Connecticut Homes by John Smolenski
Simple. Happy. Home.
Meet john smolenski
Your partner in finding a place to call home
Hi, I’m John Smolenski, a REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties. I have lived in Central Connecticut my entire life. I grew up in Cheshire and North Haven, later worked in Hamden at my family’s business, and have called Wallingford home for nearly 30 years.
I believe buying or selling a home should feel understandable rather than overwhelming. Whether I am helping a first-time buyer compete for the right home, preparing a property for sale, or guiding a family through a probate or trust transaction, I explain the options clearly, stay involved, and look for solutions that fit the client—not just the transaction. That is what Simple. Happy. Home. means to me.
John's Current Featured Listings: Under Contract
1446 Randloph Road, Middletown, CT 06457
$549.900 | 3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2.537 sq. ft
John's Current Featured Listings: Under Contract
488 Radmere Road Unit A , Cheshire, CT 06410
$249,900 | 2 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1,514 Sq. Ft.
Tucked away from the street in the peaceful Crestview Condominium Complex, this charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home has been freshly painted throughout and features brand new carpeting, giving it a bright, clean, move-in-ready feel. With a surprisingly roomy layout and additional finished living area in the lower level, this home presents an attractive option for those seeking affordable and flexible living space, first-time home buyers, and investors looking to expand their portfolio or become first time landlords. Its private residential setting is also close to shopping, dining, and major commuting routes. The main level offers a comfortable living area, kitchen, and convenient half bath, while both bedrooms and the full bath are located on the second floor, creating a comfortable separation between the home’s living and private areas. The 1,202 square feet of living area is complemented by an additional 301 square feet of finished space in the lower-level; also freshly painted with new carpeting, making it ideal for a home office, workout area, family room, or flexible bonus area. Enjoy a tucked away residential setting just minutes from Cheshire schools, restaurants, groceries, and everyday conveniences, as well as The Shops at Stone Bridge, Cheshire’s new shopping and dining destination near Route 10 and I-691.
John's Real Estate Services
I help clients throughout central Connecticut make informed real estate decisions, whether they are buying their first home, preparing a property for sale, handling a probate or trust transaction, or purchasing an investment property. My work includes evaluating comparable sales, developing pricing and offer strategies, anticipating potential issues, and negotiating terms that support each client’s goals. That approach has produced meaningful results, including helping one seller generate more than 24 offers and close 20% above the asking price, and helping a buyer secure a home without submitting the highest offer by structuring terms that addressed her priorities while also meeting the sellers’ needs. I serve Wallingford, Meriden, Hamden, Cheshire, North Haven, and surrounding communities.
John’s Sold Properties and Client Success Stories
Every client’s situation calls for a different strategy. Months before listing a Meriden home, I helped the sellers prepare room by room, resolve permit and title questions, establish the asking price through a comparative market analysis, and launch a coordinated marketing plan that produced five offers within days—all above asking. I also helped first-time buyers secure an off-market home before it was offered to the public, guided a downsizing seller toward a more dependable offer rather than the highest bid, and assisted an out-of-state investor in evaluating and purchasing two properties without seeing them in person. These stories show how preparation, local relationships, careful research, and creative negotiation can shape a successful move. Explore more of my sold properties and the stories behind each transaction.
This isn’t just a service area—it’s the map of my life. Having lived and worked in Central Connecticut my entire career, I offer a perspective that goes far beyond a standard listing. My roots span from Cheshire and North Haven to Hamden. I’ve helped clients throughout Meriden and, for the last 30 years my home has been Wallingford. As a Realtor, husband, and dad who raised my kids here, I know these five towns from every angle. Whether you’re seeking the best school for your child or the easiest commute, I’m here to share the ‘insider’ insight that only a lifelong neighbor can provide.
Welcome to the Connecticut Home Journal, where I share practical, unscripted videos about buying, selling, investing, and living in central Connecticut. Drawing on my experience as a local REALTOR®, I discuss real client situations, neighborhood observations, market changes, and common questions that arise during a real estate transaction. The videos are designed for first-time buyers, sellers, homeowners planning to downsize, and real estate investors, with many episodes focused on Wallingford, Meriden, Cheshire, Hamden, North Haven, and surrounding communities.
My real estate blog provides practical guidance drawn from the questions, challenges, and decisions I encounter while helping clients throughout central Connecticut. I cover topics such as preparing a home for sale, creating competitive offers, navigating inspections, evaluating investment properties, and understanding changes in local markets. Recent articles focus on Wallingford, Meriden, Cheshire, North Haven, Hamden, and surrounding communities. Read my latest July 2026 Meriden real estate market update for a closer look at what local buyers and sellers were experiencing.
Leading Edge Society Award Winner
I was honored to receive the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Leading Edge Society award, recognizing agents in the top 11% of the network. I see this achievement as a reflection of the trust clients place in me when buying or selling a home. That trust is built through clear communication, careful preparation, and practical guidance throughout each transaction. I am grateful to the clients whose business, referrals, and continued support made this recognition possible.