My name is Joseph Garcia. I’m the father of four children (two boys and 2 girls). I have worked in Torrington for the past 16 years, and have been proud to call Torrington my home for the last 8 years; after meeting and marrying my wife here.  I am a person who places family above all.  With this in mind (and having been through the process of finding our first home) I want to set out to help others find a place where to find joy and create memories for the whole family: a home, not just a house. I vow to do all I can to make this unique experience as seamless and pleasant as possible. Searching for a home should be an exciting adventure, without fear.

Gwen is a Real Estate agent who has lived in the small town of Norfolk for over 20 years with her Husband and two sons.She has owned a few small businesses over the years, including The Snack Shack, One of a Kind Gift Baskets and Greenie’s Weenies Hot dog cart, while working for Twenty years at Decker & Beebe Plumbing, Heating & Appliances.

Needing a change, she decided to take sales to a different level and sell houses. This was another opportunity to work with people, which she enjoys, to find them the perfect home. Gwen has also recently become a Provisional Appraiser, which is intertwined with Real Estate.

She is proud to represent The Washington Agency as an agent.

What goes around, comes around…Nancy Schroeder Perez earned her real estate license and became a full-time realtor in 1982, when interest rates climbed higher than 20 percent.

In that difficult housing environment, she sold her first home using creativity to make the deal work for both parties. Since her first sale, Nancy has been unstoppable. Today, 85 to 90 percent of her loyal clients are either repeat or referral business.

Prior to embarking on a successful real estate career, Nancy’s professional background was diverse and in her own words “a bit quirky.” Her resume includes parts manager for her family’s lawnmower/snow blower business, waitress in Rockefeller Center NYC, tenant organizer, receptionist in a major New York City law firm, and supervisor in charge of rehabbing more than 60 apartments in the South Bronx. With each and every position, Nancy viewed the job as an opportunity to learn, hone her people skills, and develop her customer service talents. This approach has paid-off, giving her the work ethic, ingenuity and interpersonal skills to be a successful real estate agent.

In addition to her GRI, Nancy holds a bachelor’s degree in English. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa with cum laude honors from the City University of New York. Nancy also brings her energy and commitment to the local community. Her leadership abilities have been recognized by her peers in the Real Estate industry: she has been chosen Chairperson of the Grievance Committee of Litchfield County Board of Realtors as well as having been a candidate for the prestigious Realtor of the Year Award. She volunteers in her town for the Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission and was a founding member of Friends of Torrington Education. She volunteers for Friendly Hands Food Bank, a non-profit organization that provides services to the working poor (individuals who are low income but do not qualify for government assistance). She volunteers in a mentoring program for a young at-risk girls in the foster care system. She is also a volunteer for the Birth to Graduation program, helping young parents raise successful children. On the personal side, Nancy enjoys watercolor painting, graphite drawing, gardening, reading, crossword puzzles, hiking, cooking and baking. She is one of six children and today is proud of her son and daughter as well as her many nieces and nephews. Nancy credits her organizational skills to her mother Marge Schroeder and her people proficiencies to her father Walt (Tweet) Schroeder. She concludes that both of her parents ingrained in her the importance of honesty and treating people fairly.

From her career in the medical field, to restauranteur, to Realtor, Joanne has always wanted to take care of people and help them out, no matter what their needs. Her varied background, before she came to excel in the field of real estate, prepped her for the job of solving problems while serving the people she represents.Joanne possesses a positive attitude that’s indicative of her forward-looking perspective. She takes the long view and often can foresee problems and nip them in the bud, potentially saving her clients both time and money. A firm believer in goals, one of Joanne’s life mottos is “goals are the oxygen of dreams. Without them, your dream will stay a dream.” It’s safe to say that Joanne’s goal is to bring her clients dreams to fruition, and her record proves that her success is shared by her many loyal clients.

