"We have worked with Joe as a buyer as well as a seller. Both times we were completely satisfied with his effort and results. As a buyer we were shown a lot of homes which were always very close to our budget and desires. All we had to do was pick one.

As a seller we had a lot of showings and open houses which resulted in a relatively quick sale. All of this was done with complete confidence in Joe as we lived 300 miles away.Joe worked tirelessly for us and we really appreciated the effort."

Stephen and Diane L. South End

"I got lucky. I found Joe on a web search and was taken with how professional and informative his web site is. As soon as I made contact, Joe was on the ball and ready to help. Yesterday we closed on a great place the Back Bay.

Full service building, valet, etc. Joe found this unit when no one else could and moved on it with lightening speed. He counseled me terrifically on what to offer, understanding all of the dynamics at hand. And with his counsel and negotiating skill, we got it and it is a dream come true. All the while Joe was managing everything (including finding me the right inspector and the perfect closing attorney) - always with a great wit and a deep commitment to my goals. Joe is the ideal of what brokers should be and I cannot recommend him highly enough!"

Felicia G. Back Bay

"Joe worked for my wife and me as a buyer's agent, searching for a home in the Boston area. He had extensive knowledge of the area and was very capable in helping us identify our needs, narrow our search, and target the best properties for us. He spent a lot of time with us on our search and always made us feel like we were his only clients. We ended up buying a great home in a great location at an affordable price (in Boston, that's saying a lot!). Thanks, Joe!"

Andrew G. Cambridge

"I have used Joe both as a buyer's and seller's agent. His patience and depth of knowledge are second to none. Whether you are buying or selling for the first time or a seasoned real estate adventurer, Joe can provide the expert guidance to get you where you need to go."

Bryan E. South End

"Joe-Thank you for your expertise and hard work. You found us the perfect apartment in the perfect location! We could not be happier with our new investment, new home and how smooth the process went. We would definitely recommend you to anyone looking to buy."

Paul W. Copley

"Joe is an amazing agent. He will always look out for your interests, is attentive, and goes the extra mile. Thanks Joe!"

Andrew F. South End

"My wife and I were so happy to have worked with you in both selling our home and finding a new place here in the City.

Your expeditious replies, and itinerary planning when we started the process of finding a move-up option were greatly appreciated, and gave us a great sense of what the market had to offer. This not only provided us with confidence when we found 'our' home, that we were getting good value for a great place, but that we could effectively price our existing home in the market.

Thank you for all your hard work and we will certainly recommend you to friends looking to buy, sell, or just better understand the Boston housing market."

Alex & Alix M. Beacon Hill & South End

"If you are considering purchasing property in Boston, Joe Wolvek would be my first recommendation. I owned income property in rural portions of Massachusetts for 20+ years when I came to Joe Wolvek looking to exchange my rural properties with condos in Boston. At first it seemed like an impossible task to find the properties in Boston that would be good values however in working with Joe, I benefited from his in-depth knowledge of each Boston neighborhood. He took the time to educate me on market and neighborhood trends and understood my desire for a sound investment. In the end, I could not be happier with the Boston properties I purchased and owe Joe many thanks for all he did to help me make well informed decisions. I would strongly recommend Joe to anyone considering purchasing property in Boston."

John G. West End

"Hi Joe,

You have been the best and we appreciate your expertise very much. We could not be happier with our investments. If we come upon anyone looking for real estate your name will be the one we pass along.

Good luck to you with Sotheby's."

Barbara B. Back Bay

"I wanted to send a quick note to thank you for your help in selling my condo on Massachusetts Avenue. Under difficult circumstances, declining market, and my having already relocated out of state, you went above and beyond to make sure the condo was presented in a way that would appeal to the most buyers.

What was most important to me in particular was the fact that you always kept me informed about what was going on via e-mail and phone. That was an invaluable service to me, being hundreds of miles away.

