About The Engel Team

The Engel Team New Canaan real estate practice is built on clarity, strategy, and a deep understanding of how our local markets truly work. We are a modern real estate group built on expertise, honesty, and results. For more than two decades, we’ve helped buyers and sellers navigate the complexities of Fairfield County with a level of strategy, transparency, and professionalism that sets a new standard in the industry. We believe real estate should be data-driven, design-forward, and deeply personal — because a home is both a financial decision and a life decision.

Who We Are

Led by John Engel, a top-producing agent at Douglas Elliman, The Engel Team New Canaan real estate combines market intelligence, negotiation strength, and a deep understanding of local neighborhoods. John’s background on New Canaan’s Planning & Zoning Commission gives our clients insights no other team can offer — from land use to historic preservation to how future developments may impact value.

We are not just marketers; we are advisors. With 28 years of hands-on experience as a licensed general contractor, John understands construction, materials, process, design, and what it truly costs to improve a home. That knowledge protects our clients from surprises and positions them to make smarter, more confident decisions.

What Makes Us Different

Our philosophy is simple: Truth wins. Preparation wins. Strategy wins.

Every property has a story, and every client has a goal. We uncover both. The Engel Team is known for:

• Data-driven pricing strategies and precise property positioning

• Architectural and midcentury expertise that attracts the right buyers

• Renovation guidance informed by years of contracting experience

• Sophisticated digital marketing across video, podcast, and social platforms

• A trusted network of stagers, organizers, and specialists who prepare homes flawlessly

• A full-service, white-glove approach from first conversation to closing

We don’t guess. We analyze. We prepare. We execute.

Media, Market Intel & Thought Leadership

John is the creator of The New Canaan Sentinel weekly column, where he breaks down market behavior, pricing psychology, legislation, zoning, and the shifts shaping Fairfield County.
He is also the co-host of Boroughs & Burbs, a national real estate podcast with over 200 episodes and thousands of weekly listeners.

Our clients benefit from the same insights we share with audiences nationwide — macro trends, micro shifts, and the early signals that move markets.

Our Mission

To give every client the competitive advantage they deserve.
To deliver clarity in an industry full of noise.
To negotiate with strength and integrity.
To make the real estate process smarter, calmer, and more predictable.

Work With Us

Whether you’re buying, selling, downsizing, relocating, or evaluating your options, The Engel Team is here to guide you with intelligence and confidence.
This is The Engel Team. This is real estate done right.