Gibson Sotheby's International Realty proudly announces that its chairman and co-owner Larry Rideout has received the Andrew F. Hickey Distinguished Service Award from the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS®, the largest local REALTOR® association in New England.
Established in 2006, this award honors one REALTOR® for their lengthy service to the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB). Recipients of this award must have held membership in GBREB for a minimum of 15 years, be recognized as a prominent leader within the REALTOR® association, real estate industry, and their local community, and be frequently called upon to serve on special committees and task forces to resolve critical matters confronting REALTORS® and the housing industry. Rideout was presented with the award at the association’s Annual Awards and Networking Breakfast at Venezia Restaurant in Boston.
"I am grateful for this award but also extremely humbled," said Rideout. "My colleagues on our leadership team are the most talented and passionate leaders in the industry. They continue to inspire me to be my best for our firm's associates, for all real estate professionals in Greater Boston, and for the local communities we serve. This award is a tremendous honor, and I am deeply appreciative of the recognition."
“I am thrilled that the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® has recognized Larry’s many accomplishments and commitment to the real estate profession,” said Nicole Rideout Hartwick, president of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. “My father has exhibited steadfast dedication to the local real estate industry and community throughout his career and continues to demonstrate his talent for drawing and providing superior support to top sales associates across Massachusetts.”
“Our company has a reputation of experience, expertise, and best-in-class service that spans more than 60 years,” said Colleen Barry, chief executive officer of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. “The vision of leaders like Larry is why we remain the top real estate company in Massachusetts. His years of tireless effort reflect his commitment to professional excellence and community service.”
Rideout began his career as a real estate agent in 1984 before being appointed Regional Director of New England at Century21. In 1999, Rideout joined Cendant Corporation (now Realogy), the parent company of Century21, ERA, Coldwell Banker and Sotheby’s International Realty®, serving as Regional Vice President and Senior Vice President of Franchise Business Development. In 2006, Rideout purchased Gibson Domain and affiliated the firm with the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand. He is a Director of the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS®, Director Emeritus for the Woburn Public Library Foundation, Commissioner of the Woburn Housing Authority, and member of the Woburn Chamber of Commerce and Woburn Host Lions International Club.
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty reported it achieved $2.4 billion in sales volume in the first half of 2024. It holds an average sale price of over $1.25 million, the highest of the top twenty real estate firms statewide.
For more information, contact Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty at 617.426.6900 or info@gibsonsir.com.