Again, Joe many thanks and certainly my highest recommendation of your services should a seller or buyer be looking for a conscientious and caring realtor.

Best of luck in the coming year."

Patricia D. South End

"Dear Joe,
I've written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users.

Details of the Recommendation: "I'm so glad to be able to forward this recommendation for Joe Wolvek. I live in Los Angeles CA and had been interested in purchasing an apartment/ condo in the Boston Back Bay area. I needed someone who knew the area well and could realistically educate me on the nuances of the market.
Initially, Joe and I e-mailed particular ideas and property interests and fairly quickly Joe had arranged several properties for me to view when I made arrangements to visit Boston over a weekend. He never hesitated to educate me about the pros and cons of each property.

I finally identified a property that satisfied my criteria as to location, price and amenities, Joe researched the particulars and I decided to make an offer. The bidding process went smoothly with Joe's help and advice, always maintaining MY interests as a priority. Within a few days, a purchase and sales agreement was signed and here were are.

My relationship with Joe has continued as he has helped me with his professional network of lawyers, insurance agents and contractors to facilitate all my needs to make this property ideal for my interests.
I truly recommend Joe Wolvek, without reservation and am so lucky to have found him. I will surely use his services going forward as I will probably trade up and or be looking for a second property in the not to distant future.

If anyone needs a well seasoned and qualified real estate agent, run, don't walk to Gibson's Sotheby's agent, Joe Wolvek.
Thanks Joe"

Clark M. Back Bay

"I worked with Joe to purchase my first home in the South End in summer/fall 2009. From start to finish, the experience was exactly what I needed. At every point of the process, Joe's knowledge, attention to detail and responsiveness were evident, and especially helpful for someone new to real estate like me.

In our first showing, Joe made sure I got a more complete perspective of my options and the tradeoffs I'd have to consider. When I hadn't seen the right place, Joe was patient and clearly kept my interests in mind. Eventually when a great opportunity did emerge, he was immediately on top of it and his judgment was spot on. And finally, when I wanted to close as quickly as possible, Joe helped me manage it perfectly.

Results are what matters and I'm extremely happy with my home and confident that I paid the right price. Ultimately, that's the best reflection of my experience with Joe."

Nick L. South End

"Working with Joe was a pleasure and I would highly recommend Joe to any of you looking to sell or buy a place in Boston.

First of all, I gave Joe an improbable task of selling my condo in Back Bay in less than a month. He turned around quickly and got the place on the market within the week and he sold the place within less than a month (in probably the worst market conditions we have seen in a while).

Not only is Joe an incredibly talented broker, he is also the kind of person you would like to work with when you are selling your home. He keeps you up to date at all times, he is reliable and hard working, and he is selling hard without being a "hardcore" overly aggressive sales person.

I don't recommend people very often, but if you are buying/selling a place in Boston you should have Joe take care of the business. Trust me, you will not be disappointed."

Andrea S. Back Bay

"It was your informative website that led us to call you for help. We were looking on our own and having a fair amount of success but felt we might be missing something.

Because we found so many of the real estate “buy and sell” metrics offered on your website so helpful...it was only logical that we call you.

And are we glad we did Joe!

You listened to what we wanted our budget guidelines. You asked questions and only showed us units that fit the bill. No wasted time with you.

You got us into a building we had not considered. Your got us in on a tight time schedule when they were not normally open. And, you held our hand all the way through to the close…and have offered help even beyond that.

What can I say, except that you gave us superb service--really 1st Class, Joe. We appreciate that you found our new home and worked so hard to make everything go so smoothly.

Keep that website going as it is a wonderful resource that we will turn to for years to come.

When we know of anyone who needs help we will be referring them to you and when it is time to sell we will only be making one call—to Joe Wolvek the best there is!"

Will M. & Claudia S. Back Bay

"I really wanted to put pen to paper (or at least ink jet to paper) and express my thanks for your help with my relocation from Detroit to Boston.

