South End

"I highly recommend Ted Pietras to anyone seeking real estate in Boston. During the scouting stage of my real estate search, his flexibility in scheduling and willingness to go the extra mile (even picking me up during my lunch hour to look at properties) set him apart from any of the other agents I encountered. As my buyer's agent, his history in and knowledge of Boston neighborhoods enabled him to be a strong negotiator for my interests. His responsiveness was unsurpassed. Homebuying is stressful and in that state it is easy to become agitated and inattentive to details. That's when you want someone calm and on top of things in your corner, and in my experience you couldn't do better than having that someone be Ted Pietras."

Sarah H.

"Ted Pietras was instrumental in the sucessful sale of our townhouse and the purchase of my new condo. As a seller's agent, he did an excellent job of marketing the property, so that we received an acceptable offer during a down market. As a buyer's agent, he gave me invaluable advice about the South End and the various properties I saw. He orchestrated all aspects of both real estate deals with a great deal of knowledge and professionalism, making a normally stressful experience a very smooth and easy one. He also went above the call of duty on several occasions to ensure that issues were resolved. I highly recommend Ted if you are buying or selling in the South End."

Vicki Brown

"There's only one Ted! And thank God for that. Not that there aren't any others, but that we have him as a resource and friend. Over the past couple of decades, lots of brokers have come and gone, but Ted has stuck with it. In addition to his sales and rental advice, Ted has brought us several "extra-curricular activities". Who else runs seminars on home ownership? And who else sent us 5 cent stamps when the cost of postage went up by that amount so we didn't have to make a special trip to the P.O. in order to use our current supply of outdated stamps? Thanks, Ted. On a more personal note, during at least 15 years of self-employment as an architect or during the time I was taking on private clients even though I worked for another firm, Ted sent many of his real estate clients to me when they were looking for help from an architect. Perhaps this reason above all is why I intend to list my place with Ted when it comes time to sell or rent out as I head into the sunset of retirement. Keep up the good work, Ted."

Doug Sulzer

"Your knowledge of market prices, what buyers want, and hosting a very successful broker open house were invaluable for selling my condo which you sold to me 10 years before!"

F. Olivier

"I worked with Ted numerous times over the past twenty years and I have found him to be on target with market valuations and expectations. His commitment to the real estate process and his years of experience - as well as his network within the Boston community - have provided me with exceptional results. Cheers!"

JKF

"Ted is equal parts informative and entertaining. His knowledge, dedication and humor helped my wife and I buy our first condo, and later sell it and buy our first house."

Joseph Chernov

"Thank you so much for your help in selling our home. Your precise and insightful analysis and advice set a strategy that got us the highest price at the right time. This along with your personal attentiveness to our needs, pleasant way of delivering tough news, and all-around-top-notch professionalism made working with you both worthwhile and a pleasure. Thanks again!"

Ron Finiw & Marisa Lago

"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