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Robin Kencel, MBA

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Robin Kencel, MBA

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. She is listed in Who’s Who In Luxury Real Estate and is a member of the Compass Sports & Entertainment Division. Her team concentrates in Greenwich, Connecticut and has a vibrant network of premier agents in other Connecticut and U.S. luxury t...

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November 12, 2020

These are unique times and the pandemic is prompting us all to rethink priorities and lifestyle.

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Q3 Greenwich Market Report

Robin Kencel | October 10, 2020

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Scant Coronavirus Effect on Greenwich Real Estate

Robin Kencel | February 19, 2020

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…

Some Nice Big Property Sales in Greenwich Last Week

December 8, 2013

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

Rabbit Hill Estate in Scarborough, NY

December 14, 2013

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

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

January 19, 2014

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

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

January 26, 2014

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

Why Greenwich Smart Homes Aren’t Such A Dumb Idea

February 3, 2014

Increasing the value of homes when they come up for sale

Do Online Home Search Sites Serve Buyers Well?

February 7, 2014

A good realtor can bring a lot to the table

A Week Where Pricing Right Pays Off

February 9, 2014

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

What Drives Up Home Prices?

February 10, 2014

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

Any Sweet Deals in Greenwich Real Estate This Valentine Week?

February 15, 2014

A reflection of two snow days interrupting the work week

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

February 19, 2014

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…

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

February 24, 2014

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…

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

One 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 circumstances (more than you’d think) where it can be the only practica…

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…

100HappyDays

Day 1: Watching this Grooving Grandpa Shake It Down

Vacation Home: Indulgence or Shrewd Move?

November 5, 2014

It sounds more like a pipe dream than a carefully thought

#100 Happy Days : Take Two

November 27, 2014

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

100 Happy Days: Day 2 Trying Something New

November 30, 2014

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

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

November 30, 2014

Find a quiet, comfortable spot and flat line your mind

100 Happy Days: Day 4 Birds of a Feather

December 4, 2014

Day 4 and matching sweater sets

100 Happy Days: Day 5 Doing Something You Love

December 10, 2014

Doing what you love and working to get better at it

Fifty Shades of Grey: Color Forecasting for 2015

February 14, 2015

This is more than we ever thought about!

Bidding Wars and Love

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

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…

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…

Is Game Theory Relevant in Real Estate Negotiating?

October 3, 2017

Game theory is a logical field that mathematicians delve into

Homeowners Predicting Gains in Home Values

October 28, 2017

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

Residential Real Estate for Investment

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

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

I rarely give building or design accolades

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

When in doubt, bring pencil and paper out

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Interviews with Robin Kencel

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…

Mottola’s backcountry Greenwich mansion sells for eight figures

October 23, 2019

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

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

October 23, 2019

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

Architecture adds artistic touch

October 23, 2019

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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.

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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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...

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.

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...

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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Featured Properties

23 Khakum Wood Rd

23 Khakum Wood Road, Greenwich, CT 06831

$8,950,000

7 Beds
7 Baths
13063 Sq.Ft.

Price: $8,470,000Location: This stunning storybook property is set in the exquisite woodlands of the most prestigious enclave of mid-country C...

Ethelwynde and Mid-Century Guest House

101 and 95 Yokun Avenue, Lenox, MA 01240

$5,900,000

13 Beds
10.5 Baths
11748 Sq.Ft.

The last remaining Great Estate of private residency in Lenox MA, Berkshires.Ethelwynde is located in the breathtaking Berkshire Mountains and...

Sunridge Farm

534 & 536 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831

$8,210,000

8 Beds
9 Baths
11017 Sq.Ft.

This 1912 Italian style villa, with later additions (1928) is reminiscent of the “farm homes” found in northern Italy, in the Veneto region.&...

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Lenox

Lenox’s lifestyle is steeped in history and the arts.

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Byram

Byram, a mile long enclave of Greenwich, is defined by Long Island Sound on one side and the Byram River on the other.

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Glenville

Glenville is one of Greenwich’s distinctive neighborhoods. It’s found at the southwest corner of Fairfield County.

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Willowmere

The area of Riverside known today as Willowmere was first inhabited by the Native.

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Riverside

Riverside Yacht Club was founded in 1888 and became quite the attraction for the already swelling population of New Yorkers.

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Old Greenwich

Old Greenwich is the oldest of the seven hamlets that make up Greenwich, Ct.

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Backcountry

Backcountry is the area of Greenwich that is north of the Merritt Parkway, where 4 acre zoning is the requirement.

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Downtown Greenwich

Greenwich Avenue has remained a steadfast part of the fabric of Greenwich life.

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Central Greenwich

Central Greenwich was once important for its proximity to the harbor that could transport produce to New York.

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Cos Cob

Cos Cob, one of Greenwich’s five communities that has its own zip code, post office, library and school.

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