About Michelle Donzeiser

"Michelle was a fantastic partner throughout our purchase and sale this past spring! It was clear that she had her finger on the pulse of the market in Darien - she had the inside scoop on all of the transactions that were taking place, which was a huge help to us. She had also seen every comp that we were discussing in-person, which was incredibly helpful. This intimate knowledge of the market really helped us pick the perfect number to offer on our purchase, which allowed us to outbid 10 other parties without going too much above the next highest bidder. Michelle was incredibly responsive, which made the process flow very smoothly. She always responded to us within a few minutes, even outside of business hours - we really appreciated this! Michelle knows an amazing array of contractors as well - we did several larger projects on our purchase and some smaller ones on our sale and every single person she recommended was phenomenal. Michelle went above and beyond to help us with both transactions in what was a highly competitive and challenging market. It was a pleasure working with her throughout this process - we would highly recommend her!
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Emma?Fanelli (Darien)

"I had the pleasure of working with Michelle when buying my home. She was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive as well as took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and offered great advice throughout the entire process. I also appreciated her responsiveness and commitment to ensuring everything went smoothly from start to finish. It felt like I was her top priority the entire time. If you're looking for an agent who is not only skilled but genuinely cares about your needs, I highly recommend Michelle. Whether you're a first-time buyer or an experienced investor, they will make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible!"
sarah a timpe (Stamford, CT.)

"Michelle was fantastic! She was knowledgeable, patient and great to work with. She helped us find our perfect home and did an amazing job from showing us countless houses to helping put together the best offer we could, to guiding us through the contracts, inspection and everything else that comes with buying a home. We highly recommend her!"
izracheva (New Canaan, CT.)

"Michelle was great to work with and understood what we were looking for in a home. We were working with tight timelines, and she told us what we needed to hear and not what we wanted to hear. She's a great executor and knows how to operate in a competitive market. I would recommend her to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home."
pgaughan80 (New Canaan, CT.)

"Michelle was the most fabulous agent you could ask for. We are 100% new to the area and really had to lean in and trust her opinions - and she was NOT disappointed. She was there every step of the way and went above and beyond. She even set us up with a local interior designer, contractor, yard maintenance, inspection, etc. You name it! Truly a one stop shop. I have no doubt that I will continue to lean on her expertise of the area. Thank you, Michelle!"
mallory crandall (New Canaan, CT.)

"Michelle is highly knowledgeable about the Darien market and helped us find our house in a very tight market. She is extremely responsive, patient, and detail oriented. Once we were in the house she also helped us find local contractors to tackle projects."
davis ad (Darien, CT)

"Michelle is professional, knowledgeable, and has the right support network that can help hold a deal together. She helped us purchase our first home and the experience couldn?t have been better. Would highly recommend it."
nicolasardila (Norwalk, CT.)

"Michelle was such a pleasure to work with! She is extremely knowledgeable with respect to the market and understands the underlying dynamics - i.e. when it's appropriate to negotiate, and to what extent. She balanced our wants and needs and delivered our dream
home! We had such a fantastic experience with Michelle, we engaged her to sell our existing home as well - and we had numerous offers given her expertise at pricing, targeting the right clientele and marketing the property. We already recommended Michelle to our friends, and she found them a house within a month (after they had been previously looking for over a year). Do not hesitate to reach out - Michelle is responsive, professional, trustworthy, and just an overall great person!"
Caitlin Lievano (Stamford, CT-)

"I have been in the customer service industry practically my whole life and what Michelle did for me was at a different level. She made what is most often a very stressful process, seamless. From the decision to list, recommendation on pricing, connections on movers, and staging the property which ultimately lead to a sale within days. Her attention to detail is second to none. I would recommend her without hesitation!"
Anthony Covello (Darien, CT.)

"I really enjoyed working with Michelle on selling a house in Darien, Connecticut. Michelle was super responsive and hands-on, and knew the market in Darien extremely well. It could not have been a better experience. Thanks so much to Michelle for a job well done!"
bieluch0 (Darien, CT.)

