Meet The Team

55 Church St. Pittsfield, MA 01201 Office: 413-442-8581 Toll Free: 800-455-5770 Meet The Dayspring Team!
Kathleen G. Hazelett Dayspring Realtors, Inc. Owner/Manager 413-446-9950 Berkshire Center for Real Estate Education Owner/Instructor 55 Church Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 442-8581 Kathleen Hazelett, founder and manager of Dayspring Realtors and owner/instructor for BCREE has been in the real estate business for over 32 years. She has participated in or overseen over 2,500 marketing and sales transactions. Dayspring Realtors was founded in 1989 with a focus on a total commitment to the client’s priorities. An attendee of the nationally recognized Certified Real Estate Manager Education Program, she has dedicated her career to the success and development of her team of professionals, as well as to the advancement of the real estate industry. Three times a president of the Berkshire County Board of Realtors, she pioneered the adoption of mandatory continuing education, a formal Dispute Resolution System and a Council structure to facilitate representation for the three areas of the County. She has also taught a comprehensive sales training program for new agents for 25 years and is a Massachusetts certified real estate instructor in the Massachusetts Salesperson’s Licensing Course. Other accomplishments/awards: Western Mass Girl Scout Council: 1998 Woman of Distinction Realtor of the Year – 1990 Recent Community/Civic Activities: -Co-Founder, Secretary - Berkshire Business Builders Networking Group Berkshire County Board of Realtors -President, 1990, 1991, 1993 -Continuing Education Chair -Realtor’s Political Action Committee Chair -Board of Directors -Central Council President -Grievance Committee Chair, 2006, 2007 -Professional Standards Committee Habitat for Humanity -Dayspring Realtors Golf Tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity, 2002 - 2010 (founder & organizer) Berkshire Christian School -Past Secretary and Vice President of Board of Directors Real Estate Education: Broker Licensing, 1981 Realtors National Marketing Institute, Certified Residential Brokerage Manager Series Certified Buyer Representative Designation (CBR) LMC – Loss Mitigation Certification Continuing Education Modules (minimum of 12 hours every 2 years)
Charley Sawyer (413) 441-8359 Charley Sawyer is a life-long resident of Berkshire County and an active participant in community affairs. Former chairman of the Pittsfield Planning Board and member of the Berkshire County Regional Planning Commission, he practiced real estate law for twenty five years. In that connection, he represented real estate developers and investors, as well as individuals, throughout the Berkshires. He has expertise in zoning and subdivision matters and a full understanding of the real estate market throughout the county. Because of his intimate knowledge of the area, Charley developed a particular interest in assisting and advising people on their purchase of first and second homes in the Berkshires, and has found this to be a very gratifying part of his overall practice. An avid golfer, Charley also enjoys competing in the annual Josh Billings triathlon. 2004 President, Berkshire County Board of Realtors 2007 Regional Vice President, Massachusetts Association of Realtors 2007 Realtor of the Year, Berkshire County
Leslie Luppino (413) 329-1483 Leslie began her real estate career in Northern New Jersey in the late 80’s with Murphy Realty and Better Homes and Gardens. While there, she received the “Top Salesperson of the Month” award for the Glen Rock, NJ office. A lover of nature and the outdoors, she moved to the Berkshires over 20 years ago and worked for Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. She enjoys biking, hiking and kayaking. She is an avid cross-country skier and teaches skiing to beginners as well. In 2008, she got her MA Real Estate license. Leslie enjoys helping people through the process of buying and selling a home. Through her knowledge of current market conditions she provides her clients a strong foundation on which to help them make decisions when buying or selling their home. She enjoys helping and guiding people through each step of the process to make it as easy and smooth as possible.
Scott Wheeler 413-822-3928 smwheeler2@gmail.com A lifelong Berkshire resident, Scott offers clients a valuable perspective and knowledge of the area, as well as a genuine appreciation of all the Berkshires has to offer. He has been a homeowner for over 30 years. Scott has raised a family here and has been an enthusiastic participant in many of the amenities of this unique area. His interests revolve around family, and include an active lifestyle, particularly hiking, biking and creative arts. He enjoys the great outdoors year-round, whatever the weather. He also enjoys and supports the multitude of cultural and art venues the Berkshires has to offer. Scott has volunteered numerous hours and energy at several area not-for-profits. Professionally, he brings the experience and benefit of a 30 year career in Sales and Marketing, including an enthusiastic approach to accomplishing a desired result. He understands the value and importance of good customer service. He also possesses a keen willingness, desire and a commitment to satisfy the needs of each client. Whether buying, selling or leasing property, if you or someone you know is considering a change requiring the help of a real estate professional, Scott would welcome the opportunity to speak with you and discuss what best suits your specific needs.
DAYSPRING REALTORS WELCOMES Nancy Clemens Broker Associate, CBR, e-Pro (413) 441-2504 (413) 443-8202 Fax “YOUR BEST INTERESTS ARE ALWAYS MY BEST INTERESTS” That’s the motto Nancy uses to best exemplify her philosophy of service to her seller and buyer clients – and client satisfaction surveys bear out her success. Such words and phrases as “wonderful,” “kept in touch with us through the entire process,” “Nancy’s a keeper, “ “took the time to get acquainted with our lifestyle to help us find the right house,” as well as high marks in all the other survey categories, illustrate her seller and buyer clients’ enthusiastic reactions. Nancy joined Dayspring after an extensive and varied management career that included finance, health care, higher education and the arts. She has had experience in such areas as marketing, public relations, contract management, human resources and development, giving her many skills relevant to real estate. Her attention to detail in contract execution and negotiation, along with an ability to “see the big picture” has served her clients well through the home buying and selling process. A member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR), and the Berkshire County Board of Realtors and Multiple Listing Service, Nancy adheres to a strict code of ethics and professionalism. She is certified as a Buyer Representative and completed the NAR e-Pro Program to become one of a very few Berkshire County Realtors permitted to call themselves Certified International Professionals. In 2005 she earned her Broker’s license. That same year she joined NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals), passing their Certified Professional course to enhance her home-buyer services to Central Berkshire’s Latino residents. With the births of Kassandra, Aleksandria and Mikah in January 2007, Nancy added Grandmother of Triplets to her list. They joined big sister Viktoria and live in Connecticut. Nancy’s hobbies include music (pipe organist and member of the American Guild of Organists), genealogy (member of the Berkshire Family History Association), and travel and languages (varying degrees of fluency in German, French and Spanish, and host to exchange students).

