About Gene Hashkes

Experience

With over 30 years of experience, 410+ client-side transactions, and more than $350 million in closed sales, Gene Hashkes is recognized as one of Greater Boston's leading luxury real estate professionals. As Senior Vice President and Luxury Properties Specialist with William Raveis Real Estate, he has built a distinguished reputation representing sellers through strategic pricing, expert negotiation, and highly customized marketing designed to maximize exposure, generate strong buyer demand, and deliver exceptional results. His listing strategy combines professional presentation, targeted digital marketing, precise market timing, and elevated positioning to bring each property to market with maximum impact and value. Consistently ranked among the top-producing agents in Massachusetts and nationally, Gene has earned repeated Chairman?s Elite Club recognition and ranked within the top 1.5% of agents in the United States through RealTrends. He specializes in luxury homes, condominiums, new construction, and investment properties throughout Greater Boston, including Newton, Brookline, Chestnut Hill, Brighton, Needham, and Wellesley, while also advising buyers, developers, and investors through complex negotiations, builder relationships, off-market opportunities, and strategic acquisitions with a consistent focus on discretion, precision, and protecting his clients? interests. Known for his responsiveness, attention to detail, and highly personalized approach, Gene remains guided by one simple principle: Your success is my #1 priority.

Achievements

Senior Vice President

Ranked in the Top 1.5% of All Agents in the United States by RealTrends 500, among 1.8M+ Realtors Nationwide

#1 Sales Associate in Closed Units | Newton Office | 2017-2023

#1 Sales Associate in Total Volume | Newton Office | 2023

#1 Listing Associate | Newton Office | 2021-2022

Chairman's Elite Club | Top 8% Companywide among 4,500+ Agents Across 9 States | 2016-2025

Annually Recognized Multi-Million Dollar Top Producer and Listing Agent in Massachusetts

Licensed Sales Agent and Associate Broker Since 1995

Personal

A lifelong resident of the Greater Boston area, having grown up in Brookline, Newton, and Boston, Gene brings unmatched local knowledge and strategic insight to every client relationship. His deep familiarity with the region's neighborhoods, schools, market dynamics, and surrounding communities throughout Route 495 and beyond allows him to guide clients with confidence through every stage of the process. Before focusing full-time on residential sales, Gene managed a high-volume real estate law office for five years, working closely with attorneys, lenders, developers, inspectors, and municipalities throughout the closing process. That legal foundation provides clients with valuable perspective when navigating contracts, negotiations, timelines, and complex deal structures. In addition to representing buyers and sellers, Gene also personally invests in local real estate and has hands-on experience renovating and developing property, giving him practical insight that extends well beyond the traditional brokerage role. Whether representing a luxury-home seller, discerning buyer, builder, investor, or landlord, Gene brings a highly personalized, non-pressure approach focused on education, clarity, and achieving the strongest possible outcome for every client. He believes that successful representation goes far beyond simply opening doors, it means understanding each client's goals, identifying the right opportunities, and negotiating exceptional outcomes on their timetable.

Professional Association

Luxury Property Specialist

REALTOR

Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)

Certified Home Professional (CHP)

Greater Boston Association of REALTORS (GBAR)

National Association of REALTORS (NAR)

Professional Specialty

Strategic Representation for Luxury Sellers, Buyers, Investors, Builders, and Developers Across Greater Boston

Luxury Homes and Condominiums

New Construction, Development, and Passive House Communities

Renovations and Value-Add Opportunities

Investment Properties and Income-Producing Portfolios

Multifamily Properties and Condominium Conversions

1031 Exchange Transactions

Leasing and Rental Representation

Areas Covered

Serving Newton, Brookline, Boston, Chestnut Hill, Wellesley, Needham, Weston, Cambridge, and surrounding Greater Boston communities throughout Route 495 and beyond.

Core Markets: Newton, Brookline, Boston, Chestnut Hill, Cambridge, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown

MetroWest: Wellesley, Needham, Dover, Weston, Wayland, Sudbury, Lincoln, Lexington, Concord, Acton, Natick, Framingham, Hopkinton, Ashland, Sherborn, Holliston, Southborough, Westborough, Northborough, Marlborough, Medway

South & Southwest of Boston: Dedham, Westwood, Norwood, Sharon, Canton, Walpole, Stoughton, Norfolk, Franklin, Foxborough, Milton, Quincy, Weymouth, Hingham, Cohasset, Norwell

North Shore: Winchester, Arlington, Medford, Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield, Reading, Lynnfield, Andover, Marblehead, Swampscott, Nahant, Revere

Cape & Coastal Markets: Upper Cape and Mid-Cape Communities

Community Involvement

John Ward Elementary School: Community Supporter

Newton Early Childhood Program: Community Supporter

Special Olympics: Community Contributor

Rosie's Place: Community Contributor

Education

Continuing Education in Real Estate Practice, Law, and Policy

Suffolk University Law School

Brandeis University

Beaver Country Day School

Lee Institute and E-Move Real Estate School

In The News

Boston 25 News: Gene Lavanchy Talks With Realtor Gene Hashkes About the Spring Real Estate Market
Boston 25 News: Brucewood by the Park, Boston's First Certified Passive Homes
Boston 25 News: Condos Make a Comeback as Buyers Show Renewed Interest in City Living