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Kathleen Blackall

About Kathleen Blackall

Sales Associate - Fairfield/Southport Main Office
2525 Post Road, Southport, CT 06890

Email: Kathleen.Blackall@raveis.com | Cell: 203.814.2263 | Office: 203.255.6841
Website: https://kathleenblackall.raveis.com

Certified Probate Real Estate Expert | William Raveis Realtor

For more than 15 years, I have helped buyers, sellers, and families across Fairfield County navigate the real estate process with confidence. As a Realtor with William Raveis, my goal is simple: provide knowledgeable guidance, strong advocacy, and a smooth path from listing to closing.

Probate Real Estate Expertise

I specialize in probate and estate property sales throughout Fairfield County including Fairfield, Westport, Trumbull, and surrounding communities. I specialize in probate and estate property sales, helping families and executors manage the real estate portion of an estate during what is often a difficult time. After personally handling my own mother's estate, I developed both the practical experience and the empathy required to guide families through the process.

As a Certified Probate Real Estate Expert, I assist executors, trustees, and attorneys with:
-Preparing estate properties for sale
-Navigating probate court requirements
-Coordinating cleanouts, repairs, and estate logistics
-Marketing estate properties to achieve the best value

My goal is to make the process organized, transparent, and as stress-free as possible for families.

Business and Negotiation Experience

Before beginning my real estate career, I held management and corporate compliance roles with several major organizations including PerkinElmer, U.S. Surgical, GE Capital, and Sikorsky Aircraft. This background gave me a strong foundation in:
-Negotiation
-Project Management
-Regulatory and Legal Processes
-Strategic Problem Solving

These skills are invaluable in real estate transactions, particularly when managing complex situations involving estates, multiple stakeholders, or unique property challenges.

Agent Credentials

Professional Association

  • Gaelic American Club Board Member
  • ASGA Fairfield Former Chapter President
  • Connecticut Multiple Listing Service
  • Connecticut Association of Realtors
  • National Association of Realtors
  • Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist
  • HBRA Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Fairfield County Inc.
  • Friends of Bigelow Board Member

Education

MBA Concentration International Business, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT BS Business Management, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

Achievements

Excellence Award Top Listing Associate July 2016 Excellence Award Top Selling Associate May 2013 Excellence in Customer Service Award Jan 2012 Rookie of the Year 2011 Excellence in Customer Service Referrals Award 2011

  • President's Club 2026

Professional Specialty

Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist Short Sales Movie Location/Site Selection

  • Certified Probate Real Estate Expert

Personal

  • Life long Fairfield County Resident

Experience

  • General Electric Capital Corporation-Director External Affairs Operations
  • Applera Corporation-Corporate Regulatory Affairs Manager/Project Manager
  • Sikorsky Aircraft

Areas Covered

  • Fairfield
  • Westport
  • Trumbull
  • Monroe
  • Shelton
  • Bridgeport