- Name
- Tim Bray B.S. Real Estate (UConn)
- Company
- Sotheby's Intl Realty (William Pitt)
- E-mail
- Contact Tim Bray B.S. Real Estate (UConn) (Sotheby's Intl Realty (William Pitt))
- Website
- http://www.SeaPortRE.com
- Cell Phone
- (860) 912-7137
- Fax
- (860) 760-6784
- Address
- 21 E Main St, Mystic, CT, 06355
- Description
- Serving the Mystic Country portion of CT. Helping my clients to make more educated decisions regarding the sale and purchase of real estate.
About Us:
Tim Bray - B.S. Real Estate & Urban Economics (UConn)
Realtor, Master Networker, Marketer, Consultant, Analyst
Tim is a trusted Real Estate Advisor and leader for SeaPort Real Estate Group at William Pitt - Sotheby's International Real Estate. In addition to 14+ years of professional experience, Tim is only 1 of 2 agents in the region with a 4 year degree in real estate and urban economics. While earning the distinction of top 5% in sales volume in the area, Tim has built a clientele both locally and internationally without parallel. He has attracted these clients with a unique combination of service, integrity and hard work. With Tim you will find a person who listens to your requirements and develops a personalized plan to achieve your goals. In short, Tim represents sellers and buyers in the most desirable areas of Southeastern Connecticut with skill, marketing savvy, dedication and the highest degree of professionalism.
Areas of Expertise
Chartered Real Estate Agent | SeaPort Real Estate Group at William Pitt - Sotheby's International Real Estate | Stonington office, Tim is a very active realtor who commands a substantial market share of the high-end residential real estate business in Southeastern Connecticut. He represents buyers and sellers of some of the most expensive and prestigious homes in Mystic Country and surrounding areas. In addition to the deposition and acquisition of luxury properties, second homes and rentals units, Tim possesses intimate knowledge and familiarity with the areas resorts, land development, apartment and commercial real estate markets.
Education and Experience
Tim is a Maine native who has been involved in real estate all his life and subsequently received his degree in Real Estate & Urban Economics from the University of Connecticut (Uconn). As a true professional, Tim's creativity, experience, and education have enabled him to become a real estate expert and thrive at William Pitt - Sotheby's International Real Estate. Tim is a master marketer, leveraging the latest and most useful technologies and a prolific networker whose goal is to increase the revenue streams of those within his sphere of influence. Tim also specializes in Strategic Planning, Comprehensive Market Analysis, Property Valuation, 1031 Exchange and Investment Brokerage.
Previously, Tim worked as a Director for Costar.com where he developed 15 national markets and helped build the company into the largest commercial real estate research, marketing and information service in the United States.
Testimonials
Pauline and I want to thank our real estate agent Tim Bray and his team at SeaPort Real Estate Group - for the outstanding service they provided us during the sale of our house on Masons Island. Tim's professionalism, experience, enthusiasm, marketing expertise and attention to detail were reflected in every aspect of the transaction. Our property was positioned correctly, marketed by leveraging the latest technologies and managed by professionals maximizing the chance of sell our waterfront home at a top market price.
From the beginning, Tim and his team offered unparalleled levels of professionalism and insight into the area that proved to be invaluable in our decision making process. Another reason we chose Tim to sell our property is because his marketing program is extensive and visually robust. We knew that our buyer would most likely come from outside the area so global exposure was critical and we also realized that we needed someone who had the ability to capture the essence of our waterfront home. Tim's property marketing program did just that. He provided professional quality photography, created architectural floor plans of our home and produced interactive marketing material that was visually appealing and vital in selling the property quickly and for the highest price possible.
Finding a motivated buyer willing to pay top dollar was made possible in large part to Tim's marketing expertise, use of technology, professional selling abilities and skill in writing offers and counter offers under the conditions of contingent properties in the buy chain. I was especially impressed with his attention to the details of the selling process, from the initial listing through the closing of escrow. Tim kept us informed and acted in our best interest every step of the way. He transported the necessary paperwork, always on time, and brought to our attention and provided expert advice on matters that required our decision. Proactive communication highlighted by constant updates, feedback, and proactive forward momentum kept our transaction together and solidified the successful sale of our waterfront home.
We would highly recommend Tim Bray when interviewing top agents. Tim's transparent, honest approach to real estate combined with his marketing savvy raises the bar on selling high-end waterfront properties.