55 Church St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Office: 413-442-8581

Toll Free: 800-455-5770

Meet The Dayspring Team!

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Kathleen G. Hazelett

Dayspring Realtors, Inc.

Owner/Manager

413-446-9950

Berkshire Center for Real Estate Education
Owner/Instructor
55 Church Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 442-8581

Kathleen Hazelett, founder and manager of Dayspring Realtors and owner/instructor for BCREE has been in the real estate business for over 32 years. She has participated in or overseen over 2,500 marketing and sales transactions. Dayspring Realtors was founded in 1989 with a focus on a total commitment to the client’s priorities.

An attendee of the nationally recognized Certified Real Estate Manager Education Program, she has dedicated her career to the success and development of her team of professionals, as well as to the advancement of the real estate industry. Three times a president of the Berkshire County Board of Realtors, she pioneered the adoption of mandatory continuing education, a formal Dispute Resolution System and a Council structure to facilitate representation for the three areas of the County. She has also taught a comprehensive sales training program for new agents for 25 years and is a Massachusetts certified real estate instructor in the Massachusetts Salesperson’s Licensing Course.

Other accomplishments/awards:
Western Mass Girl Scout Council: 1998 Woman of Distinction
Realtor of the Year – 1990

Recent Community/Civic Activities:
-Co-Founder, Secretary - Berkshire Business Builders Networking Group

Berkshire County Board of Realtors
-President, 1990, 1991, 1993
-Continuing Education Chair
-Realtor’s Political Action Committee Chair
-Board of Directors
-Central Council President
-Grievance Committee Chair, 2006, 2007
-Professional Standards Committee

Habitat for Humanity
-Dayspring Realtors Golf Tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity, 2002 - 2010 (founder & organizer)

Berkshire Christian School
-Past Secretary and Vice President of Board of Directors

Real Estate Education:
Broker Licensing, 1981
Realtors National Marketing Institute, Certified Residential Brokerage Manager Series
Certified Buyer Representative Designation (CBR)
LMC – Loss Mitigation Certification
Continuing Education Modules (minimum of 12 hours every 2 years)

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Charley Sawyer

(413) 441-8359

Charley Sawyer is a life-long resident of Berkshire County and an active participant in community affairs. Former chairman of the Pittsfield Planning Board and member of the Berkshire County Regional Planning Commission, he practiced real estate law for twenty five years. In that connection, he represented real estate developers and investors, as well as individuals, throughout the Berkshires. He has expertise in zoning and subdivision matters and a full understanding of the real estate market throughout the county. Because of his intimate knowledge of the area, Charley developed a particular interest in assisting and advising people on their purchase of first and second homes in the Berkshires, and has found this to be a very gratifying part of his overall practice. An avid golfer, Charley also enjoys competing in the annual Josh Billings triathlon.