As your realtor, whether you are buying, selling or renting Lorrie will be an advocate for you. Having over 20 years of sales and customer service experience makes it easy to talk to her. “No question is ever stupid, so ask me anything”. Lorrie enjoys meeting new people and helping her clients find the right place to call home. Her client dedication and love of helping others is what motivates her the most.Lorrie is a longtime resident of Litchfield County. She is a mom of two boys, one in Torrington Elementary School and the other is active duty in the military. Lorrie likes to run to support the community and other charities and volunteers for the CT Mission of Mercy over the past 10 years.

Rachelle is a lifelong resident of Torrington, CT and graduated from Wamogo Regional High school’s agricultural program. She is currently an associate with a real estate appraisal firm and has developed a unique perspective of value of real estate on behalf of the financial industry. She was an assistant manager in retail sales and still enjoys the interactions and connections she’s made with the community through the service industry.

Before joining the Washington Agency, she was a service dog trainer with the Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities, as well as a camp counselor for their summer education program. She has a love for music that she always takes with her and always tries to be the one to put a smile on someone’s face. Rachelle hopes to use her experience and knowledge in the sales and service industry to help her clients with their real estate needs.

Elaine Pacheco has been a resident of Litchfield County for over ten years and brings enthusiasm to our office for all things related to the field of real estate. She is detail orientated, and is tenacious with ensuring all aspects of her client’s real estate transaction are properly addressed, and whenever applicable, resolved fairly. She believes manners are minor morals and all concerns of a client are important. Knowing that the real estate process for clients can be stressful, she strives to ensure they are treated graciously and with prompt attention.

Prior to joining our team, she held a myriad of managerial positions through which she was able to cultivate the valuable skills of multitasking and diplomatic conflict resolution in stressful situations. She is thoughtful when working with sellers of real estate as to suggestions to show the property in the best light to maximize its sales potential. Working with buyers, she is committed to understanding her client’s wish list, needs, and other various factors in order to find the right property.
She is a fan of animals regardless of size or type, and can be found in her free time, landscaping, enjoying the beauty of Litchfield county, or attending cultural events related to anything from the belle epoch.

Born and raised in Torrington, Gary has lived in Litchfield County and has been married for over forty years. He has two grown daughters and three grandkids. Working in the construction and repair business all his life, he enjoys making a smooth process for his clients whether selling or buying. Licensed as a Realtor in 1982, Gary can be reached at gary@thewashingtonagency.com or call his call at 860-733-5555.

Hello Connecticut I am Sharon Perugini. I am the newest team member of The Washington Agency. I come from a background of quality assurance, and vendor relations. Which means that I have a keen eye, know how to listen to your needs and wants and pay attention to detail. I have been very passionate about real estate my whole life. I do not consider this a job because I am doing what I love to do “Real Estate”. It’s all about you my client and customers. Whether you are selling, buying, renting, looking to rent, I am excited to help you with all your real estate needs. When you sign on with my broker The Washington Agency and me as your real estate agent I promise to give you my 100% . I will be totally honest, dedicated and make this a stress free and enjoyable experience for you.

Lisa has been living and working in the community for the past two decades. Her experience with families and seniors makes her approachable to all ages. Having lived in apartments, condos and houses she understands the different stages of life and how needs change over the years. Lisa is here to help find what you are looking for, whether it be an apartment during a transition period or a house to build equity and grow roots.

When Lisa is not working she likes to read, work on art projects, hike, practice yoga, and explore with her husband and two rescue kitties in a camper. Lisa will be happy to help you with all your real estate needs!

John Pieriboni has lived and worked in the northwest corner for over 40 years. As the owner of a successful building and remodeling company for 30 years John decided it was time to add another factor to his business and real estate was the obvious choice.

Not only can John help you purchase the right home for your needs, he also brings a keen builder’s eye and strong sense of design to the process. If building your very own home is your plan, John can help you look at land and determine proper home placement and best use of property. Of course if you have a home or property to sell before moving on to something different, you can rest assure you’ll get the most from your sale.

When John is not busy with his contracting business, he volunteers his time as an EMT for Litchfield Volunteer Ambulance. He also enjoys camping and time spent with family which includes 2 black cats. John is eager to help find the right home or the right piece of property for your happily ever after.