Craig Candage Real Estate Agent at Benchmark Realty

Craig Candage

Real Estate Agent at
Benchmark Realty

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Specialties

  • First Time Home Buyers
  • Investment Properties
  • Farm Property
  • Vacation Home
  • Relocations
  • Probate
  • Waterfront Specialist
  • New Construction
  • Luxury Specialist
  • Retirement Specialist
  • Land Specialist
  • Commercial Lease
  • Commercial Sales

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More about Craig Candage

An award winning REALTOR® with over 100 Million in Sold Volume in just a few short years, Craig Candage with Benchmark Realty is making an impact in Nashville Real Estate. Craig was a Realtor in Maine from 2009-2020 prior to moving with his wife to Nashville from Maine. Before making the transition to real estate, Craig worked as a Clubhouse Manager in the Boston Red Sox organization. A career in the fast-paced environment of professional baseball gave him several years of experience assisting people in stressful situations. Craig’s decision to enter the field of real estate grew from his life-long love of houses, and a desire to be part of an industry that helps people achieve their goals and make their dreams come true. While buying or selling a home is a happy occasion for most people, it still can come with stress. To ensure a successful experience for clients, Craig utilizes his ...
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Education

University of Southern Maine

Other Certifications

Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)

Awards

Craig won many awards for his performance while in Maine working for Coldwell Banker

Other Languages

English

License Number

354417

Craig Candage's Reviews & Ratings

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Craig Candage

    • Craig is a great agent that worked his hardest to stick with us a find the right home for us. We looked at an extended list of homes in many different areas and Craig went above and beyond to accommodate our search. After searching for months and nearly closing on a completely different hkme than the one we purchased, Craig was positive and helpful in continuing our search. He always responded to our needs and questions in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Craig to anyone in need of a home and looking for a high quality realtor.

      - Dube Family
    • My husband and I recently purchased a home through Mr. Candage and would highly recommend him (and already have) to everyone. He was very professional, prompt, and willing to 'wheel and deal' for us to get us the best deal possible. He even went above and beyond on many occasions to get the job done....a good example being the day before closing. We were told that we weren't going to close due to the back deck being two inches too high and unsafe so he offered a compromise to the bank that he board up the door that accesses the deck. They agreed and he (while we were at work) went to home depot, got the wood, and drove up to the property to board up the door all without even being asked to. He just did it! So awesome! He's a top notch broker and we look forward to using him again on our next property purchase! :)

      - Misty Coolidge
    • Working with Craig was a dream! He made the process seamless, and kept us in the loop about each step in the process. He was readily available to answer any questions regardless of what time or day it was. He called and texted to make sure we met deadlines. He was a great advocate for us during the offer process. He was very knowledgable about the area, and quick to do research is we had a question he did not know the answer to. <br/><br/>Overall, I have and would recommend Craig to any one looking for a new home. Because of his dilegence we have a beautiful new home, in the perfect location, and at a perfect price! Can't ask for much more than that!

      - Kamisha Edgerly
    • Craig went above and beyond to make our transaction happen. His market knowledge and assertive negotiation skills landed us in the perfect home for thousands less. Will be referring all friends and family to Craig and plan on conducting our future business with him as well.

      - Justin Rinfret
    • Craig was my realtor and it was my first time purchasing a home. He was thorough in explaining the process and went above and beyond my expectations when it came to writing up the offer, running comps, and negotiating. We were under contract in less than 24 hours of the first offer. He communicated with me every step of the way including answering my dozens of questions throughout the entire transaction!!

      - Jen Bryant
    • My husband and I were first time home buyers and we wanted an agent that would have our best interest. Going into the reality market can be scary for any first time home buyer. Craig made it easy for us. He made us feel at ease and comfortable through the whole process. Craig goes above and beyond for his clients to make sure they get the best deal. We would and do recommend Craig to anyone who is looking to buy or is looking to sell!

      - Nicole Cook
    • Craig sold our Dads home in 4 days. He was always there for us throughout the entire process. Hes the best! He was very accessible by phone for any questions that came up. Additionally he had many suggestions for resources that we needed in order to empty the home. Without any hesitation, he is the best realtor we have ever had!!

