“Two years ago when we first considered moving from Westchester to CT, a relative referred us to Laurie. They had been childhood friends. Upon first meeting Laurie it was understandable why they have maintained a lifelong relationship. She is honest, warm, open, understanding, patient, supportive and accommodating. She immediately made us feel like family.

We looked at many, many homes. She was always available, almost any time of day or night, to help with any questions or concerns we might have. During this time her knowledge, competence and professionalism were clearly demonstrated. Although we have not found our “special place” yet, we are certain if that ever happens, Laurie will be there with us.

This past winter while “snow birding” in Florida I made the decision to sell my house in CT. Laurie advised me every step of the way, from telling me what needed to be done to make the house market ready and when was the best time to list it. She made it all happen while I was 2,000 miles away. The house was listed on the MLS the Friday after the Super Bowl. She had an open house that Saturday and another Sunday. I had multiple offers, all substantially above asking price.

When going to contract with the buyers, I was even further away in Ecuador. I had full confidence that even at that distance with questionable communication connections, the process would be successfully completed. It was.

A month later in early April when emptying the house, it came to my attention, one day before returning to FL, that the dryer needed to be replaced. Laurie made arrangements for someone to be there so the replacement dryer could be delivered and installed. The May 3 closing went smoothly. She seamlessly made it all happen, with my being in absentia.

It’s hard to imagine being able to place that much trust and faith in someone other than a spouse or close family member. Laurie commands that level of respect and confidence.”

“A True and Highly Effective Realtor

I am thrilled to share my experience working with Laurie Crouse. I am a Realtor in Massachusetts and Laurie is my “go-to” referral agent when my friends, family and clients are looking for properties in Southern Connecticut. 

Laurie went above and beyond in every aspect of our interactions when she found the perfect condominium for my daughter and son-in-law in my hometown in Connecticut.
Laurie’s professionalism, dedication, and personalized service made working with her smooth and stress-free. If there were issues with lawyers, town ordinances or the properties themselves, Laurie insulated us from the problems by discretely resolving any issues. Her natural ability to communicate effectively and know where to find answers is a skillset to be admired. Her in-depth knowledge of the Fairfield County, CT market was also truly impressive.

Laurie’s willingness to work in the neighboring county in CT for her client was more proof of her confidence and competence in her field. 

Laurie continues to demonstrate an enormous amount of patience and caring to find the right home for her clients. Whether it’s a quick sale or showing them a plethora of houses for a year and more, I am totally confident Laurie will be successful. 

I highly recommend Laurie Crouse to anyone looking for an exemplary real estate broker in Fairfield County and beyond.

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“Laurie is one in a million. Laurie went above and beyond her duties a realtor. In this insane rental market, Laurie spent hours with me searching for the rental home that fit my specifications, and I had quite a few! She was professional, patient, attentive and determined to find me the right rental. She is incredibly knowledgeable and well respected, and I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have met Laurie. The best experience all around.

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“Dear Friends,

It brings me immense joy to share my heartfelt testimonial for the incredible realtor, Laurie Crouse. From the moment we met, Laurie radiated warmth and kindness, making us feel like a part of her extended family. Her genuine care and dedication to finding us the perfect home were evident in every step of the process.

Laurie’s extensive knowledge of the Westport market and attention to detail were truly impressive. She patiently listened to our needs, understanding exactly what we were looking for in a home. With her guidance, we found a place that exceeded our expectations and fit our family’s lifestyle like a glove.

Throughout the journey, Laurie remained patient and supportive, answering our countless questions with a smile and never making us feel rushed. She always made herself available, we finalized our dream home when she was vacationing in Greece and even then she got on FaceTime, to update us with each and every step, ensuring we were comfortable and informed at every turn when putting in an offer. Amazing !!!

But Laurie’s kindness didn’t end with the closing of the deal. Throughout the negotiation process, she represented us with great expertise and professionalism. Laurie was a fierce advocate, ensuring that every small detail we wanted the seller to address was brought to their attention. Her exceptional negotiating skills and attention to detail resulted in a seamless and satisfactory agreement for all parties involved. It was clear that she genuinely cared about getting the best possible outcome for us.

Beyond being a realtor, Laurie has become a true friend and part of our family who has enriched our lives during this significant journey. If you’re looking for someone who will not only find you the perfect home but also represent you with dedication and care, Laurie Crouse is the person you can rely on.

