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Melissa Rwambuya

About Melissa Rwambuya

Sales Vice President - New Canaan Office
Four Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Email: Melissa.Rwambuya@raveis.com | Cell: 917.670.5053 | Office: 203.966.3555
Website: https://melissarwambuya.raveis.com

Certified Homeownership Professional

MELISSA RWAMBUYA

Top New Canaan CT Real Estate Agent | $450M+ Closed | Columbia MBA | Former Wall Street | Helping NYC Buyers Relocate to Fairfield County | William Raveis

New Canaan Real Estate Expert
Fairfield County CT Luxury Real Estate
#1 TOP AGENT NEW CANAAN 2025
#1 TOP AGENT CT 2025
2025 America's Best Real Estate Professionals - Top 1.5% in the U.S.
Over $450MM IN SALES
Sales Vice President
Platinum Club Member
Luxury Property Specialist
Past President and Treasurer New Canaan Board of Realtors
William Raveis Real Estate
Four Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Cell: 917-670-5053
Email: melissa.rwambuya@raveis.com
Licensed in CT

Melissa Rwambuya-- New Canaan's Trusted Luxury Real Estate Expert

As a top-producing agent in New Canaan and Fairfield County, I guide buyers and sellers through one of the region's most competitive housing markets. With over $450 million in closed transactions and recognition as a #1 Top Producing Agent in New Canaan and Connecticut (2025), I help clients achieve maximum value through strategic pricing, precise market positioning, and expert negotiation.

Before transitioning to real estate, I built a successful career on Wall Street, where I developed the analytical discipline, negotiation skills, and market insight that now shape my real estate practice. I also hold an MBA from Columbia Business School, bringing a strong financial and strategic perspective to every transaction. Real estate is often one of the largest investments clients make, and my background allows me to approach each deal with the rigor and professionalism it deserves.

For Sellers:
I ensure every listing commands attention and attracts qualified buyers. Each home begins with a tailored preparation plan that highlights its unique strengths and maximizes appeal. From staging guidance and strategic pricing to professional photography and targeted marketing, I help sellers achieve the lowest days on market and the highest sales-to-list ratios. Supported by a trusted network of attorneys, inspectors, contractors, and service professionals, I ensure a seamless process from preparation through closing.

For Buyers:
I help clients navigate highly competitive, multiple-offer markets with confidence. My deep knowledge of New Canaan neighborhoods, pricing trends, and seller motivations allows me to craft compelling offers that stand out. Equally important are the strong professional relationships I've built within the brokerage community, often giving my clients an edge when competing offers are evaluated. My disciplined negotiation approach ensures buyers secure the right home on the best possible terms.

A longtime New Canaan resident, I'm deeply involved in the community and have served as Past President and Treasurer of the New Canaan Board of Realtors. I've also raised three children here, giving me a personal understanding of the town's schools, neighborhoods, and lifestyle. I bring the same dedication to my clients that I bring to local leadership and philanthropy-- prioritizing trust, long-term partnerships, and authentic connections.

Whether you're buying, selling, or investing in New Canaan or Lower Fairfield County, I provide the guidance, strategy, and market insight to make your real estate experience seamless, strategic, and highly successful.

Representation matters-- and results prove the difference.

Expertise
-New Canaan & Fairfield County Luxury Real Estate Expert
-Strategic Seller Representation & Precision Pricing
-Low Days on Market and Highest Sales to List Ratios
-Buyer Advisory & Competitive Offer Strategy
-Multiple Offer Negotiation Strategist
-Market Trend Analysis & Property Valuation
-Estate & High-Value Home Marketing
-Relocation & Lifestyle Advisory
-Skilled Negotiation & Transaction Risk Management
-Confidential Representation

Agent Credentials

Achievements

2025 America's Best Real Estate Professionals - Top 1.5% in the U.S. #1 TOP AGENT CT 2025 Platinum Club Award Winner More than $450MM is Sales

  • Top Producer 2010-2025
  • Platinum Club Member 2021-2025
  • Chairman's Elite Club Member 2018, 2019 & 2020
  • Customer Service Excellence Award
  • Luxury Properties Top Producer Award
  • Excellence in Referral Support

Professional Specialty

Top Producer in Finance Sales and Trading for major Wall Street firms for more than fifteen years prior to joining the real estate arena. Extensive business and negotiating experience. Received M.B.A. in Finance from Columbia Business School.

Community Involvement

  • ABC Host Family
  • Founder - Ugandan Girls Organization
  • Grand Sponsor New Canaan CARES House Tour 2024
  • Past President Newcomers Club
  • Hoyt Farm Homeowners Association
  • SPED* New Canaan
  • Americares - Spouse of Board Member - Fundraising
  • Filling in the Blanks - Committee Member
  • New Canaan CARES
  • Young Women's League
  • East School PTC, Saxe Middle School PTC, New Canaan High School PTC

Areas Covered

All of Lower Fairfield County including New Canaan, Darien, Greenwich, Wilton, Weston, Westport, Stamford, Rowayton and Norwalk. TO CONTACT MELISSA CALL HER CELL AT 917-670-5053.

Professional Association

  • New Canaan Board of Realtors - Treasurer 2015-2017, President 2020-2022
  • New Canaan Multiple Listing Service
  • National Association of Realtors
  • Connecticut Association of Realtors
  • Consolidated Multiple Listing Service

Education

  • Boston College
  • Columbia Business School, MBA Finance

Personal

  • Married for 28 years
  • Three Children
  • New Canaan Resident for 20 Years
  • Previously lived in New York City for 15 Years

Additional Languages

  • Spanish