Cindy Searight

A Preferred Listing Agent, Cindy embraces her Home Seller’s goals and creates an action plan to achieve them. She's a calm, organized listing producer and manager, known for her strategic launch timeline, responsive communication and hands-on style throughout the length of her listings. Cindy's approach brings a peace of mind to Home Sellers, knowing Cindy's "on it" and there for them, every step of the way. A strong negotiator, 100% of her listings have sold at or above their asking price.

 
As ex-Creative Director of HGTV magazine, Cindy’s uniquely qualified to make a listing “look like it belongs in a magazine” after years of experience directing the styling and photography of hundreds of home interiors and gardens, including the private residences of Fixer Upper's Chip & Joanna Gaines and Property Brothers Drew Scott. This professional level of staging elevates a Home Seller’s property to its “camera-ready best” to attract the maximum number of agent and buyer tours, a deep bench of offers, and ultimately the highest price the market will bear – all underscoring Cindy’s tremendous value as a listing agent.

A certified relocation specialist, Cindy has helped Buyer clients relocate from all over the country, often on a short timeline. As a CT native and former commuter to the city, Cindy’s market knowledge of each Fairfield County town's vibe and offerings provides a valuable resource for Buyers seeking a specific lifestyle within a particular price band. Clients comment on Cindy’s dedication and fiercely protective role as their fiduciary and real estate investment advisor. Cindy coaches her Buyers on their best "Power Bid" strategy, and enjoys a strong track record of winning bidding wars.

As an equestrian and former Yale Club Polo player, Cindy can offer insights and expertise to those selling or buying horse properties in CT or beyond with a national referral network of fellow equestrian agents. 

A licensed CT realtor at age 19, Cindy worked summers and college breaks in her father’s brokerage. After graduating from Syracuse University, she spent 25+ years as a Creative Director at Condé Nast and Hearst in NY City. Cindy’s executive-level professionalism, marketing prowess, negotiation skills and focused work ethic fueled both her successful run in the magazine industry as well as her second career back in real estate.

 
"I believe that the right house at the right time in life makes all the difference in one's happiness. I love helping my clients move their lives forward."
– Cindy Searight

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"As first-time home buyers, we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better realtor than Cindy. She was incredibly patient and quick to schedule showings, making the process so much more efficient. Cindy really understood what we were looking for and didn’t hesitate to move on when something wasn’t the right fit. Her background in design helped us visualize each space, which was such a bonus. What really stood out was her knowledge in the mechanics of a home. She could explain everything from boilers and A/C units to septic systems and water heaters, which was priceless for us. She also guided us through pricing and the bidding process with honesty and confidence. Above all, Cindy was our biggest advocate, walking us through every step with patience, diligence, and care. We’re so grateful for her support and would recommend her to anyone!" - Erin & David, Ridgefield, CT

"Looking for a Listing Agent to help you navigate the real estate market? Look no further than Cindy Searight. She’s a dynamo! We’d interviewed a few other agents, one of whom was the local go-to, almost as a default. And while that might’ve been a solid choice, we decided to do something different. When first speaking with Cindy, she presented herself as articulate, assertive, and confident. Her prior employment at both HGTV as a Creative Director and her publishing work with Condè Nast exuded an interesting vibe that we thought would serve us well. And indeed it did! From the get-go, Cindy rolled up her sleeves doing an outstanding job staging our house and pool deck with props, furniture and art work. When our oak kitchen table needed updating Cindy painted it white. Our dingy shower floor? Cindy’s formula of industrial vinegar and baking soda brought it back to life. Maybe our older roof would need replacing? Cindy got three contractors in to quote the job. These are just a few of the many examples of Cindy’s above-and-beyond house preparation efforts. And as far as pricing our house to sell and overseeing all the attendant marketing, Cindy is an absolute pro. Cindy always made time for the many open houses she hosted which were great in that she knew how to point out all the positives of our house, unlike a buyer’s agent who is seeing the house with their client for the first time. She helped us navigate all the ins and outs of negotiating with our potential buyer. Our particular transaction had its share of complexities, but with Cindy’s management, all went well – we sold our house for the full asking price without any repairs or buyer credits. Cindy is a pleasure to work with and has a charming sense of humor which often came in handy. So really, if you’re looking for a CT Listing Agent, look no further than Cindy Searight. You’ll be happy you did!" - Mark and Stacey

"Cindy did an excellent, professional job as a listing agent. This was not a primary residence for me, I live out-of-state, so we worked remotely, with Cindy on-site. I felt comfortable entrusting her with all preparation and staging. She oversaw numerous repairs including a handyman, boiler repairman, cleaners, gardeners, lawn care, and pest control. She suggested a priority list of repairs and improvements, including new lighting, paint color palete design, and staging plan. Cindy secured both an above-market bid, and a solid "over-asking price" backup offer, which she kept warm throughout the process, just in case. At the end of it all, we had a no-surprises closing and smooth distribution of funds and paperwork. I am pleased to unreservedly recommend Cindy to you." - Lance B. Lundberg

"Working with Cindy to find a house was extremely comforting during what can be such a stressful life event. She is so conscienious of researching all the public record facts on a property and suggesting any potential testing of any missing information (that could be detrimental in years to come). Her personal knowledge of home construction and mechanicals are an immense addition to her tireless work ethic in finding or selling houses for her clients. We highly recommend Cindy!" - Jim and Joan McMahon

"Cindy is a great resource and real estate agent. I highly recommended her! My experience with with Cindy on a relocation to the Stamford area was outstanding. She's very organized, responsive and thoughtful. I would be happy to work with her again in the future." - Nicholas Mauro