      - Sheri Clark
    • I highly recommend you use Craig Candage for your next real estate venture. He is impressively knowledgable about the market, was very responsive to emails, and went above and beyond what I expected. He got us exactly what we wanted for our home sale, and was a skilled negotiator. The process was seamless, and as close to stress free as you can get when talking about real estate.

      - Stephanie Reeves
    • We had a wonderful experience with Craig - from setting up our first showings to finding the house we wanted to make an offer on, all the way through closing. Being first-time home-buyers, we asked a lot of questions throughout the process, and Craig took the time to explain everything to us in detail. He fought for us on the little negotiations that popped up from the house inspection, and saved us from any additional stress. We would highly recommend working with Craig.

      - McKenzie Brown
    • Craig has sold many homes for me. His customer service is the best in the business and is very knowledgeable in all aspects of buying and selling real estate. If you are looking for someone to sell your home fast and negotiate to the end to get you the best possible price he is your guy.

      - Nick Estes
    • Unbelievable. After having a pretty bad experience, Craig made sure everything went smooth. He showed,negotiated, went under contract in less than a week, and closed two weeks early. There were never any questions to be asked because he explained everything so well. I would recommend him to everyone.

      - Kevin Decker
    • Craig was a very knowledgeable and professional Realtor. Every question I had about each property we looked at or even the ones I drove by in advance of seeing and asked him about, he researched and got me answers very quickly. He is an expert in every aspect of house buying. He knew answers about systems in homes and if he did not, like with the particular water system in the home I ended up purchasing, he went or called the companies and got in depth information for me. He treated me with utmost respect, even when I changed my mind about different properties. He is upbeat and encouraging. He always responded quickly to every email or call I made to him. He even helped me when I had a question about my mortgage rate. He is actually the 6th Realtor I have used in my lifetime and he by far was the best and most professional. I would highly recommend Craig to anyone. Thank you, Ellene Smith

      - Ellen Smith
    • I have been in the real estate business for 13 years now from flipping houses to owning a mortgage company I have seen it all. The last project I did with Craig was amazing. He found me a super deal in Gorham Maine so I purchased the property and brought back its charm and the very first day we put it back on the market we had 20 showings and two offers over asking price. We also closed the deal 30 days later. This can only happen when you are working with someone with a great knowledge of real estate, the current market and someone that has a huge network of people to get your home sold. I literally could not have asked for a better situation to unfold. Thanks Craig !!!!

      - Billy Kimball
    • Craig was informative, responsive to all of our questions, and walked us through the entire process, step-by-step. As a first time home buyer I found the process very easy and I would highly recommend him to any of my family and friends.

      - Matt Bowden
    • As a first time home buyer I was extremely nervous about taking the leap to buy a home. Craig completely put all of my worries to rest the moment I started working with him. He went above and beyond in making sure the process went smoothly from beginning to end when I closed on my new home. Craig is one of the best in the business and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell.

      - Seth Jacobs
    • Craig was a huge help with finding me a home. He's patient and understanding and dedicated to giving you the best. Any questions and concerns he answered right away and followed through with everything he said he would. You cannot go wrong with having Craig on your side as you look for your next home. I will gladly have Craig's help the next time I find myself in the market for a new home!

      - Justin Jones
    • Craig was very patient with me as I spread my house search out over the course of an entire year, but never for an instant did I feel like I was being an inconvenience because of that. When I finally did find the home I knew I wanted, we had less than 45 minutes to get the bid in, and he didn't panic, didn't sweat, and used his knowledge of the market to steer me towards the proper range to consider. And sure enough, we just barely beat out four other bidders and without his direction, I'm certain I wouldn't have hit that sweet spot and instead of moving into my home this weekend, I'd be scouring MLS looking for a house still. Thanks, Craig!

      - Andrew Doody
    • Craig sold our house 5 days before it went on the Market. He has such a good relationship with other brokers that he knows what their clients want and this is how he sells houses so fast. after negotiations he got us our listing price, without having showings and open houses. His total knowledge of real estate was very impressive.

