Author name: Steve Schappert, REALTOR®

Steve Schappert has been in the real estate and or construction business for over 40 years. His combined knowledge, attention to detail, and negotiating skills make him an excellent choice to help buy or sell a Connecticut luxury home. Schappert sharpened his negotiating skills by working with the Secret Service. Schappert was able to convince international bank fraud criminals to come to the US to be arrested for their crimes. Schappert has been interviewed by ABC, NBC, CNN, BBC, The New York Times and many more. Connecticut Real Estate provides discriminating home-buyers and sellers with professional, responsive and attentive real estate services. Want an agent who'll really listen to what you want in a home? Need an agent who knows how to effectively market your home so it sells? Give me a call! I'm eager to help and would love to talk to you. 1-203-994-3950

Resort & Second-Home Specialist (RSPS) Certification

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Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) is a REALTOR® certification for specialists in buying and selling resort and second home properties. With the Resort & Second-Home Specialist (RSPS) certification course, you will learn: Skills and knowledge foundation Resort and second-home customers, clients, and properties Working with affluent or international buyers and sellers Building your business… Continue Reading Resort & Second-Home Specialist (RSPS) Certification

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Connecticut Seller Representative Specialist

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WHY Use A SRS? When selling your Connecticut home, it is important to have a seller representative like Steve Schappert on your side. A Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) can provide you with the professional standards and expertise needed to get the best results when selling your property. SRS professionals are knowledgeable in the local market… Continue Reading Connecticut Seller Representative Specialist

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Reasons You Should Consider Selling Your Connecticut Home This Fall

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If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ market we’re in today won’t last forever. If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons to put your house up for sale sooner rather than later. 1. Your House Will… Continue Reading Reasons You Should Consider Selling Your Connecticut Home This Fall

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What Connecticut Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

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It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals. In recent months, it’s become increasingly common for an appraisal to come in below the contract price on… Continue Reading What Connecticut Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

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Understanding What the “Mass Affluent” in Connecticut Want Post-Pandemic

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In this episode, Institute President Diane Hartley and Luxury Market Report expert Deborah Worth discuss how the wants and needs of the affluent have changed over the last few months, and why secondary markets are becoming more popular than ever. Download QR

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Luxury Real Estate Facts and Figures for 2021

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 How do you position yourself as a data authority in the luxury real estate market? In this episode, Institute President Diane Hartley and Luxury Market Report expert Deborah Worth explore luxury market data from the past year, pinpointing metrics that matter most to today’s affluent clientele. As Diane says in this episode, “He who… Continue Reading Luxury Real Estate Facts and Figures for 2021

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With Rents on the Rise – Is Now the Time To Buy In Connecticut?

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According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The report found rents rose by 8.1% from the same time last year. As it notes: “Beyond simply recovering to pre-pandemic levels, rents across the country are surging. Typically, rents fluctuate less than 1% from month to month. In May and… Continue Reading With Rents on the Rise – Is Now the Time To Buy In Connecticut?

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Time Is Money When It Comes to Your Connecticut Home

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If you bought your home a number of years ago, chances are you have a lot of opportunities between your home equity and today’s low mortgage rates. Let’s connect to make sure you don’t miss out. Controlling Your Time is The Highest Dividend Money Pays. Download QR

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Experts Are Optimistic About the Summer Housing Market In Connecticut

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 Waiting To Buy a Home Could Cost You Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again. The longer the wait, the more you’ll pay, especially when mortgage rates and home prices rise. Even the slightest change in the mortgage rate can have a… Continue Reading Experts Are Optimistic About the Summer Housing Market In Connecticut

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81 W. Hillside Ave. Thomaston, CT 06787

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Thomaston Connecticut Home 2 Beds 1 Bath House  948 SF  1290 sf of storage in garage and lower level. $174,900  · Thomaston, Connecticut  Coming Soon: August 10. House is being cleaned out, hardwood floors are being refinished, etc. Great lot, quiet location,  natural gas heat and a pellet stove in basement. 2 bedrooms on main floor and 2… Continue Reading 81 W. Hillside Ave. Thomaston, CT 06787

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