Member Spotlight: Jason Mahoney, Esq.
BostonYPA’s resident Real Estate Attorney Extraordinaire recently sat down to complete his Member Spotlight. A long time member, and one half of our Real Estate Duo, when Jason isn’t helping young professionals buy brand new condos for less than 400k you can find him at our events teaching his ways. An expert in the programs Boston and MA offer, it’s no wonder his fireside chat style of webinars are our most widely attended.
Now, Let’s Meet Jason!
Did you grow up in Boston? If not, what led you here?
Born in Roslindale, grew up between Brookline and JP; live in the South End
Tell us more about your job or company - what led you to this focus?
I come from a real estate background, my father built the houses in which I grew up. He, his father, and his grandfather all built homes throughout Boston and the surrounding area.
What would your clients or colleagues say about you?
Professionally, JGM is like The Wolf from Pulp Fiction. He solves Real Estate problems.
Do you have a secret weapon? Special skill?
Helping first time homebuyers buy homes in Boston for less than half price.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Or a mantra you live by?
“Difficult. Not impossible.”
What's your most recent win? A moment in your career that you’re proud of?
Most recent win: helping a woman pay less to own a condo in Eastie than she currently pays to rent one.
What advice would you give someone just starting in your industry?
AIDA. Attention, Interest, Decision, Action
ABC. Always Be Closing
Why did you pursue a career in your industry? What do you like most about it?
I grew up in real estate and have always liked it. My favorite thing about my practice is helping first time homebuyers purchase homes for less than half price, financing them with state subsidized mortgages
Is there a specific niche you focus on?
First time home buyers and small investors (eg 1 to 12 unit portfolios)
What are some of the highlights of your career so far? Any memorable moments/accolades you’d like to share?
Every client who thought that he or she could not afford to own in Boston and I help to buy in Boston is tied for first.
What is the biggest lesson you've learned so far in your career?
Don’t give up the ship
What is your ultimate career goal?
Help more first time home buyers
What is a book you read that you would recommend and why?
Alvaro Mutis' Adventures and Misadventures of Maqroll, because it rules
What are three things you like to do in your free time?
Read, eat, travel
In the BostonYPA Community:
When/how did you become involved with BostonYPA? How has this affiliation helped your career?
I enrolled more years ago than I can remember, so long ago that I was actually young then. I get clients from it, too.
What do you enjoy most about being a member?
Meeting people, getting clients
For those young professionals looking to possibly join, why should they join?
You will do better professionally by joining, it’s worth your time and money
Please follow Jason on twitter @jgmahoney and on ig @jgmesq - his accounts are much more than real estate but also provide an insider’s view of authentic eats and the history of Boston.
You can meet Jason at the First Time Homebuying classes he hosts with Rich Hornblower, and at July’s Networking Night which he is sponsoring. While Jason is hard at work helping clients afford the roof over their heads, we wouldn’t be on the 22nd floor roof top patio if it wasn’t for his support!