I would be happy to recommend you to any prospective clients, and they can call me any time.

I appreciated very much your patience with me and your ability to work around my busy schedule. We made a lot of progress during my initial stays in town before Rachel (my fiancé) arrived to Boston. We were then able to hit the top properties and quickly move through the whole final review, proposal, counter-offer and acceptance process in as short a time as possible (since my company allowance was running out). Your friendly demeanor and “get it done” attitude was recognized and appreciated.

As far as helping with the search, I cannot stress enough how much we love our new condo. Your searches were right on the money as far as what we were looking for—and there was indeed a fairly lengthy list of attributes that we wanted in our new home. I looked forward to receiving your daily e-mail updates of new properties matching our criteria, and reviewed them with excitement each and every morning. Of course, your knowledge of the local areas helped tremendously, since the market here in Boston is worlds apart from what it is in Detroit. Thanks for the restaurant tips too!

In sum, I will be calling you when the time is right and need to upsize. In the meantime, I wish you the best of luck."

Dean M. Jamaica Plain

"My company relocated me to Boston from Michigan. My situation was such that I had to begin working immediately, 7 days a week. I had no time to waste. I was referred to Joe Wolvek, who is a very experienced broker in the South End and Back Bay. I was very confident that Joe was showing me the correct properties, and giving me all the market information I needed. When I purchased my new home, a condo on West Newton Street for $412,500, I felt very satisfied that I was buying the right unit for the right price.

Unfortunately, I needed to sell the unit and move back to Michigan only a year later. Joe listed my my house during the Holiday Season and sold it after only a month on the market.

Joe Provided me with excellent service, and I highly recommend him."

Russell F. Copley

"I was moving to Boston from the Washington DC area but I didn't know any Boston agents, so I looked on the internet for one. Joe Wolvek stood out from all the others based on the very detailed, neighborhood-by-neighborhood information he provided on his website.

We exchanged emails, then spoke on the phone. I selected Joe not only because of his depth of knowledge of the market but also because of his flexibility and customer-friendly focus as a buyer's agent. Joe was terrific to work with during the selection process and then through all the (sometimes difficult) steps to closing. I recommend Joe highly."

Barry W. Leather District

"Being a first time home buyer and having many concerns and questions, Joe was instrumental in me finding my place. He answered all my questions thoroughly and he would ask all the important questions I wanted to know, when we went to open houses. He took the time and showed me more places than I would have seen by myself. In the end, the process of buying my home went smoothly, which Joe played a huge role in."

Mike S. Quincy

"I highly recommend Joe Wolvek. When I first met Joe I was unsure of what I wanted, where I wanted to buy, and what I could afford. Joe's patience, experience, knowledge, and understanding of my specific needs was superior. "

Maria D. Back Bay

"Joe Wolvek has been one of the best real estate agents I have worked with. On many occasions he went out of his way and was extremely patient. My apartment search took almost a year because I had very specific idea of what I was looking for and he made sure that I saw every possible place that fit my search criteria.... Joe was extremely helpful and stepped up to the situation. I highly recommend Joe as a real estate agent and as a person with a sense of duty that is rare in today's day and age."

Borianna J. Bay Village

"I have no doubt you'd be the best realtor to assist anyone in buying or selling a property. If we know anyone wanting to buy or sell, we'd definitely recommend your service.

If you could keep us updated with the local market development, that'd be appreciated as well."

Jeannie C. Leather District

"I hired Joe to sell my condo after my wife and I struggled to sell it on our own. We engaged Joe during the winter, typically the real estate "slow season" and asked a lot of him as we needed to consummate a sale in short order. Joe moved quickly and successfully solicited a fair offer within several weeks. The fair offer became a strong offer after some negotiation. He did a great job managing the process from start to finish to ensure the transaction closed on time and went above and beyond the call in several situations where we needed his help with logistics. I give Joe my wholehearted recommendation and would gladly work with him again.”
January 29, 2013"

Rob M.