Ingrid Hess, CRS, GRI

In setting the standard of excellence in real estate brokerage and through her highly experienced, knowledgeable and principled approach, Ingrid Hess, now a licensed broker and the founding member of both the Darien and New Canaan offices of Compass Real Estate, provides outstanding expertise and professional representation to her valued clients. Over nearly 4 decades, Ingrid has been the specialist in the Acquisition and Marketing of Residential and Distinctive Luxury Properties in the Greater Fairfield County, Connecticut real estate market. It is Ingrid’s true passion to provide each client with individual attention, enthusiasm, and insightful awareness into the rich and charming character that the distinctive communities spanning from Greenwich to Fairfield have to offer!

Ingrid is extremely diligent in every interaction with her clients; She Listens, She Gets It, and She Makes It Happen! Her clients trust in her integrity and insight, and value her timely guidance and expertise in addressing all aspects of the transaction with professional competence. She is always quick in establishing an excellent working relationship with the cooperating listing or selling agent in order to arrive at the best terms. When met with a tough challenge, multiple offers or a possible deal breaker, she excels at finding creative and equitable solutions to make each transaction come together with a positive result.

In indulging her clients with first class service, it is truly her joy to ultimately fulfill their requests throughout the transaction. Being highly conscientious of her clients’ personal requirements, she truly strives to make a positive difference in the lives of everyone she serves by providing an exceptional real estate experience. She is fluent in Spanish and Italian for those who feel more comfortable in those languages. With Ingrid, it’s just as much about building the relationships with her valued clients as it is delivering on the right property. Her clients truly appreciate her efforts on their behalf and value the friendship that continues well after the keys exchange hands.

Ingrid further distinguishes herself with the following designations: CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) to serve you and your personal real estate interests.

★★★★★
"Ingrid Hess is a true expert and professional, as well as a pleasure to work with. She is knowledgeable, passionate, and a skilled negotiator. As first time home buyers, we couldn't have been more pleased with how quickly and efficiently Ingrid helped us to navigate through the entire process. We are so thankful to her and wouldn't be in the home we are in today without her!" - Clare

★★★★★
"We were very fortunate to work with Ingrid in relocating from NYC to Darien. In addition to her market knowledge and transaction expertise, she was a tremendous resource for information about the town and very helpful in providing recommendations for local service providers (attorneys, mortgage brokers, painters, etc)" - Eric

★★★★★
"We have worked with Ingrid for the last 13 years with the selling/purchase of two homes. We chose Ingrid because of her knowledge of the housing market in town; her expertise and her strong negotiation skills. She has lived and worked in town for more than 30 years making her a good advisor for new incoming families." - Mariella

★★★★★
"Ingrid is the best there is in Fairfield County CT. She was patient with our learning curve in finding our first home purchase. We would happily go hunting and learn the different hidden aspects of what makes a place spectacular and where the hidden pitfalls may lie. We always felt secure that she was on our side in negotiating the best deal." - Kevin

★★★★★
"Ingrid has deep local knowledge which helps make a more informed purchase. We were able to negotiate a large discount from the initial asking price, in part due to her very strong market knowledge. As a long term resident of the town and a consummate professional, she is the total package. We recommend her without reservation." - Sebastian