When it comes to buying, selling, or investing in Connecticut real estate, hiring Steve Schappert, The Connecticut Real Estate Broker is the game-changing move that ensures expert guidance, unparalleled market knowledge, and unwavering commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for you. Learn more below.
CAREERS – OUR TEAM – THE BROKER – OFFICE CONCEPT
Steve Schappert is the Connecticut Real Estate Broker
Featured In The Washington Post Twice
5/23/2023 According to Steve Schappert, a real estate broker in the area, they also upped my property value: “No one likes staring at a brick wall,” he told me. “Anything you can do to bring in more natural light will appeal to buyers.” “These can be complicated projects that can impact the strength and integrity of your home,” says Schappert, who spent 35 years as a home builder and renovator before starting his real estate business. “If done improperly, it can compromise the structural integrity of the home,” says Schappert. Get The Full Story
8/11/2022 “Its simple floor plan and use of rustic materials popular for farmhouses of the period point to a home that was likely built out of necessity — not for leisure, says Steve Schappert, a Litchfield County real estate broker who spent decades building homes in the state before selling them.” Get The Full Story
Featured in Connecticut Magazine
“City folks migrating to open spaces is nothing new, of course. But the trend accelerated during the pandemic, says Steve Schappert, founder of Connecticut Real Estate in Litchfield County. After four decades of navigating the state’s property market, he says the increase in homebuyers being drawn to unspoiled nature — even if it means living on relatively puny lots like mine — has made rural areas like Litchfield County more desirable. “Nature preserves have always been highly valued,” says Schappert, a broker with listings throughout the state. “But with the pandemic, we started seeing homebuyers not just interested in nature, but also in conservation.” Get The Full Story
Interviewed by ABC News
“They’re unique designs and don’t always appeal to the average homebuyer,” says Steve Schappert, owner of Connecticut Real Estate Brokerage LLC. in Litchfield County, Connecticut, and director of the Connecticut Art Gallery in Thomaston. ” In Pastoral Litchfield, Modernist Architecture” Get The Full Story
Graduate Real Estate Institute, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™,
Seller Representative Specialist and Resort & Second-Home Specialist
Schappert Published 5 Books on Real Estate & Home Improvement
BROKER, CONTRACTOR, MARKETING EXPERT
Steve Schappert is a licensed real estate broker, retired renovation contractor, and marketing expert. This makes Schappert uniquely qualified to assist you with the purchase, sale, and renovation of your dream home, investment property or land.
REAL ESTATE: Schappert founded Buyer’s Trust Real Estate Inc. in 1996. Schappert quickly built a network of 2000 agents across the country and around the world. Steve Schappert is now the CEO of Connecticut Real Estate Brokerage LLC. which educates & assists buyers, sellers & investors of Connecticut homes, land, commercial, industrial and investment property.
NEGOTIATING: Schappert has spent 14 years assisting doctors, lawyers and investors purchase investment property. Schappert also worked with the Secret Service for 2 years convincing international bank fraud criminals to come to the USA where they could be convicted.
GREEN BUILDER: Schappert worked for a framing contractor at age 18 and went on to build 12 homes and ship a zero energy home to Germany. Schappert has performed building inspections on over $30,000,000 worth of multifamily properties and created detailed estimates on a renovation that would maximize portfolio value and equity.
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MARKETING:
Schappert spent 8 years running The Green Marketing Company helping small businesses and Noble Prize winners reach their target audience. Now he focuses on Connecticut Real Estate.
INTERVIEWS:
RADIO:
CNN Interviewed by Dave Kenoly in the CNN Tower in Dallas Texas
ChangeMakers Radio (Hollywood) 45-minute radio interview discussing alternative energy and its impact on society.
Building Fortunes Radio Network: 15-minute interview about real estate buyer agency
TV – VIDEO:
ABC Connecticut Leader in Green Building
NBC “Going Green” &, “CT Waterfront Treasures” with Rob Morrison
BBC Steve Schappert Gets Screen Call for a new reality show called “Real Estate Road trip”
INHABITAT Schappert was selected by INHABITAT as the home energy expert to be featured in the video below sponsored by Home Depot.
Comcast Green Building Technology and the Socioeconomic Benefits
On Demand Comcast Hydrogen Technology Expert OnDemand video produced by Comcast
Comcast Maximizing the equity in your home or commercial property
OPTIMUM INTERVIEW: The unique & creative real estate mind of Steve Schappert.
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PRINT MEDIA:
Kiplinger’s Financial Interviewed for an article on Buyer Agency
New York Times Interviewed for article on Brookfield CT
Woman’s Day Magazine Interviewed for article on saving money when buying a home
Real Estate Investment For Dummies Considered as a potential writer
Professional Painting Contractor Magazine: 1 of 6 contractors worldwide chosen for an article on customer satisfaction.
Litchfield County Times article on small business marketing
Waterbury Republican Zero Energy tiny homes & land development
THE CONNECTICUT REALTOR IS A FEATURED SPEAKER / TEACHER:
National Real Estate Convention: The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents annual convention was in Las Vegas in 2007 along with the National Association of Realtors Convention. The theme of the 2007 convention was Green Building. Steve Schappert delivered a 3-hour presentation on the subject.
Real Estate Investment Seminars: Various 2-hour seminars on topics relating to real estate.
Yale Peabody: Taught Master’s Class on Advances in Science Education at Yale Peabody Museum (See music video created from presentation)
The Sound School: Environmental Sciences Class for regional vocational high school for aquaculture & agriculture
Gateway Community College: Sustainable Business Class
Barkhamsted Elementary School: Taught energy conservation to grades 1-6 View Presentation
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Buyers Trust Real Estate founded in 1996
For Sale By Owner – Connecticut Opened doors as a green building company in 2004
Shipped Home To Germany with double wall construction in January 2008 October 2010
Certified Building Analyst
Founded The Green Marketing Company
Connecticut Painter division of BIOS opened in 2014
Performed Commercial Real Estate Inspections on $32,000,000 worth of real estate and provided detailed estimates of improvements.
WaterCar Project A 72′ Convertible Mustang that gets 58% better gas mileage using water for fuel.
Green Drinks hosted Waterbury and Brookfield CT.
GreenFest Promoting music and green living, 73 bands played at 3 locations from 2010 to 2013
BIOS Center Concept: Designed a Green Living Expo with an alternative energy museum and environmental art gallery. Bios Centers will be created to house Real Estate sales and management offices around the world.
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COURSES COMPLETED:
Give Your Clients the Green Light: Simple Ways to Green a Home 3 hours
Using Retirement Assets to Purchase Real Estate 3 hours
Real Estate Investing: Beyond The Basics 3 hours
Finding Your Focus: Niche Marketing for Real Estate 3 hours
How to Work with Real Estate Investors – Part 1 3 hours
Part 2: How to Work with Real Estate Investors 3 hours
The Nuts and Bolts of Green Building for Appraisers 3 hours
Legal Compliance: Broker 15 hours
Principles & Practices: Broker 15 hours
Basic Appraisal Principles 30 hours
Real Estate Principles and Practices 60 hours
GRI Graduate Real Estate Institute 1996 90 hours
ABR Accredited Buyer Representative 1996 2 days in classroom
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