John (Jack) Blades

Jack joins Barrett Sotheby’s International Realty with over 16 years of real estate and mortgage lending experience. As a former senior mortgage underwriter for both large and small lending institutions, he has an intimate knowledge of the financing process that will benefit the first time home-buyer as well as the multi-million dollar real estate investor. Jack has earned his designation as a Real Estate Negotiation Expert as well as a Certified Relocation Consultant.  Throughout his [...]

Jack joins Barrett Sotheby’s International Realty with over 16 years of real estate and mortgage lending experience. As a former senior mortgage underwriter for both large and small lending institutions, he has an intimate knowledge of the financing process that will benefit the first time home-buyer as well as the multi-million dollar real estate investor. Jack has earned his designation as a Real Estate Negotiation Expert as well as a Certified Relocation Consultant.  Throughout his career in real estate, he has developed strong and loyal relationships with his clients and the community.  As a testament to his work, the majority of his business is derived from his past client referrals. Jack and his wife Andrea live in beautiful Acton, Massachusetts with their son Finn. He is a Skidmore College graduate with a degree in Business Management. He is also an avid sportsman having fished all over the world and loves playing hockey and golf.

Business Experience

•  Full-Time Realtor
•  Specializes in Single Family, Condominiums, New Construction, Relocations, Rentals
•  Former Mortgage Underwriter with 10 Years Experience
•  Member, National Association of Realtors, Massachusetts Association of Realtors,  Northeast, Greater Boston Association of Realtors

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management, Skidmore College
• Certified Relocation Specialist
• Certified Negotiation Expert
•  Licensed in MA

Education Committee Member, Northeast Association of Realtors