melannejim

John McBride did a fantastic job of showcasing and selling our home. He always made himself available to answer any of our questions or concerns. John has excellent knowledge of real estate trends in Fairfield and New Haven Counties. We would definitely recommend his services to anyone wanting to buy or sell a home. 

terri culley

John did a great job helping me sell my home in Stratford, CT. He and Pam were a pleasure to work with. They guided me through the process of preparing the house for sale through the listing process and the final sale. 

Kbacarella

Working with John McBride was amazing. As a first-time home buyer, John was extremely knowledgeable with all my questions and was able to show me a good amount of homes that fit my dream home description. I would highly recommend working with John!

eandearc

I can't say enough about John's professionalism, attention to detail, and responsiveness to my needs. John sold my home in July 2016 and went above and beyond to help me through each step of the process. John understood that I, an 80 plus year old woman whose children lived out of town, needed some extra TLC and assistance to do everything that needed to be done to sell my home. He connected me with other professionals who took care of making necessary repairs and clean up before the house could be sold. John was available whenever I needed him which was a great comfort to me, knowing that I could count on him to address any and all issues that arose. Throughout the home selling process, John was extremely responsive and thoughtful in his recommendations to me. He treated me more like a family member than as a client. I highly recommend John for your home buying and selling needs! 

david chesler

John was very patient in showing us houses over a period of 9 months from when we first met to closing over many weekends of coming down from eastern Massachusetts for our relocation. We might have thought all he did was know the codes for the key boxes to let us in to houses we'd found here or on similar sites and pre-scouted, and stand aside smiling while we wandered through, but he must have been listening as we visited houses in various price ranges, sizes, and towns because on what turned out to be our last trip he strongly suggested a house we'd passed over online, saying we really should see it. Sure enough, that's the house we bid on, purchased, and our now very happy living in. (We'll know better in a decade if his predictions of which houses will hold their value best come true.) Besides fulfilling that primary task, finding us the right house, John was helpful in making visits back to the property after we had returned to our old home, and to the city zoning department, to get more information we needed, and in guiding us through the negotiation and purchase process which seemed to hit an unusual number of complications from the seller and financing sides. His personal knowledge of the local seller's agent, inspector, attorney, and mortgage broker (and recommendations for all but the first) was particularly helpful as we have no personal connections in this area. (The mortgage broker's lender fell apart at the last minute over something well-known at the start, after the broker assured me things were progressing apace. It left a bad taste, but I can't hold it against John for introducing us.)

bkm1106

We worked with John and his wife Pam over a number of years both to find our "forever home" and then ultimately to sell our starter home. We have nothing but wonderful things to say about him and our experience! He is the perfect balance of experience and knowledge but open-minded and sensitive to the importance of us buying our first family home and attachment to selling our starter home. In short, John is a deal-maker. He truly wants to see his clients buy and sell homes for long-term happiness and is able to navigate the short-term emotions (and sometimes drama) that come with the process. He coached us through the negotiating process when we were on both sides of the table and provided direct guidance on when to be aggressive and when to stay conservative. Consistent through it all was his investment in our satisfaction and helping us to see the big picture. On buying a home: I didn't want to move again so our standards were pretty high. John was an incredible partner the entire time. He was patient and professional and never once made us feel badly about how many homes we asked to look at, or how many met most of our requirements but "just didn't feel right". He was 100% supportive of us being happy with the house but also with the price and circumstances. He quickly developed an eye for homes that he thought could be a good fit but never shied away from those we wanted to see that he knew likely weren't a good fit for us. (Amazingly he was right every time!) There were a couple of deals that fell through along the way and he supported us through our disappointment and got us refocused on the search. On selling a home: John had great advice on simple but effective changes to make before listing including but not limited to: how to take the listing pictures, walls to paint vs. clean, and how to rearrange/de-clutter the home. He provided comprehensive comparisons and pricing guidance that took the unique aspects of our home into account. He took care of all of the paperwork and logistics. All we had to do was get out when a showing was scheduled and make decisions on which offer to accept, decline or counter. Easy peasy! Looking back on our real estate transactions with John, we learned a lot and have no regrets from either the buying or selling experiences. John and Pam are just incredible people whom we were so fortunate to have chosen to work with and even more so to continue to have in our lives. We've been in our family home for a couple of years now and we still reach out to them for recommendations or referrals. Their response is as prompt and warm as when we were working together. If that's not a sign of someone who's truly invested in their client's long-term happiness, I don't know what is. Simply put - John and Pam are amazing!

