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About Connie Strait

Experience
I have been fortunate to have sold and listed over 1,000 properties. I have sold to young people buying their first home, to seniors retiring and selling the family homestead and I have helped relocate many families to our area. I feel grateful everyday that clients have hired me to help with some of the biggest decisions of their life. For these reasons, I am so blessed and and this is why I love my job! After finishing college, I immediately went to work at Ethan Allen and was in charge of customer service for the Carriage House, their corporate owned retail store. I was enrolled in decorating school and just fell in love with the process of staging homes. I believe that is what peaked my interest in the entire home sale process. With this background and my thorough knowledge of the area I knew that Real 星空体育官方网址 would be the perfect fit for a career.
I can now look back after 40 plus years as a full time dedicated professional, and say it was definitely the right choice for me. Experience comes from investing, volunteering in many community programs and owning my own company, Bessel Realty, which after 16 years was sold to Coldwell Banker. After 14 years with Coldwell, I found a new home and I am now back with a large Family Owned Real 星空体育官方网址 Company. A full circle for an exceptional, well rounded career experience in Real 星空体育官方网址.
Areas Covered
Having lived here my entire life, I have personal knowledge about all the towns I represent, from either living there, investing there or having family in that town. I cover the towns of Brookfield, Danbury, Ridgefield, New Fairfield, Redding, Bethel, along with all other Fairfield County, Litchfield and New Haven County towns. I also cover Cape Cod New Seabury Resort.
Community Involvement
Board of Directors Vineyard Reach Condominium Community
Lakewood Terrace Candlewood Lake
Garden Club of Brookfield, Chairperson Hospitality, Board of Directors
Member of Parents Council of Georgetown University
Chairperson Plans and Construction Prince of Peace Church
Panelist New England Region of American Cancer Society
Chairperson Odyssey of the Mind Fundraising
Past PTO Director Brookfield Schools
Girl Scouts, Area Cookie Chairperson
Past Co-Chairperson Aids Project Greater Danbury
New Seabury Women's Club
New Seabury Women's Golf Association Co-Chair Women's 9 hole league
Professional Specialty
Marketing Director for the following Communities:
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Pruchnik 星空体育官方网址s in New Milford
Deer Trail Drive in Brookfield
West Farms 星空体育官方网址s in New Fairfield
East Ball Pond in New Fairfield
I thoroughly enjoy working with first time home buyers, transferees, antique homes, lakefront and ocean communities, investors, builders and new construction, and buyers and sellers relocating within our community.

Achievements
Company Wide Award winner for Top Sales, Customer Service and Top Producer numerous months during my entire career
2024 Top Listing, Top Sales and Top Producer for Danbury office
2024 Presidents Club and Chairman's circle
2022 Top Producing Agent closed units
2019, 2020, 2021,2022 Chairman's Club top 9% of Realtors
2016,2017,2018,2019 President's Club
2015, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023 Top Listing Agent
Top 10% of company Top Agents many years
Top Producing Agent for 1980 through 2023 in the Danbury area
Recipient of the International President's Club Award
Diamond Society Award
Sterling Society Award
Nominated Realtor of the Year
Education
Educated Danbury Public Schools.
Graduated Western Connecticut State University; Cum Laude
Professional Association
Director Board of Realtors Northern Fairfield County
Board of Directors Vineyard Reach Association
Licensed Broker in CT, MA and New York
GRI, I, II, III
CRS Accreditation
Member of Northern Fairfield County Association of Realtors, serving on Board of Directors most of my career
Member of the Connecicut Association of Realtors
Member of the National Association of Realtors
Member of CMLS of Fairfield County
Member of State CTMLS
State Director Connecticut Association of Realtors
Personal
Married with three children. Children were past Emily Morey and Raymond Gates Scholarship winners. All three were Georgetown University graduates. Avid tennis player, and winner of the local Brookfield Pilot Pencil tournament. I enjoy gardening, skiing, walking, biking, college basketball and boating on Lake Candlewood and sailing in Cape Cod.
Niche Marketing
My approach to Real 星空体育官方网址:

IF YOUR HEIRS WON鈥橳 FIGHT OVER IT, IS IT WORTH KEEPING?

