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 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.

33 Wadworth Lane upscale 55 and over home in Wallingford, Ct. — 33 Wadworth Ln. Wallingford | $660,000 | 3 Beds | 3 Baths

5 Sonoma Ln. Middletown | $590,000 | 2 Beds | 2.5 Baths

Front view of a stately two-story colonial-style single-family home with blue siding, a three-car attached garage, a large asphalt driveway, manicured green landscaping, and a red brick chimney on a sunny day, featuring a large "SOLD" banner overlay in the upper left corner. — 320 Fans Rock Rd, Hamden | $560,000 | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths

Front exterior of a red ranch-style home at 60 Chestnut Lane, Hamden, CT 06518, featuring a newer roof, level green lawn, and a professional metal accessibility ramp in the desirable Mt. Carmel neighborhood. — 62 Chestnut Ln. Hamden | $230,000 | 3 Beds | 1 Bath

Exterior view of a charming residential home for sale in Meriden, CT. — 181 Parkview St. Meriden | $287,500 | 2 Beds | 2 Baths

183 Amity St. Meriden | $345,000 | 3 Beds | 1.5 Baths

Exterior view of a modern four-story beige condominium building at The Commons at Mill River, a 55+ community located at 75 Washington Avenue, Hamden, CT. — 75 Washington Ave. Hamden | $230,000 | 2 Beds | 2 Baths

76 Sagamore Rd. Meriden | $215,000 | 2 Beds | 1 Bath

78 Summit St. Meriden | $219,000 | 2 Beds | 1 Bath

1101 Hickory Hill Rd. Thomaston | $299,000 | 3 Beds | 2 Baths

Exterior photograph of 140 Woodhouse Ave, Wallingford, CT 06492, a charming, single-family red-shingled ranch home that is now sold. The image features a large front lawn, a brick chimney, a stone and white-columned portico, and multiple evergreen conifer trees framing the entrance and garage. A red 'SOLD' banner is overlaid in the upper left. — 140 Woodhouse Ave. Wallingford | $385,000 | 3 Beds | 1 Bath

Front exterior view of a beautiful single-family home in Southington, CT, showcasing manicured landscaping and a two-car garage. — 228 Hilltop Drive, Southington | $730,000 | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths |

John's Service Areas

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.

John's Connecticut Real Estate Vlogs

Living in Central CT Home Journal vlog header featuring a cozy New England home interior and local neighborhood view

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.

John's Connecticut Real Estate blogs

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.