Redefining Real Estate

Top notch realtor, highly recommend!

Christina is a wonderful resource for the Vanderblue Team. She provides impeccable service to all of her clients and truly looks out for their best interests!

Outstanding and totally dedicated real estate agent, with a lot of personal touch. Got multiple offers within 15 days. I was very appreciative of that effort. I would recommend Christina to anyone I know.

We are writing to highly recommend as exceptional real estate professionals both Ellen McNees and Cristina McVaney of The Vanderblue Team at Higgins Group. We had the pleasure of working with them this past spring on the marketing of our property in Westport. Their professionalism truly set them apart from the outset. Throughout the entire aspect of the real estate process they demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills. They provided us with valuable insight and guidance in marketing our property. We were so pleased with the entire experience and would gladly use them again and highly refer to all we know. Thank you… Vanderblue!!

Christina McVaney is absolutely wonderful to work with. It’s like having a friend on the “inside” that is working for you. She really care about hers clients. Very professional, experienced and helpful. She never made us feel uncomfortable and helped us every step of the way. Highly recommend!

Working with Christina, Ellen and the Vanderblue Team was such a great experience. Not only do they know the real estate market well, as a good broker should, but they made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. Thank you so much for helping us find exactly what we needed!

Christina is a consummate professional and extremely patient with us. Our real estate search spanned a year and evolved from a casual search, to a hiatus, and then to a more deliberate search across multiple towns. She is very responsive and is a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend working with Christina!

Our experience with Christina was nothing short of EXCEPTIONAL! My wife and I had the unique experience of looking for a Westport home while still living in CA. Christina made the process effortless by always making herself available for odd-hour/odd-day showings that support our west-coast schedules. Beyond that, Christina made herself available to our locally based family, giving them separate tours and showings. Christina's knowledge and passion for the Westport/Fairfield area is unmatched and made cross-country relocation a breeze. All said, Christina McVaney should be your first call for your home selling or purchasing needs!

Top realtor, neighbor, and friend, this is my experience with Christina. Christina recognized the value in the family home and property that I was charged with selling after my father died. Christina got me top dollar from its sale. But more than that, Christina was a gentle and calm presence as I spent months emptying the house and dealing with the grief after my father's death. I live out of the area and Christina provided the extra service of finding a contractor to do the final clearing and cleaning of the house. The listing, showing, and sale of the property was done flawlessly and at a distance from me while I was across the country.

Christina and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. We appreciated the professionalism, market knowledge and their incredible marketing effort which showcased our home so effectively. We would strongly recommend Christina and her team if you’re looking to buy or sell in Fairfield County!

Christina and Ellen were referred to us by a very close friend of ours who has used them to buy their home in Westport. We got connected first via e mail at a time we were not really looking to buy a home. Christina was sending us weekly MLS listings which matched our search criteria, and gave us time to have an idea of the market before we were ready to buy. When it came to looking for a house she was always available with very short notice (sometimes even hours before the showing) and both of them were contactable very easily by text/email or phone call (which was what we valued the most). They were flexible, patient with us and helped us to find ...

I had the pleasure of working with Christina McVaney and Ellen McNees over an eight month period while searching for a home in Fairfield County. I made offers on multiple different homes before finally landing the right one, and through it all they honored what I was looking for and showed incredible patience—especially since I was out of town for much of that time. They were even willing to tour homes with me via FaceTime. Despite the challenges of today’s competitive and overpriced market, Christina and Ellen made the process not only manageable but genuinely enjoyable. They also helped my daughter find her home last year, and we both truly apprec...

Stef was amazing. Well spoken and understood the market. She knew exactly what we needed to do to get our house sold. I would use her again if I needed too.

Stefanie did an amazing job helping me find the perfect home for my family and me. When I met Stefanie, it felt like we were friends because of how personable she was. Stefanie made the process so easy, and I walked away feeling stress-free thanks to her. She is kind, professional, and very knowledgeable. When I’m ready to buy my forever home, I will definitely be using Stefanie again! Whether you’re looking for a rental or to buy, Stephanie is the realtor you’ll want to use. I highly recommend Stefanie. It was a pleasure working with Stephanie, and I look forward to working with her again!

