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About Belief

Connecticut Real Estate
With a Personal Touch
You’ll Actually Feel.

I became a real estate agent because I believe everyone deserves an agent who shows up, communicates clearly, and genuinely cares about the outcome — not just the commission. That’s the standard I hold myself to, every single transaction.

9+Years
Experience
DecadesYears in
Connecticut
★★★★★Google
Reviews
Belief Holmes-Iyen
9+ Years in CT
Real Estate
My Story

I Know What It Feels Like to Work With the Wrong Agent.

“I knew I could do better — so I became the agent I wish I’d had.”

When I bought my first home, my agent started strong — responsive, available, engaged. But the moment she knew she had my business, something shifted. Calls went unreturned. Questions felt like interruptions. The warmth disappeared and what was left felt transactional. For one of the biggest decisions of my life, I felt like an afterthought.

That experience stayed with me. And it became the reason I got my license. I knew I could do this differently. I knew I could be the agent who answers the phone, who explains every step, who treats every client like the only client — because that’s simply how people deserve to be treated.

Nine years later, that belief still drives everything I do. Whether I’m helping a first-time buyer navigate an overwhelming process or working with a seasoned seller to maximize their return, my standard hasn’t changed: professional, approachable, and always in your corner.

What I Stand For

The Values Behind Every Transaction

Real estate is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make. I don’t take that lightly. These are the principles I bring to every client relationship.

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Responsiveness

I answer my phone. I return messages. I keep you informed at every stage — because silence from your agent is unacceptable when you have this much at stake.

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Genuine Care

My clients aren’t transactions. They’re people making major life decisions and I treat them that way — with patience, honesty, and real attention to what matters to them.

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Informed Decisions

I believe an informed client is an empowered client. I explain everything clearly — the market, the process, the numbers — so you can make confident decisions every step of the way.

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Eye for Detail

My love of home design and decorating isn’t just personal — it’s professional. I see potential, I notice details, and I use that eye to help sellers present their homes at their absolute best.

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Market Knowledge

Nine years in the Connecticut market means I know the towns, the trends, and the data. I bring real local expertise — not generic advice you could find on Zillow.

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Lasting Relationships

Some of my best relationships started as client transactions. I stay in touch, I remember people, and I genuinely enjoy being part of my clients’ journeys long after closing day.

Beyond Real Estate

A Little More About Me

I was born in Nigeria and grew up in Queens, New York. I moved to Connecticut decades ago and have never looked back — this state is home in every sense of the word.

I studied Business Management at Central Connecticut State University, and over the past two and a half decades I have built my life here. I live in Connecticut with my husband, my teenage son, and our Golden Retriever.

My background in two very different worlds — New York energy and Connecticut roots — gives me a perspective that genuinely helps clients. I understand relocation. I understand what it means to build a life somewhere new. And I bring all of that into how I serve the people I work with.

Outside of real estate I love home design and decorating — which honestly makes me better at my job. I can walk into a space and immediately see what it could be, what buyers will notice, and what sellers should focus on. No two homes are alike, and no two days in this career are either. That’s exactly why I love it.

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Originally From
Born in Nigeria · Grew up in Queens, New York
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Connecticut Roots
Connecticut resident for decades · This is home
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Education
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)
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Family
Married · Teenage son · Golden Retriever mom
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Passions
Home design · Decorating · Meeting new people · Building lasting relationships
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Licensed
Connecticut Licensed Real Estate Agent · License #RES.0807433 · The Bella Group, LLC
Credentials & Coverage

Qualified, Licensed, and Ready to Serve You

Everything you need to know about my qualifications, coverage area, and how I work.

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Licensed Agent

Connecticut Licensed Real Estate Agent
License #RES.0807433

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Brokerage

The Bella Group, LLC
CT DCP Licensed Brokerage

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Coverage Area

Hartford · Litchfield
New Haven · Fairfield Counties

Client Reviews

All 5-Star Google Reviews
Verified client testimonials

Let’s Connect

Ready to Work With an Agent Who Actually Shows Up?

Whether you’re thinking about selling, starting your home search, or just want to understand the market — I’m here for that conversation. No pressure, no scripts. Just two people talking real estate.