April Kaynor, Luxury Properties Specialist

April Kaynor, Luxury Properties Specialist, Sales Vice President - New Canaan Office
Four Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Email: April.Kaynor@raveis.com | Cell: 203.216.2194 | Office: 203.966.3555 | Website: https://www.raveis.com/aprilkaynorteam

Sales Vice President

Testimonials

"When my husband and I decided to list our family home of 18 years, we dreaded the thought of all the stress associated with the process. April had been recommended to us again and again by close friends because of her professional approach, integrity and undeniable results. Thank goodness we listened! The process was surprisingly enjoyable and brief due to April's sweet, yet dogged approach. April's knowledge of the industry, ability to hear our perspective and solid advice was priceless."
Andrea and Scott Martin (New Canaan, CT)

"April and Kelly - you guys are the best.
I wouldnt use any other realtor.
I appreciate your attention to detail, and your work ethic. I could always get a hold of you and get my question answered.
You made the experience very easy to get through and I appreciate your friendship.
Thanks for all the help with your expansive team to help me get this home ready to move in.
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Matt J (New Canaan)

"We are delighted to be moving to New Canaan, and your help made the house-buying part a snap! You were so responsive, flexible and pleasant to work with. Since we are moving from out-of-state, your numerous videos of possible houses were really invaluable and saved us multiple trips."
Petri (New Canaan)

"My wife and I enjoyed going to open houses in Connecticut long before we decided we were ready to leave New York City. Over the years we met many real estate agents, most of whom turned us off in one way or another. As we narrowed our search to a couple of towns, we happened to meet April and Kelly at a New Canaan home we liked very much. Looking back, we were more smitten by the decorating and style of the homeowners than the actual house and location itself. But at the time, we entertained making a bid and spoke to Kelly and April about that. Through those discussions we came to realize how special they are as individuals and as a broker team. They represented the house perfectly, but also got to know us (as non-clients) in a way to help guide us to the right decision. In the end, the house was not the right fit for us, but we realized April and Kelly would be perfect brokers for us. I truly believe having them as partners helped us commit to the process and begin searching for a home in earnest. As it happens, we saw our eventual home on the first weekend looking with April and Kelly. However, the process was far from easy for them. Lauren and I can be overly analytical when making big decisions like this, and we leveraged our broker team for comparisons, advise, and borderline counseling through a stressful negotiation. They were a rock for us, always ready to listen and pivot tactics, and always made us feel that no matter what, we would get a home that we loved. And we did. April and Kelly are a great team, wonderful people and we could not recommend them more strongly."
William and Lauren Frank (NYC)

"The William Raveis team of April Kaynor and Kelly Defrancesco fully exceeded my expectations as full service brokers during our house hunt in New Canaan. We presented April and Kelly with some unique layout requirements and challenges related to our living arrangements and they quickly went to work and started showing us a variety of homes combined with ideas around making each house work to fit our family needs. The advantage in having a pair of brokers working with me was the convenience with regards to house showings as well as the alternate point of view that comes with multiple brokers. Both of these talented women worked diligently with me for three months until we found the perfect house, then followed through until closing. I have nothing but great things to say personally and professionally about them. They are both kind and honest and great at what they do. Five stars for team April and Kelly!"
David Kammerer (New Canaan, CT)

"We were thrilled to work with the April and Kelly Team for the sale of our house in New Canaan this summer. As promised, they were attentive to our needs and any concerns. They were always available for quick calls or questions. The entire process was easy and we are so happy to recommend them to anyone in need of an experienced realtor/realty team."
Lisa Brawn (New Canaan)

"Working with Kelly, April, and Jo has been a pleasure. My husband and I started working with Kelly and April in winter 2022 after our initial broker relocated, and they were ready to run with us. Kelly was always available: she is extremely responsive, an excellent source of intel and education, and willing to go the extra mile. Kelly tapped into many of her local relationships to help identify potential homes which were not listed or had been listed and removed from market to give us options outside of a competitive bidding process. Kelly requested feedback after each house we viewed and continued to help us refine our search to get closer to our dream home.

Additionally, Kelly acted as a true advocate, helping us to navigate several complex negotiations and always putting our interests first. We never felt pressured to go above our budgeted range, and in fact, Kelly encouraged us to look at houses at lower price points too. She was also extremely helpful during the closing process, arranging an inspector, moving company, etc. very quickly. Our closing went down to the wire, and Kelly was riding alongside us the entire way.

We felt like Kelly was on our team. She was transparent in her communication, and we always had a firm idea of where we stood in the process. Kelly worked to set expectations appropriately, and in doing so we were not surprised when our bid wasn't accepted and conversely, when we were in the mix and competitive.

