About Janis Hennessy

Bio

Janis Hennessy is a luxury real estate agent with nearly 30 years of experience serving New Canaan, Darien, Stamford, Norwalk, and Wilton. She has worked with clients of all needs: from moving around the world, to New York City, and just down the block, bringing the same level of care and expertise to every relocation, near or far. A frequent resource for families relocating from New York City, she helps them navigate everything from top-rated schools to commuter logistics as they make the move to suburban life. Luxury real estate is not simply about selling homes, it's about intelligence and disciplined negotiation. Janis's career is defined by data-driven pricing strategy, premium marketing execution, and results that consistently outperform the market, including strong sale-to-list price ratios, low days on market, strategic pricing that drives competitive demand, and maximum value through skilled negotiation. She has consistently ranked in the top 1.5% of real estate professionals in the United States, including in 2026. Her approach combines advanced market trend analysis, luxury market data interpretation, confidential representation, transaction risk management, and elevated, targeted marketing strategies. A repeated Diamond Award recipient, Chairman's Elite Club member, and Past President of the New Canaan Board of Realtors, Janis is widely respected for her leadership, discretion, and commitment to protecting her clients' financial interests. For discerning buyers and sellers of luxury real estate in New Canaan and Fairfield County, representation matters, Janis delivers a sophisticated, results-oriented experience designed to protect assets and build long-term value.

Professional Specialty

Board of Directors, New Canaan Board of Realtors

CT Realtors, Strategic Growth Committee

Past President, New Canaan Board of Realtors

Past Lead, New Canaan Board of Tax Appeal

Achievements

Top 1.5% of Real Estate Professionals in the U.S. (2026, REALTRENDS)

Chairmans Elite Award 2024, 2025

Top 15 Agent Company-wide, 2022

DIAMOND Level Top Producer

Five Star Professional

Personal

Originally from Boston, Janis and her husband have called New Canaan home for over 35 years, raising their two sons through the New Canaan Public Schools. Her sons went on to attend the University of Miami and Boston College, followed by graduate school at Georgia Tech Engineering and Harvard Business School, and now work in tech and media. Outside of real estate, Janis is an avid swimmer who also loves pilates and pickleball, and she enjoys taking advantage of the many wonderful talks and events that come through New Canaan.