Tidy is the new buzz word, thanks in large part to the latest Netflix Series 鈥淭idying Up鈥� featuring Marie Kondo, the best selling author of 鈥淭he Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up.鈥� The tidying movement encourages homeowners to assess their belongings through the lens of what 鈥渟parks joy,鈥� and then to discard all things that don鈥檛. The problem that most homeowners encounter is that many things spark joy 鈥� mementos from our children鈥檚 early lives, old collections, gifts from loved ones, or things that have monetary value but that no longer have a function in our daily lives. Homeowners can struggle to separate their 鈥渟tuff鈥� from the memories they evoke. Others hold onto things with the hope that their heirs will cherish these belongings in the same way. But if our heirs won鈥檛 fight over it, is it worth keeping? Holding onto all of this 鈥渟tuff鈥� can contribute to a cluttered and sometimes non-functional home. And from my perspective as a realtor 鈥� a home that is very difficult if not impossible to sell. Tidying up is a trend, but is also a strategy I have been using for decades to help clients sell their homes quickly and profitably. My goal is to educate my sellers on the difference between treasure and trash and put their methods for organizing their life to work in their home. My buyers are always impressed by a clean, clutter-free home. Each room gives the illusion of being larger, and allows the buyer to imagine their own belongings and their own family living happily in the space. In my work with sellers, I take a comprehensive approach, from tidying to staging and ultimately selling your home for the highest value in the least amount of days possible 鈥� now that is true joy!

Area Expertise:

I have spent my entire life living in an antique home or living in a Candlewood Lake community or just enjoying this wonderful natural resource we have bordering five of the towns in our region.
I have been the marketing Realtor for several new home subdivisions in Fairfield and Litchfield counties.
As an Investor myself, I love sharing my knowledge of multi-families and the success I have had as a Landlord with my clients who are committed to investing or selling their Real 星空体育官方网址 investments in our community.
I find one of the most enjoyable parts of my career has been helping First time homebuyers purchase the home of their dreams.
And last but certainly not least, my thorough knowledge of the area having lived here all my life has been a valuable asset to Relocation clients moving here.
Houses Financed
I believe that helping clients find the perfect financing package is as important as finding the perfect house. I have had experience with teaming with local banks and local Mortgage brokers. From conventional financing to CHFA, FHA, and VA loans, my clients have good choices to select the right match for their personal finances. I have worked with 1031 Exchange properties and 203K rehab mortgage remodels. When working with Sellers and a cash offer is made, I don't allow review of the offer until we see verified Proof of Funds. Let me help guide you through this process!
  • Connie Strait was outstanding in all aspects of selling our house from the initial walkthrough, to setup of our house for pictures and showing. Her contacts helped us fixup problems quickly which we would have been hard pressed to find quality people available to help us in a timely fashion . Her ... Steven Graham (Danbury, CT)

  • Connie was the best decision we made in our decision to buy a house. Her vast knowledge of both the area and home buying made the whole process pain-free and simple! Dr. & Mrs.Douglas Smith (NEWTOWN, CT)

  • The very best! My agent knows her stuff! Completely professional!

  • Without the dedication, determination and the personal touch provided by Connie Strait, we would have not been able to sell our home. She is a wonderful agent but a greater person. I will be recommending her to all my friends, colleagues and family members as the service she provides cannot be match... Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Balash (BROOKFIELD, CT)

  • Connie is a deal maker! Mr. John Wan (Danbury, CT)

  • Connie Strait is one of the best agents we had encountered, she is always availiable for any showings, which has gone so many. Her attitude of offering helps in everyway was very encouraging for us going through this relocation transition, otherwise we would have given up the purchase of house. We f...

  • We found your agency extremely helpful. Our agent was top-notch in her handling of our sale and offered very reliable information and tips to bring about the finalizing of the sale.

  • Our agent, Connie Strait, was a tremendous help throughout the entire process of renting our condo and then eventually placing the condo up for sale. She used her expertise to price the condo at a very attractive price, which allowed us to sell the property in the time we expected.

  • we were extramely satisfied with the service provided by Connie Strait, she was alwasy patient and informative regarding our seaching and touring a lot of houses. We felt very lucky to have her as our agent and will highly recommend her to our friends in future.

  • Connie Strait went to great lengths to market our home. While waiting for a very complicated closing, she contunued checking the house, ordering fuel, supervising snow removal, and generally making sure our home was ready for closing. We are grateful for her assistance.

  • Connie did a great job in finding our dream house. We couldn't have done it with out her!

