The Cornerstone Team

"Diane and Jim LaPine are true examples of what defines professionals. Their attention to detail, patience, and knowledge of real estate are second to none. I would highly recommend them for the sale or purchase of a new home!"
Justin & Crystal Morgan (Southbury)

"Jim at Cornerstone Group went above and beyond to help us sell our property. We felt like he was a really good friend or relative the way he cared for us during this process. He helped us sell our property quickly and made the whole process virtually painless. Thank you Jim."
Shannon & John Torres (Danbury, CT)

"Diane and Jim,
Thank you for selling our condo! Now we can settle in to our new condo without worries. You were great!"
Lois and Alan (Heritage Village Southbury)

"Diane & Jim have been exceptional to work with. They go the extra mile to make sure everything goes smoothly. I have used them for multiple property purchases over the last 20 years. They know the markets incredibly well."
John Farley (Newtown, CT)

"Jim and Diane are a wonderful team and made buying a house in a crazy market so easy. They were always quick to respond and their insight and experience were extremely valuable! I definitely recommend them if you are looking to buy or sell!"
Jim Gulick (Bethel, CT)

"Diane and Jim helped me through every step of buying my home. Thanks to their advice and experience, the process could not have gone smoother. I knew I could trust them completely, which gave me much needed peace of mind. I recommend them unreservedly!"
Tyler Raps (Bridgewater, CT)

"What a team! Jim and Diane navigated a shifting market to help us get a quick and well priced sale. They met us early in the process and made great suggestions as to what types of improvements to consider and what not to waste money on to make the most appealing setting for our home. They gave great input on pricing and kept communication open from start to finish. We would recommend them to anyone looking for experienced professionals that absolutely put their client's needs first."
David Penchoff (New Fairfield, CT)

"Jim and Diane LaPine have helped us with 4 real estate transactions and we can't imagine ever working with anyone else. They work tirelessly for their clients and always made us feel as if we were their number one priority."
Gabrielle & Jason Briggs (New Milford, CT)

"Before we put our house on the market, we interviewed three realtors all from different agencies. Diane and Jim LaPine were the most prepared and listed our house at the right price. Not only that, we felt very comfortable with their professionalism and warm personalities. Diane and Jim always got right back to us whenever we had questions. We were told at the beginning that houses at our price range sell slowly, but they sold our house in two months and we never had to reduce our price. Not only did they sell our house, they helped us buy another one. Diane and Jim are a delight to work with and we highly recommend them.
Sue and Irwin"
Sue and Irwin Zaetz (Danbury, CT)

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We made an offer on 40 Kensington Acres while working full time as healthcare professionals during a global pandemic and during the height of the New York City riots. You found us a team of players and we were able to close on the house in just five weeks. We were tremendously relieved knowing that our daughter could be safe and enjoy her summer surrounded by nature.
You sensed our urgency and put aside your own concerns of COVID 19 to help us. You traveled, in one day, the entire state of CT. We will never forget your kindness and through it all, your professionalism.
We nominate Diane Lapine as Realtor of the Year. You truly are our superhero!


Sincerely,

Carol, Paul and Ava Drespel"
Carol and Paul Drespel (Litchfield County)

"I never sold a house before so I did not know what to expect from a realtor, but Jim LaPine went above and beyond for every step of the process. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor to sell my house!"
Joanne Angelillo (Danbury)

"If you're in the market for a house in CT, you aren't going to find better realtors than Jim and Diane. We close in 3 weeks and couldn't have asked for a better team to represent us every step of the way. Highly recommended any day of the week, the absolute best around!"
Alex Ferrante Kim MacFarquhar (Brookfield)

"When we decided to move from our home of 50 years, we engaged Jim and Diane LaPine to be our Realtors. From the time the for sale sign went up through the closing of both our sale and our purchase, their service was excellent and their expert advice accurate and realistic. Their marketing was effective, open houses widely advertised, and most of all, they expertly guided us through the maze of selling and buying a home, helping us avoid any major pitfalls. Most important, they communicated frequently with us, were accessible to answer our questions, and foresaw and resolved problems before they became insurmountable. A+++ service."
Norman Winnerman (Danbury, CT)

"Diane and Jim made sure everything went smoothly. Their patience during our search was greatly appreciated. We will definitely use them again.
Kim and Janine (Danbury, CT)

"Thank you for all your help and great service. We were lucky to have you as our representative. We are very happy with our house."
Dr. and Mrs. Panupong Lisawat (Brookfield, CT)

Jim is the most effective, dedicated - and patient- real estate agent with whom we've ever worked. Over many months, Jim found us several homes which would have been "perfect" for us. But, for one reason or another, those "perfect" homes just didn't work out. But Jim never gave up, and never changed his enthusiastic and positive approach. And when it came time to negotiate and make offers, his counsel was wise and accurate and his support unwavering.
Terry & Andrea Brennan (Danbury)

"Debbie Blum was with me every step of the way. She put together a great list of houses and stuck with me as I found the one for me and my family. She is a terrific agent and I would recommend her to anyone."
Zach Quindazzi (Woodbury)