Best Realtor EVER!!! If you want an honest dedicated person who truly cares about your needs and vision than you found the right realtor. She was able to sell our house at a fair price without any hassle. She took care of everything! Thank you Flo.

Floria was a calming presence in what could otherwise be a stressful experience. She had an excellent photographer and stager. Floria did a great job pricing and advertising our home and in the end all parties involved in the process were happy.

This was my fourth real estate transaction with Floria. Professional, efficient, thorough, strong communication skills, realistic and fair! I strongly recommend having Floria on your team when selling or buying real estate!

Floria was wonderful to work with. She is professional, knowledgeable and responsive. The services provided by this agency were excellent. The sales brochure and pictures of my home posted on line were exemplary. My house sold in 2 weeks!!

Floria acted for us in the recent sale of our home in Wilton,CT and we would very highly recommend her. My wife and I were really impressed with Floria's hard work and commitment to us during the entire process. Up front she made valuable suggestions as to the pricing and sales strategy we needed for a successful sale and in fact we got an offer within 24 hours of being on the market. During the ensuing process Floria and her partner,Ian O'Malley took us smoothly through the whole thing and were always cheerful and efficient whilst navigating those tricky details that always come up, with flair and integrity. Floria is a true pro and a really nice p...

We couldn’t have more praise for the Vanderblue Team of Higgins Group. It was a challenging time to put our house on the market during Covid-19, and once we met with Floria and Ian, we knew the sale of our home would be handled with care and professionalism. One of the strongest points of working with them is that they are there for every showing of our house. What a difference it made in the sale of our home as they were the best representative for us as they knew all of the nuance and updates to be shared with every interested party. Also, they were there to answer questions and be of help both to us and potential buyers. A win-win for everyone. T...

Jeffery McTernan has been a great help to me. His commitment is reflected in his attention to the details. He is very knowledgeable, accessible and communicates clearly, making the process easy. A joy to work with!

Jeff is kind, reassuring and knowledgeable. He was always willing to answer my questions and a delight to work with. He never tried to talk me into a place, he listened. Before viewing appointments he contacted me to confirm showings and was really helpful in my search. I really enjoyed working with Jeff and when I am on the market again, I will reach out to him.

Excellent to work with. Responds promptly. Extremely knowledgeable. Made the entire process extremely easy and painless. Went above and beyond for everything.

Jeffrey is very patient and extremely knowledgable of the various areas of Connecticut. His tenacity got us a house that exceeded my wants and expectations. My family and I are ecstatic in our dream home!

Jeff was amazing to work with. We were turned away by several realtors that told us purchasing a home just “wasn’t possible”. Jeff went above and beyond to help us find our dream home. Not only was he in constant communications with us all the time, but he took the time to make sure we understood the whole process and that we were happy every step of the way. Highly recommend Jeff to anyone who’s looking for their future home!

We found Jeff by chance and I still can't believe how lucky we got! He was knowledgeable and attentive throughout our whole process. As first-time homebuyers, we had never-ending questions and Jeff happily answered every single one as soon as he could. We saw dozens of houses and he was quick to pick up on what we really liked and what we really didn't so we didn't have to waste time going to houses he knew we wouldn't love. Once we found our now current home, he negotiated and communicated seamlessly on our behalf from the minute we submitted our offer to the day we closed. Even after moving in, he took the time to call and see how things were goin...

Jeff was everything a first-time home buyer might want in an agent. He was informed, attentive, and when the time came to move on a bid, he was assertive and persistent as both our advocate and our source of knowledge about the process, without being anxious or overbearing. Perhaps Jeff's best strength was that he seemed to make a very good read not only of the housing needs and desires of my spouse and me; he also seemed to get our temperaments pretty well, and he always communicated about properties, bidding, and buying in a way that was friendly, professional, and mindful of our particularities. I highly recommend!

