Christopher Balestriere

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"Chris did an amazing job helping my partner and I find our first place together! He was knowledgeable, patient, and listened to us. We highly recommend him for anyone interested in buying or selling in the lower Fairfield county area!!! Two thumbs up from Alissa and Jeri!!!"
Alissa Stockage (Norwalk)

"Chris was so helpful in a very long process. Always attentive, patient with us (we saw a LOT of houses and made quite a few offers in this competitive market), listened to our concerns, supported what we were after, went to bat for us and ultimately closed deals on both ends of buying and selling. We are eternally grateful for his expertise, determination and friendship."
Sophie Tiesler (Newtown)

"It's hard to know where to begin with Chris. My new employer relocated me to Norwalk, CT so I reached out to Chris a few months before my big move. Chris graciously set up a phone call to understand my living situation and what I was looking for. He then set up a daily email that provided me listing of potential homes that fit my criteria. Chris would reach out every once in awhile to see how my plans were coming together with Covid going on. He was always very responsive and attentive. As I got moved out from the west coast, Chris was more than willing to provide me with a tour of the area and help me get a feel for my new home and the go-to restaurants, events, etc. We set up a long list of potential homes and Chris set up tours with all of them; handling all the communication, scheduling, logistics, etc. It was easy to see that he had spent his whole life here because his knowledge of the area was incredibly detailed. His knowledge of the real estate process was impressive as well. He could always clearly and confidently convey what next steps were, and what to look for as we toured, looked through listings, spoke with other agents, etc. Chris made what could have been some long days very fun and educational. He epitomizes the real estate agents I hope to work with in the future and I can't wait to do business together in the area again! I highly recommend him if you want a local expert who knows the business well."
Drexel Grimes (Norwalk)

"Chris was incredibly helpful during our first home buying experience!! He was kind, knowledgeable, and prompt. He took the time to make sure we understood the process every step of the way. I highly recommend him and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell - especially first time home buyers like we were. We will definitely be working with him again when it comes time to sell our first home and find our forever home!"
Joe Salata (Bridgeport)

"As first-time buyers, we didn't know where to even start. Chris was extremely helpful every step of the way. He laid out the process in a way that was easy to understand and patiently answered the many questions we had. Chris is extremely knowledgeable about the market, and was prepared to show us homes that were within our parameters.

Not only was Chris a pleasure to work with, he associates himself with quality brokers, lawyers, etc.! Chris and his team saved us thousands in upfront costs and getting us rates that I didn't even know were possible. I've learned that bumps in the road are common throughout the house buying process. Chris was immediately on top of every minor issue that came up.

I would absolutely recommend Chris to anybody buying or selling their home! We've been in our home for a week, and we are so incredibly happy. Thank you, Chris!"
Victoria Rosado (Stamford)

I don't do reviews often, but Chris was exceptional in our search for a home. I would highly recommend him. His dedication to the craft and his determination in presenting you with the best possible solution is unparalleled. I have moved many times and have had several real estate professionals but no one has been "on my team" like Chris has been during the entire process.

Local Knowledge
I believe Chris had said when we started out that he works mostly in Norwalk, and where we wanted to find a home wasn't in Norwalk. That was not an issue at all. He researched about the areas we were searching, and informed us of nearby attractions/utilities and what benefits we would get living in one area or the other (trash pickup, public parks, tax information, etc)

Responsiveness
He responds within minutes to any inquiries and creates a text and/or email thread at the beginning to keep all communication streamlined. We had questions such as the difference in house designs (raised ranch vs colonial etc) that I'm sure were simple for him but he educated us without talking down to us. Anything he didn't know, he researched and provided an update the next day.

Process Expertise and Negotiation Skills
Chris is very knowledgeable and helped us understand where we stood with each home we visited. He was honest and frank about the pros and cons of each home, taking into account nearby homes and neighborhood statistics. As I stated before, he is "on your team". He pushes and fights for the homes you really want and advises when to make strategic choices.

All in all, we felt comfortable and choosing a home was never stressful during the process. One of the most important things is to not feel burdened by making such a lasting decision, and Chris certainly facilitated a smooth process. Anyone would be happy to have Chris as their Real Estate Agent.
Greg Santa (Trumbull)

"Chris has really very good knowledge in the real estate and the rental homes in south part of Connecticut. He is very friendly and is very responsive and has good connect in CT."
Pradeep Durai (Norwalk)

"Chris is a very attentive and knowledgeable agent. He helped us sell our condo and buy our house all within six weeks. He paid attention to our wants and needs and helped us find the right house. As stressful as selling your home and buying a new one can be, he made the process as painless as it could be. We are forever grateful for his hard work and highly recommend him to anyone"
Jeff Bianco (Danbury)