Connecticut has seen an influx of new homeowners who enjoy the best in architecture and design as well as the latest scoop on Real Estate news in CTC&G. While Real Estate sales have slowed, C&G’s Readership Survey shows that 44% of respondents said they are in the market to buy a house in the next two years. Homeowners will need an agent or broker to help them buy or sell their home. Here, we present some of the brokers you should know when you are ready to move or purchase a vacation home or investment property.
JONI USDAN | THE BROSS CHINGAS BROSS TEAM/COLDWELL BANKER
Joni Usdan, top-producing Westport agent for more than 25 years, has $350+ million in career Fairfield County sales, and a long list of clients for life. Joni attributes her success to “supersonic” listening skills, and a healthy obsession with market information. After helming Coldwell Banker’s JoniHomes Group for 12 years, she joined forces with #1 Team, Bross Chingas Bross*, to deliver a new paradigm of marketing and support. *#1 Team: Coldwell Banker CT/NY | #1 in Westport/Weston 2013-2024 YTD. #33 in the USA per Wall Street Journal.
5 MAYFLOWER PARKWAY
WESTPORT, CT
Walk to Compo Beach, Longshore Club Park, Westport Metro North station and Saugatuck Center from this stately, gated, 6,000 SQF, 5+BR stone and shingle home with fenced pool with electronic cover, situated in fabulous beach neighborhood (but not in flood zone). Just a stones-throw from the finest area amenities – swimming, golf, sailing, pickle ball, ice skating, camp programs, tennis, paddle and more.
Large formal dining and living room with gas log fireplace, separate library/office and gourmet kitchen with ample breakfast area plus adjoining family room with fireplace. Generously sized bedrooms, upstairs laundry and separate au pair/guest suite. A large mudroom, 3-car garage and full house generator, too.
KARLA MURTAUGH | COMPASS
Karla Murtaugh is consistently recognized as a top market leader and most recently ranked the #1 Small Team in CT by WSJ/RealTrends. Her clients appreciate her integrity, authenticity, and extensive market knowledge. The expertise of Karla and her team runs deep and they are dedicated to providing exemplary service. Having represented a number of iconic properties in the area, it is her passion to bring to the relationship a sense of trust and an exceptional work ethic.
121 HIGH RIDGE AVENUE
RIDGEFIELD, CT
Extraordinary modern farmhouse custom built to the highest standards on coveted High Ridge Avenue in downtown Ridgefield. This home exemplifies a sophisticated yet relaxed lifestyle. The living space is aesthetically pleasing with a wonderfully balanced mix of stone, glass, wood, and metal. The attention to detail throughout is remarkable – features such as striking custom black windows, geometric ethereal chandeliers, custom cabinetry, Phillip Jeffries wall coverings, wide-width white oak floors, and stunning glass- railed staircase. The impressive two story great room is the center of the home and adjoins the fabulous chef’s kitchen and a one of a kind four season porch with direct access to the year-round plunge pool and private landscaped grounds. Luxurious main level primary suite plus every amenity available make this offering irresistible.
SHELLY TRETTER LYNCH | COMPASS
Shelly Tretter Lynch is a founding member of both Compass CT and Compass Nantucket. Having closed on over 2 billion dollars in real estate sales in her career, she has achieved these numbers through her great business acumen, dedication, perseverance and integrity. She has been honored with the WSJ/RealTrends acknowledgment many times. As a member of the elite Sports & Entertainment Division at Compass, let her knowledge guide you in your next real estate transaction. Number 1 individual agent in Greenwich and Connecticut for Compass.
GREENWICH, CT
‘Robin Hill Farm’ and ‘Smokey Hill Farm’ are situated on more than 22 acres at one of the highest points in Greenwich known as bucolic backcountry. This magnificent estate encompasses the main house, two cottages, stables and gorgeous paddocks. The indoor and outdoor pools, tennis house, tennis court, and two ethereal fountains create a compound to be enjoyed for generations. Originally designed in 1937 by Augusta L. Noel (designer of the Whitney Museum) and completely restored with additions constructed over the years to create a majestic family compound. The grounds which take your breath away, were designed by landscape architect, Jacqueline Osty, known for beautifying many of the great parks and boulevards in Paris.
SUSAN HOLEY | SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Susan Holey is a top producing agent in Greenwich, CT. After business school and work in the world of television news, Susan took time off to raise a family and again found work she loves with Sotheby’s International Realty. Today’s technology-driven real estate industry requires strong quantitative skills but also an understanding that the real estate business is very personal. Susan’s business is about her clients and a major investment they call home.
GREENWICH, CT
Greenwich CT is a diverse real estate market. Property sales vary from backcountry lots with more than 10 acres, to gorgeous waterfront estates, to single and multi-family homes on smaller lots. It’s not a ‘one size fits all’ town and agents need to be nimble with significant expertise in multiple disciplines to be successful. Susan has represented buyers and sellers at all price points and, in particular, is a seasoned waterfront expert. After selling multiple waterfront homes in Greewich she created WaterfrontConcierge.net. It’s a network of highly successful lake and oceanfront agents throughout the northeast. Visit WaterfrontConcierge.net for all your waterfront home buying needs.