      - Candage Family
    • I have use Craig as my realtor on various real estate deals over the past five years. The knowledge and insight of the real estate market that Craig brings allows me to maximize my profit on the sale. When I am looking for new properties to purchase Craig set me up on search to let me know when properties become available that meet my criteria that I am looking for. Craig communication with me throughout the process makes all these deal go smoothly. I would highly recommend use Craig for any of your real estate need he could potential save you thousand and give you one of the best experiences in making one of the largest purchase you will ever make

      - Mike Regula
    • My husband and I contracted with Craig to sell our home of 34 years. "The Farm" as we lovingly referred to it, was a unique property to market. Craig listed it in numerous places in and out of state giving it lots of exposure. He went above and beyond several times to rectify things and get the property sold. He was always available when we had concerns or questions and quick to respond. (Even after hours and weekends) His professionalism, knowledge and personality made it easy to go through a difficult process. He will have a special place in our hearts forever.

      - Ross Family
    • Craig made the process of buying my first home super smooth and easy! He made everything stress free! Answered all of my questions and I ask a lot of questions. If you want an agent that know the ins and outs of everything then you should choose Craig!

      - Ang Salvatore
    • Craig is very knowledgeable and goes the distance to help with any questions you may have. He sold our home and helped us buy our new condo in record time. Could not have asked for a better real estate agent for selling and buying. If your looking to buy or sell Craig is your guy.

      - Catherine Candage
    • We were pressed for time and Craig found our dream home and we were under contract within one week to buy our first home. He found us everything we wanted and needed in one house and didn't need to ask for anything more. Craig has sold us our home, our daughter's house, and next will be our sons. If you're a Veteran/Disabled Veteran and looking to buy or sell a house Craig will go above and beyond for you and all your needs.

      - Troy and Susan McHugh
    • Went the extra step and helped guide me, making a scary and foreign process a lot more comfortable. Was thoughtful of my needs and worked around the clock to help secure the listing and at the same time negotiated the terms to help me financially. Highly recommend

      - Kyle Whalon
    • Grateful for Craig Candage who helped me sell my home in less than 2 weeks. The process began with Craig, getting to know me and the property. We went through the house and he identified items that I needed to complete to prepare my home for the sale. I appreciated his honesty and his willingness to listen to me, what I wanted and felt I needed when it came to listing the house. We established a trusting relationship which is critical when selling a house. He then brought in an amazing photographer who highlighted the best features of the home. He told the story of my home through various marketing outlets. Craig kept me informed at all times and welcomed my questions and explained whatever I did not understand. I was completely supported during the stressful process of selling a home. Craig was thoughtful about my dogs, knowing I had to make arrangements when showing the house. Craig understands the market, pricing a home, how to market a home and how to negotiate the contract. Truly thankful Craig Candage was my realtor.

      - Sonia Garcia
    • Craig is friendly, knowledgeable and professional. He was truly helpful especially with his experience with home inspections. He really helped me make my first home purchase.

      - Cedric Mason
    • Relatable, Hard Working, Smart, Candid, I could go on with words to describe Craig. Craig is unique. I haven't worked with realtors before because we we're first time buyers. What I liked about Craig is that he wasn't trying to sell us a house. Which is interesting from what you see on TV and hear from friends. I don't want to be sold a house because I wouldn't be talking to you if I didn't want a house. Craig has a unique approach I think. He sets us up with a query to find houses (some not even on zillow) and we cherry pick which ones we want to see. We go see the house and he helps us pick it apart. I'm looking at a house because I thought I liked it. My approach is to find reasons not to buy it. We bounced from new houses to old houses to houses that were way overpriced to houses that needed a lot of work to houses that were a hundred years (we put an offer on this more about that) old to houses fairly far away from work (we put an offer on this too). The first house we looked at was in Saco. Beautifully redone cape cod style house. We put an offer in and went through the financing stuff. Inspection was great for a house that was a hundred years old. New roof, new addition added seamlessly. However, the appraiser though the house wasn't of quality like the others and valued the house 40k short. This was simply not true and the guy shouldn't be a damn appraiser as far as I'm concerned. La vie, that house fell through and we were crushed. We loved the house and the location. We were beat so I asked Craig to just show us other houses because I wanted to get my mind off it. We saw three or four other house and just had a great day picking them apart because they were ridiculous. Craig comes with insight that is invaluable. He can tell us things about the heating systems that we wouldn't have known. He can tell us thing about roofs and attic that we wouldn't have know. All we are looking at really is cosmetic and he points the other stuff out. I can see the cosme

