I have experience in nearly all aspects of the home purchase or sale, which makes me very knowledgeable about the process and more capable of answering questions beyond the actual sale/purchase for my clients.  I have been in my clients' shoes: I've purchased my own homes, sold my own homes, rented my property to tenants, been a tenant.  In addition to my personal experience, I spent several years working for a home inspector typing verbatim reports and answering the homeowner's questions regarding the content of their report. I also worked at an environmental testing lab performing radon tests and analysis, water testing, creating the reports and conveying to customers information regarding those reports.  I have also worked as the Administrative person in the real estate office, handling the transaction files and became quite knowledgeable about the "unseen" side of home sales and keeping it all in legal compliance, reporting, and billing.  I have been a Real Estate salesperson, Realtor, since August of 2004.  All of this experience, plus the life experience of being surrounded by contractors of all types my whole life, helps me understand what my clients concerns are and be the "go to" person for answers.

MEMBER OF:                                                                    Designations/Certifications

National Association of Realtors                                               ABR

CT Association of Realtors                                                         SRES, ACTIVE ADULT LIFESTYLE

Greater Bridgeport Board of Realtors                                      Relocation Certification

REBAC (Real Estate Buyers Agents Council)                   Preforeclosure/Short Sale

Bridgeport Regional Business Council                                    eCertified

Consolidated MLS                                                                       A.S. Business Administration

CT Statewide MLS

I work heavily with buyers - about 70-80% of my clients are buyers.  This enables me to be a much more effective Sales agent as well.  I know what buyers are looking for and what they will pay for it, thus having the ability to effectively market and price homes I list.  I also do very heavy internet advertisingfor the properties I sell, since 90% all buyers start their home search on the internet.  I have internet based programs for both buyers  and sellers to communicate with me and to see what is actually happening in the real estate market where they are or want to be. 

Many of my buyers are first time buyers.  I take the time needed for each client to fully understand the process, feel comfortable with the process and with me so that we ultimately find their perfect home.  I don't expect first time buyers to know what they want and I am very careful to help them find the home that fits their needs AND THEIR BUDGET!  I do not believe in putting people into homes that are above their comfort level.  I do not Sell houses, I help buyers find their HOME.

In addition to first time buyers, many of my buyer clients are Relocating to CT.  Whether by choice or by job change, they are coming to a new area and need to find a place to fit in and call home.  I help my relocating clients get the true feel of each of the communities and match their wants to the town that is the best fit.  Then we find a house they can call home.  I am available after the sale to assist in acclimating the client to the community they have chosen.

I am also a Senior Real Estate Specialist.  Helping the seniors find the homes for the next phase of their life and helping them through the difficult time of parting with the home they have loved so long and detaching and making it a home some other person will love and care for.  I also work with the senior's family and have done my own mother's probate so I can relate to the difficulties the adult child feels.

For those sellers who need to sell but owe more than the home is worth, I work with a preforeclosure/shortsale team.  This prevents homes from actually foreclosing, thus keeping the homeowner's credit fairly well intact, but also relieves the stress of worrying about losing your home.  For those of you in that situation, I have good working knowledge of the process and will walk you through it.  It isn't easy but it isn't as overwhelming as one might expect.  IT cannot be done in every case, but most cases we can resolve.