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Cindy Raney & Team Advantage

We recognize that selling a home can be nuanced. Sometimes it’s to downsize. Sometimes it’s about a move away from the area. Other times it’s about a growing family. Regardless, it’s always emotional. At Cindy Raney & Team, our job is to guide you throughout the entire home selling process, from listing your Fairfield County home for sale to negotiating the most value for you. Our Westport realtors serve clients in the communities we live in, including Westport, Fairfield, Southport, Weston, Wilton, New Canaan, Darien, and Greenwich. We take great pride in having a team so heavily invested in the client experience. It’s why we work so hard to provide you with an exceptional one.

Your home is one of your most important investments. It’s why we’ve created a white-glove service model that handles every aspect of the selling process for you. We are exceptional in our care, attention and attitude. We prioritize your needs, genuinely care about your success, personalize the experience for you, and solve issues before they arise. Our objective is to exceed your expectations and provide an exceptional experience.

Partnering with Coldwell Banker Global Luxury®, Cindy Raney & Team access the world’s most powerful real estate network. Combined with our longstanding relationships in Fairfield County, New York City, and beyond, your property receives exposure locally and internationally, maximizing the likelihood of finding your buyer anywhere from around the world. 

We are also proud members of REALM®, a prestigious community that gives us exclusive access to a network of top agents from 150 brokerages worldwide. Showcasing your listing on the REALM platform instantly connects us to qualified buyers who are specifically searching for the lifestyle your property offers.

Embracing technology is core to our approach in selling your home. We mine and analyze real estate data and trends to provide informed advice. Our guidance combines technology with over (2) decades of industry experience. The combination of the two ensures you receive effective strategies to make educated decisions when selling your property.

Negotiation is the heart of any successful real estate transaction, and at Cindy Raney & Team, we have honed our expertise in this craft. Our unwavering focus is on securing the best deal for you, encompassing both price and favorable terms. It's a delicate dance that blends personality, soft skills, quantitative analysis, and valuation.

Drawing from our extensive experience, we possess an uncanny ability to anticipate the players involved and meticulously conduct our due diligence. Armed with this knowledge, we prepare ourselves psychologically for the negotiation battleground, leaving no room for surprises.

Setting your home apart from the competition is paramount. Our efforts surpass the traditional real estate experience. We couple marketing resources and strategies from Coldwell Banker and an outside marketing agency, producing stunning pieces that stand out. With unmatched marketing tactics and materials, we ensure your property receives maximum exposure to qualified buyers. From a proprietary property website to an optimized social media campaign that includes robust PR and media coverage, we utilize the highest quality design, technology and information to market your property. By analyzing data and adapting our approach, our marketing reaches the right audience. This optimizes your chances of a successful sale.

Success Stories

Hear highlights from some of our satisfied clients.

