Devon Assael - Realtor

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Devon Assael - Realtor I'm a 18 year veteran Real Estate Broker serving all of CT! I specialize with First Time Home Buyers, investors, and downsizers.

I'm mom to a CP & Epilepsy Warrior, a super Bonus Daughter and wife of a first responder. I treat my clients like my family!

There's a whole side of real estate you never see. 👀🏡The late-night problem-solving. The conversations behind closed doo...
10/27/2026

There's a whole side of real estate you never see. 👀🏡

The late-night problem-solving. The conversations behind closed doors. The negotiations that almost fell apart. And the little victories we celebrate before you even know there was a problem.

You see the pretty pictures, the open houses, and the SOLD signs.

But the real work? A lot of it happens when nobody's watching.

And sometimes, being a good Realtor means telling you something you really don't want to hear. Because my job isn't to tell you what you want to hear. It's to help you make the best decision.

At the end of the day, it's never just about a house. It's about the people trusting me with one of the biggest decisions of their lives.

💛 We do everything but the packing!

📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

10/27/2026

Nobody warned me that “to the windows, to the walls” would eventually become my entire career. 😂🏡

Do you think this is what Lil Jon had in mind? 💀

This song has aged surprisingly well for my career…

Back then, I was singing along on the dance floor. Now I'm walking through houses, pointing out windows, inspecting walls, opening closets, and getting way too excited about a good floor plan. 😂

Apparently, I've been preparing for a career in real estate since the early 2000s. Who knew?!

🎶 Same lyrics. Very different job description.

Tell me I'm not the only Realtor who can't hear this song the same way anymore! 🤣

📞 203-499-7168
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Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

10/24/2026

🏡 TWO HOMES. ONE COMMUNITY. DOUBLE THE OPEN HOUSE FUN! 👀

Thinking about downsizing but NOT ready to give up your space? This Sunday, we're opening the doors to TWO fantastic homes in Sonoma Woods, Middletown's sought-after 55+ community!

📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 35 Sonoma Lane, Unit 35 | Middletown, CT

✨ MORE SPACE. LESS MAINTENANCE!

One of the larger models in Sonoma Woods, featuring 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a cozy fireplace, heated sunroom, private deck, and a spacious walkout basement with additional finished space.

📍 2 Sonoma Lane, Unit 2 | Middletown, CT

🔑 55+ LIVING WITH A SECRET!

This beautifully maintained detached home offers 1,903 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, soaring cathedral ceilings, a main-level primary suite, and a two-car garage.

And here's the fun part… there's a SECRET ROOM hidden behind bookshelf barn doors! 🤫

Two homes. Two unique layouts. One community with so much to offer!

Whether you're looking for more room to spread out or a little something unexpected, come explore both and see which one feels like HOME.

📲 Want the prices, photos, or full details before Sunday? Send me a message!

📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

🏡 JUST SOLD IN WEST HARTFORD! 🎉A hidden gem, a peaceful cul-de-sac, and a new chapter officially beginning!This beautifu...
10/23/2026

🏡 JUST SOLD IN WEST HARTFORD! 🎉

A hidden gem, a peaceful cul-de-sac, and a new chapter officially beginning!

This beautiful West Hartford Colonial offered something buyers don't always find together: privacy, space, and convenience.

With nearly 2,700 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an oversized primary suite, and a backyard bordered by a peaceful brook, this home had plenty to love. And being tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac while still minutes from shopping, restaurants, and highways? Even better!

But every successful sale is about more than the house itself. It's about finding the right buyer, navigating the details, and getting everyone across the finish line.

Today, we officially CLOSED! 🔑

Congratulations to everyone involved! Wishing the new owners many wonderful memories in their new home.

Thinking about selling in West Hartford or the surrounding Connecticut communities? The right strategy can make all the difference. Let's talk about your next move!

📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

10/23/2026

🏡 TWO HOMES. TWO TOWNS. ONE SATURDAY! 👀

We're opening the doors to TWO fantastic properties this weekend, and you're invited!

📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 | 11 AM – 1 PM

📍 854 Long Hill Road, Unit 854 | Middletown, CT

☀️ END UNIT = MORE SUNSHINE!

This spacious 3-bedroom townhouse in Wesleyan Hills offers 1,360 sq. ft., a cozy wood-burning fireplace, charming bay window, oversized eat-in kitchen, and private deck. Plus, extra windows mean plenty of natural light!

📍 120 Highland Avenue | Branford, CT

🌊 SHORELINE LIVING WITH ROOM TO BREATHE!

Just minutes from the beach, this spacious 3-bedroom home offers nearly 2,000 sq. ft., 2 full baths, an oversized living room, separate library, updated primary suite, and a large deck with seasonal water views!

Two very different homes, each with something special to offer!

Whether you're dreaming of a low-maintenance townhouse or a spacious shoreline retreat, come see what could be your next chapter.

📲 Want the price, photos, or full details before Saturday? Send me a message!

📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

🏡 The best part of real estate isn't the closing. It's knowing you made a difference along the way. ❤️Every client has a...
10/20/2026

🏡 The best part of real estate isn't the closing. It's knowing you made a difference along the way. ❤️

Every client has a different story. Some are buying their very first home, others are saying goodbye to a home filled with memories, and some are simply ready for their next chapter.

What matters to me is that they feel heard, informed, and confident throughout the process.

Because real estate isn't just about getting to the closing table. It's about the conversations, the challenges we work through, the trust we build, and knowing someone has your back when it matters most.

When clients take the time to share their experience, it means more than they probably realize.

Grateful for every family who has trusted me with their next move. 🏡💛

We do everything but the packing!

📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

10/19/2026

🏡 JUST SOLD | 79 Pokorny Road, Higganum, CT!

Sometimes, you just click with someone. And you know it the minute you walk through their door. ❤️

That's exactly what happened when I met Tessa.

She called me after receiving one of my letters. She had previously met with another agent, but after a short appointment and no follow-up, she was left with more questions than answers.

So I sat down with her. We talked about the house, the selling process, her concerns, and her family's plans to move to Arkansas.

Two hours later, I walked out feeling like I'd known her for years. (I'm convinced being fellow redheads helped! 👩🏻‍🦰)

I promised I'd call her the next day. And I did.

I asked, "Am I lucky enough to be your agent?"

She said YES. ❤️

Over the next two weeks, we worked through my pre-listing checklist, getting the house ready to shine.

Then came listing weekend. And so did a fall nor'easter! 🌧️

Despite the pouring rain, we held TWO back-to-back open houses, both packed with buyers.

The result?

🔥 Multiple offers
🔥 SOLD for $40,000 OVER asking price!
🔥 One family ready for their next chapter!

Now Tessa, Nick, her mother-in-law, and their whole crew of cats, dogs, and chickens are heading south to be closer to family in Arkansas. 🐈🐕🐓

And this closing is a bittersweet one.

For them, it's saying goodbye to a home filled with years of memories.

For me, it's saying goodbye to people who started as clients and became friends.

That's the part of real estate you don't see in the sold photos. The hours of conversations, the laughs, the trust, and the relationships that stay with you long after the closing papers are signed.

Tessa and Nick, thank you for choosing me, trusting me, and letting me be part of your story. I wish you and your entire family nothing but happiness in Arkansas. You're going to be missed!

And just like that, one chapter closes and another begins.

Onto the next. ❤️🏡

📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

10/19/2026

🏡 Approved for $600K? That doesn't mean you should BUY a $600K house. 👀

Here's how buyers end up house poor just months after closing.

Your lender approves you based on your income, debts, and financial qualifications. But that approval doesn't necessarily account for the lifestyle you want to maintain.

And the mortgage? That's only the beginning.

💰 Property taxes, homeowners insurance, and potentially PMI. In Connecticut, property taxes alone can make a significant difference depending on the town.

