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Gibson Sotheby's International Realty operates from 11 Market Square in Newburyport, having relocated its office there in early 2024. The Newburyport office traces back to a 2023 acquisition of a five-year-old local brokerage whose agents already covered the North Shore and southeastern New Hampshire. The parent brokerage has kept expanding since — acquiring firms serving Marblehead and Swampscott, and, as recently as July 2026, opening a third North Shore location — and now counts more than 700 sales associates region-wide, with Housingwire ranking it Massachusetts' top brokerage by sales volume as of late 2025. Homeowners who've hired individual agents at the office describe specific, positive outcomes. In two 2023 reviews, Kevin Fruh is credited by name — one family for finding their dream home, another set of first-time buyers for a smooth purchase helped along by his construction background. A separate review, from February 2026, credits agent Paul Chang with landing four offers on a Haverhill listing that ultimately sold $10,000 over asking. Not every account is glowing. One Google reviewer, writing in June 2026, criticized the office's own storefront listing photos for still showing two feet of snow, calling the display "very sloppy" and saying it would make them consider another realtor. It's a presentation complaint rather than a transaction complaint, but worth asking about if attentiveness to marketing materials matters to you. The brokerage is a Sotheby's International Realty affiliate — RealTrends lists it as a verified brokerage with 774 agents — and it's listed in the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce's business directory. Google's own aggregate shows 4.6 stars from five ratings, a friendlier headline number than the handful of individually quoted reviews, which run more mixed. Given the office's rapid regional growth and the specific, name-checked track records of individual agents, it's a reasonable call for North Shore buyers and sellers — but worth confirming directly which agent you'd be working with, since outcomes clearly vary agent to agent within the firm.
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“Tad Mendes Of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Represents Buyer In $1.235M Multifamily Sale In Boston”
“Christopher Roy Of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Represents Buyer In Boston Multifamily Sale For $3.575M”
“Alberto Ovalle Of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Represents Buyer In $2.14M Somerville Multifamily Sale”
“Lauren Holleran Of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Represents Buyer In $1.56M Somerville Multifamily Sale”
“Gibson Sotheby's expands North Shore with Marblehead office - Boston Business Journal ... The acquisition gives Gibson Sotheby's its third North Shore location. The firm now has more than 700 sales associates across the region.”
“Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty joined Gibson Sotheby's International Realty. (Photo courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty). Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty acquired Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty, a firm serving Marblehead, Swampscott and the North Shore. ... Sagan Harborside’s 40 real estate advisors will join Gibson Sotheby’s while firm partners Phyllis Sagan, Julie Sagan and Shari Sagan McGuirk operate as advisors. ... Gibson Sotheby’s President Nicole Rideout Hartwick said, “We’ve admired the Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Rea”
“# Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty acquires 200-agent firm in Massachusetts ... The move expands Gibson Sotheby's reach to 33 offices and more ... 00 agents ... Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Massachusetts' top-ranked brokerage by sales volume, has acquired Advisors Living, adding 200 agents and expanding to 33 offices statewide. The acquisition consolidates most existing Advisors Living offices while opening five new Gibson's locations, reinforcing its position with $3.39 billion in 2024 sales volume. AI Summary ... Massachusetts-based Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty on Thu”
“Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty continues to grow in the Greater Boston market with its recent acquisition of Unlimited Sotheby’s International Realty. The acquisition is part of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty’s mission to expand its footprint across the Boston area. Unlimited Sotheby’s International Realty’s principal brokers Margie Kern, Scott Goldsmith, Jon Ufland and Chuck Silverston, as well as sales associates in its Brookline, Newton and Jamaica Plain offices, will join the firm. Additionally, Kern, Goldsmith, Ufland and Silverston will continue to practice as broker asso”
“Gibson Sotheby's International Realty relocates Newburyport office - Boston Agent Magazine ## Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty relocates Newburyport office ... Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty has relocated its Newburyport office. ... The new office is located at 11 Market Square and is just around the corner from its previous 19 Green St. location. The company says the move accommodates the company’s “whirlwind growth after our firm opened doors in this market last March,” with the larger space making it easier for visitors to access listings and associates, as the agency looks t”
IF I was trying to sell my house in June and the listing showed 2 feet of snow, I’d move on to a new realtor. Four listings in their windows feature snow. Very sloppy
Paul Chang helped me to get 4 offers on my house in Haverhill, MA, and we went with 1 that was $10,000 over asking. I would definitely recommend hiring him for any sale or purchase involving real estate. Thanks Paul
We hit the jackpot when we were referred to Kevin Fruh to help us find our dream home. Kevin Fruh is professional, extremely knowledgeable, and has years of experience. He was persistent and found just the right home for us. Kevin, and his assistant Rachel, were extremely helpful and courteous in promptly attending to and solving any issues or questions we had. Kevin's guidance made the process go more smoothly than we could have anticipated.
Kevin recently helped us buy our first home and was very professional from start to finish. His knowledge was valuable in helping with our purchase given his many years of experience in real estate plus a history of working in construction. Rachel his assistant is also extremely helpful and quick at responding. It was great working with them both and I would recommend them!
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