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Relocation · North Central CT & Western MA

Move somewhere you can be all of you.

I'm Michael Sakey, a gay REALTOR® with Real Broker CT LLC | Real Broker MA LLC. Everyone is welcome to work with me. Whether you're coming up from New York, out of Boston, or across the country, I'll help you find a home in New England, on either side of the CT–MA line.

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Licensed in CT & MA · Real Broker CT LLC | Real Broker MA LLC · CTGLC Marketing Board · NAGLREP & LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance member · As seen on HGTV's House Hunters

Michael Sakey, gay REALTOR® with Real Broker CT LLC | Real Broker MA LLC

Why North Central CT & Western MA?

Two states with real legal protections, New England charm, and more house for the money than Boston or New York.

Protected by law

Massachusetts was the first state with marriage equality (2004); Connecticut followed in 2008. Both protect sexual orientation and gender identity in housing.

Right in the middle

Halfway between Boston and New York, with Bradley International Airport minutes away and the Hartford Line to New Haven and beyond.

More home, less cost

Colonials, Capes, condos, farmhouses and in-law setups, often for far less than you'd pay in the big-city suburbs.

Real community

Pride events, LGBTQ+-owned businesses, arts scenes, college towns and plenty of open space to breathe.

Relocating? Here's how we'll do it.

A move across state lines is a lot. I make it a plan instead of a panic, from your first video call to the day you get the keys.

1

Get to know you

A no-pressure call about your timeline, budget, commute, must-haves and what "home" needs to feel like for you.

2

Explore from anywhere

Area guides, live video tours and factual info on prices, taxes and commutes so you can narrow it down before you ever book a flight.

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Your affirming team

Introductions to LGBTQ+ affirming lenders, attorneys, inspectors and movers through NAGLREP, the Alliance and my local network.

4

Tour & offer

A focused tour weekend when you're ready, then a smart, competitive offer. CT and MA work differently, and I'll walk you through both.

5

Close with confidence

I coordinate inspections, appraisal and closing, and make sure everyone on title and every document is set up correctly with your attorney.

6

Settle in

Local favorites, community groups and events so your new town feels like home fast. Check out my "Why I Love Where I Live" series.

Explore the area

Tap any town for its guide with local info and homes for sale. I work in every town in the region, and you choose where to look.

Northampton, Massachusetts
Massachusetts

Northampton

A walkable downtown full of indie shops, music venues, restaurants and the Academy of Music theater.

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 Easthampton, Massachusetts
Massachusetts

Easthampton

Converted mill buildings, artist studios, a lively food scene and Nashawannuck Pond right downtown.

Town guide & homes for sale →
 Springfield, Massachusetts
Massachusetts

Springfield

City amenities, Forest Park, the Quadrangle museums and historic Victorian architecture.

Town guide & homes for sale →
 Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Massachusetts

Longmeadow

Tree-lined streets, a historic town green and classic colonials just over the Connecticut line.

Town guide & homes for sale →
 West Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut

West Hartford

West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square for dining and shopping, plus Elizabeth Park's rose gardens.

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 Windsor, Connecticut
Connecticut

Windsor

Connecticut's oldest town, with easy access to Hartford and Bradley Airport and good value for the space.

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 Simsbury, Connecticut
Connecticut

Simsbury

Farmland, trails, Talcott Mountain and New England town greens with a reasonable drive to Hartford.

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 Enfield, Connecticut
Connecticut

Enfield

Right on the state line near Bradley Airport, with great value and easy commutes. It's where we live.

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 Suffield, Connecticut
Connecticut

Suffield

Historic Main Street, farmland and stone walls, minutes from Bradley Airport and the Massachusetts line.

Town guide & homes for sale →

Fair housing note: I don't steer anyone toward or away from any town or neighborhood, and I don't describe areas by who lives there. I'll give you the facts on commute, schools, prices, taxes and amenities, connect you with community resources, and you decide where you belong.

LGBTQ+ community resources

LGBTQ+ community resources, Pride events and local connections. Tap any one to visit its website. They're open to all and aren't a guide to where to live.

Northampton, MA · Spring

Hampshire Pride Parade & Festival

Downtown Northampton's Pride parade and festival, a tradition going back to 1982.