With heartfelt gratitude,
”

“ How wonderful is Laurie Crouse? I can hardly count the ways. She is smart, experienced, thoughtful, and incredibly caring. Throughout the recent process of listing and selling my home, Laurie demonstrated knowledge, savvy, and integrity. Her ability to negotiate in my best interest, combined with her responsiveness to my every question, concern, and need was phenomenal. One could not want for a stronger, more experienced, and successful realtor to represent one. She has brains and heart and helped lessen the stress of the situation. In a word, Laurie is a treasure.”

“Dear Laurie

Its been 10 days since we physically moved into our new home in NJ. We are surprised at how semi-settled it already feels......with unpacked boxes all around!!

I did want to take a minute to formally thank you for your superb and very competent handling of the sale of our home in Westport. From the very first call I made to you in March ‘22 to simply explore(we did not want to move until well after September), to the final closing on July 14th ‘22, your keen interest, care and support and I dare say ‘hand holding’ enabled not only a very successful sale at a price neither one of us imagined, but made the entire process stress free and as smooth as possible like clockwork.

The service providers you matched us with...from carpet removal, painting, picture hanging, window washing, minor fixes, etc were least intrusive and first rate. We initially resisted ‘staging’ but there is no question that your minimalist staging brought out the real beauty of our house. The photo gallery speaks volumes. And the final 4 day showing was professionally handled to manage 60+ showings over a 4 day period and which resulted in 11 offers.

Thank you Laurie for the happy outcome and all your support along the way.

With fond regards,
”

“Laurie is a true professional.
She is extremely knowledgeable, patient, helpful in giving advice, and truly understands a client’s needs.
We continue to be very happy working with Laurie.”

“Laurie is exceptional at what she does, professionally and personally. She helped me with every aspect of selling my home, from knowing what needed to be changed to show the house, to providing a network of contractors to get work done quickly and cost effectively. And her support continues after closing, being happy to answer any questions whenever I ask, on any aspect of home care and renovation ideas. Thanks Laurie!”

“Laurie is precious!
She helped our family buy a home in Black Rock. Her patience and unwavering support through the predictable 202-21 housing market was invaluable. She always had our needs at the forefront and saw us to the finish through not 1 but 2 transactions. Laurie’s expertise as an agent, her deep care, commitment, and perseverance makes you want her in your corner.” ”

““I would not even consider a move in Fairfield without calling Laurie. She is a consummate professional and is simply the best.””

“If I ever had to go to war, I want you in my foxhole.”

“I’m grateful to you Laurie. You took on my dream and made it a reality. Every person you connected me to was the best. They made me feel as if my purchase was the most important that they were working on. I loved your professionalism and thrived on your rapid response. You minimized all stress and I’m deeply grateful. You’re a kind generous, humble, and a decent human being. It’s a real pleasure working with you.”

“Laurie Crouse helped me sell a difficult house in a difficult market. She was always on hand to give advice as to what I needed to change, with the least expense to me, in order to get the best offer possible. I trusted her instincts and knowledge and her ability to market my property leading to many viewings, out of which the perfect buyer found their perfect home so I could move on. Thanks Laurie!”

“Our experience with Coldwell Banker was very positive. You were so helpful in finding us a condo to buy, and then advising us how to sell it five years later. To find a buyer within a week of it’s being shown was amazing.”

“As a first-time homebuyer, I had heard stories about what a nightmare the home buying process can be, but Laurie and her team made the process as stress-free and as smooth as possible. I knew I was in good hands! Her network of home inspectors, mortgage brokers, and lawyers were top-notch professionals. I’m very happy with my experience from beginning to end and would highly recommend Laurie Crouse. ”

“Selling ones home in a down market isn’t the most pleasant experience of a lifetime. However the support I got from Laurie and her staff was not simply competent but correct in their assessments. She seemed to have a 6th sense about what needed to be done, in what time frame and at what price. I might have not always agreed, but in the end she always proved to be right.

And that’s what I call a PRO. I would hire her again.”

“Laurie,
It was such a pleasure working with you on the 80 Davenport Drive deal!

You are a true professional as well as knowledgeable and a real asset to your clients.

I hope we get to do another deal together soon.”

“Laurie Crouse is not only warm and attentive but she is a fantastic real estate agent. She gave us great advice during the whole process, and was supportive without in any way trying to push us toward one property or another. Laurie consistently went above and beyond to make the process run smoothly. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home
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“I have known Laurie Crouse for 15 years and worked with her on many real estate transactions. Laurie is an outstanding real estate agent. She is competent, knowledgeable, efficient and trustworthy. Her attention to detail is impeccable and she always communicates in a timely fashion. I am constantly impressed with her professionalism in the industry and admire her dedication to her clients. She engenders comfort and confidence, and has my highest professional recommendation.”

