Carolyn E. Petersen

I love what I do!  

I have a unique background as I grew up abroad, in England, where I attended TASIS England, the U..K. campus of The American School in Switzerland.  I then came to the States to attend Bucknell University.  Upon graduation, I moved to Manhattan, joining Bloomingdales in their training program. Over the years, I worked in luxury sales with the top fashion houses of Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Donna Karan, Michael Kors, Coach, and Lilly Pulitzer. 

Over a decade ago, I transitioned my luxury sales experience into my real estate career. I have clients across the spectrum: from renters trying out the suburbs, to first-time buyers, to sellers and dream home seekers!  Whatever the budget, I give all my clients the same consistent service of excellence.

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"I was first impressed with Carolyn Petersen’s meticulousness and great attention to detail. She helped to guide me through some unfamiliar territory and stayed on top of everything, from getting the home ready to put on the market to generating multiple offers and finally to a smooth closing. Direct and to the point is what I appreciate in a Realtor, and that is what I found in Carolyn!!" - Jacksmatz

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"We met Carolyn at an open house early in our home search. She immediately impressed us with her knowledge of the neighborhood and the needs of first-time home buyers moving out of NYC. She had done the move herself and also had young children, so we were able to relate to her in so many ways. When we were ready to seriously start looking for a home we contacted Carolyn because she left such an impression on us. Throughout the entire process, she was extremely helpful and always went above and beyond to find us the information we needed to make an informed decision. She was always available to talk and extremely responsive to our emails and questions. She was able to negotiate for us and help us find the right home at the right price. We are so happy in our new neighborhood and can't thank Carolyn enough for all of her help along the way." - mdechillo

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"Our family relocated to Old Greenwich from the UK almost 3 years ago and we have been working with Carolyn for the best part of 2 years. Having little knowledge of the local market and different buying process from the UK, Carolyn’s knowledge and experience has been invaluable. She has guided us through the end-to-end buying process, going above and beyond to ensure our successful purchase. Since closing on our property, which is a renovation, Carolyn is still very much available, helping us out with recommendations for our pending Reno project. She is very assertive and professional, and we cannot recommend her highly enough." - Jsogmuir

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"We were very lucky to find Carolyn as our realtor. She is the best! Carolyn has great knowledge of the community. She has a tireless work ethic and is a great communicator. You are never left wondering. Her ability to listen and understand the needs and wants of our family was amazing. She takes time with you, and that leads to great results. Her ability to negotiate on your behalf is top-notch. Because of her knowledge and expertise combined with a great personality, she makes everything go smoothly. Thanks to Carolyn, we are now living in the perfect home in the perfect neighborhood for us. I highly recommend it! Thank you!" - Medina, J

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"Carolyn has helped us on a number of real estate needs and has always been an incredible partner and service provider. She has helped us as we looked at potential homes and also as she helped us find a home to rent for one of our parents. She not only found the right apartment but handled the process flawlessly and was always there whenever something came up." - Hexter, J

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"She was one of the best agents I've ever had among many I had in the past. Her excellent communication skills always made it easy to make decisions, and her honest feedback based on our needs was always on the right path. I am confident to say she is one of The BEST in town!!!" - Cho, J

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"Carolyn Petersen was my real estate agent during a recent move, and she has my highest recommendation! I was a first-time home buyer who was moving to a new area. With Carolyn's guidance and expertise, buying my home was such an easy and enjoyable experience. She was in daily contact with me, and every question and/or request had her immediate attention. I felt as if I was her one and only priority. She is extremely knowledgeable in the real estate business, as well as the market area that she serves. However, what really makes Carolyn such an outstanding real estate agent is her character and the personal interest she takes in her clients. Her knowledge, efficiency, patience, and attention to detail all combine to make Carolyn Petersen the ultimate real estate professional!" - NEEthier

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"Carolyn did a fantastic job as our buying agent. As a British family moving to Greenwich, we had a lot to learn. She patiently and expertly walked us through the market and the acquisition process. Once we’d signed a contract on our property, she also went well beyond what was expected by meeting with the various home inspectors, utilities workers, assessors, etc. to make sure our home was move-in ready by the time we arrived. We owe Carolyn a great debt of gratitude and would strongly recommend her to anyone else." - Scott, J

