Steven B. Gray

NH's 1st Buyer Representation Program for the Luxury Home/Waterfront Buyer Serving the Seacoast and the Lakes Region

So much of the success of finding a new home is dependent on your real estate agent. Any agent can find you a house, but it takes a great agent to find you the right home. Steve is just such an agent. He spent time getting to truly know my needs, educated me on the current market, and patiently worked with me to find a home. And not only a home, but one that exceeded my expectations as to location - Portsmouth! Steve went above and beyond and I am very fortunate to have had the pleasure to work with him.

– David M.

Steve Gray is a true professional when it comes to matching a buyer's needs with the marketplace. We spent nearly two years looking for the ideal summer home on Lake Winnipesaukee and toured many properties with Steve. He has excellent knowledge of the area. At the same time he was totally honest with us when it came to achieving what we were looking for; Steve pointed out numerous things to take into account as we looked at properties, which were key decision factors we otherwise would not have considered. We highly recommend Steve as a truly ethical person who puts the customer's needs first. Steve is our go-to man in the Lakes Region.

– Kevin & Cindy M.

I appreciate the guidance and skill Steve provided during my recent home buying experience. I was able to leverage his knowledge of the local real estate market to find my perfect home at an amazing price. His personal contacts within the finance and other real estate support businesses were a huge help. He always knew just who to contact to resolve the problems that came up. People say that having the right tool makes the job go much easier. I now feel the same way about having the right real estate professional during the home buying process.

– Gordon S.

After house hunting on our own for 3 summers to no avail, we asked Steve for his assistance. Within 10 days, we had purchased a house with which we are very happy. Steve took into account our needs and requirements and showed us properties which he felt would suit us. He was very helpful and professional in all aspects including the closing. Even to this day, Steve keeps in contact with us to ascertain any possible needs. This after sale attention is invaluable.

– Don & Nancy C.

We are very happy customers. The service Steve extended was outstanding. He gave sound advice and kept us informed on a regular basis, calmly handling several trying situations that arose. Steve was good to his word every time - he is the ultimate professional and we give him our highest recommendation.

– Mary S. & Georgeanne V.

About Steven

Steve Gray became Curry's President and sole shareholder in 1985.  He had moved to New Hampshire from Wilton, Connecticut looking for an improved "quality of life".  With fifteen years of corporate life under his belt, he came to the real estate business with a diversified background.

            The bulk of his career had been with PHH-Homequity (now a Realogy Division known as Cartus), the nation's largest transferee assistance company, where he served in several key managerial positions spanning operations, customer service and sales and marketing.  Steve also worked within the securities industry with Shearson American Express, the direct marketing industry with Dun & Bradstreet and the computer, telecommunications and alternative energy industries with small start-up companies.

            Having earned his Bachelors Degree in Economics from the University of Denver, Steve continued his formal education in the evenings, earning a Master's Degree in Communications from Fairfield University and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut.

            In 1988, he was awarded the Graduate Realtor Institute's (GRI) designation for completing the full series of real estate courses offered by the New Hampshire Association of Realtors.  Subsequently, in 1994, Steve was awarded the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation; the highest award real estate brokerage managers can receive.

            In addition to running the firm, Steve personally manages over 40 rental properties for absentee owners and is active in listing/selling both residential and commercial properties.

            In May of 2007, he traveled to Texas to take part in an intensive 15 hour seminar conducted by The Institute of Luxury Home Marketing.  He earned the prestigious international designation in recognition of his experience, knowledge and expertise in the Luxury Home Market.  In addition to becoming a member of the Institute, he was made a member of the exclusive "Million Dollar Guild".

            In 2008, Steve launched a new venture known as BuySmart New Hampshire LLC (www.buysmartnh.com).  It is New Hampshire's 1st Buyer Representation Program exclusively for the LUXURY/WATERFRONT BUYER in both the Lakes Region and on N.H.'s Seacoast.  BuySmartNH was created to serve the discerning purchaser who prefers to be represented by a skilled and objective Real Estate Advisor rather than a traditional, sales oriented Real Estate Agent.  The company actually provides complimentary in-house CONCIERGE SERVICES to help its clients become acquainted with an area before, during, and after their property search.  BuySmartNH is truly a new dimension in service without any sales distraction.

            Steve resides in Portsmouth with his daughter, Amanda and his commuting Golden Retriever, Shelly.

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