About Janis
Janis Urbanek joined Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty in Westwood after 10 years of real estate sales experience. A Boston area native, she attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Conversant in French, Janis spent one year with her family in Geneva, Switzerland, where she continued her study of the French language, enjoyed fine wine and food, and traveled throughout Europe. This enhanced her understanding of other cultures and languages.
As a Realtor, Janis has assisted clients in Westwood, Medfield, Walpole, Norwood and Canton, as well as many other communities. Known for her unwavering dedication to her client’s needs, Janis has assisted a number of elderly home owners when a home sale becomes necessary, with sensitivity and compassion for the needs of the family. She is also skilled at assisting first-time homebuyers as they make their exciting entry into the market.
Janis is very involved with the Greater Boston Association of Realtors – she has worked on the Membership Committee, the Education Committee, and the Strategic Planning sub-committee. She is currently a member of the GBAR Communications Committee, as well as the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Association of Realtors, and holds the designation of ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative.
A Westwood resident with her husband and two daughters since 1979, Janis is a member of the University of Massachusetts Club in downtown Boston. In the past, she has been a fundraiser and volunteer for Westwood public schools, delivered "meals on wheels", and volunteered at an assisted living home. She is a participant in the Children’s Miracle Network.
