About Ian Shields

Professional Association

Member National Association of REALTORS Member Massachusetts Association of REALTORS Member Greater Boston Real Estate Board Member Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Member Cape Cod and Islands Multiple Listing Service (CCIMLS)

Niche Marketing

Single and Multi Family Primary Residences Vacation Homes Condo Development Design Build Mixed Use Properties

Professional Specialty

Market Analysis Investment Property Analysis Finance and Investments Interior Design Landscaping Guidance

Areas Covered

Greater Boston | Specialty with Boston Proper including but not limited to the South End, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, Downtown, Seaport, South Boston, Charlestown, North End, and East Boston. Experience with all points west, north and south of the city as well. Cape Cod & Islands | Having grown up in Osterville, Ian has great knowledge of all areas of the Cape and Islands. South Coast | With Investments in New Bedford, Ian also has experience and knowledge of the South Coast, extending from the Cape to Little Compton, RI.

Personal

Growing up on Cape Cod, I learned the meaning of home early on and that is family and friends are the heart of a home. From real estate investments in cranberry bogs and land on the Cape to his landscaping services, my grandfather was a great inspiration for my love of real estate and landscaping. I also learned the benefits of having a strong work ethic. From my mother, I was inspired to build an eye for the aesthetics and design, leading me to hone my skills with interiors. Since then, I have lived in a number of neighborhoods throughout Boston obtaining an intimate knowledge and feel for each. While primarily based in Boston since university, I have also gathered quite a global perspective and appreciation from job assignments in such places as London and Hong Kong, as well as from my travels for school and for pleasure in Europe, Asia and Australia. Prior to deciding on business school for investments, I contemplated becoming an architect for quite some time, so my move from investments to all aspects of real estate comes full circle and is a natural passion for me. My differentiating proposition is my ability to provide both knowledge and perspective from my own real estate investments, but also perform by providing an eye and desire to help clients envision their new home as well. My personal strengths aid me as I listen to clients carefully, I am very diplomatic and logical, and I can serve as that great sounding board to ensure a new property is not just an emotional decision, but the right decision and a wise investment. My analytical research background, business education, and negotiation skills all add value to the process. Further still, a large added benefit is that I can provide great ideas, vision, and perspective from a design, use, and aesthetic nature, both inside a property and for its exteriors.

Experience

REALTOR William Raveis Real Estate | South End Office | Boston Strengths: Investing in multiple property types since 2005 Extensive renovation experience Market and scenario analysis Eye and Talent for Design, Architecture, Aesthetics, and Landscapes Vice President, Manager | Client Reporting Services Wellington Management Company | Boston, London, Hong Kong Highlights: Managed 40 analysts in Boston across the Equity, Fixed Income, and Multi-Asset Investment Reporting Teams and specialized Client Reporting Analysts focused on our Insurance, Financial Intermediaries, and the Funds channels. Based in Boston, Ian had global assignments working out of both the London and Hong Kong offices assigned with hiring, leading and building of teams in those offices. His team aided in the growth of fixed income assets managed from $273 billion to $346 billion in 2.5 years. Developed, coached, and guided people throughout the organization from team members, interns, to colleagues. A Founder of the Pride+ business resource group. Additional Experience: Lead Investment Marketing Analyst John Hancock Funds | Boston Investment Research Analyst P/E Investments | Weston

Education

Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent and REALTOR Babson College (Olin) | MBA Entrepreneurship University of St. Gallen, Switzerland Babson College, Undergraduate | Investments/Quantitative Studies