In order to get a sense of the real estate market, we started touring properties in Fairfield County before we were "ready" to start a more serious house hunt. Although we met a couple of different realtors in the area, we knew we wanted to work with Michelle because of her incredible patience. Michelle was willing to schedule viewings for us knowing that we were not yet prepared to submit competitive offers; she was not only knowledgeable about the market in all three communities we viewed properties?Stamford, Norwalk, and
Darien?but had history working with the seller's agents in each, which was invaluable for learning more about each listing. We viewed 20+ properties together and submitted 3 offers. All-in-all, we couldn't be happier with the house we ended up with (lucky number 3!). Michelle also helped us with a local inspector and lawyer both of whom were great to work with [these were the two areas we were looking for help with?but her rolodex has a contact for any referral you could possibly need]. She even connected us with a friend with free moving boxes and packing materials! We found Michelle to be easy to communicate with (lighting fast response times!) and a "straight shooter" with a great sense of the market [knowing the right # to offer is incredibly overwhelming and she helped us talk each offer through]. Most importantly, Michelle was willing to go to bat for us. We always felt she was determined to submit our "total package"??????? your house goes to matters to sellers, too! 10/10 would recommend.
lindsaynaughton (Darien, CT.)

"Michelle is an incredible agent with deep expertise in her market. She has a preternatural sense for the deal, knowing exactly what levers to pull and when. She?s a tremendous advocate for her clients and always puts their interests first. In what was an historically challenging market for buyers, Michelle went above and beyond and was able to get us in our dream home. She?s the kind of partner you want on your side in any kind of market and we could not recommend her more highly."
christopher j daniels (Darien, CT.)

"Michelle really came through for us in the brutal covid housing market. She has a wealth of knowledge and depth of experience and was able to provide us with timely information on listings really well-suited to our needs, even giving us potential ideas for renovations based on work done in similar properties she'd recently sold -- she's really got her finger on the pulse of the local market. She's very responsive, was very available through the whole process, and there was literally no question she couldn't answer. When we were in a competitive multiple bid situation, she helped us put together a winning offer and was
really on top of things, communicating regularly with us and the seller. She's smart, honest, and kind -- completely a pleasure to work with!"
user8245693 (Darien, CT.)

"Michelle was very attentive and really helped during the sale and purchase. She was very responsive and I felt protected during the process. I would highly recommend her."
KennethBrown61 (Darien, CT.)

"We couldn't have been happier or had a better experience than working with Michelle. As brand new home buyers, there was so much we did not know going into the process, and Michelle was there every step of the way (with a lot of patience) to give us the guidance + advice we needed. Michelle's knowledge of the market and area made us feel very confident in working with her. Right off the bat she wanted to know every detail of what we were looking for in a home, so she could then recommend the right houses to us. This made the process much more enjoyable, and we ended up in the perfect home. We highly recommend working with her!"
Kevin Campbell (Darien, CT.)

"I was referred to Michelle by a family member. She was very helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive. Overall, it is a pleasure to work with and would happily do so again!! :)"
cvlinc (Norwalk, CT.)

"We highly recommend working with Michelle! She was friendly and personable while also remaining professional. She took time to get a strong understanding of what we were looking for and shared her thoughts and insights when we wanted her opinions. It felt like we were on the same page throughout the process which made an otherwise stressful time more manageable."
kevinjalbano (Darien, CT.)

"Michelle is an amazing real estate agent, but ?real estate agent? is too narrow a box in which to put her work. As Brooklynites made the push out of the City for all the usual reasons, but with very little knowledge of CT, Michelle helped us get our bearings, got to know us as a family and to understand our want and needs. She pushed us to look at places we wouldn?t have thought to look and helped us look past the surface and see what a place might become. She provided VISION! She also really understands how to get a transaction done. Michelle connected us to all the relevant people we would need: legal services, inspectors, even a radon testing service. All of the firms she recommended were top notch and highly responsive. She guided us through the bidding process, holding our hands end-to-end. And, beyond the house itself, Michelle provided support in building a life ? she provided restaurant suggestions, playground suggestions, hiking suggestions, she connected us with contractors who have all done phenomenal work. Probably the highest praise we can give comes from our eight-year-old daughter, who, on the off weekend we weren?t visiting a listing with Michelle would ask, ?wait, what do you mean we?re not hanging out with Michelle this weekend????"
Brett and Eve (Darien, CT.)

"Hire Michelle! She is an excellent agent. We felt comfortable with her and trusted her immediately. As first-time buyers we were uneasy and had tons of questions. Michelle was patient, knowledgeable, and responsive at all times of day. When issues popped up she was quick to come to our defense and negotiate. She worked tirelessly so we could close on our home in a month. Since we?ve moved in she?s been in touch to make sure all is well and to recommend local vendors. Can?t recommend her enough?she knows her stuff."
gyyk22vyt6 (Connecticut)

"Michelle is very attentive and knowledgeable of the Fairfield region. She also got very fast what we were looking for. She was a great help for first-time home buyers like us, always super patient and ready to help. She sure goes far and beyond. It was a pleasure working with her!"
magalhaesbee (Darien, CT.)