john.davidson

John helped my family through a difficult short sale on our home. After 25 years of living in one place he assured us that new opportunities lay ahead and he was right. He was very informative and compassionate throughout the process. I would recommend John to anyone he is the best you can get.

jnbishop

John was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He gave me advice on what and what not to do before listing my home. I followed John's recommendations and was able to sell my house at the price we discussed within 2-3 weeks. The closing took place without a hitch. I would highly recommend John.. his integrity and professionalism was superb. Thanks John.

user39908426

John is the best in the area. He is very friendly and knowledgeable. He returns calls and emails almost immediately, even on weekends. He worked with my husband and I on the weekends due to my husband's busy work schedule. We have used John's services twice and will go to him in the future.

user6269860

Before I met Mr. McBride, I met two other agents from two different Real Estate companies. I was not pleased with the information they gave me about short sales. After speaking with Mr. McBride, I knew he was the person that I needed to sell my house. He answered my questions and kept me informed from the beginning to the end of the process. I will recommend Mr. McBride because he has experience and he is very responsible. After the sale of the house, I had more questions and I contacted Mr. McBride, once again he answered my questions and put me at ease. He is an excellent agent, very knowledgeable, and very respectful.

user5474503

John is very knowledgeable and professional. He was in frequent contact with me from start to finish and was very responsive. I had total confidence in his ability to oversee the entire sales process and to negotiate in my behalf. Working with John was a pleasure and I would highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling a property.

Richard Sciortino

I've known John personally and professionally for many years. He is experienced, knowledgeable, thoughtful, honest, and hardworking. You will not find anyone better at what he does. Highly recommended.

LoriPrizioCostello

I can only say wonderful things about John!! He made the usually painful process of selling your house smooth and painless! And it sold in 3 days!! He knows how to market the property and get it sold!

user9583189

I feel very fortunate to have worked with John on the selling of the home of my parents after their passing— the home where they lived for over 50 years. The task of selling a home in this situation is, of course, especially difficult. Additionally, we were selling at a time when the real estate market was particularly challenging. John helped us on many different levels. He helped us think through all the difficult decisions, including whether it was a good time to sell or not. He helped us to think clearly about the pricing and presentation of the home. He helped me find people to help get the house in proper order. He himself helped me move furniture. Additionally, he was exceptionally reliable and easy to reach and all of the people that he had working with him were particularly professional. I personally know nothing about real estate and I have never before (or since) sold a home. Therefore, it really made all the difference that throughout this whole process John took the time to explain each of the steps. He did so in a professional and clear manner and in a way that made "common sense". He was impressively clear-thinking when we were in the middle of a couple of challenging negotiations with other realtors/potential buyers. It became very clear to me that he was a highly skilled businessperson who had "seen it all before". demonstrated his expertise and depth of experience by how thoughtful, considerate, straightforward, and honest he was with everyone involved in the whole process. That is, in every interaction with me or with realtors on the "other side" of the negotiation, he was professional, respectful, polite, and friendly. It was clear to me that this was not merely John "doing business." Rather, it was an expression of who John is. I recommend John unconditionally and would welcome the chance to speak with anyone who would want to talk with me. I can be reached at Pruzinsky@quinnipiac.edu. Tom Pruzinsky

user7091612

I am highly impressed by his work ethic, knowledge and negotiation ability. John McBride promptly replied to all my call and was always available. He negotiated a good deal for us. Extremely helpful, I highly recommend him.

user2276044

John is a real professional. He helped me find a rental property and also assisted with finding a tenant. When I was considering a multi-family vs condo investment his pro and con advice was insightful and knowledgeable. I also appreciate John's involvement in the community and his vast network of contacts and friends. I would recommend John to anyone buying or selling. Mike R.

Nicole O'Brien

It was a true pleasure working with John. His professionalism, kindness, and patience made the home buying and selling process less stressful than it would have been without his guidance. He truly looks out for the best interest of his clients and goes above and beyond to be the best agent for his clients. I appreciated the level and consistency of communication that occurred as well. John consistently gave us updates, so we never felt out of the loop. If we ever decide to move again, John will be our first call

user095343

John gave good recommendations for cosmetic changes to enhance the property. He advertised it well and held open houses for both agents and buyers. He suggested a realistic selling price and was able to negotiate with multiple offers. He successfully sold the house in mid-winter a difficult time for the real estate market. I have since recommended him to others who are selling their homes

user4530797

My wife and I used John as our agent for listing, and selling, our home in Trumbull. John knew the market and was a consummate professional. From the time of listing to the time of agreeing with a buyer took only four days. Through his experience he made the sale run very smoothly.