      - Jason Walker
    • Craig went above and beyond to guide us through the complicated realty world. He gave great advice, listened to our needs and concerns and assisted us at every detail. He made important suggestions & assisted w/ minor home repairs to prepare our home to sell.

      - Camille Saucier
    • My husband and I highly recommend Craig. As first time buyers, we were not 100% sure what we wanted and had a lot to learn. Craig was extremely patient will us as we looked at over 20 homes over 10 months. Craig has a lot of general building knowledge and always taught us new things during showings. Additionally, Craig has a lot of great connections in the area and made several helpful recommendations.

      - Barker Family
    • Craig made the whole process quick and easy. If youre looking for a great realtor he is your man! We went under contract and closed in 30 days! Make sure to use Craig for your next house or investment property!

      - Mike Rotunno
    • Craig more than goes the extra mile. He is experienced in all facets of the buying process and was crucial in getting both buyer and seller to the closing table. The most knowledgeable listing or showing Realator we have ever worked with

      - Geoff Tibbals
    • My wife and I have been searching for a reasonably priced building lot. When we found what we were looking for, Craig was instrumental in guiding us through the buying process from beginning to end. His experience was invaluable throughout the entire process and his knowledge of the business allowed us to negotiate a fair price. We would recommend Craig for future real estate transactions.

      - Kevin Cyr
    • I've had the pleasure of working with Craig for several real estate transactions and he's truly wonderful. He goes above and beyond for his clients, answers his phone when you call or if he can't answer immediately texts you, and actually calls you back (which is hard find these days). I can think of countless situations where we've needed him to help us with advice, solutions to issues, referrals, or has handled matters for us because we couldn't. I refer him to everyone I know looking to sell or buy! Craig is your guy!!! :)

      - Misty Coolidge
    • Craig helped guide us through the full scenario - list and sell our current home while also finding and purchasing a new one - and making it all work from a very difficult timing perspective. Craig was great to work with - very responsive and thorough while also showing strong knowledge and always sharing honest opinions. He ensured that several pending transactions all came together on the same closing day to ensure that there were not any delays for several different families - and it's an understatement to say that there were several large roadblocks thrown our way as we approached that closing - but Craig made sure that none of them stopped or delayed the transactions. I'd highly recommend Craig to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home, and plan to partner with him again in the future.

      - Charlie Worster
    • If you are looking for a knowledgeable realtor in the southern Maine area you MUST contact Craig Candage. Craig from day one made it very clear that this was our home buying experience and we weren't going to be satisfied with anything less than our true dream home. His dedication is evident each and every day; filtering listings, reaching out to potential sellers, communicating with lenders and giving us the best advice when asked a million different questions. We have bought 3 homes to date and this was bay far the easiest and most enjoyable of them all. No need to look for another realtor again and exactly why Craig has been awarded as a top realtor year after year.

      - Colby Allen
    • Craig was an incredible partner to have for our home buying experience. We were first time home buyers and started off with limited knowledge. Craig never tried to push into something we couldn't afford and worked hard to find us properties that matched what we were looking for

      - Kristin McIntyre
    • Craig helped me with my first home purchase four years ago. Now that its was time to sell and buy another home, we decided to utilize his expertise once again. Craig was able to get us above asking price on the sale of our property and negotiate some extras on the new home. Craig really goes above and beyond for his clients. So much so that I even had my sister hire him as her agent when she was purchasing a home. My wife and I now consider Craig a friend, and will only go through him for any real estate transactions going forward.

