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Richard Hamlin, e-PRO®, C.B.A.®, Real Estate Professional in Stamford, CT

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Richard Hamlin, e-PRO®, C.B.A.®

"Exclusive Buyer Broker, Stamford, Connecticut"

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Broker at Home BuyerPower of Stamford — Exclusive Buy

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Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston, Ridgefield, ... show more

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Experience:

President for Richard Hamlin Real Estate, Inc. March 1988—present
Set up and ran an independent company that became a prolific listing agency, incorporating…

President for Harbor View Court Condominiums January 1977—December 1978
Served two years as president of a 20-unit condominium association. Also, served a Treasurer…

President for Richard Hamlin Real Estate, Inc. March 1988—present
Set up and ran an independent company that became a prolific listing agency, incorporating creative marketing that resulted in 67% of all listings sold in a 30% market. Later, dropped the property listing business in favor of moving up to exclusive buyer representation in 1995, and that ove changed everything! Since then, 96% of the firm's buyer clients have successfully closed on their home purchases, and in 1997 every closing was a referral. By shunning dual agency, the firm has completely leveled the playing field for its home buyer clients.

President for Harbor View Court Condominiums January 1977—December 1978
Served two years as president of a 20-unit condominium association. Also, served a Treasurer of Forest Grove Condominiums, a 21-unit complex in Stamford.

Founding President for Stamford Condominium Owners Association January 1978—August 1981
Served as president of a newly formed association of condominium owners, formed to bring property tax appeals against the Stamford Tax Assessor for assessing taxes inequitably, according to State law. Quickly recruited 2,000 members, all of whom wanted to join the tax law suits. With 404 individual tax law suits filed against the Assessor, and three years in the courts, we won a 100% settlement in favor of the condominium owners, and changed the system of taxing condominiums in the city forever.

Former General Manager for Century 21 Everight Holland May 1987—February 1988
Managed the residential division, with 21 agents plus staff. Trained agents in buyer representation, detailed listing and marketing techniques, creative financing and creative marketing, and power negotiating.

Founding President for Tri-State Exclusive Buyer Agency Council May 1995—December 2000
Served as president of the newly formed association of exclusive buyer agents in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut areas, to serve and promote the practice for the benefit of home buyers. Also, was a charter member of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents, a national organization that quickly recruited 3,000 members coast to coast.

Specialties:

1. Switching to the home buyer's side of the table in 1986 changed everything in Rich's practice, as that move leveled the playing field for buyers who, ... show more

Certifications
& Awards:

Certified Buyer Agent®, from the Buyer Broker Institute, Memphis
e-PRO® Certification, from Internet Crusade, San Diego ... show more

About:

A licensed Connecticut real estate broker since 1973, Rich brings an engineering background into the real estate field. Detail conscious and bottom-line ... show more

Testimonials:

"Dear Richard,
Now that our feet have begun to touch ground again, I want to express our appreciation for your indefatigable and immeasurable assistance ... show more

Recent Q&A »

I am thinking about moving to Easton. Where is the nearest train station? Pros/Cons of living in Easton?

Asked Sun Jul 20 2008, 05:47 by CT - Home Buying in Easton - 6 answers

Richard Hamlin, e-PRO®, C.B.A.® answered:

David,

Easton is a wonderful town to have on your short list. Two years ago, I assisted buyer clients on a search of Wilton, Weston, and Easton, and they chose Easton. They travel down Route 136 from Easton to Westport to the Merritt Parkway at exit 42 (Rt 57). then they take the Merritt to Norwalk's Route 7.

The train coming from Danbury to Norwalk stops right there at a commuter station. Their distance to that station is about 10.5 miles; yours would depend upon where you live in Easton. If you would be in the Southern part of town, the Merritt would likely be more accessable. The commuter trains make good connections fairly easy for you.

Keep in mind that both Route 136 and the Merritt Parkway (Rt 15) are loaded at rush hours. But, I know the back roads around most of the rush traffic.

RichardHamlin.com - Sat Jul 26 2008, 13:36

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