2004 President, Berkshire County Board of Realtors
2007 Regional Vice President, Massachusetts Association of Realtors
2007 Realtor of the Year, Berkshire County

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Leslie Luppino

(413) 329-1483

Leslie began her real estate career in Northern New Jersey in the late 80’s with Murphy Realty and Better Homes and Gardens. While there, she received the “Top Salesperson of the Month” award for the Glen Rock, NJ office.

A lover of nature and the outdoors, she moved to the Berkshires over 20 years ago and worked for Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. She enjoys biking, hiking and kayaking. She is an avid cross-country skier and teaches skiing to beginners as well.

In 2008, she got her MA Real Estate license. Leslie enjoys helping people through the process of buying and selling a home. Through her knowledge of current market conditions she provides her clients a strong foundation on which to help them make decisions when buying or selling their home. She enjoys helping and guiding people through each step of the process to make it as easy and smooth as possible.

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Scott Wheeler

413-822-3928

smwheeler2@gmail.com

A lifelong Berkshire resident, Scott offers clients a valuable perspective and knowledge of the area, as well as a genuine appreciation of all the Berkshires has to offer. He has been a homeowner for over 30 years. Scott has raised a family here and has been an enthusiastic participant in many of the amenities of this unique area. His interests revolve around family, and include an active lifestyle, particularly hiking, biking and creative arts. He enjoys the great outdoors year-round, whatever the weather. He also enjoys and supports the multitude of cultural and art venues the Berkshires has to offer. Scott has volunteered numerous hours and energy at several area not-for-profits. Professionally, he brings the experience and benefit of a 30 year career in Sales and Marketing, including an enthusiastic approach to accomplishing a desired result. He understands the value and importance of good customer service. He also possesses a keen willingness, desire and a commitment to satisfy the needs of each client. Whether buying, selling or leasing property, if you or someone you know is considering a change requiring the help of a real estate professional, Scott would welcome the opportunity to speak with you and discuss what best suits your specific needs.

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DAYSPRING REALTORS WELCOMES

Nancy Clemens

Broker Associate, CBR, e-Pro

(413) 441-2504

(413) 443-8202 Fax

“YOUR BEST INTERESTS ARE ALWAYS MY BEST INTERESTS”

That’s the motto Nancy uses to best exemplify her philosophy of service to her seller and buyer clients – and client satisfaction surveys bear out her success.   Such words and phrases as “wonderful,” “kept in touch with us through the entire process,” “Nancy’s a keeper, “ “took the time to get acquainted with our lifestyle to help us find the right house,” as well as high marks in all the other survey categories, illustrate her seller and buyer clients’ enthusiastic reactions.

Nancy joined Dayspring after an extensive and varied management career that included finance, health care, higher education and the arts. She has had experience in such areas as marketing, public relations, contract management, human resources and development, giving her many skills relevant to real estate.   Her attention to detail in contract execution and negotiation, along with an ability to “see the big picture” has served her clients well through the home buying and selling process.

A member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR), and the Berkshire County Board of Realtors and Multiple Listing Service, Nancy adheres to a strict code of ethics and professionalism. She is certified as a Buyer Representative and completed the NAR e-Pro Program to become one of a very few Berkshire County Realtors permitted to call themselves Certified International Professionals.   In 2005 she earned her Broker’s license.   That same year she joined NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals), passing their Certified Professional course to enhance her home-buyer services to Central Berkshire’s Latino residents.

With the births of Kassandra, Aleksandria and Mikah in January 2007, Nancy added Grandmother of Triplets to her list.   They joined big sister Viktoria and live in Connecticut.

Nancy’s hobbies include music (pipe organist and member of the American Guild of Organists), genealogy (member of the Berkshire Family History Association), and travel and languages (varying degrees of fluency in German, French and Spanish, and host to exchange students).