About Clare Guest

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Clare Guest is a Connecticut real estate agent specializing in first-time home buyers, known for patience, clear communication, and fierce client advocacy. Buying or selling a home can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be! With years of industry experience and a proven track record, I am dedicated to making your real estate journey smooth and hassle-free. Proven Expertise: Since obtaining my license in 2018 and going solo in 2019, I have managed an average of 38 transactions per year and moved $23.2M worth of property. Award-Winning Service: A consistent industry award winner since 2019, I have been recognized for excellence and outstanding results. Extensive Network: Thanks to the Raveis family and my own constant search for excellence, I have a network of top professionals - mortgage brokers, home inspectors, attorneys, contractors, designers, landscapers and more - to ensure all your needs are met efficiently and easily. Comprehensive Skill Set: I have an understanding of negotiation, market analysis, and strategic planning to get you the right number for your unique needs. Effective Communication: I fully understand the importance of clear, open communication. I will keep you informed and can make complex information easy to understand. Plus, I am always available for you! Problem-Solving Abilities: I have a record of proactively anticipating and handling challenges for a worry-free process by quickly and efficiently finding crucial information to support your decisions. Choose me as your real estate partner for a seamless, stress-free experience tailored to your needs. If you want real advice, not just listings, let's talk.

Experience

Clare Guest is a Connecticut real estate agent specializing in first-time home buyers, known for patience, clear communication, and fierce client advocacy; helping buyers, homeowners, and investors make smart real estate decisions using decades of firsthand experience across Greater New Haven and Central Connecticut. I also have years of experience both investment only and owner-occupied multi-family homes, and can help my buyer live comfortably while rental income offsets the mortgage. I will analyze cash flow, financing options, tenant considerations, and exit strategy before you buy, all vital to making a multi-family decision. Buy Your First Home With a Local Who's Lived It. I won't just sell you a house! I'm here to help first-time buyers understand neighborhoods, schools, resale value, and long-term costs before they buy. I take into consideration the lifecycle of your home-owning experience. When the time comes I'll be on your side to turn Your Home Into a Wealth-Building Tool.

Niche Marketing

Clare Guest is a Connecticut real estate agent specializing in first-time home buyers, known for patience, clear communication, and fierce client advocacy. Since 1979,
I've lived in (and know the nuances of) several Connecticut communities, including Southington, Cheshire, New Haven, Milford, Naugatuck, Woodbridge, and Ansonia, including when I owned and operated a boutique on Chapel Street in New Haven - Clare Jones! Today, I work extensively with homeowners and investors across Hamden, Meriden, Middletown, Branford, Guilford, Plainville, Easton, Westport, Fairfield, Southport, Stratford, Shelton, West Haven, East Haven, and North Haven.

Achievements

President's Club Award Winner in 2021, 2023 & 2024 Chairman's Club Award Winner in 2022 Top 10 Agent in Connecticut 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 LeadingRE Agent Referral Achievement Award

Professional Specialty

Certified Homeownership Professional

Education

The City College of New York and Le Cordon Bleu, London

Professional Association

National Association of Realtors

Areas Covered

New Haven, Middlesex, Hartford and Fairfield Counties