Beyond the above, Kelly, April, and Jo are lovely people. It's unusual to be able to say this, especially given that buying a house and moving is stressful, but I will miss being in regular contact with them. I would recommend Kelly, April, and Jo, and their outstanding service, to anyone looking for a home.
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Minert (New Canaan)

"For the past 8 months my husband and I have had the privilege of working with April to find a home for our family in New Canaan. From the start, April was energetic, motivated, and her enthusiasm about her job in real estate was unflappable. Her knowledge of the New Canaan real estate market was remarkable, her work ethic was truly without equal, and she possessed an incredible attention to even the tiniest detail. She put her best foot forward with literally every aspect of the experience with her can-do attitude. She almost knew us better than we did; she remembered a gem of a house that we had seen early on in our search, brought us back there months later, and it ended up being our dream home that we will move into this summer. Using her incredible negotiating skills (bravo!) and her ability to work with other brokers, April was able to pull together a virtually impossible deal with ease. The only thing that's bittersweet about finding our perfect house with April is that we don't get to work with her daily anymore. But, that said, we know we have found a true friend who we owe so much to. Raveis is lucky to have her on their team as is anyone who has the good fortune to work with her."
-Elizabeth & Richard Bliss, Rye, NY

"When my husband and I started house hunting we didn't know what to expect. We had never bought a house before and we were new to the area. From day one April set us at ease. She expertly guided us through the entire process and turned what could have been daunting and difficult into a truly enjoyable and surprisingly easy experience. When looking for a real estate agent, we knew we wanted to find someone who was knowledgeable about the area and the market. April was all this and more. When we look back at the experience of finding our house what we remember most fondly--aside from actually finding and closing on our dream home--is April's enthusiasm, her upbeat attitude and the way in which she always went above and beyond. Working with April was truly a pleasure and we would recommend her to anyone." -Morgan & Jeremy Hersch, New York, NY

"April had our property sold in less than 40 days. As our listing agent, April was amazing from start to finish, and she approached her job with professionalism and confidence."
-Monica & Scott Webster, New Canaan, CT

"I've had the pleasure of working with April from A to Z on numerous real estate transactions. She is the ultimate professional who knows the business inside and out, and always puts her clients first."-Attorney Kenneth M. Gammill, Jr. of Gilbride, Tusa, Last & Spellane, New Canaan & Greenwich, CT

"April is a tireless worker and out-of-the-box thinker, and we were very impressed when we chose her as our agent. She possesses an intricate and valuable knowledge of not only the market, but the community as a whole. April was a refreshing change from our previous brokers who didn't seem to have our best interests in mind. I strongly recommend April to anyone looking to buy or sell a home." -Stephen Kennedy, Owner,School of Rock, Greenwich & New Canaan, CT

"Not being from the Connecticut area, working with April was great. We really benefited from her knowledge of the area and experience in purchasing new construction. She helped us navigate the process and made several helpful suggestions during the negotiation process. We are thrilled with our new home and absolutely recommend April!"-Elizabeth & Tim Coyne, New Jersey

"April is one of the most honest, trustworthy and professional people you will ever meet. She has been honing her real estate and design knowledge for years. You couldn't ask for a better or more qualified person to help you buy or sell your home." -Kim Dinerman, Atlanta, GA

"I've had the pleasure of working with April on numerous closings and she goes above and beyond for her clients and always does what is best for them." -Thomas O'Dea, Attorney & Representative of CT General Assembly

"April brings a unique blend of talents to her position, which are rare to find: smarts, charm, a great sense of style, and a sixth sense for great value in a deal. I would want her in my corner when purchasing or selling a home because of these qualities and also because she is fun to work with and you know she always gives her best."
-Andy Mercy, San Francisco, CA

"To April, a quick note of thanks for all your hard work on both transactions. Neither were typical, and you handled everything with poise, smarts and diligence. We always felt that we were in good hands and we have no doubt that you will be the top producing broker in New Canaan in no time. You are really good at this real estate thing! We will recommend you to anybody."
-Leslie & Charlie Kammerer, New Canaan, CT

"I have worked with April for over ten years and she is one of the hardest-working and most diligent sales professionals I have met. April has an incredible talent in finding unique opportunities that aren't mainstream. She couples this with tremendous passion. She not only adheres to a strong set of core principles and ethics, but is creative, smart, detailed, and motivated. I would work with April anytime and recommend her talents to any organization."
-Phil Laverson, New York, NY

"April is enthusiastic, professional and loves her job!" -Jane Beiles, Owner, Jane Beiles Photography, New Canaan, CT

