THE VANDERBLUE TEAM AT HIGGINS GROUP - Key Persons


Brandy Hall

Living in Fairfield County for over 25 years, Brandy Hall brings in depth knowledge of Fairfield County and surrounding areas. As a self starter, Brandy entered the real estate world with a drive that quickly established her as a top performer at The Vanderblue Team....

Brian Appel

Brian's first big project in real estate was building and renovating his own 1700's house from the ground up so he has experience with the joys and challenges of building, designing and remodeling both antique and new homes. Brian's full-service approach will address your specific wants and needs. His hard work, dedication and past experience will be beneficial whether you're looking to sell your current home or finding your next home. Brian takes pride in communicating with transparency in your best interest. He is also uniquely handy in preparing your home for sale. Brian's experience in apparel has given him a great eye for design. Putting his client's needs first is paramount. Brian moved to Westport, CT from Manhattan to take advantage of the schools, beaches, scenic & twisty motorcycle friendly roads, golf, food scene and all the great things that Fairfield County has to offer. He was born in NYC and grew-up in Westchester. He went to...

Carmen Desiato

With a distinguished career as an IT Program Manager at a major financial firm in NYC, Carmen is thrilled to bring her technology expertise, organizational skills, and passion for real estate to the Top Producing Vanderblue Team. Her adeptness in problem-solving and...

Chris Sinatra

Chris provides a common-sense know-how, a professional work-ethic and takes unparalleled steps to build trust with each of his clients. Chris brings passion, enthusiasm and more than three decades of business acumen to each property transaction.

Chrissie Rodriguez

With over a decade of real estate experience based in Fairfield and serving clients throughout Fairfield County, Chrissie brings a deep understanding of the local market, a strong work ethic, and a client-first approach to every transaction.

Colleen Murray

Colleen came into the real estate profession as an accomplished and highly successful professional with twenty-three years of expertise in delivering memorable client experiences and achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction.

David Johnson

David Johnson has spent 25 years as a rainmaker, whether it be for an advertising agency or a Fortune 500 corporation. He excels at grasping the needs and desires of his clients and delivering a result where everyone wins. Nothing terrific happens, says David, "without a...

Denise Anghel

An NYC native, Denise has spent almost half of her life living in Connecticut. From Stamford to Darien to Norwalk to Bridgeport, Fairfield county is considered her home. Graduating from SUNY Purchase College in 2017 with a Bachelors in Biochemistry and a minor in...

Ellen McNees

Job Titles:
  • I'M a Mover
Since moving to Fairfield County 35+ years ago, I've lived in 7 homes in Westport and Fairfield; 2 of which were custom builds; 2 were renovation projects and 3 were rentals. My source network is extensive. I have found that Fairfield County is a gem of...

Floria Polverari - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Floria was born and raised in Connecticut and has loved living in various towns throughout the years. After graduating from the University of Connecticut, she applied her Communications degree in a variety of career venues. She has been an international flight attendant...

Gezime Ajro

Born and raised in the vibrant neighborhoods of New York City and Westchester County, Gezime brings a unique combination of expertise, passion, and a deeply personal touch to every real estate journey. With over 20 years of experience in advanced data analytics at a Fortune...

Jaqueline Bush

Life changes, and home needs change; Jaqueline helps you streamline that transition. Jaqueline has personally relocated nationally and internationally, with kids and pets, from cities to suburbs. She grew up on a dairy farm in an English seaside town and later lived in...

Jeff McTernan

Jeff is a highly experienced real estate professional, known for providing exceptional service to clients across a wide range of price points. Whether you're purchasing a $100K starter home or listing a multi-million dollar property, he brings the same level of dedication,...

Jon Matson

As a resident of Southport Connecticut and formally of Westport, Jon Matson has a well-rounded knowledge of Fairfield County. With his background, he is poised to offer clients a unique perspective of local areas allowing peace of mind when finding their new home.

Kelley Ferreira

Kelley was born in Brazil and came to CT when she was young. She settled in Fairfield for the last 15 years and has loved living here since. Her husband has grown a very successful construction company, so Kelley has been involved with many renovations, additions and new...

Kelsey O'Connor

With an extensive background in hospitality and a passion for people, Kelsey has laid a foundation to truly meet the needs of her clients. She graduated from the University of Florida and spent many years working in...

Ken Betza

Starting with the foundation that the customer deserves the best, Ken pays strict attention to the details and takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service at every level. As the consummate Buyer/Seller Matchmaker, Ken is genuinely focused on the end goal always...

Krista Dougherty

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager

Laurie Quatrella

Laurie brings to her clients years of experience in professional sales and marketing from her twenty year career in corporate sales. Real estate and real estate investing is something that has always been of interest to Laurie. She is a member of National Association of...

Lorelei Atwood

Before her career in real estate, Lorelei enjoyed life in New York City as an actress and then as a board-certified Holistic Health Counselor. After meeting her husband, she moved abroad, living in Australia and Singapore, where her son was born, then on to Chicago and...

Margaret McCannon

Margaret has proudly called Fairfield County home for the past 30 years, deeply enamored with life in Fairfield itself. Her passion for real estate is palpable, driven by a sincere desire to match individuals and families with their ideal homes. Margaret appreciates that...

Mariana Patrone

Mariana was born and raised in Mexico with her three siblings. After graduating with a Marketing degree, she moved to New York to establish herself and pursued a successful career in photo editing and design in one of NYC's top advertising firms.

Mariano Bulfamante

Job Titles:
  • Sales Manager
Born and raised in Westchester County, NY, Mariano is the Sales Manager for The Vanderblue Team. Mariano has been in the real estate industry since 2016 and has most recently worked for a top-producing New Development real estate team that sold projects from coast to coast....

Marlene Harrison

As a Realtor in the state of Connecticut and Florida, I am a seasoned real estate professional whose name has become synonymous with excellence and dedication in the dynamic world of property transactions. With a passion...

Megan Cristol

Originally from Chicago, Megan moved East for a new adventure and has happily called Fairfield home since 2013. Prior to being a Realtor, Megan had a successful sales career in advertising sales in Los Angeles working for a magazine, and in Chicago and NYC selling out of...

Melissa Montagno

Melissa has been destined to be a Realtor from a young age.. she would go to open houses on Sundays from the age of 7 with her Mom, just for fun, and loved the story each home told and the unique traits each offered, as well as a vision for potential for the ones that...

Nicole O'Reilly

Nicole's ability to connect with people has been the key to her success. To her clients she provides focus, outstanding service, and dedication; with her peers she recognizes the importance of teamwork. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University,...

Serkan Gokkiyas

Serkan was born in Turkey and moved to Connecticut while he was in high school. He was born into an entrepreneurial family, so customer service and people skills are in his DNA. He co-owned and managed restaurants with his family before switching to Real Estate. His love...

Sharon Montesanti

Sharon offers Buyers, Sellers and Investors in Fairfield County, New Haven County and surrounding areas a background in luxury sales, finance, visual presentation, contract negotiation, marketing and customer experience. She brings bi-coastal consumer insights and a...

Tanya Walsh

Tanya learned early on she had a passion for Real Estate. From the age of five, she can still recall the first house to hold her attention. It was different than the rest, asymmetrical and spirited. While she has spent numerous years providing superior guest experiences,...

Valerie Alexa

Valerie's incredible professionalism and efficiency shines through in every transaction, making the process smooth and straightforward for all of her clients. She is known in the industry for her go-getter attitude and commitment to excellence.Proficient in marketing,...