Brent has lived in and around West Hartford since his graduation from Wesleyan University (MIddletown) in 1980. His two children attended West Hartford Public Schools (Morley, King Philip & Hall). Brent is also a licensed Coach for High School sports, and coaches recreational/travel/high school soccer in three age groups (middle school, high school & adult). Brent owns a small fleet of kayaks and likes to play tennis & squash when he is on land. Gardening & weeding are his favorite pastimes around the house. Brent is an avid reader & hiker. If you want to borrow a mystery, just put in a request--there are hundreds to choose from.
Brent has been coaching his clients to success in real estate for 20 years (since 1988). He has helped dozens of first-time buyers purchase their first condominiums, homes and investment properties. His consultative approach - he educates clients about the market and the sales process, advises them on the best strategies for achieving their goals and helps them to make informed choices - has added value in terms of increased equity and reduced stress! Let Brent make your next real estate transaction easier and more profitable...
Brent has invested the time to earn the three most prestigious residential real estate designations so that he can best serve the needs of his clients: CRS, e-PRO & GRI. Rest assured that Brent is an expert in West Hartford real estate. He is able to find you the right home anywhere in Hartford County, plus selected towns in neighboring counties. He has helped buyers move to Avon, Bloomfield, Cromwell, East Hartford, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Hartford, Middetown, New Britain, Newington, Simsbury, Wethersfield and Windsor--as well as West Hartford.
The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation is only held by one of every twenty five real estate agents. These agents have demonstrated strong business ethics, a commitment to education (both enrolling in classes and passing the examinations) and a strong track record of closing transactions. If you know an agent who has not yet attained this designation, please have them call Brent. He is the 2007 President for the Connecticut Chapter and enjoys helping other agents improve their skills...
The e-PRO certification is earned through an intensive on-line course which requires interaction with many technologies which help realtors be more effective in the 21st century! Graduates of this course are both aware of and proficient in the use of email, websites, blogs, and many other tools which help them to work with today's buyers & sellers.
Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) is a state-level designation which is more general in nature. These designees have learned about fundamentals of residential, commercial and investment property, including valuable insights in working with property appraisers to achieve the most appropriate value for a property. In lending environments where appraisals end up below the purchase price, Brent has often been successful in helping the appraiser to see the whole picture and keeping the transaction moving in a positive direction.