"April is a motivated and diligent self-starter who can build tremendous rapport with highly sophisticated clients due to her intelligence and warm and engaging personality."
-Jeff Holmes, Chicago IL

"April is an incredibly hard-working, driven individual. She truly understands and thrives in a client service oriented environment."
-George Goldman, New Canaan, CT

"April is an absolute pleasure to work with, for she is so positive and constructive. I would welcome the opportunity to do business with April without hesitation." -Bill Jenks, Brookline, MA

"I believe my Raveis agents have a current time understanding of the market for both buyers and sellers. I would recommend the April and Kelly team to both in town buyers and sellers and those looking to get into this market. April and Kelly can help find the perfect home for any buyer! they are the best in New Canaan and the Hamptons."
Heather R (New Canaan)

"Very Personal and friendly service. Always available. Was very easy to work with both Kelly and April. They were a dynamic duo. Such a smooth process on both the sale and the purchase."
Jason F (New Canaan)

"You know, selling a house and moving is a stressful and bittersweet moment in time. We talk often about how lucky we were to have the A Team there to help us navigate through it all. You guys were empathetic, patient, fun, and always, always - ON IT!!! We sincerely thank you ALL"
Mike and Macky Henesey (New Canaan)

"Very Thankful for April + Kelly's guidance and support throughout the process of selling my house. They helped me navigate through a few unexpected developments and, ultimately, achieve a great result. They are a great team. They know the local market thoroughly and have a great feel for prevailing market conditions. They were always available and helpful and I appreciate their professionalism and dedication. I recommend them highly."
Jeff (New Canaan)

"Kelly and April's care, professionalism, dedication, knowledge, advice were truly exceptional. What a great team. Their support and warmth were outstanding. They sold my home!...and left me with good memories as I left New Canaan."
Jeanne (New Canaan)

"April and Kelly were joyful and skillful guides through the recent sale and purchase of our home in New Canaan. They were consistently available, insightful, supportive, and patient as we navigated through the twists and turns of the process. Enormous gratitude for their dedication. We couldn?t recommend them more highly:)"
Nick and Michelle (New Canaan)

"We were so grateful to have found April + Kelly. They were professional, thoughtful and kind during an incredibly challenging housing market. They went out of their way to help with our home search and made acclimating to a new town seamless. They have our highest recommendation and regard as professionals and people and will be our first call when we buy/sell again."
Jennifer (New Canaan)

"Kelly + April is THE team to have on your side. With their help our home was sold in 3 days and received multiple offers. They have walked the extra mile not only with the listing of our home, but also with small hick ups afterwards. I applaud you for your excellence and professionalism"
Eckard Van Staden (New Canaan)

"You and your team have been incredible throughout this whole process - smart, patient, creative, responsive and very helpful. As you know, this is an emotional process, but you made it as smooth as possible and we felt confident we were in the best hands. Thank you for the skills, brains, energy and care that you shared with us. We have been telling all of our friends that you are the team to go with when they are ready to sell!"
Seller (New Canaan)

"I recently sold two single family houses in New Canaan using the team of Kelly DeFrancesco and April Kaynor. Kelly and April are a great team to work with. They have complimentary skills and personalities and you basically get two top notch professionals focused on your transaction instead of one. They are both very engaging and likeable, and they did a great job of navigating the house showings to minimize any disruption. They were spot on with their assessment of market conditions, using real time data and not just gut feel. Their guidance proved to be the optimal outcomes in both transactions. I am glad I worked with Kelly and April and given the opportunity, would choose them again."
Seller (New Canaan)

"My wife and I bought some land with an intention to build a custom home, but our plans changed and we decided to sell the land. After having it listed for about a year, we decided to move the listing to April and Kelly. They came to meet with us to understand our expectations. After a few weeks, they presented a creative approach to marketing the land to prospective home buyers?.. They created a seamless presentation for a new custom home to be built on our land in partnership with a renowned contractor. For a consumer, it would end up being two separate transactions, but Kelly and April made that feel seamless too. They were able to triangulate the negotiations and create a WIN, WIN, WIN for us, the contractor and the buyers. Whether you?re a buyer, a builder or a seller, you need this dynamic duo. Along the way, we got weekly communication about consumer interest in our property and also for the market in general. We would chat in person regularly and always felt like we had their complete attention. They sold our land and guided it all the way through closing to 100% of our satisfaction??and, then they sent us flowers!! They are the best real estate team in the area."
Matthew & Deena Youngs (New Canaan)

