A Fairfield County REALTOR® with a Black Rock specialty
John Kleps is a REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties who helps people buy and sell homes across Fairfield County, Connecticut. In four decades in the business, he has listed and sold properties from Greenwich to Guilford — and his signature specialty, the neighborhood he is best known for, is Black Rock, the historic waterfront community on Long Island Sound in the west end of Bridgeport.
Working in real estate since 1985, John has built an unrivaled reputation for local market knowledge, community insight, and the professional relationships that carry a transaction smoothly from first showing to closing day. He has been the leading agent in Black Rock for more than 30 years — known there, with affection, as the “King of Black Rock” — while continuing to serve buyers and sellers throughout greater Bridgeport and the wider county.
Four decades of experience, across every price point
John’s career spans nearly every kind of home Connecticut’s shoreline has to offer. He has handled horse properties, waterfront estates, cooperatives and condominiums, single-family homes, and historic houses, all the way up to a 15,000-square-foot estate. Among the credentials he is proudest of: he sold The Chimneys, the largest private residence in Bridgeport.
A former residential appraiser, John brings a discipline to pricing that many agents simply don’t have. He knows how to read a property and the market around it and arrive at a number he can defend — which protects sellers from leaving money on the table and helps buyers understand exactly what they’re paying for.
That track record shows up in the recognition he has earned. John has consistently ranked as the #1 or #2 agent in his office over the years, has received numerous national awards for sales volume and transactions, and has been named a Connecticut Magazine Five Star Real Estate Agent.
A true Black Rock specialist
John doesn’t just sell in Black Rock — he lives there. He knows its streets, its architectural styles, and its price points the way only a longtime resident can, from classic New England Capes and Colonials and Victorian-era homes to the waterfront properties along the harbor.
He is also one of the few agents with genuine depth across the neighborhood’s unusually rich collection of condominium and cooperative communities — The Anchorage, Black Rock Gardens Cooperative, Bywatyr, The Cove, Fayerweather Towers, Harbor House, Pleasant Bay, and The Village at Black Rock. John tracks availability, pricing, and the rules unique to each, which makes him an invaluable guide for buyers seeking lower-maintenance or waterfront condo living, and for owners deciding when and how to sell.
For sellers and for buyers
Sellers get a comprehensive, multi-channel marketing plan built on decades of local experience — thoughtful pricing and positioning, professional materials, regional print and digital exposure, and syndication to the major portals where today’s buyers are looking. The goal is simple: present the home at its best and put it in front of the right people.
Buyers get something just as valuable — deep local insight. John can tell you which block is quieter, which condo association fits your lifestyle, and what a fair price really looks like on a given street, so you can make a confident decision in a market that moves quickly.
Beyond Black Rock
While Black Rock is his signature focus, John serves greater Bridgeport and all of Fairfield County. Since 1985 he has marketed and sold homes from Greenwich to Guilford across the full spectrum of styles and price points, and he is affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties — pairing local expertise with the reach and resources of a national brand.
What clients say
“John Kleps is a rare find. He is very honest, knowledgeable, and diligent. He works hard for his customers and achieves excellent results. I have used him for years and I consider myself blessed as I don’t think I could have found a better real estate broker!” — St. Ann’s By The Sea, LLC (buyer/seller)
“I chose to work with John knowing his expertise in the Black Rock market. He did not disappoint me and helped me find my perfect Black Rock neighborhood house. Highly recommend his services!” — Laura H. (buyer)
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Get in touch
Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a waterfront property, or exploring one of Black Rock’s condo communities, John would be glad to talk it through.
John Kleps, REALTOR® · License RES.0366689 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties 1583 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 Phone: 203-258-8733 Email: johnkleps@bhhsne.com View John’s Berkshire Hathaway profile »
