Glastonbury, CT

Glastonbury, CT Real Estate Agent & 1% Listing Broker

Zack DeCaro is a Connecticut real estate broker based just across the river in Rocky Hill, with 250+ homes sold personally. Sell your Glastonbury home with full service for a 1% listing fee plus $400, or buy with a broker who knows the town.

Why Glastonbury sellers call Zack

Zack DeCaro is a licensed Connecticut real estate broker (REB.0795525) with Property Works New England at 2264 Silas Deane Hwy in Rocky Hill. He has more than 10 years in real estate, with 250+ homes sold personally and $75M+ in sales volume. Public agent profiles show only part of that record: 181 closed sales totaling $52.5 million on Homes.com and 219 sales on Zillow as of September 2026. Portal counts do not reflect his full transaction history.

250+Homes sold personally
10+ yrsIn CT real estate
1% + $400Full-service listing fee
5.0★Client reviews

A Connecticut seller wrote on Google: “When we received multiple offers, Zack expertly navigated the negotiations, securing a sale price that was significantly above asking.” Read more client reviews.

Recent Glastonbury sale

Zack recently closed the sale of 80 Cedar Ridge Dr, Glastonbury, a 3-bedroom single-family home, for $431,000. Nearby, Zack also sold homes in East Hartford, Bolton, Colchester and East Hampton over the past year. See more recent sales.

The Glastonbury market right now

Glastonbury is a high-demand market. Redfin reports a median sale price of about $505,000 for Glastonbury Center in June 2026, with homes selling for 107.1% of list price on average and 87% selling above asking. The median home sold in 11 days.

When most homes get multiple offers, the listing agent’s job is to set the right price, make the home show well online, and negotiate terms as well as price. That is the same work you get from Zack for 1% of the sale price plus a $400 transaction fee. On a $505,000 sale, the listing-side fee would be $5,450.

What’s included when you list with Zack

Pricing strategy based on recent Glastonbury and nearby sales, professional photography, MLS and major portal exposure (Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, Homes.com), showing coordination, offer review and negotiation, and management of inspections, appraisal and closing with your attorney. Connecticut is an attorney-closing state, and Zack works with the attorney you choose.

Selling in Glastonbury: wells, septic and historic homes

Glastonbury ranges from neighborhoods near Main Street to larger lots in the eastern and southern parts of town, where some homes have private wells and septic systems. Buyers commonly test water and inspect septic, so having recent well and septic records on hand avoids surprises. South Glastonbury also has a historic district with older homes where permit history and past renovations get extra attention.

Areas Zack serves around Glastonbury

Glastonbury, South Glastonbury, East Glastonbury, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield, Manchester, Marlborough, Portland, Hartford and the rest of Hartford County. See all markets we serve, read about selling a house in Glastonbury, or see Zack’s page for Wethersfield.

What it costs to sell a house in Glastonbury

Connecticut takes a conveyance tax out of every residential sale, and Glastonbury adds a municipal share on top. The seller pays it at closing, and the deed cannot be recorded until it is paid.

0.75%State rate, first $800,000
1.25%State rate above $800,000
0.25%Glastonbury municipal rate
$5,250Tax on a $525,000 sale

A $525,000 Glastonbury sale comes to roughly $3,938 to the state and $1,313 to the town. The rates are set by statute and local ordinance, not by your agent, and they are separate from the listing fee. Rates can change, so your closing attorney confirms the exact figure before you sign. Connecticut also closes through attorneys, so budget for one alongside the payoff and recording costs.

The $800,000 line, and why Glastonbury sellers should know where it sits

Connecticut's state conveyance tax is tiered. The first $800,000 of the price is taxed at 0.75%, and every dollar above that is taxed at 1.25%. Glastonbury is one of the Hartford County towns where plenty of houses sell on both sides of that line, so it is worth knowing what it costs before you set a list price.

On a $950,000 Glastonbury sale the state portion is $6,000 on the first $800,000 plus $1,875 on the remaining $150,000, which is $7,875. Add the town's 0.25% on the full price, another $2,375, and the conveyance tax alone is $10,250. Residential sales above $2.5 million are taxed at 2.25% on the portion over that threshold.

None of that should change what a house is worth, but it does belong in the net sheet before you list rather than three days before closing. On a higher-priced Glastonbury home, the gap between a 1% listing fee and a conventional one is often larger than the entire conveyance tax bill.

Glastonbury real estate questions

Who is a good real estate agent to sell a home in Glastonbury, CT?

Interview two or three agents and compare their pricing plan, marketing, recent sales, reviews and fee. Zack DeCaro is a Connecticut broker based in Rocky Hill with 250+ homes sold personally and a full-service 1% listing option (plus a $400 transaction fee). You can reach him at 860-209-3000.

How fast are homes selling in Glastonbury?

According to Redfin, the median home in Glastonbury Center sold in 11 days in June 2026, and 87% of homes sold above list price. Well-priced homes often go under contract within the first week or two.

What does it cost to sell a house in Glastonbury?

Typical seller costs are the listing-side fee, any buyer-agent compensation you choose to offer, Connecticut’s state conveyance tax (0.75% on the portion of the price up to $800,000), the municipal conveyance tax, your attorney’s fee, any mortgage payoff and prorated taxes. With Zack, the listing-side fee is 1% plus $400. Commissions are negotiable and not set by law.

What should I have ready to sell a Glastonbury home with a well or septic?

Recent water test results, septic pumping and inspection records, and any repair history. Buyers and lenders often require a water test, so having current results ready helps keep the sale on schedule.

Does Zack help buyers in Glastonbury too?

Yes. Zack and Nick DeCaro, a Connecticut and Massachusetts real estate agent, help buyers in Glastonbury and across Hartford County. Learn about buying with Zack.

Market data: Redfin Glastonbury Center housing market, June 2026; figures change monthly. Sales counts from Zack DeCaro’s records and his Homes.com and Zillow profiles. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. All commissions and fees are negotiable and not set by law; the 1% fee plus $400 applies to listing-side representation only, and buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate and negotiable. Written by Zack DeCaro, CT Broker REB.0795525, Property Works New England (REB.0758662) · Last reviewed September 2026.

Selling in a nearby town?

Zack lists across Hartford County and central Connecticut. Seller guides for the towns next door:

Property Works New England

Nick & Zack DeCaro operate under Property Works New England · 2264 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill, CT 06067

Licensed in CT, MA & FL

Licensing

Brokerage License REB.0758662

Zack DeCaro — CT Broker REB.0795525 · MA Broker 9586658-RE-B · RI RES.0044912 · NY 10401329752 · FL SL3584718

Nick DeCaro — CT RES.0797822 · MA 1001103-RE-RS

FL Brokerage: Dalton Wade Real Estate Group, 260 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 · (888) 668-8283

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All real estate commissions and fees are negotiable and not set by law. The 1% listing fee plus $400 transaction fee applies to listing-side representation only; buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate and negotiable. Nick DeCaro is licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts only; references to other states apply to Zack DeCaro individually. Florida services are provided through Dalton Wade Real Estate Group.