Gail Ballard Hall

Broker/Owner, Ballard Hall Real Estate

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Description

Gail vacationed on Block Island as a child, due to her father's family ties, moved to the Island as a young adult, and then became a year round resident in 1984.

Gail obtained her Real Estate License in January of 1985, hired by Phelan Real Estate.  She became their Broker Associate and Rentals Manager in 1987 and continued to work for the Phelan's for a total of 12 years. Gail launched Ballard Hall Real Estate in October of 1997.  She then purchased Phelan Real Estate in December of 2000.  The business has grown due to the longevity of her relationship with the Phelan's and her staff who have joined along the way.

Gail then merged Ballard Hall Real Estate with Offshore Property LLC. Together they created Ballard Hall Sales Group. Ballard Hall Sales Group now dedicates their time to listing and selling property and referring clients to agents across the globe. They transitioned from rental management so they could focus solely on property transactions and building relationships on a more concentrated level.

Gail has enjoyed becoming a part of the community.  She is currently Vice Chair of the Planning Board, continues to serve as Treasurer on the Fred Benson Scholarship Committee, and is a member of The Block Island Lions Club. Gail is also emeritus Trustee to the Rhode Island Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, served as a Director of The Block Island Conservancy, and was Chair to the Board of Canvassers.

Gail and her family truly enjoy their life on Block Island along with grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles.  She loves to travel with her husband Geoff and son Griffen, and upon the return of each trip recognize their comfort in the fact that this is the place they have chosen to call home. 

Business Details

Year Established
1997
License
REB.0014378

Service Areas

Block Island, RI 02807, USA

Additional Resources

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502 Old Town Road

Block Island, RI, United States

$1,750,000 USD

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Testimonials

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!

Madeline Lockwood

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.

kdjmom3

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.

Don Hribek

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!

User9313587

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.

Brian McMahon

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.

April Joy Littlefield

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.

Heather Bond

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.

ckellyghall

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!

Katie Nelson

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.

Mike Kelly