Michael Mombello
Cell: 203.505.4477
Email: michael.mombello@compass.com
A partner on the founding Compass Westport team, Michael’s lifelong passion for real estate, style and design brought him to the KMS Team in 2017. A highly accomplished design and merchandising executive, Michael translates 30 years of brand knowledge into the business of residential real estate in Fairfield County. Michael’s energy, creativity and natural desire to deliver outstanding customer experiences is considered a great asset for his clients; he demonstrates a talent for keenly identifying trends and lifestyle opportunities in the housing market, for buyers and sellers alike. Highly regarded for integrity, resourcefulness and building strong, long-lasting partnerships, he knows that service and results are what matter. Michael’s extensive business experience sharpened his eye to recognize quality and value. Real estate asks for the same discernment.
As 30-year Westport residents, Michael and his wife Julie lived in 3 different neighborhoods, in 4 different homes before moving to Southport in 2020. His two grown sons had experience in both the private and public school systems, and are now working in Manhattan. As a life-long Connecticut resident, Michael is proud to consider himself a Nutmegger. He greatly enjoys all of Fairfield County's outstanding amenities, and is a member of the Country Club of Fairfield. His appreciation for New England history and architecture allow him to see the possibilities inherent in older houses and lead him to frequent collaborations with the Weston Historical Society and town Historic District Commissions. He is also a member of Westport Sunrise Rotary - focusing on local and national charitable causes. Michael genuinely looks forward to earning your trust and anticipating all of your real estate needs.
~ Q & A with Michael ~
Why did you choose real estate as a career?
“After all of my years commuting into NYC, I wanted to do something more LOCAL. I’ve always appreciated good architecture and design, and the idea of matching people with houses and towns was very appealing to me.
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What is your most memorable real estate transaction?
“Renting a Beachside Avenue home to a family from Brooklyn for the summer. An amazing property for a great family that was so eager to take advantage of Westport’s amenities and the privacy the individual property provided.”
What do clients love most
about working with you and
the KMS Team?
“Clients love our team approach—we always have someone there to cover or help—and our honesty in handling families and transactions.
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What is your favorite outing in the main communities
served by the KMS Team?
“Walks or any time spent at Compo Beach (sunset picnics), seeing a great play at the Westport Country Playhouse, watching the Memorial Day Parade or seeing something like “The New Yorker in Westport” exhibit at the Westport Museum for History and Culture.
Devil’s Den hikes in Weston...and buying cider doughnuts at the Aspetuck Apple Barn each fall.
Enjoying a Sasco Beach dinner after late afternoon tennis at The Country Club of Fairfield, biking through historic Southport Village, and Christmas tree hunting at The CT Audubon Society.
Visiting the art galleries in SoNo and having drinks and a casual supper (usually lobster rolls!) at Knot Norm’s.
Visiting the Historical Christmas Tree Barn in Wilton.
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What do you wish you
knew when you bought
your first home?
What do you wish you
knew when you sold
your first home?
“That the five years in it were going to fly by so fast.
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“That it was going to sell so quickly!
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How have you seen the market change in
your time as a broker?
“The fascination with NEW is very interesting to me. Antiques don’t seem to have the same appeal anymore and very few homeowners want to tackle a renovation themselves.
But what has not changed, is that we live and work in a vibrant, forward-thinking area that has maintained its luster because of the people, the schools and the positive outlook it encourages. Family first! ”
And advice for your
selling client?
If you could give one short piece of advice to your buying client?
“Be flexible. Don’t rule things out seeing them on paper or online, alone.”
“Be realistic about price—don’t overreach. And remember you’re selling a house not your lifetime of memories and events that happened within that house.”
