Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner on Martha's Vineyard
As a family-owned business rooted in Martha's Vineyard since the 1600s, Hancock Real Estate has built an unparalleled reputation for excellence in luxury real estate. Founded in 1990 by Deborah Hancock, a fourth-generation islander and seasoned broker, our firm combines deep historical knowledge with 45 years of professional experience in real estate transactions. Our team's expertise extends beyond property sales to include generational insights into the island's culture, politics, and development. We maintain strong connections through decades of involvement with local institutions like the Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank and Chilmark Finance Committee. Our commitment to personalized service is reflected in our meticulous attention to detail, from initial consultation through closing.With ancestral ties to Thomas Mayhew and John Hancock, we bring a unique perspective to representing the island's most distinctive properties. Our clients benefit from our comprehensive understanding of Martha's Vineyard's real estate market dynamics and regulatory environment. We specialize in luxury waterfront properties, historic estates, and exclusive rentals while maintaining strict confidentiality for all clients. Our multi-generational presence ensures continuity of service excellence and local market knowledge. Through strategic networking across Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and the mainland, we provide unmatched access to premium real estate opportunities.
Services
Luxury Real Estate
Waterfront Properties
Property Rentals
Real Estate Consultation
Island Property Management
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 45 years of professional real estate experience combined with generational island knowledge
- Our team provides personalized service with strict client confidentiality
- We maintain deep connections through decades of local institutional involvement
- Our ancestral ties provide unique insights into Martha's Vineyard's real estate history
- We specialize in luxury waterfront properties and exclusive estates
Services
Luxury Real Estate
Hancock Real Estate represents Martha's Vineyard's finest luxury properties, including historic estates and waterfront mansions. Our expertise ensures clients receive specialized marketing strategies and pricing analysis. We handle complex transactions with discretion for high-net-worth individuals seeking exclusive island properties.
Waterfront Properties
Our waterfront property specialists focus on oceanfront, harbor, and pondfront estates. We provide detailed market analysis and marketing strategies tailored to these premium locations. Our team understands the unique regulatory considerations for coastal properties on Martha's Vineyard.
Property Rentals
We manage seasonal and year-round rental properties across all island towns. Our services include property preparation, pricing strategy, and tenant screening. Our rental management ensures property owners maximize returns while maintaining their property's value.
Real Estate Consultation
Our consultation services cover property valuation, market trends, and investment strategy. We provide customized reports on specific properties or market segments. Our historical data and local knowledge inform strategic buying and selling decisions.
Island Property Management
We offer comprehensive management for residential properties, including maintenance coordination and financial reporting. Our local network ensures prompt service delivery. We handle all aspects of property care to maintain value and tenant satisfaction.
People
Deborah Hancock
Principle Broker and Owner
Fourth-generation Martha's Vineyard resident with 45 years of real estate experience. Descendant of Thomas Mayhew and John Hancock, Deb founded the company in 1990 after managing her family's construction business. Served on multiple local financial institutions and maintains extensive island connections.
Questions
What types of properties do you specialize in?
We specialize in luxury waterfront properties, historic estates, and exclusive rental properties across Martha's Vineyard.
How long have you been operating on Martha's Vineyard?
Our firm has operated since 1990, with family real estate connections dating back to the 1600s.
What areas of Martha's Vineyard do you cover?
We represent properties in all six towns: Aquinnah, Chilmark, West Tisbury, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and Vineyard Haven.
What makes your real estate services unique?
Our multi-generational island knowledge and ancestral connections provide unparalleled insights into Martha's Vineyard's real estate market.
Do you offer property management services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive property management for rental properties across the island.
How do you handle client confidentiality?
We maintain strict confidentiality through discreet communication and secure transaction processes.
