April Kaynor, Luxury Properties Specialist

"When my husband and I decided to list our family home of 18 years, we dreaded the thought of all the stress associated with the process. April had been recommended to us again and again by close friends because of her professional approach, integrity and undeniable results. Thank goodness we listened! The process was surprisingly enjoyable and brief due to April's sweet, yet dogged approach. April's knowledge of the industry, ability to hear our perspective and solid advice was priceless."
Andrea and Scott Martin (New Canaan, CT)

"My wife and I enjoyed going to open houses in Connecticut long before we decided we were ready to leave New York City. Over the years we met many real estate agents, most of whom turned us off in one way or another. As we narrowed our search to a couple of towns, we happened to meet April and Kelly at a New Canaan home we liked very much. Looking back, we were more smitten by the decorating and style of the homeowners than the actual house and location itself. But at the time, we entertained making a bid and spoke to Kelly and April about that. Through those discussions we came to realize how special they are as individuals and as a broker team. They represented the house perfectly, but also got to know us (as non-clients) in a way to help guide us to the right decision. In the end, the house was not the right fit for us, but we realized April and Kelly would be perfect brokers for us. I truly believe having them as partners helped us commit to the process and begin searching for a home in earnest. As it happens, we saw our eventual home on the first weekend looking with April and Kelly. However, the process was far from easy for them. Lauren and I can be overly analytical when making big decisions like this, and we leveraged our broker team for comparisons, advise, and borderline counseling through a stressful negotiation. They were a rock for us, always ready to listen and pivot tactics, and always made us feel that no matter what, we would get a home that we loved. And we did. April and Kelly are a great team, wonderful people and we could not recommend them more strongly."
William and Lauren Frank (NYC)

"The William Raveis team of April Kaynor and Kelly Defrancesco fully exceeded my expectations as full service brokers during our house hunt in New Canaan. We presented April and Kelly with some unique layout requirements and challenges related to our living arrangements and they quickly went to work and started showing us a variety of homes combined with ideas around making each house work to fit our family needs. The advantage in having a pair of brokers working with me was the convenience with regards to house showings as well as the alternate point of view that comes with multiple brokers. Both of these talented women worked diligently with me for three months until we found the perfect house, then followed through until closing. I have nothing but great things to say personally and professionally about them. They are both kind and honest and great at what they do. Five stars for team April and Kelly!"
David Kammerer (New Canaan, CT)

"For the past 8 months my husband and I have had the privilege of working with April to find a home for our family in New Canaan. From the start, April was energetic, motivated, and her enthusiasm about her job in real estate was unflappable. Her knowledge of the New Canaan real estate market was remarkable, her work ethic was truly without equal, and she possessed an incredible attention to even the tiniest detail. She put her best foot forward with literally every aspect of the experience with her can-do attitude. She almost knew us better than we did; she remembered a gem of a house that we had seen early on in our search, brought us back there months later, and it ended up being our dream home that we will move into this summer. Using her incredible negotiating skills (bravo!) and her ability to work with other brokers, April was able to pull together a virtually impossible deal with ease. The only thing that's bittersweet about finding our perfect house with April is that we don't get to work with her daily anymore. But, that said, we know we have found a true friend who we owe so much to. Raveis is lucky to have her on their team as is anyone who has the good fortune to work with her."
-Elizabeth & Richard Bliss, Rye, NY

"When my husband and I started house hunting we didn't know what to expect. We had never bought a house before and we were new to the area. From day one April set us at ease. She expertly guided us through the entire process and turned what could have been daunting and difficult into a truly enjoyable and surprisingly easy experience. When looking for a real estate agent, we knew we wanted to find someone who was knowledgeable about the area and the market. April was all this and more. When we look back at the experience of finding our house what we remember most fondly--aside from actually finding and closing on our dream home--is April's enthusiasm, her upbeat attitude and the way in which she always went above and beyond. Working with April was truly a pleasure and we would recommend her to anyone." -Morgan & Jeremy Hersch, New York, NY

"April had our property sold in less than 40 days. As our listing agent, April was amazing from start to finish, and she approached her job with professionalism and confidence."
-Monica & Scott Webster, New Canaan, CT

"I've had the pleasure of working with April from A to Z on numerous real estate transactions. She is the ultimate professional who knows the business inside and out, and always puts her clients first."-Attorney Kenneth M. Gammill, Jr. of Gilbride, Tusa, Last & Spellane, New Canaan & Greenwich, CT

"April is a tireless worker and out-of-the-box thinker, and we were very impressed when we chose her as our agent. She possesses an intricate and valuable knowledge of not only the market, but the community as a whole. April was a refreshing change from our previous brokers who didn't seem to have our best interests in mind. I strongly recommend April to anyone looking to buy or sell a home." -Stephen Kennedy, Owner,School of Rock, Greenwich & New Canaan, CT

"Not being from the Connecticut area, working with April was great. We really benefited from her knowledge of the area and experience in purchasing new construction. She helped us navigate the process and made several helpful suggestions during the negotiation process. We are thrilled with our new home and absolutely recommend April!"-Elizabeth & Tim Coyne, New Jersey

