BACKGROUND

Craig grew up in Portland, Maine with his amazing parents and 2 older sisters. As a child Craig’s passions were Ice Hockey and Baseball. Winning many awards and accolades in both sports, this is where his competitive nature began. He started working at 14 years old as a Busboy at Valle’s Steak House and here the strong work ethic began. Craig graduated from Portland High School and later University of Southern Maine, all the while working as a Clubhouse Manager in the Boston Red Sox Organization until 2009 when he became a Real Estate Agent. Craig met his talented wife Jessica in 2005 and they added their, full of personality, puppy Carlos soon after. In 2010 Craig and Jessica got married. Craig And Jessica lived in Buxton, Maine until July of 2020 when they moved to the magical city of Nashville,Tennessee to try an reach new career heights and reach personal goals.

REAL ESTATE

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. 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 talent for guiding people through unfamiliar and emotional processes. As well as his skill and experience in understanding and explaining contracts, negotiating, working with attorneys, and remaining calm under pressure. Craig is experienced in all aspects of Real Estate whether Residential or Commercial and would love to help you with your Real Estate goals.

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