Ray Martin created The Martin Agency to bring state of the art practices and a modern professional atmosphere to the otherwise stuffy outdated field of Real Estate. We are High Performance they are slow to no performance. Let our highly trained agents show you the difference.
"We will not stop nor slow down until you are 100% satisfied, that's the high performance difference. That's my promise."
-Ray Martin
Principal
Ray Martin
Broker / Real Estate Consultant
As Founder of one of Connecticut’s commercial real estate agencies, Martin Caselli, Mr. Martin’s business portfolio spans across the US including, New York, Florida, Rhode Island, North Carolina and of course all areas of Connecticut. Ray Martin is experienced in Real Estate tax planning and 1031 exchange properties.
Founded in 2018, Ray Martin Real Estate is quickly growing to become one of the United States leading and Connecticut’s only Boutique Luxury Real Estate brand under Mr. Martin’s leadership—working with world-class clients, developers, and architects to manage, broker and consult on over 19 projects totaling over 300,000 square feet.
Alongside his business activities, Mr. Martin is an active philanthropist and patron of the arts. A supporter of numerous charitable, environmental, healthcare, welfare, and cultural improvement initiatives. Including but not limited to PAL, Autism Awareness, Center for Family Justice and Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
There is simply not a harder working and more caring broker in the industry. This speaks to his personal motto 24/7/365.
CONTACT RAY
DIRECT OFFICE LINE: 1-203-900-8975
ABOUT OUR TEAM
jOSEPH GANINO
Agent
Joe Ganino has been investing in commercial real estate for over 15 years. His experience as an investor coupled with his knowledge of current real estate markets gives him a strong advantage in the areas of purchasing, selling, and leasing. When it comes to helping his clients with their real estate needs, his areas of expertise include industrial, retail, mixed use, and multi-family. Joe is a member of the Greater Bridgeport Board of Realtors.
Joe is a graduate of Fairfield Prep, after attending Sacred Heart University he became a business owner, a business that is still in operation today. When he’s not working Joe enjoys spending time with his family, fly fishing, and golfing. He resides in Trumbull, with his wife and two sons.
CONTACT JOE
DIRECT OFFICE LINE: 1-203-875-0011
MIKE CAPASSO
Agent
Michael Capasso is a lifelong Stratford resident and has worked in Real Estate for the past 20 years. He worked for Caselli Real Estate for over six years and then owned his own real estate agency in Bridgeport for several years. A 1978 graduate of Sacred Heart University with a BS in accounting, Mike worked at several local businesses including Bridgeport machines, Costco productions efficiency bindery in cost accounting general accounting and income tax. Owning investment property since 1980 he began to work in real estate full-time in 1997.
At The Martin Agency, he specializes in rentals, multifamily, residential investment property and single-family homes. He is on the board of directors at the national helicopter Museum in Stratford located at the northbound train station. He lives in Stratford with his wife Gits and has three grown children.
CONTACT MIKE
DIRECT OFFICE LINE: 1-203-875-0010
Margaux Vanderheijden
Real Estate Agent
"Margaux Vanderheijden is a 2014 graduate of the University of Connecticut, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Margaux began her endeavor in real estate when she was promoted to a real estate paralegal position at a local law firm. Her work as a real estate paralegal inspired her to obtain her real estate license, and she has since gained experience with buyer and seller transactions, as well as short sales and rentals. Margaux combines her background knowledge with her passionate and bright personality to assist her clients in smooth and efficient transactions. Margaux is a member of the Greater Bridgeport Board of Realtors and is also a Notary Public."
CONTACT MARGAUX
DIRECT LINE: 1-203-382-4212
jessica Bortnick
Asst. Marketing Director
Jessica is in her Senior Year at Southern Connecticut University where she is currently majoring in marketing. She began with The Martin Agency as an intern her Freshman year and through her dedication and skill is now assistant marketing director.
Jessica is in charge of our social media and e-mail campaigns. As if she didn't have enough on her plate she is also working on her real estate license with a specialty in commercial properties. Jessica embodies our companies motto of High Performance!
CONTACT JESSICA
DIRECT OFFICE LINE: 1-203-380-8762
Rose aiello
Agent
Rose has worked in the Real Estate Industry for the Caselli family for over 30 years, prior to working for The Martin Agency. Rose is married and the mother to three sons and a grandmother of two. She’s been involved in the Monroe community having served as Treasurer and Member of the Operations Committee of Monroe Little League and Treasurer and Member of the Masuk High School Parent-Teacher Committee. She is also a Property Manager and our Office Manager.
Rose stays busy blending her employment and volunteer work.
CONTACT ROSE
DIRECT LINE: 1-203-556-1513
Stephanie O'Sullivan
Office Administration
Stephanie graduated from Sacred Heart University with a Bachelors of Business Administration. During her time at Sacred Heart she interned for Blue Wolf Contracting and quickly earned her stripes as a valuable member of the Blue Wolf Contracting family. After graduating she was hired as Director of Operations for Blue Wolf Contracting.
Stephanie has a knack for keeping the office balanced in what is a high-pressure, deadline driven, chaotic-at-times field of work. It has been said that one should always “expect the unexpected” and in the Property Preservation field, this has never been truer. Stephanie prides herself on approaching all situations with the same professional manner and in quickly finding the best course of action with an end-game of having the best results. She is a constant sponge of knowledge and combined with her people skills and multitasking abilities she has proven just how valuable she is to the company. The future is looking bright for Blue Wolf Contracting and Stephanie figures to play a key role in that success.
CONTACT STEPHANIE
E-MAIL:
DIRECT OFFICE LINE: 1-203-380-8762
Karen Martin
Agent
A graduate of the University of Bridgeport with a degree in business administration Karen plays a pivotal role in The Ray Martin Agency, not only is she one of our busiest agents but she also helps keep order in the office on hectic days.
Karen's High Performance go get em attitude has helped propel The Martin Agency to new heights. Let's be honest she's also responsible for making Founder Ray Martin, her husband take time off. With this tag team behind you it's impossible to go wrong!
CONTACT KAREN
E-MAIL:
DIRECT OFFICE LINE: 1-203-380-8762
Santos Torres
MArketing
The Santos Torres Group is a coalition of local designers, photographers, videographers, consultants and artist’s working together to bring our vision alive daily. They are focused on our social media, website and all aspects of design.
The group is not only here to serve our office but all of our clients are granted vip services from Santos Torres and his team. So whether it's billboards, magazines or any other median we'll get your property seen and sold.
CONTACT SANTOS
DIRECT LINE: 1-203-540-9440