Michael Mombello

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 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?

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?

Michael Mombello is easily accessible (phone, email) and has insight for home buyers/sellers.

Client Testimonials

Testimonials

“HAVING GRANDCHILDREN CHANGES EVERYTHING

Michigan had been home to us for 70 years. It was where we raised our daughters, made life-long friends and enjoyed our community. But once our daughters and their families—who had been living in different states and countries—put down roots in Westport, we didn’t have to think twice about where we wanted to spend our retirement years. Nor did we have to think about who could help us in our home search. We reached out to the KMS Realtor our kids recommended so enthusiastically: Michael Mombello.

Michael was endlessly patient with us. We weren’t able to visit the properties in-person, so he walked through all the homes we were interested in, using his phone to show us each room while offering his thoughts on how the house may (or may not) suit our needs. We trusted Michael to know what would work for us and he came through in a big way. We are now happily ensconced in Weston, just 15 minutes from our kids.

We continue to miss our friends and family in Michigan, but now we can be a part of every holiday and birthday celebration. We cheer at our grandkids’ soccer games, applaud their ballet recitals, and offer a measure of comfort for bruised feelings or a scraped knee whenever needed. Pulling up roots is hard, but it was definitely the right move for us.” - Cary Gersh

“It was great to work with Michael. He is very knowledgable of the real estate market in Westport/Fairfield area. He made our first home buying process very smooth and enjoyable. We will definitely reach out to him for our future real estate needs.” —Hamed Emami

“My wife and I couldn't be happier with our experience with Michael Mombello at KMS. He is incredibly knowledgable, trustworthy, and always puts his clients first. Michael also really gets to know his clients and is truly a partner in the home buying journey. As first time homebuyers in one of the most competitive markets in the US, Michael's knowledge of the area and professionalism was what made it possible for us to find a wonderful home. Already have recommended him to friends and family!” —TJ Jann

“Michael is the best, and I would recommend him unreservedly. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable and connected in the local market, he is strategic, thoughtful, calm, responsive, enthusiastic and a great advocate for his clients. Michael’s limitless patience, and spot on guidance made the entire process a breeze and I am so glad that I had the good fortune to work with him and can now call him my neighbor.” —Dina Nathanson

Michael,

Thank you for being such an amazing (therapist, decorator, designer, coach, financial advisor) Realtor!! Not only did you help us get our house ready to sell - and then sold it in one day - we really loved working with you. You are the best! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Best wishes – James and Marcia Segelstein

We sold our house in Weston with KMS Team. Michael was the lead agent, but we felt like the whole crew was there to support us through the entire process. Caring, proactive and, most of all, professional. Michael and the team handled every detail, and it was clear that they were always on our side. They did an amazing job, got it sold smoothly, painlessly, and in record time! Whether buying or selling, get Michael in your corner; you'll be thrilled! — Leo Brereton

We worked with Michael Mombello who was wonderful! He was so helpful, and made every step of the process easier (and fun). I would definitely recommend him to anyone else looking for a home in the area. Thank you Michael! — Elizabeth Schwartz

Our experience with KMS could not have been any better. My husband and I had been searching for a home for several months. Through selling our home in NYC, Covid markups, and fluctuating inventory, we felt like there was absolutely no hope for us. We had been working with a completely different real estate firm/agent in CT and it was a disaster. It's no exaggeration when we I say we were really going to throw-in the towel and give up. We decided to give it one more try and we asked a couple friends who recently moved to CT who they used. A trusted friend immediately recommended Michael M at KMS so we thought there would be no harm in reaching out. Right away Michael was extremely personable, ACTUALLY LISTENED, asked questions to learn more about what we were looking for, and got started right away with finding some good options for us to look at. I tend to be a perfectionist and usually only operate when I'm in total control. After the experience with Michael I realize that the need for control was because I haven't had many past opportunities to work with someone I fully trusted. Michael effortlessly gained our trust from his organization/preparedness for viewings, thoughtful suggestions, things to notice/pay attention to, and extra advice for the big move. He never taunted us with homes that were out of our price range and he was very knowledgable about neighbors and towns. Not to mention he has great taste so he was fun to bounce ideas off of when it came to furnishings and paint colors. I never felt like I was wasting his time or that he would much rather be doing something else. He always had patience and I never felt like I was asking a "stupid" question. Buying a home is stressful. Moving to a new area can be daunting. Personally, the experience with Michael couldn't have been better. And as an added bonus, I believe he would be just as valuable and amazing to sell my home. Although he did such a great job we don't plan on leaving any time soon, it's extremely comforting to know that if/when that time ever comes we have just the person to call. — Joshua Hunold