🔧 Unexpected repairs. A furnace, water heater, or roof doesn't care that you just spent your savings on a down payment.

🏡 The expenses nobody gets excited about. Higher utilities, furniture, lawn care, maintenance, and all those little things that add up FAST.

A common guideline is to budget 1%–2% of your home's value annually for maintenance. On a $600K home, that's potentially $6,000–$12,000 a year!

Here's what I tell my buyers:

Don't buy at the top of your APPROVAL. Buy at the top of your COMFORT.

Work with your lender to understand your full monthly payment, then decide what fits your budget while still leaving room for savings, emergencies, and LIFE.

Because the goal isn't to buy the biggest house you qualify for.

It's to buy a home you love without letting that home own YOU. 🔑

📌 SAVE this before you start house hunting!

📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

10/16/2026

🚨 SELLERS: Your bathroom could be making buyers mentally LOWER their offer before they even leave the house. 👀

And the surprising part? It's usually NOT the tile, bathtub, or outdated vanity.

It's the little details you've probably stopped noticing.

Here are 5 things that could be making your bathroom look cheaper than it actually is:

1️⃣ That Big, Builder-Grade Mirror 🪞

You know the one. A giant frameless mirror glued directly to the wall. Adding a simple frame can instantly make the space feel more finished without replacing the mirror.

2️⃣ Too Many Mismatched Finishes

Chrome faucet, brushed nickel towel bar, bronze light fixture. Individually, they're fine. Together, they can make a bathroom feel disconnected. Coordinating finishes creates a more intentional look.

3️⃣ The Hollywood-Style Vanity Lights 💡

That strip of exposed round bulbs can instantly date a bathroom. Swapping it for a more modern fixture can make a surprisingly big difference.

4️⃣ Yellowed Caulk & Stained Grout

Buyers notice these details! Even if everything is functioning properly, discoloration can make them question how well the home has been maintained. A good cleaning or fresh caulk can go a long way.

5️⃣ Old Switch Plates & Outlet Covers

Yellowed, cracked, or painted-over covers are easy to overlook when you live there every day. Replacing them is inexpensive and helps the room feel cleaner and more updated.

✨ Here's what I tell sellers:

You don't necessarily need a $20,000 bathroom renovation to make a better impression.

Sometimes it's a few small, strategic updates that help buyers see a well-maintained home instead of a growing list of projects.

Because buyers aren't just looking at what your home IS. They're thinking about what they'll need to DO after they buy it.

📌 SAVE this before you start preparing your home for sale!

🏡 Thinking about selling your Connecticut home?

📲 Text “Home” to get started 👇
203-499-7168 📞
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10/14/2026

🏡 8 Things Your Realtor May Never Tell You… 👀

“Of course! No problem at all!” 😊

Meanwhile, we've skipped lunch, rearranged family plans, driven across three towns, and are running on coffee with 3% battery left. 😂

But here's the thing…

There's a LOT that happens behind the scenes of a real estate transaction that buyers and sellers never see.

The conversations we have on your behalf. The problems we solve before they ever reach you. The hours spent preparing, negotiating, researching, and sometimes worrying right alongside you.

We've celebrated offers getting accepted and felt the disappointment when a deal falls apart.

And yes, sometimes we're juggling our own lives while doing everything we can to keep yours moving forward.

But that's part of the job we signed up for.

Real estate isn't always glamorous, and it's definitely not just opening doors and putting signs in yards.

It's showing up, finding solutions, advocating for our clients, and helping people through some of life's biggest decisions.

And while you may never see everything happening behind the scenes, you should absolutely feel the difference it makes. ❤️

Because at the end of the day, it's not about how hard we work. It's about making the process easier for YOU.

📲 Text “Home” to get started 👇
203-499-7168 📞
📩[email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael, Dave Jones Realty

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49 Randolph Road Marketplace 9
Middletown, CT
06459

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