"April is one of the most honest, trustworthy and professional people you will ever meet. She has been honing her real estate and design knowledge for years. You couldn't ask for a better or more qualified person to help you buy or sell your home." -Kim Dinerman, Atlanta, GA

"I've had the pleasure of working with April on numerous closings and she goes above and beyond for her clients and always does what is best for them." -Thomas O'Dea, Attorney & Representative of CT General Assembly

"For the past 8 months my husband and I have had the privilege of working with April to find a home for our family in New Canaan. From the start, April was energetic, motivated, and her enthusiasm about her job in real estate was unflappable. Her knowledge of the New Canaan real estate market was remarkable, her work ethic was truly without equal, and she possessed an incredible attention to even the tiniest detail. She put her best foot forward with literally every aspect of the experience with her can-do attitude. She almost knew us better than we did; she remembered a gem of a house that we had seen early on in our search, brought us back there months later, and it ended up being our dream home that we will move into this summer. Using her incredible negotiating skills (bravo!) and her ability to work with other brokers, April was able to pull together a virtually impossible deal with ease. The only thing that's bittersweet about finding our perfect house with April is that we don't get to work with her daily anymore. But, that said, we know we have found a true friend who we owe so much to. Raveis is lucky to have her on their team as is anyone who has the good fortune to work with her."
-Elizabeth & Richard Bliss, Rye, NY

"When my husband and I started house hunting we didn't know what to expect. We had never bought a house before and we were new to the area. From day one April set us at ease. She expertly guided us through the entire process and turned what could have been daunting and difficult into a truly enjoyable and surprisingly easy experience. When looking for a real estate agent, we knew we wanted to find someone who was knowledgeable about the area and the market. April was all this and more. When we look back at the experience of finding our house what we remember most fondly--aside from actually finding and closing on our dream home--is April's enthusiasm, her upbeat attitude and the way in which she always went above and beyond. Working with April was truly a pleasure and we would recommend her to anyone." -Morgan & Jeremy Hersch, New York, NY

"April had our property sold in less than 40 days. As our listing agent, April was amazing from start to finish, and she approached her job with professionalism and confidence."
-Monica & Scott Webster, New Canaan, CT

"I've had the pleasure of working with April from A to Z on numerous real estate transactions. She is the ultimate professional who knows the business inside and out, and always puts her clients first."-Attorney Kenneth M. Gammill, Jr. of Gilbride, Tusa, Last & Spellane, New Canaan & Greenwich, CT

"April is a tireless worker and out-of-the-box thinker, and we were very impressed when we chose her as our agent. She possesses an intricate and valuable knowledge of not only the market, but the community as a whole. April was a refreshing change from our previous brokers who didn't seem to have our best interests in mind. I strongly recommend April to anyone looking to buy or sell a home." -Stephen Kennedy, Owner,School of Rock, Greenwich & New Canaan, CT

"Not being from the Connecticut area, working with April was great. We really benefited from her knowledge of the area and experience in purchasing new construction. She helped us navigate the process and made several helpful suggestions during the negotiation process. We are thrilled with our new home and absolutely recommend April!"-Elizabeth & Tim Coyne, New Jersey

"April is one of the most honest, trustworthy and professional people you will ever meet. She has been honing her real estate and design knowledge for years. You couldn't ask for a better or more qualified person to help you buy or sell your home." -Kim Dinerman, Atlanta, GA

"I've had the pleasure of working with April on numerous closings and she goes above and beyond for her clients and always does what is best for them." -Thomas O'Dea, Attorney & Representative of CT General Assembly

"April brings a unique blend of talents to her position, which are rare to find: smarts, charm, a great sense of style, and a sixth sense for great value in a deal. I would want her in my corner when purchasing or selling a home because of these qualities and also because she is fun to work with and you know she always gives her best."
-Andy Mercy, San Francisco, CA

"To April, a quick note of thanks for all your hard work on both transactions. Neither were typical, and you handled everything with poise, smarts and diligence. We always felt that we were in good hands and we have no doubt that you will be the top producing broker in New Canaan in no time. You are really good at this real estate thing! We will recommend you to anybody."
-Leslie & Charlie Kammerer, New Canaan, CT

"I have worked with April for over ten years and she is one of the hardest-working and most diligent sales professionals I have met. April has an incredible talent in finding unique opportunities that aren't mainstream. She couples this with tremendous passion. She not only adheres to a strong set of core principles and ethics, but is creative, smart, detailed, and motivated. I would work with April anytime and recommend her talents to any organization."
-Phil Laverson, New York, NY

"April is enthusiastic, professional and loves her job!" -Jane Beiles, Owner, Jane Beiles Photography, New Canaan, CT

"April is a motivated and diligent self-starter who can build tremendous rapport with highly sophisticated clients due to her intelligence and warm and engaging personality."
-Jeff Holmes, Chicago IL

"April is an incredibly hard-working, driven individual. She truly understands and thrives in a client service oriented environment."
-George Goldman, New Canaan, CT

"April is an absolute pleasure to work with, for she is so positive and constructive. I would welcome the opportunity to do business with April without hesitation." -Bill Jenks, Brookline, MA