"Kara and I can?t thank you enough for all of the hard work, dedication, and time spent in helping us navigate the purchasing process. You made what could have been a very stressful endeavor, enjoyable. You went above and beyond for us in every aspect and deserve the highest praise."
Jared and Kara Grayson (New Canaan)

"So thankful to have worked with Kelly and April in selling our home. They were always there supporting and giving good advice. Excellent and wonderful experience. They always went the extra mile to help me. Thanks again."
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Kiratsous (New Canaan, CT)

Mr & Mrs Arthur Kiratsous (New Canaan)

Our experience with Kelly DeFrancesco, our WR agent, was exceptional. She took time to understand exactly what type of home and neighborhood we were looking for and was just as persistent and patient as we were to find the right home for our family. Our experience did not at all feel like a "transaction." We were treated as friends being supported by another friend and well wisher.
Mr. & Mrs. Sanjay Sunder (Stamford, CT)
Sanjay Sunder (New Canaan)

"Working with Kelly was a pleasure! As first-time home buyers, we were clueless about the process and what sort of things to consider in a home. Kelly offered practical advice and held our hands every step of the way. She was not pushy at all and we enjoyed every day that we spent with her. Kelly doesn't stop working for you after you find your home - her expertise really shined as she helped us navigate all of the issues that come up later. Kelly really goes above and beyond - she is still looking out for us post-closing and even proactively checked on our house after a storm! We are so grateful to have her on our side."
Jess Heiss & Conor Bermingham (New Canaan)

"April and Kelly are complete rock stars!! They are super knowledgeable, very hard working, and refreshingly creative. Jay and I were extremely impressed with the business they have built, and the services they provide. They are a full service team with a serious emphasis on marketing and social media which is so very important these days. We had multiple showings immediately. Any questions we had were answered almost immediately. They are wonderful with coordinating follow up and feedback. April and Kelly?s strengths completely complement each other and they are tons of fun as well.
Our house sold in one month, we were thrilled!! We cannot recommend this team enough.
Susan and Jay Braden
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Susan and Jay Braden (New Canaan)

"Our house went on the market two weeks before the global pandemic hit - our timing could not have been worse. But through all the confusion, uncertainty and anxiety, April and Kelly remained calm and informed, flexible and innovative. Their ability to leverage social media was critical at a time when open houses were prohibited, and their willingness to follow the strictest safety protocols when showings were allowed kept our family and our prospective buyers feeling secure."
Jeff and Laurie Walker (New Canaan)

"April and Kelly were great partners to us every step of the way and a real pleasure to work with in the selling of our house. In addition to knowing the New Canaan market cold, they also are straight shooters, there for you at every turn, passionate about the job at hand and always customer-focused."
Rich & Brenda Battista (New Canaan)

"April & Kelly turned what can be a very difficult and trying process into a successful sale. From the beginning to the end, they were available at any hour and on any day, advising on how to uniquely market our home, price it, prepare/stage it and sell it in a timely manner. We were under contract within a few weeks. Their guidance, resources and quick responses to any and all issues that arose during the short process gave us comfort throughout. We highly recommend April & Kelly to represent you in selling your home. Scott & Lisa Isherwood?"
Scott and Lisa Isherwood (New Canaan)

"April and Kelly are extremely effective. We engaged them to simultaneously sell and purchase homes for us and they did so within 30 days. Their ability to accurately position, price and stage our home enabled us to get it under contract within days. Their network of legal, repairmen and requisite service providers proved extremely helpful and efficient in closing the sale and purchase within 30 days. Finally, they were available 24/7 to answer and address any questions that arose during the sale and purchase processes. We highly recommend April & Kelly to represent you should you elect to sell your home. Steve & Jennifer Czech"
Steve and Jennifer Czech

"April and Kelly have the market insight and expertise we needed to guide us through the process of selling our home. From staging, pricing and marketing all the way to closing, they helped us through every step. We can't say enough great things about this amazing team of real estate professionals."
Alexandra DeMarino (New Canaan)

"April & Kelly are a dynamic real estate duo! They each bring their own skill set and expertise to the table which gave us confidence that we were making well informed decisions when buying our current house and selling our previous house in New Canaan. They are at the top of their game when it comes to marketing, staging to sell, negotiating, and being fully in tune with the New Canaan market. They made what can be a very stressful transaction, seamless and exciting...on both buying and selling ends! They are fun, easy to work with, and incredibly quick to respond. We highly recommend using them!"
Nina and Dan Lota (New Canaan)

"Hi, I wanted to relate my recent experience working with April Kaynor and Kelly DeFrancesco on the recent sale of my home in New Canaan. I had a relationship with a long established realtor in New Canaan but sensed that in this non traditional environment I would need some innovative and fresh marketing strategies for my property. Several people in town highly recommended April and Kelly to me, my wife and I talked with them and knew immediately they were what we were looking for. A&K not only strategized our sale but helped us with what needed to be done to present our home for sale going as far as recommending contractors they work with frequently to bring a home up to snuff. They actually staged our home themselves (very tastefully) at no expense to us and launched a great social media campaign just prior to listing. We listed Saturday and had an accepted contract on Monday as a result of multiple bids, can?t ask for more than that. They are extremely positive high energy people who take it on themselves to get the job done. My advice, don?t choose a firm to sell your home choose the right sales team.