      - Donald Evans
    • Amazing service, always available for questions or concerns! Best realtor we have ever had! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! !

      - Sheri Clark
    • Craig made the process of buying my first home super smooth and easy! He made everything stress free! Answered all of my questions and I ask a lot of questions. If you want an agent that know the ins and outs of everything then you should choose Craig!

      - Angelina Salvatore
    • Craig was a huge help with finding me a home. He's patient and understanding and dedicated to giving you the best. Any questions and concerns he answered right away and followed through with everything he said he would. You cannot go wrong with having Craig on your side as you look for your next home. I will gladly have Craig's help the next time I find myself in the market for a new home!

      - Justin Jones
    • Craig is a top-notch agent. There are so many agents in middle Tennessee but Craig distinguishes himself by being responsive, fast, intelligent, and well-versed in ALL aspects of real estate. The guy is an ace. I would work with him any day, without hesitation! If you find this review, youve found your Realtor!

      - Paul Dosen
    • From day 1, Craig was responsive, thorough, and an active advocate on our search for the perfect home. He took time to get to know what we wanted and had the patience when that plan changed. He has a deep knowledge of home construction and renovation and can spot potential problems that arent apparent to an untrained eye. Ultimately, he helped us find our dream home and we couldnt be happier. I highly recommend that you use his services and I will actively recommend him to all my friends who are looking to buy a home.

      - Marc Kimball
    • One of the most important qualities I greatly appreciated about Craig was how responsive he was! Any question or phone call I had, he answered right away along with details and extra information for me! It made the whole process a lot less stressful! He works extremely hard and went above and beyond for us! He really was the best!

      - Jacqui McDermott - Franklin
    • Craig went above and beyond any other real estate agent I've ever worked with. He made himself available every time I had a question or wanted to see another property. We had a heck of a time finding a house,and he never complained when we gave him another list of properties we wanted to see. In fact, the house we bought wasn't even on our initial list but he knew exactly what we wanted. Incomparable professionalism and attention to detail. If you're not using Craig as your agent, you're missing out.

      - Jennifer Scholz
    • Craig is a fantastic Realtor with an outstanding reputation. Craig and I worked together for over 3 years while he lived in Maine and he had a great reputation with both his clients and his peers. He's extremely dedicated to ensuring his clients' best interests are his number one priority. Anyone who chooses to work with Craig will quickly find out why he was the #1 agent in New England during the summer of 2020.

      - Joe Butkovic
    • Craig was so very helpful I can't say enough! We were buying from out of state, which in the past has come with additional stress and headaches, but Craig made it as easy as we could have wished for. We found him to be professional, proactive, and thorough. He was excellent to work with and I'd highly recommend him to anyone that needs an agent.

      - Adam Hobson - Nashville
    • You won't even finish a cup of coffee with Craig before you realize his number one priority is YOU and your family. Working with Craig is a breath of fresh air in a market that can be hectic and overwhelming, to say the least. If you want to work with someone who is transparent and will make you feel like your voice matters, look no further than Craig Candage. 100%

      - David Lara - Franklin
    • My family and I relocated to Nashville from Boston and Craig helped us find our new home. We couldn't have done it without him. Extremely knowledgeable and responsive. He explained everything to us, step by step, and showed us all of our options in several different towns. He was amazing and I highly recommend him for anyone relocating to the area.

      - Chris McKenna - Nolensville
    • After buying and selling numerous properties over the years, Craig Candage has outshined all others before him. We had an issue with a property we had under contract and Craig went above and beyond our expectations all while keeping us updated on a daily basis. That deal fell through but Craig promptly located a better piece of property that we ended up purchasing. That transaction was seamless and again, Craig was prompt and made sure we were involved in the entire process. If youre looking for an agent who will always take your calls, will keep you informed and is an all around great guy, Craig is your man!

      - Emily Holder - College Grove
    • Craig did an amazing job. He is very knowledgeable about the market, area, and real estate in general. I was very impressed by Craig and would recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor. He was always on time and available when needed. Highly recommend.

      - Michelle Hines - Mt. Juliet