Michel Mombello was an excellent agent. He was able to secure our full asking price which was significantly higher than many other agents had suggested we should list for. He was patient, extremely knowledgeable and tenacious. I would highly recommend him! — Gary Rubinoff

KMS Partners could not have been better for us. Selling a home in Greenfield Hill is difficult these days, and our agent, Michael Mombello, was knowledgeable in terms of regional pricing history and very effective at marketing the property. He was also very good at preparing our home for sale. I am not sure we would have attracted the attention we did without his valuable input regarding staging our house. So, thank you Michael, and thank you KMS Partners! My wife and I highly recommend Michael Mombello. — Stephen Staunton

We highly recommend Michael. Not only is extremely genuine he truly cares about his clients. Michael helped us find our home during the heart of the pandemic and mass exit of the city. We appreciated his extensive knowledge of the market and surrounding area, making our house hunt search purposeful and effective during an extremely stressful time. He found us a house that checked all of our boxes and we felt he truly understood what we were looking for for our next home. Michael was always available and extremely responsive. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking in the area! — Hillary Budds

Michael Mombello was more than 5 stars for us. He was patient, friendly, focused and was quick to assess and address our wants and needs in our next home. Throughout our search and purchase process, we found him to be 100% behind us during the twists and turns of an important, and sometimes stressful process. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the the Fairfield, Southport, Westport CT area, we strongly recommend Michael and KMS — John Monahan

Michael was a joy to work with! He has a calm, reassuring demeanor, but is also tenacious and will work hard to get you the best deal. He listed my house as well as found me a wonderful new home - great on both. — Patty Lewis

Michael Mombello is the best and came highly recommended to us by a friend. He has lived in Westport with his family for over 30 years so he is very knowledgeable about Westport/Fairfield County. We were looking for a home in Westport for our family of four and had a checklist of requirements and he was extremely patient with us during our search process. Michael never pushed us into a neighborhood or price range that we weren’t comfortable with. He is a genuinely nice, caring and honest person and we completely trust him. After our first meeting, he knew what we were looking for and what our style was. We appreciated his honesty and guidance throughout the home search and purchasing process. We can’t thank him enough for helping us find the perfect house in the perfect location for our family. — Kit & Victor Loo

As first-time home buyers we were very fortunate to have partnered with Michael Mombello. Michael was extremely knowledgable, supportive and patient throughout the process. He quickly understood our priorities, showed us meaningful options and was transparent about pros and cons of every property. Michael was very responsive and found the right balance between guiding us in the buying process and giving us the time and space we needed to make decisions. We would highly recommend Michael to anyone looking to buy their dream house (first-time buyer or not). — The Inetts

Michael Mombello is an extraordinary agent who successfully managed the sale of our antique home from start ( determination of listing price, timing of listing, staging the property), marketing ( open houses, marketing brochures, seeking potential buyers) through closing ( negotiating the final price, coordinating the closing professionals). His knowledge of the current market and buyers coupled with his extensive professional experience with real estate made us confident we were getting the right advice throughout the process. Utterly professional, appropriately, aggressive, highly disciplined and always available to address issues timely and with good advice. — The Fagans

Michael Mombello was our broker, and he was fantastic! He has an incredible eye for staging your house, and he has a depth of knowledge on the market. He also stays calm when things can get heated, and he gives savvy advice. I highly recommend Michael! — Meg Staunton

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