"Selling our home at 1081 Hillside in Fairfield, CT was a seamless experience, thanks to Cindy Raney and her team. From start to finish, Cindy was professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to ensuring we got the best outcome. Cindy assisted us with minor staging, ensuring our home looked its best. The marketing was cutting-edge, from brochures to videos to the website. Her expertise in the Fairfield homes market was evident as she guided us through her listing price strategy and expertly negotiated multiple offers. Cindy’s responsiveness and trustworthy advice made the entire process as easy as it could be. We were thrilled with the outcome and highly recommend Cindy to anyone looking to sell their home in Fairfield County. She is exceptional at what she does!"
Anna
"Cindy's commitment and dedication were truly first-rate. We felt a great connection and confidence in her from the start. She exceeded our expectations in finding the right house, getting our existing home sold and guiding us through the process."
Ben & Heather
"Sold our house in a week! Amazingly helpful! Couldn't be more pleased! Cindy helped stage the house, took professional photographs, and had impressive marketing materials and a website to advertise the house. Networked aggressively with other realtors to get the house shown as much as possible. Cindy made the house-selling process enjoyable."
Stephanie
"Cindy has been nothing but outstanding. She truly understands our requirements in terms of house, price, and neighborhood and has patiently devoted a lot of time to the search. Upon first meeting Cindy we were pleasantly taken aback by her understanding of the market, dedication to our needs, honesty, utmost professionalism, and integrity."
Daniel & Yelena
"Cindy and her team are consummate professionals! They provide the highest level of personalized support serving as realtors, counselors, friends, and even spirit guides, during what can be a pretty emotional journey. We are so thrilled to have found our new home and could not have done it without Cindy and her superheroes. Thank you, thank you."
Luke
"Moving across the country lends too much stress, let alone during a pandemic. We can't recommend Cindy and her team enough. With a small window of time to look for homes and limited inventory, Cindy did a phenomenal job of getting us into our desired neighborhood. She is extremely knowledgeable about the market and was a great advocate in making the deal happen."
Natasha
"We decided to move during a pandemic. Right at the moment everyone else was also planning to leave the city. So the timing came with a ton of pressure. Luckily, Cindy was in our corner. Calm, insightful, and extremely knowledgeable about the area. We simply couldn't have made it happen without her and her team. If you are considering the area, then call Cindy."
Daniel
"After speaking to a number of real estate professionals, my wife and I decided to work with Cindy and her team because they had the best market insights and the most credible marketing plan. They took the time to understand our objectives and really got to know the home leading to a flawless process and a better than expected outcome. We would certainly work with them again."
Michael
"From start to finish Cindy was wonderful! Full of knowledge of the community where we purchased the home, the details of the house and regulations, the level of expertise is unsurpassed. She communicated any updates and to-do’s of the transaction very quickly and professionally. Cindy delivered our dream home. We would highly recommend Cindy to anyone who wants to get the right home."
R. B.
"Cindy was a breeze to work with from start to finish. She was honest, and straightforward, and got us exactly what we wanted. She was a calm point in the craziness of the market. Especially since we were also under stress from selling a house in a different state, as well as buying in an area we knew very little about! I recommend her (and team) to anyone and everyone I know looking in Fairfield County."
Heather
"My husband and I were determined to relocate to Weston from the West Coast to be near our family. After viewing numerous homes online and getting familiar with the area through our kids' presale work with Cindy last summer, we were able to find the right home on the first day out and close escrow within 2 weeks. Cindy and Kate are very familiar with the area and on top of market conditions. They provided introductions to the service providers we needed to handle the transaction and get our house ready for move-in. And we love it here."
Beverly
"In the midst of what felt to me like a very crowded seller's market, with many similarly-priced, high-quality properties for sale in the community, Cindy delivered. Maybe more importantly, she removed virtually all of the anxiety from the process, allowing me to stay focused on my life. Her command of the market, coupled with her unwavering focus on each step of the process, big or small, made me feel as though I was her only client. I strongly recommend Cindy to anybody looking for the expertise of a large commercial enterprise with the bespoke feel of a local boutique."
Adam
"Five stars just aren't enough! Cindy is the best; it is that simple. Cindy made me feel like I was her only client. She works tirelessly with integrity and passion. We were looking for a very specific home in Fairfield. Cindy was very patient and didn't give up until she found us the perfect home. We have worked with Cindy on both the buy and sell side. I would never work with anyone else. Besides being knowledgeable, and a complete expert in her field who goes above and beyond, Cindy is a complete pleasure to be with. I highly, highly recommend Cindy to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home."
Ruth
"Cindy helped us buy our first home in 2019. From our initial communication, I knew that Cindy would be a great advocate for us during what was a completely new, sometimes stressful process. She was great at explaining everything and answering all of our questions. Cindy offered great advice while we negotiated and was always extremely responsive to our calls, emails, and texts. She also provided great vendor recommendations and we've been very impressed with everyone she referred us to. Most importantly, she was super friendly and lovely to work with during the process. We would highly recommend Cindy Raney to anyone looking to buy a new home!"