I was struggling with my housing search until Toni Fortuna and I crossed paths. She created a portal with my preferences in order to give me access to properties that I might not see otherwise. She is very easy to talk to and had my best interest in mind. If something was "off" about a particular place, she was honest and would bring it to my attention. She treated me like family. I would work with Toni again in a heartbeat.
Jennell Douglas (Danbury, CT)

"Jim and Diane helped us sell our house in a very difficult market. They were clear about the issues we faced throughout but were unfailingly positive and helpful in getting us to a sale. To me, the mark of a true real estate professional is how he or she performs when the market is challenging. We couldn't have asked for more from our relationship."
Dick and Ann Cass (Brookfield, CT)

"Jim and Diane listen to the needs of their clients in a way that really makes strong deals happen. Their powerful knowledge of the area and incredible work ethic make them the only Realtors in Danbury that I use."
David Keith (Mount Kisco, NY)

"Deb is simply the best at what she does! We could not have bought our home without her! Being that this was our first home purchase, we were very picky and very confused but Deb was able to guide us through every step of the way. Her knowledge and honesty were always comforting as she always had our best interest at hand. We would absolutely recommend her!"
Liz and Dave (Newtown, CT)

"Jim LaPine is a premier agent. We looked to move to the Candlewood Lake area with a multi-generational family (and numerous pets). Our needs and budget were very specific and highly unusual. Jim's deep knowledge of the area and market, incredible recommendations, amazing communication and unflagging energy kept our family sane through the marathon closing on our dream house in Sherman. So many things went wrong, but Jim's phenomenal customer service and commitment to our family made our buying experience extraordinary. We cannot recommend him enough."
Al Sylvia and Sonia D'Angelo (Sherman CT)

Toni was the best. She put out fires as she reassured us the whole way, going above and beyond. Couldn't have made it and still be "sane" without her.

Tim & Debbie Fitzgerald (New Milford)

"Diane had helped me find my current rental residence over 7 years ago and she left such a great impression, she was the only one I seriously considered when I decided it was time to purchase my first home. Diane and her team worked around my unorthodox schedule to get me in to see properties. She checked in several times a week about listings until I finally found my dream home about a month later. It was such a wonderful experience from the search to the buy and Diane and her team was with me each step of the way! Thank you for helping me to find and secure my forever home!"
William Sweeney (New Milford, CT)

"Jim and Diane LaPine have done it again. Our property was under deposit within 30 days and they helped us navigate an unusual and lengthy closing process. True professionals who fight hard for their clients. I highly recommend the team of Jim and Diane for any of your real estate needs."
Justin & Josh Morgan (Danbury, CT)

"Our first time home buying experience with Diane and Jim LaPine of William Raveis was exceptional! They were always available to look at properties and made sure to communicate with us every step of the way. They are professional, kind, and trust worthy. We had our first offer accepted in a very busy market, and had a seamless closing. We are thrilled to be in our beautiful condo just in time for the holidays. I would recommend their services to all of my friends and family, and anyone looking to buy. You will not be disappointed!"
Ryan Michalek (Danbury, CT)

"If you're looking for a great real estate agent who goes above and beyond, look no further than Diane or Jim LaPine. They were amazing throughout the entire process and were so patient and helpful for us as new buyers. I've never met two people who are more dedicated to their work. Buying a home is an overwhelming process but if I had to do it all over again, I'd choose Diane and Jim LaPine and William Raveis."
Cayla Salazar (Brookfield, CT)

"Jim and Diane made this whole process easy! They are knowledgable, helpful, and responsive. We had a great experience working with them."
Ross Robertson (Danbury, CT)

"This is our 4th time working with Diane and Jim and as usual we are very pleased with all their efforts, professionalism, and knowledge. They will remain our go to for real estate help."
David Cheris (Watertown, CT)

"It was because of Jim and Diane LaPine that we got our house sold within 5 days. They took on our request to sell quickly to move out of state and with a blink of an eye their quick marketing and hard work had our house receiving multiple offers in a very short time. They also hooked us up with awesome agents out of state to make our move go smooth. They are the BEST! Thank you Jim and Diane!"
David Herold (New Milford, CT)

"I would recommend Toni Fortuna to anyone looking for a home in Connecticut. She is knowledgeable, helpful, attentive, and will work for whatever needs you have in your real estate search."
Jesse Schmid

"Toni is passionate about her work and always had my best interest in mind. Her experience and expertise helped make the home-buying process smooth, and last but not least she has a great personality that makes her easy and fun to work with."
Jenell Douglas (Danbury, CT)

"Toni went above and beyond to make sure our home buying experience was a positive one. She always had our best interest in mind, and took the extra steps to make sure every step of the process was as easy as possible. Toni was always available to answer our questions and provided the guidance we needed to navigate the complicated process of buying a house. We would recommend Toni to anyone that is in the market to either buy or sell their property. Thank you for helping us find our forever home!"
Michelle and Steve Klee (New Milford, CT)