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"After an unsuccessful experience with our initial broker, we switched realtors. I interviewed several. I recommend Carolyn Petersen at Houlihan-Lawrence 100%. She was extremely conscientious about our house, which mattered to us because we were absentee owners by that point. She was VERY energetic, doing multiple Open Houses and showings. I was very impressed by her initiative. She really makes the most of the 15-minute showing; she is prepared for every question, addresses the buyer's concerns, and follows up with the buyer's agents promptly. I appreciated that she kept me informed on every showing. We shared a realistic understanding of the value of the property and a solid working relationship, so when the bids came in, we knew which one to accept. Houlihan has strong feeders of potential buyers from NYC and Westchester County, and that is critical to finding today's millennial buyer. She understands the dilemma of the older house: lots of charm, well-maintained and solidly built, but not necessarily move-in ready, HGTV look young buyers want. Carolyn gave us excellent advice on how to show the house to its best advantage. She identified possible issues that might come up in the inspection/closing, so we were able to proactively address them. When the time came, the closing process was seamless. My husband and I highly recommend Carolyn Petersen." - Moore, B

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"Carolyn helped my husband and I purchase our first home. From start to finish, she held our hands through the process and was a breath of fresh air! She was prompt, straight-forward, and very knowledgeable about the market. I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great agent!" - Miller, M

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"Carolyn is an excellent broker. She went out of her way to look up answers to our questions and was very patient with us throughout the process of buying a home. We highly recommend her." - Ramanan, P

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"Carolyn did a great job in finding us the perfect home in Old Greenwich! She combined her knowledge of the area with what were our requirements and came up with a great match. Very, very satisfied!" - Rwvoges1

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"Carolyn goes above and beyond. She patiently heard our needs, vetted properties for us, and led us to what turned out to be the perfect home for our family. She is extremely generous with her time, patience, and understanding. She advocated for us throughout the process of bidding and being in contract. She was there every step of the way, even after we closed. She was there to help with all our needs in our new neighborhood as well as to get to know our new property. She has exceptional knowledge of the Greenwich area and knows the Town Hall inside and out! A lovely and warm human being she is not only devoted to her work but she is devoted to her clients in every way. I highly recommend Carolyn for all of your real estate needs." - Alessandra150

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"Carolyn’s patience and local knowledge were key to helping make the whole process so successful. She was super flexible and remained positive throughout! I would highly recommend it." - Davies, A

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"She has been so helpful during my search for a tenant. The entire time, she has been very cooperative and dedicated when working with me. I look forward to working with her again." - Meykim2040

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"We have worked with Carolyn Petersen for over four years on many different projects. She brings a rare creativity, imagination, and drive to the real estate world. With Carolyn’s growing network and real estate expertise, I would recommend her for your next transaction." - Frank6927

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"Carolyn helped us settle in Old Greenwich when we came from Chile. She did it with a very proactive and professional attitude offering several solutions in a short period of time. Her network and knowledge of the market helped with the right choice for our family. She was able to accomplish her task by establishing a constant and friendly communication. We would definitely recommend her when trying to get the proper place in Greenwich." - Waidele, R

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"Me and my family and I arrived in the US afraid of making a bad decision in terms of finding a place to stay, and we were lucky to meet Carolyn, as she advised us in a very wise way in order to comply with all our needs. We trust in her professionalism and never ending capacity of seeking potential alternatives, with an accurate focus on the real value of the different characteristics of each house we checked. I strongly recommend her to every person that asks me for a realtor- a real one! Camila & Anibal" - Anibalmatte

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"Carolyn walked us through the whole process of buying a house in the US. Step by step supporting us in the process of deciding the best options for our needs and expectations. A year later Carolyn still has a big support on any issue that comes around." - Ipp7803

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"Carolyn not only ‘got us’ immediately, but she made the process fun from beginning to end. She has also been immensely helpful to us long after the closing and we sometimes feel like moving just to work with her again!" - Lordroos

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"As a real estate developer, I have worked with many different agents over the years. Carolyn is extremely thorough with her research and knowledgeable about the market and process. She's will fiercely negotiate on your behalf and truly cares about your best interests. Carolyn has helped us with the purchase of several homes in Greenwich and I would highly recommend her to anyone searching for a top notch broker." - Courtney354