Anonymous
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Seller (New Canaan)

"It was an absolute pleasure working with April and Kelly. We had the daunting task of selling our longtime family home remotely, and coordinating the sale in a challenging market with multiple decision makers in different locations.
With a warm and supportive approach, absolute professionalism and crystal clear communication, they went above and beyond to smooth out wrinkles along the way and make what was a painful process for our family so much easier than it could have been.
They know this market, they have ample resources to call on, and they were easy for everyone in our group to work with. I cannot recommend them more highly.
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Christine (New Canaan)

"April + Kelly are an unstoppable force in New Canaan. Their market knowledge, hustle, and authenticity are second to none!"
Russlyn & Matt Seiler (Brooklyn. NY)

"April and Kelly had been recommended to us again and again by close friends because of their professional approach, integrity and undeniable results. Thank goodness we listened! The process was surprisingly enjoyable and brief due to their sweet, yet dogged approach. Their knowledge of the industry, ability to hear our perspective and solid advice was priceless."
Andrea and Scott Martin (New Canaan, CT)

"We happened to meet April and Kelly at an open house at a New Canaan home we liked very much. Through subsequent discussions we came to realize how special April and Kelly are as individuals and as a broker team. They represented the house perfectly, but also got to know us (as non-clients) in a way to help guide us to the right decision. In the end, the house was not the right fit for us, but we realized April and Kelly would be a perfect buyer team for us!"
William and Lauren Frank (New Canaan, Ct.)

"April and Kelly fully exceeded our expectations as full service brokers during our house hunt in New Canaan. We presented them with some unique layout requirements and challenges related to our living arrangements and they quickly went to work and started showing us a variety of homes combined with ideas around making each house work to fit our family needs. The advantage in having a pair of brokers working with us was the convenience as well as the alternate point of view that comes with a team. They are both kind and honest and great at what they do. Five stars for April and Kelly!"
David Kammerer (New Canaan)

"We hear from everyone how lucky we are to have sold our house in this market. It was not luck...it was 100% because of April and Kelly!"
Patricia & Michael Svagdis (New Canaan, CT)

"Fantastic work Kelly and April. Super cool and professional. You guys work really hard...thank you for everything. We are very happy!"
Alex Carles (New Canaan, CT)

"We could not have hoped for a better team in finding our dream home. April and Kelly are super-dedicated and know the market inside and out."
Lisa & Chris Richardson (Garden City, NY)

I've had the pleasure of working with April and Kelly from A to Z on numerous real estate transactions. They are ultimate professionals who know the business inside and out, and always put their clients first."-Attorney Kenneth M. Gammill, Jr. of Gilbride, Tusa, Last & Spellane, New Canaan & Greenwich, CT
Attorney Ken Gammill (New Canaan, CT)

"I've had the pleasure of working with April and Kelly on numerous closings and they go above and beyond for their clients and always do what is best for them. -Thomas O'Dea, Attorney & Representative of CT General Assembly"
Tom O'Dea (New Canaan, CT)

"April and Kelly are the absolute Best!"
Peter F (New Canaan)

"My agent commanded superb knowledge of marketplace and brought to the table a great amount of energy which was extremely valuable to the whole process"
Mr. & Mrs.John Athanasoulias (Stamford, CT)

"April and Kelly were awesome. Great partners. Great ideas. Great listeners. Great energy."
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Seiler (New Canaan, CT)

"Kelly Defrancesco and April Kaynor are an experienced team who immediately understood our priorities. They rendered invaluable advice and guidance throughout the sales/closing process. They went above and beyond our expectations in assisting us with the myriad tasks so necessary to achieve a timely closing and we cannot recommend them highly enough."
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Ainsworth (New Canaan, CT)

"Our agent, April, was amazing from start to finish. We were her first listing and she approached it with professionalism and confidence."
(New Canaan)

"April and Kelly were awesome from beginning to end of the sale of my home!!!"
Ms. Catherine Warlich (New Canaan, CT)

April Kaynor Team

April Kaynor, Luxury Properties Specialist