Paul Neavyn is a Global Real Estate Advisor with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, working from the firm’s Wellesley office and serving buyers and sellers across MetroWest Boston and the Greater Boston suburbs. Licensed as a real estate advisor since 2018 and a licensed general contractor since 2003, Paul brings more than two decades of hands-on building and renovation experience to every transaction. Ranked in the top 1.5% of real estate agents nationwide by RealTrends and backed by more than 50 five-star reviews on Google and Zillow, he is one of the most experienced and highly reviewed Sotheby’s International Realty advisors in Massachusetts.
What separates Paul from virtually every other agent in the market is his background as a licensed general contractor. Before entering real estate full time, he spent over 20 years building and renovating some of the most exclusive homes in the MetroWest suburbs. That experience is not just a talking point. It shapes every conversation Paul has with clients. When a buyer walks through a 1920s Colonial in Wellesley or a newer build in Hopkinton, Paul can assess structural systems, estimate renovation costs on the spot, and identify issues that a standard home inspection might miss. When a seller needs to prepare a property for market, Paul knows exactly which improvements will drive the highest return and which ones are not worth the spend.
Paul serves Wellesley, Weston, Newton, Brookline, Southborough, Hopkinton, Westborough, Natick, Framingham, Ashland, and surrounding communities. Born and raised in Newton and now a Southborough resident, he brings neighborhood-level insight that only comes from decades of living and working in these towns. He understands the housing stock, the school districts, the commuting patterns, and the subtle differences between neighborhoods that shape value.
For relocating professionals and international clients, Paul offers a particularly strong fit. As a dual U.S. and Irish citizen with global perspective, he understands the complexity of cross-border moves and works closely with Sotheby’s International Realty’s worldwide network of over 26,000 advisors in 1,100 offices across 83 countries. Referring agents trust Paul because he communicates proactively, handles high-value clients with discretion, and delivers the kind of white-glove experience that reflects well on the entire network.
Paul holds advanced industry designations including the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), and Commitment to Excellence (C2EX). He is the featured Boston-area host of American Dream TV’s “Selling Boston,” a nationally broadcast real estate and lifestyle series, and holds a degree in Economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Clients consistently describe Paul as calm, loyal, and direct. In a market that moves fast and rewards precision, those qualities matter. His communication is clear, his preparation is thorough, and his ability to read a home the way a builder does gives his clients an edge that cannot be replicated.
When he is not advising clients, Paul enjoys playing basketball and tennis, exploring new restaurants, and traveling with his wife and son.
