridge
1008 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge,MA02138
1762 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge,MA02140
Charlestown
20 City Square
Charlestown,MA02129
Chatham
409 Main Street
Chatham,MA02633
Cohasset
1South Main Street
Cohasset,MA02025
Dennis
563 Route 6A
Dennis,MA02638
HarwichPort
587 Route 28
Harwich Port,MA02646
Hingham
15 Shipyard Drive 1A
Hingham,MA 02043
JamaicaPlain
673 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain,MA02130
Manchester-by-the-Sea
21Central Street
Manchester,MA 01944
Needham
936 Great Plain Avenue
Needham,MA 02492
Newburyport
11Market Square
Newburyport,MA 01950
NorthEnd|Waterfront
2 Baldwin Place
Boston,MA 02113
Orleans
6 Route 6A
Orleans,MA02653
Provincetown
168 Commercial Street
Provincetown,MA 02657
SavinHill
119 Savin Hill Avenue
Boston,MA 02125
SouthDartmouth
384 Elm Street
South Dartmouth,MA02748
Newton
767 Beacon Street
Newton,MA 02459
SouthEnd
556 Tremont Street
Boston,MA 02118
SouthEnd|Rentals
548 Tremont Street Boston,MA 02118
Sudbury
420ABoston Post Road
Sudbury,MA01776
Wellesley
54 Central Street
Wellesley,MA 02482
Weston
544 Boston Post Road
Weston,MA02493
Westwood
680 High Street
Westwood,MA 02090
YarmouthPort
64 Kings Circuit
Yarmouth Port,MA02675