N. V.
"Cindy is an outstanding realtor! My husband and I were first-time home buyers, who were very nervous about the process. The moment we met Cindy she was attuned to what we wanted and she never tried to "sell us" on why XYZ was better. She noted our preferences and helped us find what was right for us. Also, Cindy was very low-pressure, we always felt that she was looking out for our best interests. Cindy was patient with us (my husband is very picky), answered all of our questions, and helped us find our dream home. We could always count on Cindy to be there for us and make the purchase of our first home easy and enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend Cindy to be your realtor."
Julie
"The decision to sell our first house after years of renting it was not an easy one. The decision to go with Cindy was. From day 1 to closing she was consistently proactive, responsive, supportive, and reliable. In a market that was anything but consistent and having buyers that were not the easiest to deal with, having someone with these qualities representing us was incredibly important to keeping our sanity during the process. Having used other agents in the past, I honestly can say Cindy was the most diligent, realistic, honest, and hardworking. Thank you, Cindy! And while I hope I don’t require real estate services in the future, if I did Cindy would, without question, be my choice of agent to represent us."
Katie
"Working with Cindy was always our calm ballast even when twists and turns confronted us which essentially became the norm during the pandemic. Cindy constantly assessed the market and correctly told us when to take our house off the market and then again when to put it on the market safely and sure enough, we came away with a wonderful offer we were very happy with. At every turn, I could count on Cindy being a total professional and having our best interests always in mind. When we needed to make minor repairs to be ahead of any issues, she always had the proper referrals that would solve the problem quickly. My wife and I have proudly referred her to everybody who has asked us to suggest a good broker. Cindy is beyond good. I can’t imagine anyone better."
Jim
"Cindy helped my wife and I both purchase and sell a home in Southport, Connecticut. We had originally met Cindy when viewing a home she had for sale and quickly realized that her local knowledge of the town, market, and real estate process would be a great asset. We worked with her over many months to find exactly the right home, her advice was critical in the search process over many months. When we ultimately found the right home Cindy helped us navigate the process and negotiate effectively. Upon purchasing our new house she also helped sell our previous home which was listed and sold in less than a week based upon her staging and improvement advice. We have met many realtors but Cindy's local insights and command of a real estate transaction are unparalleled. She also provided a number of key people to support our process along the way and they were all very helpful and knowledgeable."
Evan
"We enlisted the help of Cindy and her team for the purchase of our first home during the craziness of the pandemic housing market (and while 6 months pregnant!). We knew we wanted to make the move from NY to CT but knew very little about the towns and market. Cindy was extremely knowledgeable and was able to give us a download on all the pros and cons of towns based on our needs. Once we landed on the towns for consideration, her team sent us great options that fit the criteria we had set. We had to move quickly and Cindy was able to do just that so we could tour the houses we were interested in. Knowing we were new to the process of home buying, Cindy was an ally. She would give her honest opinion about properties/aspects about properties always having our best interest in mind. Multiple times she shed light on things we never would have thought of. It almost felt like we were touring homes with a family member! She is patient, thorough, and attentive and always makes time to talk and I needed a lot of pep talks! Furthermore, the relationship didn’t stop once we moved in! We still contact her for advice and recommendations in the area and she’s as responsive as always. We found our pediatrician through her! We are forever grateful to Cindy and her team for finding us our first home and we highly recommend her to anyone looking to move to the area."
Talia
"We highly recommend Cindy Raney and team! Cindy listed our house in Greenfield Hill. We can’t say enough about how amazing our experience was with Cindy and her team. Before we listed our house, she gave us great feedback on what she liked and what changes we could make to maximize our outcome. Simple changes yet made a big difference at the end. She brought in a stager that transformed the look of the house with great ideas and furniture. She was very professional throughout the entire process with strong communication, constantly updating us with any new information. She was very responsive and reachable no matter the time of day. She is very knowledgeable about the market. Her views about the market and valuation were always based on data, not speculation, and often collaborated with us to form a view. Above all, what really stood out to us about Cindy was how truly genuine she was in wanting the best outcome for her clients!"
Hirut
"Cindy and her team are exceptional at what they do and this review is long overdue. We moved back to CT from CA a little over 1 year ago and were in search of a house in Westport (first virtually then in person). We were in the process of starting a family and were hoping for a “forever home” in an extremely competitive market, a tall order, but Cindy and her team were organized, and knowledgeable and guided us to a wonderful house. We have now been in our home for almost 1 year and are so happy with every aspect of the property. If you are looking for an agent to assist you either in person or virtually, I highly recommend Cindy!"
The Flasters
"Cindy, Margaret and the rest of the Cindy Raney team are absolutely exceptional. They sold our Fairfield house in the beach area this year and were complete pros from start to finish: meticulous research to ensure the right pricing; always fast to react and respond to our thoughts and questions; created an attractive, creative marketing campaign; provided thoughtful advice throughout the sale process; and, handled negotiations professionally and with transparency to close the deal. I enthusiastically recommend Cindy and Team!"
