Tom Abbate
Name
Tom Abbate
Company
William Raveis Real Estate
E-mail
Contact Tom Abbate (William Raveis Real Estate)
Website
http://www.TomAbbate.com
Office Phone
(860) 347-0333
Alt. Phone
(860) 267-0888
Address
48 Main St, Middletown, Ct, 06457
Description
Representing sellers and buyers in Middletown, Tom has a distinctly personalized approach to real estate service focused on YOUR goals...no pressure,no sales talk just honest, professional service.

About Tom

Tom is someone who works tirelessly to get the job done and who always keeps his client's best interests in mind. He sets high
standards of real estate service because he knows that selling or buying a home is more than just a sales transaction - it's about
you, your family, your future.  He believes that each person / family has unique needs, hopes, and dreams, so he takes the time
to listen and understand what's important. Tom recognizes that major life decisions can be stressful, consequently he works
diligently to help buyers and sellers experience successful, pleasant real estate transactions by seeing that every detail is
properly handled. 

Experience 

  • Realtor Associate: William Raveis Real Estate, Middletown, Ct July 2007 to present
  • Realtor Associate: Prudential Connecticut Realty, Middletown, CT 1989 to July 2007
  • Realtor Associate: Coldwell Banker, Cromwell ,Ct  1988 to 1989
  • Associate Professor: Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA  1983 to 1988


    Education

    • REALTOR Institute      Hartford, CT         GRI
    • Yale University,            New Haven, Ct       PhD
    • University of Paris,       Paris, France          Maitrise es Lettres   
    • Middlebury College,      Middlebury, VT      M.A.
    • Saint John's University, Queens, NY           B.A


    Professional Profile

    •   Prudential Chairman's Circle Gold Legend 2006 10 year
    •   Prudential Chairman's Circle GOLD
    •   Prudential Chairman's Circle Gold Legend 2001 5year
    •   Prudential President's Circle
    •   Prudential Leading Edge Society
    •   Prudential Honor Society
    •   Featured as the subject of Selling Magazine March, 1997 column "Selling All-Star: You Can't be Afraid to Sell Yourself"
    •   Featured as the subject of a "New York Times" news article, entitled "The Agent as Hot Property"  (Tom is the  first Realtor in the greater Middlesex area to use billboard advertising)
    •   Who's Who in Residential Real Estate in North America. 1993
    •   REALTOR-ASSOCIATE of the Year Award 1994   Greater Middletown Association of REALTORS
    •   TOP PRODUCER of the Year Award 1995   Greater Middletown Association of REALTORS
    •   Prudential National Sales Associate Marketing Council - Northeast Representative
    •   Regular contributor to Real Estate Notes column Middletown Press

Tom's Specialty

Tom has specialized in working with both sellers and buyers in Middletown, Cromwell, East Hampton, Portland, Haddam, Durham, Middlefield, and East Haddam since 1988. He has a wealth of real estate experience, the resources of  William Raveis Real Estate, and a solid reputation for results, which have enabled him to provide outstanding real estate service to his many clients.
Tom is well known for his innovative and extensive advertising. If you live in upper Middlesex County, you've probably seen Tom's marketing outreach in action. In addition to http://www.tomabbate.com/, he showcases his properties for sale to over 50,000 LOCAL households with his full page advertising in local papers. His listings are also advertised on Raveis.com. Tom Abbate knows it takes a lot more to sell your home than just sticking a sign in your yard. That's why he designs a marketing plan to bring your house maximum exposure. If he takes on the responsibility of marketing a property for you, he works at it wholeheartedly, never quitting until the job is done. He knows that his clients demand and deserve the best. If he thinks he cannot do the job for you, he'll tell you that, too.  It's how he does business. His marketing program is tailor-made to your individual sales goals. It includes a free comprehensive market analysis and recommendations on how to best showcase your home. Combine this with Tom's creative advertising, his extensive network of professionals, and his standing as a top real estate agent and you have the unbeatable ingredients for a successful transaction.

 

Previous clients said...

"Tom Abbate is a thoughtful, considerate agent.  He did not waste our time on wild goose chases - (he) chose houses within our price range and was extremely effective".

"He was most professional, thorough, and helpful.  We're pleased to have chosen him".

"Within a few short weeks of listing my home with Tom, he had a buyer and after that he spent endless hours finding a perfect home for me to relocate to.  I feel that Tom and I became friends as well as business partners in this endeavor".

"I was very happy with him.  He's very professional and he did what he said he would do.  He's honest with you, upfront.  He also has a good reputation with other realtors out there".

"Tom Abbate was more than cooperative...he was totally involved.  Tom Abbate is a professional.".

"Tom Abbate - 2 words: Honest, Sincere".

"Tom Abbate is a great combination of low-key, no pressure and extreme competence".

"We will and have recommended him highly".

"Tom Abbate answered any question I had and took care of everything quickly in a pleasant and friendly manner".

"Tom got us more money than other agents said would be possible".

"Tom Abbate was the most attentive, pleasant realtor we have ever dealt with".