"Michelle was wonderful to work with, especially while house hunting during such a hot market! She?s very knowledgeable of Darien, which as a family new to the area, was very important to us. She?s extremely responsive by phone and email and made the experience enjoyable and stress-free!"
lindsay creed7 (Darien, CT.)

"Michelle is amazing! She is knowledgeable, helpful and fun to work with! When we were crunched for time, with the electricians and movers at the house, she went out in a snow storm looking for a light fixture for the electrician to hang! We were offered far more for our home than expected and she was right with every piece of advice she gave through the process! She will be a friend for life! Thanks Michelle!"
2wdtnmbpcq (Darien, CT.)

"Michelle was great, she really knows the market! She not only helped us find our new home but she helped us sell our current one. If you want to work with a broker who will ? get it done ? - She is the one to call ....... Thanks for everything Michelle"
tcsteen (Darien, CT.)

My wife and I can't say enough about Michelle. We met her many years ago when we first started looking for a home in Rowayton. She showed us more homes than we'd like to remember over the years (putting up with our indecision and changing tastes) culminating with the beautiful home we purchased at the end of 2020. Clearly, she is patient! More than that, however, she really listens. She understood what we wanted and watched the market carefully for homes she thought would interest us. What made this extra special was/is her deep involvement in, and knowledge of, the local market. She is truly "plugged-in"; knowing what is coming to market and when and what is good value. Michelle is a teacher and a trusted advisor. She is tenacious and hard working. We were very lucky to have met her all those years ago.
petervonmaur (Rowayton, CT.)

"Michelle recently helped us with our first home purchase; we cannot say enough great things about our experience. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients and made us feel very confident and educated during an experience that was completely foreign to us. When we hit a few wrinkles trying to close, she spent huge swaths of time making sure that things got ironed out all while checking in to see how we were feeling. Through that process, Michelle spent the better part of a week overseeing all of the sub-contractors who were hired to do the work on our house prior to close when it hadn't been done by the sellers on time. She is always available for her clients and responds at all times of the day or night. We will absolutely use her again if we choose to sell or buy another home."
marissa e mann (Darien, CT.)

"We recently used Michelle to buy our new house and were so pleased with her and the experience that we then used her to sell our current house. She was extremely knowledgeable in the market and gave us excellent advice as to where to price our house in order to drive the most value, resulting in getting numerous offers and ultimately selling above ask within 5 days. She was never pushy throughout the process, even with our extensive questions given it was our first time to go through the selling process and was incredibly responsive no matter the time of day or night. She walked us through every step of the way and handled everything from staging, to providing excellent references for some work we needed done, facilitating viewings that worked around our schedule and even pushing our newborn around in her stroller so we could take our time looking at a house during one of the showings. She?s been an outstanding buyers and sellers agent and we?d recommend her in a heartbeat for both!"
heatherhays08 (Darien, CT.)

"Michelle was absolutely wonderful to work with and my wife and I would happily do it again in a heartbeat! I think that there are three main areas in which she excels: 1) Honesty: Michelle was absolutely honest about the good, the bad, and the ugly (including price!) in each house that we saw. We never felt like anything was hidden or brushed under the rug, including during both the initial and final home inspection. 2) Connecting us with a great team: We used Michelle's recommended mortgage broker, attorney, home inspector, and even home cleaner, all of whom did excellent work, responded quickly, and had reasonable rates. 3) Local knowledge: Michelle was able to give us the insider info on every neighborhood in Darien, quick to point out nearby shops, parks, railroads, and even small streams and rivers (important when you're thinking kids as well!). Having someone who knew Darien so intimately was a huge plus. Again, I'd highly recommend working with Michelle - you won't regret it!"
kit oconnor (Darien, CT.)

"We would highly recommend Michelle! She was extremely helpful, honest and continues to be a trusted resource for us even after closing on our home for recommendations, advice, etc. We really appreciated how she took the time to understand what it was that we were looking for and QUICKLY delivered options that fit. She is great and we are thankful to have worked with her!"
CMarieM11 (Darien, CT.)

"Michelle was a fantastic listing agent. She staged our home to perfection (while using our own furniture and decor!). She also knows the Darien market well and was adept at negotiating the best possible sales price for us. She was quick to respond to all of our questions and provided sage guidance through the process. I would recommend Michelle to anyone looking to sell or buy!"
mariely922 (Darien, CT.)

