Elevating the Beauty & Business of Real Estate

Robin Kencel | April 6, 2011

Being silent and invisible can be a very good thing – in home design that is

I rarely give building or design accolades

Robin Kencel | May 27, 2013

Are You Easily Fooled? Understanding Room Spaces Whether It’s Greenwich Village or Greenwich CT

When in doubt, bring pencil and paper out

Robin Kencel | December 8, 2013

Some Nice Big Property Sales in Greenwich Last Week

It’s going to be a healthy end of year for real estate

Robin Kencel | December 14, 2013

Rabbit Hill Estate in Scarborough, NY

Rabbit Hill was designed by architect Mott Schmidt and built in 1928

Robin Kencel | January 19, 2014

2014 Greenwich Real Estate Kicks Off With Two Over $10 Million Sales

The main house, an quintessential New England colonial has been renovated

Robin Kencel | January 26, 2014

This Week’s Real Estate Sales in Greenwich, CT Including a Round Hill Road Gem

A noted sale of the week was one of my favorite homes on Round Hill Road

Robin Kencel | February 9, 2014

A Week Where Pricing Right Pays Off

The theme for the week is (once again) the importance of pricing

Robin Kencel | February 10, 2014

What Drives Up Home Prices?

Readying of homes to make sure each property is presented in the best way possible

Robin Kencel | February 15, 2014

Any Sweet Deals in Greenwich Real Estate This Valentine Week?

A reflection of two snow days interrupting the work week

Robin Kencel | March 1, 2014

Buying A Home Sight Unseen Isn’t Always A Blind Move

Buying house sight unseen can feel like you are blindfoldedOne of the unusual situations that sometimes crops up in Greenwich real estate is one where the buyer purchases a house without ever seeing it. This may sound nuts—but there are circumstance…

Robin Kencel | March 4, 2014

Cold, Broke and Miserable

Not the actual homeless gentleman, of course (that would be so rude)I can’t get the image out of my head. Broadway and 65th this past Saturday night. On one side of the street, 14 police cars roaring down the street, stopping short at Lincoln Center…

Robin Kencel | March 17, 2014

100HappyDays

Day 1: Watching this Grooving Grandpa Shake It Down

Robin Kencel | November 5, 2014

Vacation Home: Indulgence or Shrewd Move?

It sounds more like a pipe dream than a carefully thought

Robin Kencel | November 27, 2014

#100 Happy Days : Take Two

Looking to find one thing of beauty, kindness, happiness, or anything of meaning and value for 100 straight days

Robin Kencel | November 30, 2014

100 Happy Days: Day 2 Trying Something New

The older I get, the easier it is to get in a groove

Robin Kencel | November 30, 2014

100 Happy Days: Day 3 Slow Your Inner Self to a Dead Stop

Find a quiet, comfortable spot and flat line your mind

Robin Kencel | December 4, 2014

100 Happy Days: Day 4 Birds of a Feather

Day 4 and matching sweater sets

Robin Kencel | March 1, 2015

Bidding Wars and Love

If you are in the market to buy a new home this spring

Robin Kencel | April 10, 2015

Radio Interviews

Interviews with Robin Kencel

Robin Kencel | April 13, 2015

Transcending All Else

Sometimes you run across something so powerful that you have to share it— whether it fits into the expected subject matter or not. Team Hoyt came to my attention during the Sunday Sermon in a discussion on facing obstacles and scaling mountains.What…

Robin Kencel | October 3, 2017

Is Game Theory Relevant in Real Estate Negotiating?

Game theory is a logical field that mathematicians delve into

Robin Kencel | October 28, 2017

Homeowners Predicting Gains in Home Values

Predicted that their own home values would rise in the coming year

Robin Kencel | October 23, 2019

Architecture adds artistic touch

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Robin Kencel | October 23, 2019

This $13 Million Greenwich Home Looks Like Something Out of the Tuscan Countryside

Robin Kencel and Lyn Stevens of Douglas Elliman Real Estate share the $12,995,000 listing

Robin Kencel | February 19, 2020

Scant Coronavirus Effect on Greenwich Real Estate

In contrast with the nearly unanimous optimistic forecasts coming from the financial and economic think tanks in the past few weeks, Greenwich news consumers continue to be exposed to a single worrisome detail. The cloud on the horizon is the “coron…

Robin Kencel | October 10, 2020

Q3 Greenwich Market Report

Robin Kencel | February 3, 2014

Why Greenwich Smart Homes Aren’t Such A Dumb Idea

Increasing the value of homes when they come up for sale

Robin Kencel | February 7, 2014

Do Online Home Search Sites Serve Buyers Well?

A good realtor can bring a lot to the table

Robin Kencel | February 19, 2014

What’s That Pair of Pantyhose Doing On Your Roof?

