Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in New Canaan, CT

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    Joy Metalios profile picture
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    Joy Metalios

    Houlihan Lawrence

    25 Years of experience

    245+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.89%

    in New Canaan, CT

    $1.55B

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $8.8M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Chris Carozza

    RE/MAX Right Choice

    26 Years of experience

    70+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.05%

    in New Canaan, CT

    $863.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Sara Littlefield

    Berkshire Hathaway Darien

    26 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.52%

    in New Canaan, CT

    $455.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $720K - $6M

    Price Range

    Todd Auslander (Auslander Kasindorf Team) profile picture
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    Todd Auslander (Auslander Kasindorf Team)

    Keller Williams Prestige Properties

    24 Years of experience

    90+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.68%

    in New Canaan, CT

    $654.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $8M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Sebastian Barneby

    Lutley & Duchene

    19 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.31%

    in New Canaan, CT

    $131.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Suzette Kraus

    Compass CT LLC

    25 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.46%

    in New Canaan, CT

    $335.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $750K - $4.2M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Annmarie Del Franco

    Blackstone Properties of CT, LLC

    25 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.62%

    in New Canaan, CT

    $206.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $7.6M

    Price Range

    18%

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    Ryan Braunagel

    Keller Williams Realty Partners

    19 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.78%

    in New Canaan, CT

    $109.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Deirdre McGovern

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

    18 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.94%

    in New Canaan, CT

    $144.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.3M - $3.7M

    Price Range

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    Erica Acheychek

    Coldwell Banker

    11 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.25%

    in New Canaan, CT

    $226.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.2M - $6.6M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Adriana Morrell

    Adriana & Company RES LLC

    24 Years of experience

    74+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $73.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    141

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Banglian Gao

    United Realty Plus

    21 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $127.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $880K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Valerie King

    Keller Williams Realty Partners

    16 Years of experience

    44+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $186.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Judy Michaelis

    Coldwell Banker Riverside

    32 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $768M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.3M - $8.8M

    Price Range

    26%

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    Anthony Marriott

    Marriott Realty Group LLC

    7 Years of experience

    82+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $133.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Alan Chambers

    eXp Realty

    13 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $121.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    11%

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    Christine Howard

    William Raveis Real Estate

    12 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $88.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $640K - $4.5M

    Price Range

    111

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Christine Oleynick

    Keller Williams Prestige Properties

    11 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $102.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $840K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    97

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Luke Broughton

    Compass

    9 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $55M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.3M - $8M

    Price Range

    33

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in New Canaan?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in New Canaan sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around April.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    36Jan27Feb22Mar22Apr18May19Jun27Jul29Aug29Sep31Oct36Nov40Dec

    May

    Best month to sell

    18 days

    Typical time on market

    106.8%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of New Canaan, CT sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.

    What These Numbers Mean for New Canaan Buyers and Sellers

    New Canaan enters 2026 as a seller-favored market, and the competitive indicators in the Housing Market Trends module above make that clear. With 75.1% of homes selling above their asking price and an average sale-to-list ratio of 107.31%, buyers are routinely paying premiums over list, while 36.8% of listings leave the market within two weeks. The median sale price now sits at $1,766,615, having moved +33.3% year over year, and the median property closes in just 16 days. Together these figures point to genuine urgency among well-qualified buyers.

    The supply picture adds nuance. At 2.3 months of supply against 28 active listings, inventory is thin but not vanishing, and only 12.4% of listings have recorded a price reduction. For a buyer, that combination means leverage is limited on turnkey, correctly priced homes, so a competitive first offer near or above list, with clean terms, tends to matter more than a low anchor. Homes that linger or carry a price drop are where negotiating room actually exists.

    For a seller, the data supports pricing at or slightly ahead of recent comparable sales rather than testing the ceiling, since the strongest results come from listings that generate immediate competition rather than sitting long enough to invite reductions. With 43 pending sales and 50 new listings monthly, timing and preparation carry weight. Across 635 licensed agents in the area, execution varies widely, which is why matching with an agent who understands local pricing behavior in zip codes 06840 and 06842 is central to the outcome.

    What New Canaan Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in New Canaan goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in New Canaan
    $474,000
    Median home price$1,766,615
    Down payment (20%)$353,323
    Loan amount$1,413,292
    Monthly payment (PITI)$11,060

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.67% mortgage rate (as of August 13, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    New Canaan Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 16 days
    Sale-to-List Price 107.31%
    Price Trend (YoY) +33.3%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $11,060
    Principal & Interest
    $9,092
    Property Taxes
    $1,693
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $1,766,615 median home price with 20% down at 6.67% (as of August 13, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    New Canaan Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $1,324,994
    Today $1,766,615
    +33.3%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 21 days
    Today 16 days
    -5 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 106.4%
    Today 107.31%
    +0.96%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, the median sale price moved +33.3% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.96% and market time registered a -5 days change. For sellers, that mix signals sustained demand and pricing strength, though a longer average time to close suggests buyers are more selective than the headline price growth alone implies. For buyers, it means preparing for above-list competition on the most desirable homes while watching for properties that stay listed longer.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from New Canaan MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a New Canaan Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone rarely reflects who actually delivers results in a specific market. EffectiveAgents ranks agents on measured transaction history and verified client outcomes rather than advertising presence, and in New Canaan that analysis covers 108 transactions to surface 28 ranked agents from a pool of 635 licensed professionals. The top-ranked agent, Joy Metalios at Houlihan Lawrence, has closed 1,065 transactions and accumulated $1.6B in all-time sales volume, a record that speaks directly to negotiation experience in a market where 75.1% of homes close above list. That kind of volume matters when the median property moves in 16 days and pricing precisely within zip codes 06840 and 06842 determines whether a listing draws competing offers or a price drop. Metalios also carries 343 reviews, and consistent review patterns over time, rather than a handful of recent ratings, tend to be the more reliable signal of how an agent performs across changing market conditions.

    How We Rank New Canaan Real Estate Agents

    Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the New Canaan market today.

    Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: July 2026

    New Canaan Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in New Canaan, CT?

    Based on EffectiveAgents data, Joy Metalios at Houlihan Lawrence ranks as the top agent in New Canaan, CT, with 1,065 closed transactions, 343 client reviews, and $1.6B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing verified transaction history and client outcomes rather than advertising spend, evaluating 108 transactions to rank 28 agents locally. The right agent depends on your property type, price range, and timeline, so comparing several ranked professionals is the recommended approach.

    How were these New Canaan real estate agents ranked?

    Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.

    How many real estate agents are in New Canaan?

    Our data covers 635 real estate agents serving the New Canaan area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our New Canaan market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in New Canaan mean for sellers?

    New Canaan's median sale price is $1,766,615 as of July 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.

    How long does it take to sell a house in New Canaan?

    The median home in New Canaan currently sells in about 16 days, though that figure reflects a -5 days change from last year, so timelines are shifting. Actual selling time depends on pricing accuracy, property condition, and location within zip codes 06840 and 06842. With 36.8% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, well-prepared and correctly priced listings often move quickly, while homes priced above comparable sales tend to sit longer and are more likely to require a reduction before closing.

    Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?

    No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

    Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?

    No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

    What commission do New Canaan realtors charge?

    Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.

    Should I use a local New Canaan agent or a national brand?

    The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of New Canaan neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.

    What questions should I ask a New Canaan realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in New Canaan in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.

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