Every one of our clients receives: outstanding service, attention to detail, constant communication. We adapt to your preferences and style while always sharing our experience, insight and advice. Between the resources from our brokerage and the many extras we can afford to invest in to improve our marketing and service you get the most effective use of available capabilities. Our goal is to use depth of experience to help you make the sale or purchase of your home as smooth and trouble-free as possible by anticipating and avoiding problems that create stress.

Buying or Selling a home is likely one of the most important financial decisions in your life. You NEED a full time, experienced professional Realtor to represent and advise you.

I work in a team with my husband, Cornelius Kafka, (e-PRO, CDPE), also a state of Connecticut licensed Realtor. As a team, we combine my many years of experience in real estate with his long experience in information technology at some of the largest corporations to maximize your property's exposure and our service to you. Together, we can be more available, pool knowledge, expertly cover more angles. Social Media, Search Engine Optimization, Google Adwords, Facebook, Twitter, Wordpress Blogs are just some of the newest technologies that we use for the benefit of our business, to gain exposure for our listings, and to foster our relationship with you as a buyer or seller.  Cornelius Kafka is also a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)

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The current real estate market in the Greater Hartford Area, while not in the booming state we had a few years ago, is active. Pricing varies by town, volume of activity varies by price range, with some stable, a few others increasing and some decreasing.

Selection of Tolland County Statistics 2007-2011 (PDF)

CT MLS Tolland County Statistics to Q4 2011 (PDF)

CTMLS Statewide Statistics to Q3 2011 (PDF)

Prudential Connecticut Realty Real Estate Market Report Q4 2011

Connecticut Mill Rates

 If you are considering a sale, while the drop in prices over the last few years may give you pause, remember that most likely you will also be a buyer and the lower prices and those record-low interest rates may not last. 

If you are considering a buy, remember that interest rates are still at historic lows. It is a virtual certainty that sooner or later they will go up. A small increase in the interest rate has a disproportionate effect on the size of loan you can afford with a given level of income.  Do the numbers yourself by examining the impact of a 1% increase in interest rates on the payments for a 30 year loan.  You will find that a 1% increase in interest rates, with approximately the same payment as before, translates into a home price that you can afford that is much less.

Not finding quite the right home? Check my  Coming Listings and be the first to know what will soon be on the market.

Relocating?

If you are using a relocation company let me know. I am a Certified Relocation Specialist and I work with all relocation companies

Pricing Your House Right is most Critical but STAGING MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE

For TIPS on how to make your house LOOK BETTER AND GET EVERY PENNY YOU DESERVE. CALL me: 860-305-8967 OR EMAIL me: mariluk@yahoo.com

Stand Out from the competition, SHOWCASE YOUR BEST FEATURES  Let me SHOW YOU HOW.

Please browse the site.  There is a wealth of information available on this site that will help you be a better informed seller or buyer, regardless of whether you decide to work with me.

Contact Me or email me for a free consultation:  860-305-8967 

  My Goal: Surpassing YOUR Expectations

Whether you are buying or selling, contact me to discuss your real estate needs, get an estimate on your house or to answer your questions. There is no cost or obligation. You can also reach me by email at mariluk@yahoo.com

My other website on Prudential Connecticut Realty is also a gateway to additional useful information: click here to visit and explore

My primary area served is the Greater Hartford Area, specifically what's known as "East of the River". I am particularly focused on the towns of  Tolland, Ellington, Coventry, Mansfield, Rockville, South Windsor, Stafford,  Storrs, Vernon, Willington and also reach into surrounding towns such as Woodstock.

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By clicking on the Listings tab in menu bar above, you can get information on my current listings and, if you like open houses, you will also see the current schedule (typically updated by Thursday).

 The Buying a Home tab is oriented to buyers and provides important information and links that you will find useful as a buyer.

The Selling Your Home tab in the menu bar is focused on Sellers and provides important information and links that you will find useful as a seller, including how to prepare your house.  Additional articles on related topics can also be found in the Prepare your Home tab described below.

The Home Values tab is about getting started on obtaining an estimate of the value of your home to assist you in the process of deciding to put it on the market and if so for how much.

The Schools/Community tab contains a number of links to sites providing information on the towns in the area that you may be considering.

The Mortgage Info tab has some information on financing as well as the contact information for some providers that I have had multiple positive interactions with. I always recommend that you compare your options. Also see the Buying a Home tab for additional resources and articles on this critical subject.

The About Me tab gives information on my experience,  background and customer service principles. For most of us, our home is one of our biggest investments.  It is important that you and your real estate professional develop a relationship. My job is to help you make your real-estate transaction as positive an experience as I possibly can.

The Prepare your Home tab emphasizes the utmost importance of preparing your house to make the best possible impression.  It contains tips, best practices and examples.  Just think about your own attitudes towards a product you are considering: how big a difference proper presentation and packaging can make and how their absence can be a turn-off. 

The Coming Listings tab is a preview of listings that are "in the pipeline" and will be listed soon. If you are not already under contract with another Realtor®, I will be happy to share as many details as possible.

Marilu Kafka 860-305-8967 mariluk@yahoo.com