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Barbara and Arnie Sivba

“Top Real Estate Brokers in Lake Candlewood, CT, Barbara, and Arnie Sivba.”

Hello, we’re Barbara and Arnie Sivba of the Sivba Group at Coldwell Banker Realty in Danbury, CT. We’re a team of experienced professional real estate brokers in the Connecticut Lakes Region. We have about 30+ years of experience helping buyers and sellers get the best deal on purchasing or selling single-family homes, condos, and waterfront homes around Lake Candlewood and Lake Lillinonah. This includes luxury, new construction, and land in the towns and cities surrounding these two lakes, New Fairfield, Sherman, Brookfield, Greenwich, and Westport.

As active “go-to brokers” in this market, we have a track record of providing the services needed by most buyers and sellers of homes in this area. At a distance of 75 minutes from New York City, this area is the number one choice among people from New York, New Jersey, and other nearby states for second homes, summer homes, vacation homes, and rentals for weekend getaways. It’s also a popular destination for retirees ready to enjoy the scenic lake and mountain vistas year-round. The picturesque landscapes, quaint towns, and amenities like shopping, dining, and nightlife are a hit with people of all ages. We specialize in making the dream of living here a reality.

Whether you’re an empty nester downsizing for retirement or a family relocating here permanently, let us coordinate every step on your behalf. We’ll handle the movers, the home stagers, and all the “prep work” needed to sell a home for top dollar in his market. If you’re coming from somewhere else, we can also coordinate with your seller’s agent. Our knowledge and experience give us an advantage in helping our clients with the most manageable and most enjoyable experience. This is why we’ve had the market share of listings and repeat and referral business for buyers and sellers for nearly three decades!

Barbara graduated from Hofstra University Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She has years of sales, marketing, and advertising experience before her 30+ years in real estate. She quickly rose from an independent to one of Coldwell Banker’s Presidents Premier Agents, earning the Elite honors level. Her specialty is lake and luxury real estate in the CT Lake Region. Arnie, Barabra’s spouse and business partner, brings his finance and marketing expertise as a Pratt graduate and an MBA from the University of Connecticut. They’re a one-stop shop for all things real estate throughout this region. Their mantra is simple: “Bringing buyers and sellers together successfully.” They can deliver!

Final thoughts:

As experienced professionals with Candlewood Lake real estate, it’s our duty and our pleasure to show you why we’ve been such a huge part of the buying and selling in this market for the last three decades. In all shapes and sizes, no one can plan and execute your success in this market better!

If you’re selling, our expertise in staging in Candlewood Lake is a big part of what makes us stand apart from the competition. Statistics show staging is necessary for every market. We specialize in this one.

When someone wants to ask questions about Candlewood Lake properties, we’re happy to lend our expertise. We offer information, insights, and tips about buying and selling all types of property around this lake, which attracts people from all over, part-time and permanent.

Specializing

  • Residential real estate
  • Buyers and sellers
  • Property valuation
  • Home staging
  • Relocation
  • Single-family homes
  • Luxury homes
  • Waterfront properties

Servicing

  • Candlewood Lake
  • Lake Lillinonah
  • Lake Waramug
  • New Fairfield
  • Sherman
  • New Milford
  • Danbury
  • Greenwich
  • Westport
  • Brookfield