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Gene Hashkes

About Gene Hashkes

Luxury Properties Specialist - Newton Office
1229 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02459

Email: Gene.Hashkes@Raveis.com | Cell: 617.270.9040 | Office: 617.964.1850
Website: https://genehashkes.raveis.com

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Strategic Representation. Luxury Expertise. Proven Results. Helping You Achieve All of Your Real Estate Goals, Whether Buying, Selling, or Building Your Portfolio. Your Success Is My #1 Priority.

Agent Credentials

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, and market dynamics?throughout Route 495 and beyond?allows him to guide clients with confidence at every stage of the process. Prior to 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, which provides his clients with a strong foundation when navigating contracts, negotiations, timelines, and complex deal structures. In addition to representing buyers and sellers, Gene is also an active real estate investor with hands-on experience in renovations and development, offering practical insight that extends well beyond the traditional brokerage role. Whether working with luxury home sellers, discerning buyers, builders, investors, or landlords, Gene delivers a highly personalized, no-pressure approach centered on education, clarity, and achieving the strongest possible results. He believes successful representation goes far beyond simply opening doors?it?s about understanding each client?s goals, identifying the right opportunities, and negotiating exceptional outcomes on their timeline.

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