"We used Michelle in selling our condo and we?re very pleased to work with her. She is amazing at staging and made the suggestions we needed to make our condo more attractive. Michelle was easy to work with and helped us with our decision making right through to the sale. We heartily recommend her as the person who will sell your property."
sallyb 203 (Norwalk, CT.)

"I cannot say enough good things about Michelle. She provided invaluable assistance in preparing my house to sell, showing it at numerous open houses, aggressively marketing my home and providing valuable advice in the negotiation process. I also used Michelle to serve as my broker on the buy side. She patiently accompanied me on many visits as I
searched for my next home and helped me find the perfect house. Michelle knows the market well and is able to assist buyers and sellers to maximize value. She stands out for her level of service and dedication to her clients. She is a real partner in the process and a tremendous resource of local knowledge to facilitate both selling and buying a home. She is great to work with!"
michelegartland3 (Darien, CT.)

"Michelle was a fabulous realtor. She gave me great advice regarding staging my home, she priced my home fairly, and my house sold for asking price in only 5 days. Michelle always responded to me quickly, she's a great negotiator, and she knows the market well. I highly recommend hiring Michelle as a realtor!"
cab642 (Darien, CT.)

Michelle is simply the best. She knows the market so well and works diligently to get you exactly what you need. A couple of times she has found me a "niche" deal that nobody else had that required a lot of quick work and attention to all listings. She will work hard for you and is always responsive. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Maureen Geraghty (Darien, CT.)

"We have purchased three homes in three different cities, and Michelle made this the best experience by far. I literally can?t think of one thing we wished she would have done differently. We were moving from Boston and Michelle arranged day trips so we could see 6-10 homes on each visit. She knows Darien better than anyone and just about everyone in Darien knows her. She was completely impartial and talked us out of some bad homes that we were initially interested in ( I?m so glad she did) and helped us find the PERFECT home for our budget. When it came to the offer process, she was incredibly talented and efficient
at helping us get to the right price. We had an extremely complicated and stressful process, and Michelle made it great. She is also incredibly responsive, nearly 24/7 she will answer on one ring. We would recommend Michelle unequivocally. You will not regret working with her. She is the best."
kerrykerwar (Darien, CT.)

"Michelle is one of the most well-connected and tenacious brokers I have met who provided me with unique opportunities and very helpful perspective on the market. She is sincere and a pleasure to work with which, in addition to all the expertise she has, provided me with everything I needed to make well-informed decisions throughout my home search."
Jonas Nilsson

"Michelle was a pleasure to work with! As a buyer's agent, Michelle was very knowledgeable about the market and demonstrated a strong knowledge of recent transactions and relevant local comps. Michelle was very easy to work with and brought me to a wide variety of potential properties in my target market/price range. Through my bid/closing process, Michelle was very detail oriented and worked diligently to see the process through from start to finish for a successful close. I would highly recommend Michelle to help others in looking for their next home!"
maureen a lane (Rowayton, CT.)

"Michelle listed and sold a two-family home for me. She came up with a pricing strategy which would give me what I wanted and create lots of interest. We had multiple offers. Michelle was able to negotiate a price over asking. She did a great job."
carlylle (Norwalk, CT.)

"Michelle was an amazing realtor for us! The outcome was ideal - a quick sale in our desired price range! She helped us every step of the way, including understanding the local market, pricing, making our house appear in the best possible light (from simple suggestions to hands on value-added staging), fabulous customer service throughout the whole process and managing the entire process so there were no unexpected hiccups. She was also easy to work with and very open to our comments and suggestions, which we appreciated. Her extensive local knowledge, good business sense, great eye and friendly personality are a great combination! We highly recommend Michelle to anyone buying or selling in the Darien/Rowayton and SW Connecticut area!"
kkw1 (Darien, CT.)

"We first met Michelle at an open house on a Sunday as we were out looking for a new home. She knew all the details about this one particular house even though she was not the listing agent and that impressed us greatly! We started working with her to find our new home and she couldn't have been more accommodating with always finding time to meet us and contacting the listing agent with any questions we might have on the different houses we requested to see. Her enthusiasm and honesty was something we really appreciated and therefore will highly recommend her to any potential new clients out there looking for an honest and sincere realtor that truly cares about her clients!"
user65741187 (Rowayton, CT.)

"Michelle was great - as first-time homebuyers moving to a new town, we needed a lot of help, which Michelle went above and beyond to provide us with. I highly recommend Michelle and hope to work with her again in the future."
kristen wright smith (Darien, CT.)