“To whom it may concern:
I have known Laurie Crouse for a number of years. I worked with her mother in the real estate market, and have sold and bought homes over the past 30 years.

I chose Laurie to represent me in a sale of my property. She is a professional that works hard to make the sale, and is up to date with all the latest technology available to market your home. Laurie will find the buyer that is looking for just the home that you have to sell. She has high standards and believes in the Real Estate profession. Laurie will not in anyway cut corners to save a sale that is not legal, or that may conflict with her sellers or other realtors.

As a realtor you will have to go along way to find someone that will work as hard for you as Laurie Crouse. She is honest and reliable.

Sincerely yours,
”

“Hi Laurie,
I just wanted to say a big “thank you” for all your help in selling Skytop. Turning to a new chapter… Hoping all is well with you. If you ever need a recommendation, just let me know.
Best,”

“By the way, when I say you are the best broker in the history of brokers, you should know that I have very high standards. In everything :)”

“Laurie,
You did great job in helping us prepare and bringing house to market. Given location and condition of house I truly believe that price we are getting is a miracle.”

“I am so glad we worked with you! Thank you for all your help, guidance, and most importantly, compassion. You truly are very unique.”

“Dear Kathleen, Mike and Lisa,

We wanted to write and tell you what a positive experience we had with our realtor, Laurie Crouse. We felt truly secure, confident, and comfortable with Laurie’s wealth of experience, expertise, and knowledge. She was always available and helpful as she guided us through the process of finding and obtaining our new home. Her suggestions and comments were well founded. Besides being professional, punctual, and such a pleasure to deal with, Laurie is really a very special person. We were so pleased to get to work with her. What a valuable asset she is to your office!

With our thanks and appreciation,”

“Laurie Crouse was more than just our real estate broker, she was our ´move mentor. She helped with all phases of our move, and really listened to us and cared about our concerns and interests. She helped us find the perfect house in the perfect town.

My wife, Laura, and I had never bought a house before. We didn’t know a wet bar from a wet basement; insulation from insurance. We didn’t know what to look for or what to look out for. Moving from New York City to Weston, we didn’t know anyone in the area, and certainly no attorneys, housing inspectors, mortgage brokers, insurance brokers, water-treatment specialists, etc.

But Laurie did. She understood we wanted not just a house, but a home. With charm and unwavering patience, she helped us pick the perfect town and the ideal house at the right price, then recommended the entire team of “service providers.” She even helped us find our new car, a nanny and a yoga class. Now the process is over and we are happily settled in our new home, we consider Laurie a great friend. It certainly would not have been so easy (or even possible) without her.
”

“Given the real estate market, I count my blessing I sold my house and that I had you as my real estate agent on that transaction, and my two others!!! I love you Laurie Crouse.
Best,”

“Dear Laurie,
It’s a new year, and John and I wish you all the best for 2007. This thank you note is long overdue with our move finally done, I have been thinking about this past year and the role you played in it.

Beginning with your first visit to our house to meet with us to discuss working together, culminating with the closing, your professionalism, warmth and caring was always constant. Laurie, you have the gift to make your client feel that they are your number one priority at all times. That nothing they ask of you is too great a task; no request, question, doubt, change of mind or heart is too demanding or bothersome. That is how John and I felt throughout our partnership with you this last year. Your expertise and advice was right on every time and your capacity to listen to our needs and always consider them first made such a difference in what was at times, a stressful and emotional journey. John and I always felt completely comfortable and confident with you at the helm. You have such a depth of understanding of the real estate business plus a personal style that is warm and winning. Also, we thank you for generosity in referring us to the best real estate lawyer, mortgage broker, and building contractor. This kind of knowledge, service, expertise and heart only comes with incredible experience plus a breadth of respect and care for people and the business itself.

Laurie, you are one in a million. And John and I think you ought to be the one teaching the course “ How To Be a Truly Effective and Ethical Realtor”!

Thank you for all your work and total commitment in getting our house sold.

I miss you, my friend and think of you often.

Love,”

“Laurie,

Hello and Happy New Year!

Just a note to let you know how much I love the bowl you gave us.....it looked so beautiful for the season filled with jeweled colored Christmas ornaments and....I have wonderful thoughts of you every time I see it on my dining room table.