Jeff was invaluable in both the sale of our old home and purchase of the new one. He showed us great listings and knew the neighborhoods. He also knows quality construction and can spot potential issues. Jeff was in constant communication with the lawyers and bank when the time came and even helped with our physical move. He is highly recommended.

Jeff was professional, knowledgeable and accommodating. He gave us great advice as first time homebuyers, while still allowing us to decide on our own. We appreciated that he was transparent, and an excellent communicator. We would definitely recommend him to friends and family!

Jeff was fantastic ! He listened everything that I wanted for my home purchase and found a way to make it happen for me! He was readily available at all hours and was quick to respond. He made everything easy for me to understand. Jeff had a bunch of resources and persons of contact in every area, so everything from start of search to closing was streamlined. 10/10 recommend!

Here is a five star review for a sale that did not go through. We contacted the agent, Lorelei Atwood, and explain to her that we were not sure about selling the house but wanted to go forward and see the amount of interest. Well, there was a great deal of interest but we ultimately decided not to sell. Lorelei was great during the entire process and understood our objective. She worked with us with empathy, patience and professionalism. If we ever change your mind about selling our home, she will be the first that we call.

My wife and I worked with Sharon Montesanti to sell our apartment and the entire process was not only smooth and professional but genuinely enjoyable. She was personable and patient with us when we were in the initial stages of establishing our goals, and once everything was clear and sorted out she worked tirelessly to ensure a quick and successful sale of our property with results that turned out even better than we had hoped for. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Loved working with Chrissie for our long distance move. She was attentive, listened to what we wanted and ended up finding our perfect home after a several month search in a tough housing market. She went above and beyond what any realtor has done and has given us great recommendations/suggestions for local dining/services even after the purchase of our home. Could not be happier.

Julie and the Vanderblue team are very knowledgeable and reliable! I am a small business owner and Tanya Walsh has referred my home organizing business to her clients. I truly appreciate her efforts in supporting small and local companies! She is very trustworthy and professional! I would definitely recommend her to anyone in CT who is looking to purchase a home.

Lorelei Atwood of The Vanderblue Team was fantastic throughout our entire home buying process. Lorelei went the extra mile on multiple occasions to make sure we got the house we really wanted. Communication was amazing from start to finish, and even after the sale was complete Lorelei was there for us with resources, tips and information for our move! I cannot recommend her enough! Thanks Lorelei!

Working with Julie and Colleen has been a great experience. I would highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home. During the entire process of selling our home, they went above and beyond to help us with anything and everything we needed. Both Julie and Colleen are wonderful people and agents. I would definitely recommend them. 10/10

Our family was having problems in selling my mom’s house due to various zoning and regulatory issues. After several months, we felt we were in a hopeless situation. Then we met Chris Sinatra. He immediately understood the issues and targeted his extensive marketing campaign accordingly. He kept our family, as well as estate lawyers , informed and encouraged. Although incredibly complicated, through Chris’s hard work, thorough research and positive attitude, the house sold quickly at a great price. As our estate lawyers said we were fortunate to have found Chris and my family agrees. A great realtor and a great person. Thanks Chris.

Margaret McCannon is the best realtor you can hope for. She made me feel like family while helping me find my home. I’m a first time home buyer, and in this crazy housing market, she worked day and night looking for places that would fit my family’s needs. When we found my home, she fought to get me the best deal. Ask for Margaret, her dedication is unrelenting.

Melissa was wonderful helping my wife and I buy our first home. She guided us through each step of the process insuring we understood what to expect. I would recommend Melissa for your next home purchase!

We have never experienced the level of professionalism and attention to detail that we have enjoyed working with Melissa Montagno. We have been looking for a home for the past eight years in four different states. Melissa helped us to narrow it down to a neighborhood and also has exquisite taste and feedback on how to make our new house our home. Melissa’s vision allowed us to move forward on a home, whose potential we would not have seen without her guidance, or with any other realtor. We have not only gained the most fabulous realtor but a lifelong friend, that we trust and respect. Making a decision at this point in our lives held a lot of gravit...

