All About John DeBenedetto

Business Philosophy
Finding the perfect home and being a part of an individual or family's most important decision is truly what sets this profession apart. I believe that it is not only the home you sell, but the people you meet, the neighborhoods you show and the communities they move into that will make an impact on them the rest of their lives. I take this task very seriously and enjoy every new challenge.

Education and Training
Education is imperative and crucial in today’s Real Estate Industry! If I don’t keep up-to-date on what’s happening, not only with the housing market, but also with Mortgages, Fair Housing and Zoning Laws, Environmental Issues, plus a myriad of other topics, how will I be able to help you down the road? Besides taking mandatory and elective courses required for license renewal every two year, I am also taking courses for certification as a Cartus Relocation, Marketing, and Affinity Specialist, and USAA Movers Advantage Program Specialist. From Marketing to ethics and environmental conditions to the latest in technology, I will continue taking classes that help me to better “serve” you.

B.A. Degree (Philosophy/Psychology) from St. Francis College, Brooklyn, New York

M.B.A. Degree (Information Science) from Pace University, Pleasantville, New York

Graduate, IBM’s Systems Research Institute, New York

Awards and Designations
1992 Elected as a member of Greater Danbury Board of Realtors
1993 Graduate Connecticut Association of Realtors GRI, II, III
2000 Named Associate of the Month (Sales)

2001 Named Associate of the Month (Sales)

2002 Adjunct Lecturer of the Year — WESTCONN Health Science Dept.

2006 Named Associate of the Month (Dollar Volume)

2006 Received 30 year pin for Service — American Red Cross

Areas of Expertise
With a career in business consulting and as an analyst, I am an excellent problem solver and consensus builder. My expertise in defining and understanding client wants and needs helps me to successfully provide solutions and results in reaching objectives in a professional and expedient manner.

Community Involvement
1976-1992 NYS Emergency Medical Technician

1976-1989 Active Member North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps

1976-Pres. CPR and First Aid Instructor — American Red Cross

1977-1992 Volunteer Firefighter, Croton Falls Fire Department

1992-Pres. Volunteer Firefighter, Mill Plain Fire Department

1992-Pres. Financial Secretary, Amerigo Vespucci Lodge, Sons of Italy

Personal Background
Prior to being in the real estate industry, my background includes over 24 years as a Systems Analyst for IBM, and 30 years in the U.S. Naval Reserve (4 years of active duty during the Vietnam War). I am also an Adjunct Lecturer at Western CT State University, where I teach courses in First Aid, CPR and Disaster Training.

Born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, went to college in Brooklyn, while working in New York City, dating my future wife who lived in The Bronx (I was an expert on the New York Subway and Bus System). Married now for over 42 years, we have three children and five grand-daughters (the last two are a new set of twins).

Communities I Serve

Starting at the New York State line east to the Housatonic River and Beyond, from the Massachusetts State line South to lower Fairfield County and all towns in between. These include: Danbury, Brookfield, Bethel, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Sherman, Redding, Ridgefield, Southbury, Bridgwater, and Sandy Hook.