"Diane LaPine was outstanding in absolutely every aspect of this process. As a first time home buyer, this experience could have been incredibly daunting. Because of Diane's patience, expertise and attention to detail, I felt absolutely confident in every part of this process. She was not willing to settle until we found a property that was the right fit. She completely understood what a big step this is for a first time buyer and could not have been more informative. I knew that every aspect of the transaction was completely taken care of."
Mr.Michael Burnett (Danbury, CT)

"Deb was awesome, I wouldn't think twice about using her or recommending her."
Brett & Lisa Miga (New Fairfield, CT)

"Toni was the best. She put out fires as she reassured us the whole way, going above and beyond. Couldn’t have made it and still been “sane” without her ."
Timothy Fitzgerald (New Milford, CT)

"Jim and a Diane LaPine did an excellent job representing us and taking us through the whole process. The whole process went very smoothly."
Mr & Mrs Irwin H. Zaetz (Danbury, CT)

"Debbie Blum was with me every step of the way. She put together a great list of houses and stuck with me as I found the one for me and my family. She is a terrific agent and I would recommend her to anyone."
Mr.Zachary Quindazzi (BETHEL, CT)

"Diane and Jim LaPine were very easy to work with. They have been in the real estate business for a very long time, are extremely knowledgeable and steer you in the right direction when hiccups happen. We are grateful to have worked with them."
Gaetana Ciaccia-Falmouth CT Trust (BROOKFIELD, CT)

"I never sold a house before, so I did not know what to expect from a realtor, but Jim LaPine went above and beyond for every step of the process. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor to sell my house!"
Joanne Angelillo (Danbury, CT)

"Jim and Diane LaPine are true examples of what define professionals. Their attention to detail, patience, and knowledge of real estate are second to none. I would highly recommend them for the sale or purchase of a new home!"
Justin Morgan (New Milford, CT)

"Toni was fantastic to work with, especially since we were first time home buyers. She was able to answer all of our questions and offer great advice about all of the properties we looked at. Throughout our entire home buying experience, Toni was there to help us navigate the process and feel confident in our decision for our forever home."
Dan and Keeley Rossi (Norwalk, CT)

"Jim and Diane were very professional and friendly and were great guides through the listing and selling process"
Aaron Bigman (New Milford, CT)

"DebbieBlum was very patient with me throughout the process. She explained every question that I had trouble with in terms that I could understand. Also help me send documents to the mortgage company and was very patient about the whole process I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home."
Jose Furtado (New Milford, CT)

"Jim and Diane LaPine were wonderful to work with and I would highly recommend them both."
Edward Guider III (Danbury, CT)

"Jim is the best agent I have ever used anywhere."
David Keith (Danbury, CT)

"Deb Blum is the best! I couldn't ask for a better real estate agent. Smart, honest, hard working, funny and has people skills."
Barbara Merritt (Bethel, CT)

"The dust I don't think will ever settle but now that your part is complete a well deserved KUDOS is in order. Coming from the Moving business, I thought I might have had a little more of a handle on how the real estate process works - boy was I wrong. You helped us prep our house, you explained the process, you pretty much called things like they happened. You kept us from jumping off the cliff numerous times. And that was just the front end. You then did the same things to find us our new downsized dream home at a reasonable price - amazing in this market. All said and done, I pretty much could go on forever but I would highly recommend YOU to anybody in this area that might be on the move. Thank you may never be enough. Three Thumbs Up Debbie Blum."
Peter Ruggles (NEW FAIRFIELD, CT)

"The services were excellent. I found them to be very honest and helpful"
Ms.Rosalind Crabb (Danbury, SD)

"Diane and her team were professionals and resourceful team of agents. They worked really well as a team and helping us to close on our house regardless of any obstacles that have come along. Diane and her team were dedicated to the client and looked out for our interests."
Joseph Meyer (Danbury, CT)

"Found the house, lawyer, insurance mortgage company, and lots of helping employees who tirelessly put everything together and made the buying process very easy for us, with everything we needed Tony was ready and willing to talk to everybody and solve every problem we encountered, Thanks to her we are in a house today"
Pjeter Berisha (Bronx, NY)

"Working with Deb Blum was great as always. She was there to guide me along the way and help me whenever I had a question or concerns. She did everything she could to sell my home quickly and her hard work and dedication shows with all of her clients. She is the best and I will continue to work with her in the future."
Ms Jessica DiDomenico (New Milford, CT)

"We cannot thank Toni enough for her efforts <br />"
James Abdella (Southbury, CT)

"Toni Fortuna was Professional, Accommodating & very Reliable."
Sean Canavan

"Deb Blum , our Raveis Agent, is the most knowledgeable and talented broker I have ever had working for me. Through her pin point advice we sold the house in short order and with absolutely no issues."
Mr & Mrs John Cotumaccio (NEW FAIRFIELD, CT)

"I think it was Toni's relentlessness in following up that helped this deal go through. She was very patient in explaining the various aspects of the deal - be it the condo rules, things to watch out for, always reaching out and reminding me about my to-do items."
Manoj Chakalakal (Parkridge, NJ)