  • Connie continued to keep me in mind after 2 disappointing "almost" purchases. I had decided to stop looking for awhile, she found the perfect place, sent me the info without pressure, and it is the one I bought. She "knew" what I wanted in a home, presented it and wahla!!!!!!!!f Moving next week.

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  • Agent was the best!

  • Connie was great - took us to houses that met our requirements & not just houses to keep us busy.

  • Connie is the best! I never would have been able to get into my new home without her. The banking experience was extremely difficult through People's, and she fought for me every step of the way. Mr.Christopher Corso, Jr. (BETHEL, CT)

  • Our listing agent had contacts within her business that made selling our home easy. The process was overseen with great knowledge and care. We were very happy with the results. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wekerle (NEW FAIRFIELD, CT)

  • Have used Connie for multiple sales and purchases over the years. Always top notch! Christopher Corso (BETHEL, CT)

  • Agent was always optimistic, upbeat, available, reassuring. Patricia M Lee (Danbury, CT)

  • Our agent was in constant contact with us and was a great negotiator when we got an offer. Also she knew it was a solid offer even though they needed to get a mortgage Robert Grant (Brookfield, CT)

  • I felt like I knew the agent for a long time. I had a sense I could had reached out to her at any time and ask her questions. I will definitely recommend her to her friend. Amado Espinal (New York, NY)

  • Connie was very easy and pleasant to work with from day one. She kept us in the loop during the entire process. She also was very helpful in recommending other professionals to do a few jobs needed for the closing Gary Gramling (Brookfield, CT)

  • Connie Strait is an experienced professional who truly understands the real estate market. Her team created a beautiful online presence of our home. She was clear, thorough and responsive through negotiations to the final sale. We highly recommend Connie and William Ravis. William Ward (New Milford, CT)

  • Connie has knowledge, skill and personal style to be the best partner in selling a house. She listened to my needs, was patient and provided thoughtful and responsive support to get the house ready and to find the right buyer at the right price. Stehanie Landis (Brookfield, CT)

  • I met my agent Connie Strait at a talk she gave to a women's group a few years ago, and we later discovered several mutual friends. Her talk was entertaining and she gave great advice for downsizing. Two years ago she visited my home and made suggestions as to what improvements would help make the h... Margaret Wellman (New Milford, CT)

  • Connie Strait is invaluable. She has assisted us with multiple sales and purchases in the past and again for this home. Connie has proven we can trust her recommendations, judgement, knowledge and experience. William & Lara Ward (New Fairfield, CT)

  • Connie made a really difficult time better for me, I honestly could not repay her for her patience and hard work. Paul Mignani (Danbury, CT)

  • Connie, was very professional and always available for any questions or issues. And a pleasure to work with. Marie Wells Van Achte (Brookfield, CT)

  • Connie has always been a great asset in sale/purchases in the past, and has been recommended by me several times. Bento Simoes (Danbury, CT)

  • Our agent was ALWAYS available to answer questions or concerns we had. She returned our telephone calls immediately. All in all, SHE made things happen. A great experience. Angel Pelaez (Danbury, CT)

  • Connie Strait was extremely organized and very personable. It was easy and fun and she sold my house in one day. Connie Strait was extremely pre Maureen Mulvey (New Milford, CT)

  • Connie Strait was beyond wonderful! She was highly professional, provided great insight and suggestions, responsive and got quick results! I couldn鈥檛 recommend anyone more! Susie Krisko (Danbury, CT)

  • With the decline in the housing market it took some time to find a buyer for my house but my realitor never lost energy, enthusiasm and was always positive about the sell. Even after I relocated to another state, she continued to make sure my house was taken care of, going out and making sure it w...

  • Connie Strait is an extraordinary real estate agent. She took care of me every step of the way, going above and beyond to make both finding the property and my purchase of it as smooth as possible. She is personable, professional, and compassionate, as well as highly skilled, knowledgeable, and expe... Michael Schwartzchild (Mahopac, NY)

  • Connie Strait is absolutely the best real estate agent and a fine human being! Michael Schwarzchild (Danbury, CT)

  • Connie Strait is a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with. She is very knowledgeable with years of experience and knows her markets and values. A great listener with a strong work ethic and good ideas make her a top notch agent. I would highly recommend her services to any buyer or sell... Eugene Edwards (Stamford, CT)

  • Our agent, Connie Strait, went above and beyond in what became a VERY complicated process. James Sullivan (Brookfield, CT)

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