Thank you Chris Sinatra!! Chris guided me through every step of the process and provided all the resources I needed to get my house cleaned out and prepared to sell. Chris was excellent at communicating what was required of me and set expectations for timing. As if he had a crystal ball the sale went as smoothly and quickly as Chris predicted. The process was simple and easy, I can’t imagine it going any better, zero headaches. Great experience! Working with the right professional makes all the difference. Thanks Chris!! Wish I had another house to sell.

Julie and her team offer so much more than any other Real Estate agents! Creative marketing, many divisions to help buyers and sellers in unique situations, great communication, and follow-up. I was so comfortable working on both the buy and sell of my primary home that I started investing and flipping homes. I recommend them to anyone looking to buy, rent, sell or invest in real estate.

Chris was a pleasure to work with and was full of great knowledge and experience that we could tap into. From the first days of getting the house ready to the final days of preparation Chris was on hand for advice and guidance for every step.

We worked with Margaret McCannon from The VanderBlue Team to purchase our home in Trumbull. We can’t say enough amazing things about her as our agent. This was our first time buying a home and we knew nothing about the process. She was so helpful, attentive and responsive. She put in our offer paperwork within hours of offer, knowing what a tough market it is. She made sure everything was right on schedule and running smoothly. Thanks to Margaret, we found our forever home!

Julie and her Team are just the best in town - so professional, market savvy and just wonderful to work with. I have bought and sold homes with Julie through the years. More recently, they have been amazing finding qualified, lovely tenants for our precious home. I can’t recommend enough…Thank you Julie, Ellen and The Vanderblue Team!

Being a first time home buyer is scary, intimidating, frustrating, exciting, wonderful and life changing. Having someone in your corner who truly wants the best for you and your family is a must. Margaret McCannon, was our person. She was able to answer questions, had wonderful insight, able to steer us in the right direction and overall made it an easier process. I loved that we were able to text her day or night, and she always kept us in the loop for the property we were interested in. She has great experience which I think helped the process go quickly and smoothly. Margaret is a sweet and wonderful woman, mother, agent and now friend. She’s che...

I recently had the pleasure of working with Margaret McCannon as our realtor, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very beginning, Margaret demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the real estate market, guiding us with expertise and confidence. What truly set her apart was her willingness to go above and beyond. Not only did she help us navigate the complexities of buying a home, but she also took the initiative to find us reputable HVAC, gas line, and roof repair companies. This level of service made a significant difference, relieving us of a lot of stress during the process. Margaret is not just focused on closing deals; she...

Sharon Montesanti made selling my Father’s condo (after his passing) such an easy experience. She went above and beyond what I thought a realtor would/should do. It was such a difficult time for me and her sensitivity and knowledge of what needed to be done was such a blessing. She always checked in with me, updated me and asked how I was doing. I can’t say enough good things about her. When I next need a realtor, you can bet I will be calling on her.

In looking to sell our home, I interviewed and researched many realtors and kept coming back to Julie Vanderblue. We were very impressed by her knowledge of our neighborhood, the town, and surrounding towns, with a tremendous focus on and approach to marketing, as well as an ability to make your home special and unique. We were thrilled with choosing Julie to represent us and would highly recommend her. Julie’s selling price analysis was comprehensive and above what others thought we could sell at. We had an offer on the first listing day at full price! During the course of our selling process, we encountered many difficult challenges from home and ...

My husband and I worked with Ellen from the Vanderblue Team to buy our first home. She was very helpful in our search and provided us with so much advice during this crazy market. She was very in tune with the market and was on top of new listings that came on the market and even aware of homes that were not yet on the market. She was really able to understand what type of home we were looking for and brought us to see so many beautiful homes. She and the Vanderblue Team also have so many home service recommendations that are very handy for and projects we are looking to do. We would’ve never been able to purchase the home we now have without her. W...