I love Real Estate.. helping Home Buyers and Sellers, and working with military families since 2004. I am a 35-year resident of Connecticut and have the local area knowledge and experience to assist you with your next real estate transaction. I am dedicated to providing my clients with quality service every step of the way. Background: I grew up in Plymouth, Massachusetts (where both of my parents were in real estate), and attended Boston College (1970-1971) and Bridgewater State University (1971-1974), graduating with a BA in English Literature, followed by a career in corporate marketing and sales. Areas of Expertise: *EcoBroker Certified\302\256 Agent with additional training in the marketing of homes with energy efficient features such as geothermal heat, passive solar heat, energy star rating, etc. *Relocation -working with sellers being transferred out of the area and buyers moving into the area. I am a Cartus, and Relocation Specialist. Designations: *National Assoc. of Realtors\342\200\231 Graduate Realtor\302\256 Institute (GRI) *At Home With Diversity\302\256 certification (AHWD) *e-Pro\302\256 designation as an internet professional *Professional Standards Certified Specialist\302\256 (PSCS) *Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) *EcoBroker Certified\302\256 Agent with additional training in the marketing of homes with energy efficient features such as geothermal heat, passive solar heat, energy star rating, etc. Awards and Accomplishments: President of the East Central Board of REALTORS in 2010, REALTOR of the Year recipient in 2010 and 2009 for East Central Board of REALTORS, 2011 Chair of the Communications Committee for the Connecticut Association of REALTORS, 2014 CT Association of REALTORS Risk Reduction Committee, 2016 Policy and Procedure Committee Tri-County Alliance of Realtors, 2017 Tri-County Alliance Professional Standards Committee.