I can never thank you enough for all you did for us! It was a whirlwind of a year but thanks to you - we not only landed on our feet but enjoy a beautiful home. I know Rich chats with you ever so often and he always says how busy you are... but if you ever get some time, please stop by again. We all miss you and look forward to another visit. The kids are doing well and have settled into schools and activities. I can’t believe I am halfway done my first year of teaching. And Rich seems to be managing his commute :)

We had many wonderful blessings in 2007 and one of those was meeting you.

All the best,”

“Dear Mrs.Crouse,

In the 50 years I have been acquiring and selling the homes I’ve lived in, you are the most consciencous and thoughtful real estate broker I have ever encountered. What impressed me most was your attention to detail and how you were always on top of every potential drawback up until the final closing.

Cordially,”

“I wanted to let you know that I haven’t forgotten your request for help with your house search. Right now, I’m completely swamped with the work of moving out of this house and completing construction on our new home. But I wanted to pass along the name of the best buyer’s broker working in the Westport and Weston markets. In over 10 years in real estate, I have never seen a realtor give the quality of time, energy, attention and expertise to buyer clients that she does. Her name is Laurie Crouse She is not even with my agency, but her service is so outstanding, I wanted to pass along her contact information in case you want to continue to look at homes. She can be reached at 984-8154 (her cell #) or via e-mail at LaurieBCrouse@gmail.com. I hope this is a help - and best of luck.

Regards,”

“Laurie is so personable and knowledgeable; she made the whole experience of finding and buying our first home less scary. She is really familiar with the area and she listened to what we wanted, so we never wasted our time looking at places that didn’t suit our needs or taste. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home in Fairfield County.”

“Mr. Alex Perriello
President and CEO
Coldwell Banker
6 Sylvan Way
Parsippany, NJ 07054

We are writing to express our thanks for the hard work and service provided by one of your outstanding real estate professionals.

As you may be aware, the real estate market in the Connecticut marketplace is extremely difficult given the heavy demand and tight supply. This was our first home purchasing experience and we can not tell you how well Laurie Crouse represented your organization. Her hard work and dedicated involvement is the only reason we were able to survive what turned out to be an emotional roller-coaster. We experienced bidding wars, deceitful real estate brokers, people not honoring agreements and various other unpleasant incidents. Through this nightmare, Laurie consoled, motivated and reassured us that she would be able to successfully find us a great home. We would like to list some of the “little” things she did for us:

Spent uncountable hours driving us from house to house.

Patiently waited while we arduously examined the minutest details of about 40 homes.

Frequently watched our 1 1/2 year old daughter thereby allowing us free time to explore homes and properties.

Aggressively pursued and apprised us of homes that might be suitable (we are very selective)Called in numerous times from”vacation” to keep abreast of events that developed into the ultimate purchase of our home.

My wife and I would like to thank your organization for making the purchase of a home possible through the endeavors of Laurie Crouse and her associates at Coldwell Banker - Riverside Shavell.”

“To whom it may concern:

If you are looking for a real estate broker in the Westport area, we can tell you about our recent experience with Laurie Crouse, a realtor.

We were, by sheer accident, in a complicated series of real estate deals; We wanted to buy a particular Condo, very briefly available and at the same time we had to dispose of our long-loved house at 84 Bayberry Lane in which we lived for many years. (Our children were born and grew up in Westport.)

Laurie was helpful from day one, with advice and practical solutions to several serious and even complicated legal problems everyone goes through whether buying or selling a house. ( A house is a major, most costly purchase one makes in a lifetime.) There was never a problem: she was there day, nights, weekends. Whether we needed a plumber or carpenter, or an electrician or needed zoning regulations, she knew.

She was also up to the minute on what was selling at what price. More important, she knew/knows exactly what comparable houses were selling at, and what buyers were paying, and why.

In short, if you want a professional on your side whether buying or selling a home, we seriously recommend Laurie for her unflagging efforts, wisdom, even compassion mixed with judgment, during some stressful moments in the sales process that almost everyone goes through.”

“Laurie made my experience as a first-time homebuyer stress-free and they always acted in my best interest. I knew I was in good hands! She connected me to her network, including my home inspector, mortgage broker, and lawyer; all of which were top-notch professionals. I’m very happy with my experience from beginning to end and would highly recommend Laurie Crouse. ”

“Our experience with Coldwell Banker was very positive. You were so helpful in finding us a condo to buy, and then advising us how to sell it five years later. To find a buyer within a week of it’s being shown was amazing... ”

“Working with Laurie made our first home purchase a breeze. They held our hand throughout the process and were flexible to accommodate our schedules, which was huge for us as we balanced shopping for a home with busy work schedules. We would absolutely recommend Laurie Crouse to anyone looking to buy or sell in Fairfield County CT!”