Relocating to Boston with Confidence: How John Dean of Engel & Völkers Can Help

Relocating to the Greater Boston area is an exciting opportunity, but it can also feel overwhelming—especially for families connected to hospitals, universities, technology companies, and major corporations. With over 20 years of real estate experience, John J. Dean Jr., Advisor with Engel & Völkers Boston–Cambridge, is uniquely positioned to make your transition seamless, strategic, and stress-free.
Expertise in Medical, Academic, and Corporate Relocations
Boston is home to world-renowned institutions such as Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard University, MIT, and corporate giants in biotech, finance, and technology. John has built his reputation by guiding physicians, researchers, and executives relocating to Boston for new positions or promotions. He understands the specialized needs of professionals with demanding schedules, including proximity to hospitals, commuter rail, international airports, and top-ranked schools.
Tailored Guidance for Families

Relocating with family requires balancing lifestyle, community, and long-term investment value. John’s approach goes beyond the transaction—he focuses on matching families with neighborhoods that fit their commuting needs, educational priorities, and quality of life expectations. Whether you’re seeking a historic Cambridge home, a Somerville condo near the Green Line Extension, or a suburban retreat in Medford, Wakefield, or Winchester, John will help you identify the perfect fit.

Leveraging Technology for Smooth Moves


John integrates cutting-edge real estate technology, virtual tours, and digital signing platforms to streamline the relocation process—even if you’re searching from another state or overseas. Through personalized video consultations and advanced market analytics, he ensures families can make informed decisions before ever setting foot in Boston.

 

Global Network with Local Expertise


As a World-Class Elite Advisor and member of REALM, the private global network for luxury real estate professionals, John connects relocating clients to trusted partners worldwide. This network benefits not only families moving into Boston but also those planning eventual transfers to other U.S. cities or international markets.

John J. Dean Jr.
John J. Dean Jr. Real Estate Advisor | License ID: 9512783
John J. Dean Jr.
Since 2009, John J. Dean Jr. has worked as a real estate agent in the Greater Boston Residential Housing Market. In this short time, he has built a successful business helping buyers, sellers and investors make their real estate dreams become a reality. John is a top producer, award-winning Realtor. He has been featured in Top Agent Magazine as well as named in the "Who's Who" issue of Boston Agent Magazine 2018 -2021 and named as Best of Somerville Real Estate Consultant 2016-2020. John is a full-service broker, he understands the local real estate market and actively advocates and negotiates for his clients. He is committed to quality and constant communication to a deliver unique, high-quality, experience.

Mr. Dean feels that being a Realtor® is more than joining a professional association; he believes local agents should be involved in their communities. John has served his community in many capacities. As the past President of the Cambridge Association of Real Estate Professionals, he helped to raise more than $150,000 for Our Place, a daycare for homeless children. He sits on the Greater Boston Association of Realtors(GBAR) Political Action Committee and is an active supporter of "Local Heroes"; for example, military, first responders, teachers, and nurses. He remains dedicated to donating to organizations such as CHAF (Cambridge Housing Assistance Fund), Special Olympics, Burns Latino Studies Academy, (an elementary school in Hartford, CT), and Toys for Tots.

Whether buying or selling, be it your first home, your "forever" home, or an investment, John has the knowledge and experience to deliver the unsurpassed service you deserve. John understands the dynamics of the Greater Boston Real Estate Market and is an expert at educating his clients. He cannot wait to help you achieve your goals as he has helped so many clients before

Work With John 

 

Partner with John Dean, Boston’s trusted real estate advisor, to make your relocation and home goals a reality. With over 20 years of expertise in luxury homes and family moves, I provide concierge-level service, personalized guidance, and proven results throughout Greater Boston.

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REVIEWS

Tony V.

John worked tirelessly to sell our propert on Medford MA. He is knowegeble, helpful, attentive and knows his business every which way.
I would recommend him with a rating of all the stars in the sky if it was
John guided my family through the entire selling process. His advice on how to show the property in the bedt possible light was expert, every improvement, repair or adjustment added value to purr home.
His knowledge of the neighborhood and what our expectations should be were spot on.
John Dean, knows his business and is expert in sharing his knowege in an understandable and easy manner.
We were able to get over asking price and i credit John Dean for making that happen

Donna L - Back Bay

Sold -Back Bay Condo

John surpassed every expectation in the sale of our Back Bay home and I rate him as one of the most skilled negotiators who genuinely prioritizes his clients’ interests and is skilled and knowledgeable in the economic landscape of his properties. John has steadfastly surpassed the excellence of realtors I have used on 5 other properties I have purchased and sold. I truly don’t believe there is a better realtor in the US and he raises the bar on every realtor metric score from accessibility to experience and skill and social IQ!

Jay & Juliane

We have both bought a home from and sold a home with John. If I could give John more stars, I would! John was our realtor when we decided to buy a condo in the Cambridge/Somerville area. He took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for, what was a must and what was a would-like, and gave us realistic expectations of what our budget would get us. He is an expert on the Cambridge/Somerville area and is up on all of the things going on that might impact a neighborhood, like the extension of the green line. He seems to know most of the other realtors, and they obviously respect him.

He guided us and helped us understand all of the paperwork, and was ultra responsive!

We ended up with a condo that was even better than our expectations in a prime neighborhood of Somerville. The longer we lived in it, the more we loved it and the neighborhood.

Then, two years later, we had to sell the condo to relocate to another city. Of course we called John!

By the time we were ready to sell, we were already relocated halfway across the country and were not on site for the sale. I cannot express how hard and how much time John personally spent getting our condo repainted, inspected, staged and cleaned for sale. It was incredible. As far as communication goes, he was probably frustrated with us, as he was constantly in touch with updates and questions as he dealt with contractors and cleaners. He interacted with our neighbors to keep them up to date on who was coming and going in the building, and to alert them about open house dates so that they knew there would be people coming and going. He went above and beyond to make sure that we would get the best price possible on the condo.

The first open house generated many, many offers and we sold it for an incredible profit, thanks to John and all the work he put in to make it look it's best, and through his contacts with other realtors to let them know a prime property would be on the market.

If you want a respected, well-connected, knowledgeable realtor who will do whatever he can to find you the home you want, or to sell your home for the most money possible, John is your guy! He will be in constant touch throughout the process, and never leave you hanging or confused about the process or paperwork. He's the best! Less