Sharing a recent dinner with very good friends who are house aficionados, the conversation turned to pantyhose. The wife said they spent an afternoon brushing snow off the roof of their house, concerned that the weight of it after these one-too-many…

Robin Kencel | February 24, 2014

Property Owned By Former Yankees Pitcher David Cone Sells for $11.9 Million

A home with magical details sold this week. Situated in Conyers Farm on 10 acres at 16 Hurlingham Drive, the house has an indoor pool that sticks in my mind, despite the fact that I haven’t seen it in four years. With a looming rock formation, the p…

Robin Kencel | December 10, 2014

100 Happy Days: Day 5 Doing Something You Love

Doing what you love and working to get better at it

Robin Kencel | February 14, 2015

Fifty Shades of Grey: Color Forecasting for 2015

This is more than we ever thought about!

Robin Kencel | July 2, 2017

4 New Buildings Placed On Landmark List

GREENWICH — Four new properties in Greenwich will be honored with plaques designating them as local landmarks Sunday as the Greenwich Historical Society marks the 30th anniversary of the Landmark Recognition Program with fanfare.The new pr…

Robin Kencel | April 22, 2019

Residential Real Estate for Investment

Supplement your knowledge base with those who have the experience and skill to supplement your thinking

Robin Kencel | May 2, 2015

Iconic Places: The Monkey Bar

We were in mid-town (Manhattan) last Saturday night and decided to pop into the Monkey Bar and it was a great reminder that just because you have been around for a long time, it doesn’t mean you aren’t relevant. Couldn’t resist sharing a few pics an…

Robin Kencel | October 23, 2019

Mottola’s backcountry Greenwich mansion sells for eight figures

Music mogul Tommy Mottola has sold his mansion in backcountry Greenwich for about $14.9 million

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Robin Kencel is ranked as one of the Top 10 Real Estate Agents in Greenwich

Robin is a founding agent of Compass’s Greenwich office and one of the top ten agents in the Greenwich market. She has been ranked in the top 1% of all agent teams across the United States by the Wall Street Journal/Real Trends and co-founded several top producer agent teams.

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Press & Media

As a thought leader and respected advisor in the field, Robin is quoted regularly in media outlets including Forbes Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, Mansion Global, The Real Deal, and Off The Market. She is a contributing writer to Inman News.

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January 28, 2021 | Haute Living

Use A Real Estate Expert To Sell Your Home The stages of a real estate transaction are all crucial and cannot be overlooked.

January 16, 2021 | Haute Living

Haute Living's Top Agent Panel Looks at 2021 and Reflects on 2020 Luxury Mark... Four top agents discuss trends and perspectives in Pasadena/LA, Boca Raton/Miaimi, Westchester and Greenwich CT

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January 13, 2021

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December 11, 2020 | Mansion Global

After Coronavirus Hit, Greenwich's Real Estate Market Staged a Major Comeback New Yorkers looking for lower property taxes and more space amid the pandemic are giving the tony Connecticut town a big boost

December 10, 2020 | Candace Taylor

After Coronavirus Hit, Greenwich's Real Estate Market Staged a Major Comeback While the pandemic has revived suburban luxury markets across the country, the contrast is especially stark in Greenwich.

November 24, 2020

For Homeowners During Covid, It’s What’s On The Outside That Counts Covid-19 and long stretches at home have turned owners’ attention to creating expansive, landscaped outdoor spaces. Keith Williams, co-owner of Nievera Williams, a landscape architecture firm in Palm Beach, Fla., says his business has been very bu...

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February 25, 2020 | Natalie Duddridge

Living Large: Historic Connecticut Home With European Feel & 10 Fireplaces A sprawling estate in the heart of Greenwich, Connecticut has the look and feel of a European manor. Robin Kencel of Compass gives CBS a custom tour.

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November 29, 2019 | Bill Cary

Normandy-Style Estate in the Heart of the Greenwich, Connecticut, Countryside This 1927 Normandy-style estate offers 13,063 square feet of interior space, seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms in a prime enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut.

November 18, 2019 | Greenwich Time

Sales Still Slumping for Big Homes in Greenwich’s Backcountry The slumping real-estate market in backcountry Greenwich could use some good news. But the bad news keeps coming, with the announcement that talk show celebrity Regis Philbin has put his estate on North Stanwich Road in Greenwich on the market for...

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November 1, 2019 | Greenwich Time

Brady Buzz Stirs Greenwich as Quarterback Reportedly Buys Home in Town Reports that Tom Brady, the love-him-or-hate-him star quarterback of the New England Patriots, was set to buy a mansion in backcountry Greenwich had sports lovers in a tizzy Friday.

October 23, 2019

Forbes The Luxury Home Auction Market Is On Fire, But Not For The Reasons You Might Think

October 23, 2019

Here’s how to get a better deal… Here’s how to get a better deal… “Don’t put in offers that don’t have context; lowball offers will insult sellers,” Kencel says. “Market data needs to support the price, and there’s a fine line between being aggressive and understanding the marke...

October 18, 2019

Expert-Approved Tips for Prepping a Home That'll Sell Fast Here's what you need to do in order to make a good impression with potential home buyers.

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