Paul & Jen
"I had an amazing experience with the Cindy Raney team! I worked with the fabulous Margaret to both purchase our new home and sell our previous home. I felt guided, supported, and rooted from start to finish. Highly recommend!"
Liz & JD
"Cindy Raney and Team have been incredible partners in our journey to find a house in Fairfield County. They have deep knowledge of the area and a firm understanding of both the sell side and the buy side. We would not have found our current home without them (thank you, Margaret!) and would work with them again anytime!"
Anastasia & Adam
"Cindy and her team are phenomenal. They're extremely organized and have an exceptional sense of the real estate market and its direction. When looking for a home, along with a complete change of lifestyle, the three most important things needed from a broker (in our opinion, at least) are: knowledge, availability, and most of all patience. Cindy over-qualifies in all the above requirements. She is very realistic, extremely organized and, most importantly, very understanding- always taking in her client's needs, wants and abilities in purchasing a home. It took almost 2 years to find the right home to relocate a family of 5 from a NYC apartment to a 1 acre 5000+ sq ft home in Westport, CT. We never felt alone or rushed in our search and decision making. Cindy is confident and optimistic. As we agreed on our ideal home and property, her thoroughness (with the help of a well-staffed and trained team, Margaret and Adrienne to name a few) and efficiency in closing were flawless. We definitely recommend Cindy Raney and the Team without any reservations. Cindy is not only a broker but has now become a lifelong friend. Thank you again for everything. (We continue to ask questions/referrals after our move and they are always there to help!)"
Estee
"My husband and I had been house hunting for 4+ years (in another state). When we started our search in Connecticut, Cindy came highly recommended. Cindy took the time to get to know us, and what we were looking for and worked tirelessly to find it (including flyering a street once I mentioned I thought was pretty!) She only showed us homes that made the most sense/never wasted our time, but always kept us in the know of other listings, and always added her real estate market insights. We bought the 5th house she showed us, our dream, forever home, which was an off-market listing! She even got the deal done during that tricky week between Christmas and New Year's and supported us the entire way. Cindy is kind, attentive, and a real go-getter. If you’re thinking of buying a home in CT, look no further than Cindy Raney and Team."
Missy
"Cindy and her team are extraordinary and guided us expertly through every step of our real estate transaction. Cindy spent a great deal of time and energy helping us evaluate good price points and establish a plan of action to sell our house at the best price. What she accomplished in the end was far beyond our expectations and allowed us to transition into the new home of our dreams. Cindy's team of realtors also provided top-level support and a high degree of professionalism and responsiveness. We couldn't recommend them more highly!"
Elisabeth
"Cindy's Team did a great job in preparing, transforming and staging our home for a successful sale. A special shout out to Adrienne for her unwavering support and the Staging people's creativity and elan."
Robin
"Cindy and her team are the absolute best in the area! They are professional, quick, plugged-in, well-liked and respected by other realtors, and completely in the know, which is so important in this market. Right from the beginning, Cindy listened to everything we wanted and never put pressure on us to make an offer on a house that wasn't right for us. In fact, Cindy does not hesitate to steer you away from a house that she doesn't think is good enough, and we really valued her transparency and care! Cindy's team is quick to respond and jump on opportunities, and they're creative with the offers they make; ours wasn't the highest offer but we still won because of her competitive creativity! Would hands down recommend working with Cindy and her team when searching for your next home, and we will definitely be back to work with them again in the future!"
Lauren

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Frequently Asked Questions

If your home is show ready we can have it on the market within 48 hours. If staging or improvements are needed, it can take on average 3 weeks.

If you want to sell your home quickly and for the most money possible we strongly recommend staging your home for sale. Our staged homes historically outperform the market.

Our concierge style process takes care of all of the details. We will arrange consultation appointments with our top staging recommendations in the area. From there we will review proposals together and determine the best fit based on cost and availability.

We understand how valuable your time is and that the thought of getting your home ready for the market can be extremely stressful. Our concierge team will be there every step of the way. We will start by creating a list of recommended improvements and provide our network of trusted local professionals. We are available to coordinate and meet with these providers to help get estimates and facilitate the process. These can include items such as painting, decluttering, staging, estate sales, cleaning, landscaping, carpenters, window washers - you name it!

Typically closings occur in 30 to 60 days. This timing can be shortened or extended depending on the details of the transaction.

Rent: We can put your house on the market and find a short term rental in the area Sale subject to seller finding suitable housing: This means you are not under any obligation to accept an offer or sell your home until you have found your new place.

Lease back: The buyer will close on your home and you can lease back for up to a predetermined amount of time at market rate allowing you to look for a new house with the comfort of knowing your home is sold.

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