With much appreciation,
Pauline and Don Grippo (Former Masons Island Home Owner)
This past October, Rob and I decided to put our home up for sale. Rob's company was closing down and we wanted to work proactively to prepare for this. We knew that our home would most likely be on the market for a long time as homes at our price point ($400,000 and up) were not quickly selling in the South Eastern CT area. We also knew that our 16 year old home would appeal to only a limited number of people as it came with acreage, therefore a fair amount of maintenance. The process of selling our home in a poor economic situation caused us a lot of worry and concern. It was imperative that we selected a Real Estate Agent that would work hard for us and do everything they could to market our home appropriately. We settled in for the long haul and called five agents to interview.
After our initial agent interviews, we quickly refined our option to three agents; two of which we knew personally, the other was Tim Bray, of William Pitt Sotheby's. Although we would have been happy to have any of these agents represent us, we selected Tim. Our reasons were simple. Tim best understood our area, the market, and what it would take to get activity on the house. We were also impressed with the magnitude of internet reach Sotheby's provided. We had an offer on the house within two days of putting it on the market but we believe that Tim's aggressive and professional marketing reached the right buyer at the right time.
It was tremendous marketing that Tim gave us. He was available to meet with us at our convenience, he responded immediately to any and all questions we had, and he was creative in his approach to challenges and made suggestions that worked for everyone. We felt confident in his recommendations and made suggestions that worked for everyone. We felt confident in his recommendations on preparing our home for sale, pricing, the inspection, and basically, the entire sales process. We made the right choice by selecting Tim Bray to represent us and would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone in the market thinking of buying or selling a property.
Rob & Elizabeth Hotaling
We want to thank you for all the time, hard work, and attention you gave us while we were searching for and buying our house. Even though we traveled a circuitous path from high-end to fixer-upper to land to ? finally ? the just-right home, you were patient and attentive throughout these months. We appreciated your guidance and valued your and Les´s insights.
We decided to work with you at a friend´s recommendation: he thought we would benefit from your ongoing market research, which truly was helpful in putting properties in perspective. What turned out to be most impressive, however, was your personal service. Your promptness showed consideration for our time. You returned phone calls and emails right away. You searched out properties for us that weren´t even on the market yet. You were vigilant in keeping our best interests first. You helped make this a fun experience.
We will recommend you without hesitation to our friends and come back to you for our next home sale and purchase.
Wishing you good health and much success,
Suzanne Lavoie and David Ayers
24 Laurel Hill Drive South
Niantic CT 06357
""My wife and I first met Tim Bray on a fortunate encounter. We were driving around looking at houses when we came upon an open house. Tim was the agent represenative at the house, not the actual agent. We talked and he introduced us to the Connecitcut housing market. The information he provided was invaluable. After this first chance encounter, we followed his advice and ensured finainces and other items were pre-approved and or lined up for a housing purchase. We conntacted Tim to meet and hire him as our agent. We had already spoke with several agents from 5 different firms. Tim Bray was the best choice for us due to his personality, pro-active character and knowlegde of the area. Tim worked with me to achieve a goal of being in a house prior to christmas, (less than 2 months from hire date). Together we screened, saw and visted over 50 homes from his company and all others. The house that my wife and I finally set upon had just been put on market and we atteneded the first open house. A fellow co-worker (my boss) was also interested in the same house. Once we informed Tim, he went to overdrive ensuring we would close the deal. If you want an agent that works for you, you want Tim Bray. Not only did he represent us, he did the running around and paper collection of the seller's agent, because the seller's agent was either "to busy" or "not available". He drove probably over and extra 100 miles to ensure the papers were done, signed and filed correctly. We met our goal of being in our own house for our first Christmas in Conneticut. THAT'S AN AGENT!! My time in the Military is soon coming to an end, guess who I will have as my selling agent. Tim Bray! My name is Troy Allen, Sonar Chief at Naval Submarine School,"
Troy Allen
""Working with the Brays made the sale of our home simple and efficient. From our initial meeting to the day of closing, Tim, Les, and their associates were always available, and eager to assist with any questions that we had. With the combination of experience available through their team, we knew we were in good hands, and felt comfortable with the progression of the sale from the time it was listed. Further, the marketing materials that were created, both electronic and in print, were first rate, and conveyed a level of professionalism that we have not seen with other realtors. We had an amazing experience working with the Brays, and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking to sell a home.""
Mike Uber
