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Gail Ballard Hall is more than just a principal broker and co-owner of Ballard Hall Sales Group; she's a dedicated advocate for her clients, an active member of the community, and a passionate steward of the real estate industry. With a career spanning nearly four decades, Gail's journey in real estate began in 1985 as an agent with Phelan Real Estate. Over the years, her commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication led her to establish her own successful venture, Ballard Hall Real Estate, in 1997.
In 2021, Gail's entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative ethos saw her merge forces with Robin Vila and Corlies Black to form Ballard Hall Sales Group. This union brings together a team of seasoned professionals who share Gail's enthusiasm for serving clients and navigating the intricacies of the market with finesse.
Beyond her professional achievements, Gail is deeply embedded in the fabric of her community. As Vice Chair of the Planning Board, Treasurer of the Frederick J Benson Memorial Scholarship Committee, an active member of the Block Island Lions Club, and Trustee Emeritus to the Rhode Island Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, she tirelessly works to make a positive impact.
Gail's contributions haven't gone unnoticed. In 2015, she was honored with the prestigious Bayberry Wreath Award, recognizing her dedication to land conservation on Block Island—a testament to her commitment to preserving the natural beauty of her beloved home.
Speaking of home, Gail, alongside her husband Geoff and son Griffen, has called Block Island home since 1984. They've embraced island life wholeheartedly, finding joy in both their professional endeavors and personal adventures. Traveling the world together, they always return to Block Island with a renewed appreciation for the place they proudly call home.
With Gail Ballard Hall at the helm, Ballard Hall Sales Group isn't just a real estate agency—it's a testament to the power of passion, community, and the pursuit of excellence.
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Gail was a consummate professional. She took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for, and showed us many good options. One option ultimately became the property we purchased. There were some complications and unique issues that arose, and Gail stayed on top of everything. Her communication was excellent and informative. She has continued to be an excellent resource post-close. We highly recommend Gail!
Gail far exceeded our expectations in helping us through a very complicated buying process. There were so many moving pieces and she led us through them with grace and compassion, even working past the closing date to help us gently move the previous owner into a place where they could accept the sale of their longtime home. She was patient, kind, but firm in advising us best practices while at the same time taking into account the difficulties facing the former owner. We were incredibly impressed with the deftness she displayed in navigating a path through so we could take ownership of our new house happily. I would absolutely recommend Gail to anyone and would certainly use her again in the future.
Gail and Ballard Hall did a fantastic job, they were very professional, patient and a huge support throughout the entire process. She went out of her way and beyond, being patient with me until I found the perfect home. Gail was always available to take my call and was a great asset. I could not have been more satisfied.
Gail helped us buy a house in 2016, managed a property for us, and now continues working with us in our search for another house on Block Island. She knows EVERYTHING about the island. She's a great listener (including reading between the lines). She's a fun person!
Gail is one of the most exceptional real estate brokers that my wife and I have worked with over the past 20 years. She deeply understands the market, ensures that you fully understand the deal, and gives honest, insightful counsel and feedback. Respecting both seller and buyer throughout the process with integrity is natural to Gail. We have worked with Gail for over a decade and my wife and I recommend her most highly.
Our experience of having Gail as our realtor was the best move we made. She is an incredible person and very professional, unmatched by any other realtor on the island. Gail made herself available 24/7 and always had an answer to all our questions. You can count on her to go above and beyond. Ballard Hall Sales Group is a great team, they are very knowledgeable, thorough and organized. We had a wonderful experience working with Gail, we highly recommended her and plan on using her services again in the future.
Gail was wonderful to work with through the tough Block Island real estate market. She has a deep knowledge of Block Island and was very helpful describing the different locations and property features. Gail was very responsive and had endless patience during our negotiation. She introduced a creative strategy that helped us buy our home for a reasonable price in this competitive market.
Gail has been an integral, well-loved member of the Block Island community for decades; the expertise and knowledge she brings to her work in the real estate business goes well beyond the logistics and academics required of that field. Her excellence as a broker is enhanced by her deep connection with the island, its residents and its essential workers. The isolation of island life, the physical disconnection created by a body of water, creates many challenges to the normal functioning of business and society. Gail’s long experience of dealing with these peculiarities seamlessly was extremely reassuring. Her down-to-earth, professional but delightful manner made a potentially stressful experience quite enjoyable.
We have sold, purchased and rented Block Island property with Gail Ballard Hall and her dedicated staff over the span of 20 years. Her exemplary professionalism, detail-oriented approach and her relentless effort on her clients behalf have made her a major part of Block Island. We have even had incredible success utilizing her contacts made through Luxury Real Estate in both Florida and Tennessee. Her knowledge goes beyond simply a realtor - she is an island icon!
We have worked with Gail for many years, she is the best at what she does. We never worry about anything when Gail is involved, she's thorough, quick and a great communicator.