About Riitta Jaakkola

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With over 25 years as a resident of lower Fairfield County, Riitta Jaakkola combines deep local expertise, global perspective, and a client-centered approach to real estate. Born, raised, and educated in Finland, Riitta began her career at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Helsinki before transferring to New York City to work at the Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations. Her diplomatic background sharpened the core qualities she brings to every client relationship today: discretion, integrity, responsiveness, and the ability to build trust with clients. Real estate demands more than market knowledge - it requires precise negotiation, attention to detail, and steadfast advocacy. Guided by her true Finnish sisu?determination, tenacity, and grit - Riitta approaches every transaction with an unwavering commitment to her clients' best interests. Whether guiding a client through their first purchase or representing a multimillion-dollar estate, she leads with precision, advocacy, and a steadfast focus on her clients' goals. Buying a home is one of life's most important - and perhaps most emotional - investments. As a certified wellness and lifestyle coach, she further emphasizes the importance of finding a home that nurtures not just your lifestyle, but your overall health, happiness, and well-being. Real estate runs deep in Riitta's roots. She grew up involved in her family's real estate holdings in Finland's Turku-Abo region and co-managed her family's historical Empire-style manor house, originally built in the 1600s on the site of a medieval castle. While Riitta's personal favorite is the simplicity and clean lines of modern Scandinavian design and designers, she also has a deep appreciation for historical styles - Empire, Gustavian, Biedermeier, Baroque, and Rococo - all of which were seamlessly blended into her ancestral home. After relocating to Connecticut with her husband following the birth of their first son, Riitta fell in love with the area's vibrant communities and easy access to New York City. Having spent 25+ years living and raising her family in both Darien and Greenwich, she offers a rare dual perspective on two of Fairfield County's most desirable communities. As a mom and longtime resident, she raised her sons in both towns - through top public schools, local private day schools, and a CT boarding school - where they were also actively involved in competitive lacrosse, hockey, and golf programs. This experience gave her personal, firsthand insight into the area's educational landscape, family life, and neighborhood dynamics. Her lived experience is an invaluable resource for clients seeking more than just a home, but a lifestyle that fits. In her free time, Riitta is a passionate fitness enthusiast, having competed in snowboarding, and now enjoys weightlifting and rowing, sunrise runs at Tod's Point, yoga, and meditation by the ocean?and, true to her Finnish roots, enjoying sauna for both physical and mental restoration. And if you're curious why sauna has been Finland's best-kept secret for better health, a sharper mind, and lasting longevity, just ask Riitta - she'll tell you more, share a few tips, and even the science behind it.

Areas Covered

Greenwich

Cos Cob

Riverside

Old Greenwich

Stamford

Darien

New Canaan

Rowayton

Norwalk

Bilingual Talents

English, Finnish

Professional Association

National Association of Realtors

Connecticut Association of Realtors

Greenwich Association of Realtors

Greenwich Multiple Listing Service

SMART MLS

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World

Additional Languages

Finnish

Swedish

German