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Springfield, MA · June

Springfield Pride Parade

A Main Street parade that has quickly grown into one of the biggest in the state, plus year-round support for LGBTQ+ youth.

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Hartford, CT · June

Capital City Pride

Concerts and a street fair in downtown Hartford, carrying on the city's Pride tradition.

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West Hartford, CT · June

West Hartford Pride

A month of Pride programming and a festival, with events in person and online.

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Hartford, CT

The Health Collective

Hartford's LGBTQ+ health and wellness nonprofit, and host of the True Colors youth conference.

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Amherst, MA

The Stonewall Center at UMass

UMass Amherst's LGBTQIA+ resource center, with programs and events.

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Statewide, CT

Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber (CTGLC)

Connecticut's LGBTQ+ business chamber and NGLCC affiliate. I serve on its marketing board and can introduce you to LGBTQ+-owned businesses.

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Statewide, MA

Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Connects and supports LGBTQ+-owned businesses across Massachusetts, with a western Mass. office in Easthampton.

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Michael Sakey, gay REALTOR® in Enfield, Connecticut
About Michael

Hi, I'm Michael. I've made this move myself.

I'm a gay Realtor. I grew up north of Boston, lived in Westfield, and now my husband and I call Enfield home, right on the CT–MA line. I know what it's like to pick up and move, and how much it matters to land in a home that truly fits your life.

Buying a home should feel exciting, never like something you have to explain yourself through. With me you can show up exactly as you are, and I'll make sure everyone on your team does the same. I'm licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts, I serve on the marketing board of the CTGLC (Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber), and I'm a proud member of NAGLREP and the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance.

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Selling

Selling here, or selling to move here?

Whether you're leaving a place that never felt right or upsizing into your forever home, I'll price it right, market it everywhere, and create competition for it.

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Moving somewhere else?

Headed somewhere other than New England? I've got you covered.

Thinking about a move to another part of the country? Shoot me a message. I have trusted REALTOR® peers all across the U.S., and I'll personally connect you with an agent I know and trust wherever you're going.

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A national network. Agent connections across the country through Real Broker, NAGLREP and the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance.
A warm introduction. I'll talk with you about what you need, then hand you to someone I'd trust with my own move.
Selling here, buying there? I'll handle your Connecticut or Massachusetts sale and coordinate with your agent on the other end.
Referrals are free for you. If I refer you to another agent, I may receive a referral fee from their brokerage, and it never adds to your cost.

As seen on HGTV's House Hunters

Season 259, Episode 11: "Princess in Connecticut."

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Common questions

Quick answers about relocating and working with me.

Who is Gays on the Move?

Gays on the Move is my relocation brand. I'm Michael Sakey, a gay REALTOR® with Real Broker CT LLC | Real Broker MA LLC, licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and I work with everyone. I serve on the marketing board of the Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber (CTGLC) and I'm a member of NAGLREP and the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. I help buyers and sellers relocate to North Central Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. Everyone is welcome to work with me. My main website is mlsakey.com.

What fair housing and marriage protections do Connecticut and Massachusetts have?

Both states have long-standing legal protections. Massachusetts was the first state to recognize same-sex marriage, in 2004, and Connecticut followed in 2008. Both states' fair housing and anti-discrimination laws cover sexual orientation and gender identity. I'll share facts, community resources and local connections so you can decide where you'll feel at home.

Can one REALTOR® help me move between Connecticut and Massachusetts?

Yes. I'm licensed in both states, so I can handle a sale in one and a purchase in the other, and explain how inspections, closings, taxes and disclosures differ.

Can I buy a home here while I still live out of state?

Yes. I run live video tours, send area guides, and coordinate inspections, appraisals and closings remotely, so you only need to travel when you're ready.

Can you recommend LGBTQ+ affirming lenders, attorneys and inspectors?

Yes. Through NAGLREP, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance and my local network, I'll connect you with affirming lenders, attorneys, inspectors and movers.

Which town is right for me?

Fair housing law means I won't steer you toward or away from any neighborhood. I'll share facts on commute, schools, prices, taxes and amenities, point you to independent sources like town websites and state school data, and let you decide.

Let's talk

Ready to make your move?

Tell me a little about what you're looking for and I'll get back to you within one business day, usually much sooner.

Call (413) 977-2345 Text me mls@mlsakey.com

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