About Beth

BETH CANTOR MBA, REALTOR, CRS, CNHS, GRI, RCC, SRES, e-PRO PERSONAL: I was born and raised on the South Shore of Long Island, but I have lived in Hamden with my husband for over 30 years. I have worked as a Realtor for over 19 years, though my educational and professional backgrounds extend much further. Despite my career-driven nature, I am very family-minded. I developed my love of books and reading from my mom and my commitment to community involvement and volunteering from my dad. My husband and I have two adult sons who live-I am thrilled to say-nearby. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: Business Networking International (BNI) Hamden Chapter – President, Past VP, President, Membership & Growth Coordinator, 2018 Hamden Chapter Member of the Year; Council of CT Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) – Past Treasurer, 2015 CRS Member of the Year CT. DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS); Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI); Residential Construction Certified (RCC); Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES); Certified New Homes Specialist (CNHS), e-PRO. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science (BS, Human Development and Family Studies) – Cornell University, Masters in Business Administration (MBA, Marketing and Finance) – Columbia University. REAL ESTATE SPECIALTIES: Residential listings, first time and repeat buyers, new construction, "senior" buyers and sellers, estate sales. ACCOLADES: Connecticut Magazine 5 Star Professional Award, Coldwell Banker International President's Circle (represents top 7% of agents), New Haven Middlesex Board of Realtors Quarterly Award. BEST QUALITY OR GREATEST STRENGTH: Ability to be a calming force and verbalize different points of view in the midst of highly charged conflicts/emotional situations. MY MOTTO: Never give up!! Be tenacious! HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: My passion is sitting on a sunny beach reading a novel with the ocean waves crashing along the shore, although I love reading all year round. I also enjoy doing crossword puzzles, Sudoku, playing scrabble, dancing and Jazzercise. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Past Board Member: Hamden Education Foundation, Westwoods PTA, Hamden Middle School PTA, Hamden High School PTA, town-wide PTA Council, and Temple Beth Sholom. A LITTLE KNOWN FACT: I'm one half Greek – and love the cuisine!