Having made the move from New York City to Darien with her own young family, Kim Petre understands that finding the perfect home is about so much more than real estate. It’s about finding a community, creating a lifestyle, and feeling at home in a new chapter of life. Her firsthand experience, deep local connections, and genuine enthusiasm for the community make her an invaluable resource for families navigating that transition.
Before launching her real estate career, Kim served as Vice President of Marketing at Chilton Trust Company in New York City, where she developed a sophisticated approach to branding, marketing, and client relationships. After moving to Darien in 2020, she undertook an extensive renovation of her own home, cultivating a passion for architecture and design, along with a trusted network of local contractors, designers, and industry professionals.
Today, Kim brings that unique combination of marketing expertise, design sensibility, and local knowledge to every transaction. Whether helping sellers thoughtfully position their homes to achieve maximum value or guiding buyers to see the potential in a property, she approaches each opportunity with creativity, strategy, and an exceptional eye for detail.
Above all, Kim believes that great real estate representation is deeply personal. Known for her responsiveness, thoughtful guidance, and unwavering commitment to her clients, she prides herself on being a trusted advisor and steady sounding board through every step of the process. Her goal is simple: to make one of life’s most significant decisions feel seamless, rewarding, and even a little fun.
Community Involvement
Darien Nature Center, Royle Elementary School PTO
Education
Kim received her bachelor’s degree from Manhattanville College and her master’s degree at the College of New Rochelle
Testimonials
“Our agent was excellent. As first time buyers she held our hand through the process and provided invaluable local knowledge.” ~ William Gibbs ~
“Working with Kim was hands down one of the best experiences. We weren’t your typical clients when looking for our first home. It took us over a year and a half to find our home and Kim was with us every step of the way. Our needs were unique and Kim listened to us and made our experience as smooth as possible. She showed up to every property with a smile and positive outlook. She always made herself available even if it was a last minute request or showing. Then when we finally found our perfect property, she made the closing super seamless. We highly recommend Kim and can’t wait for our next adventure together! Don’t buy a home without talking to Kim first!” ~ Kristen and Drew Tuohy ~
“Kim is the kind of realtor we only dreamed of finding, and we are so thankful the playground gods brought us together! She is so plugged into the local community and network of realtors, and impressed us with her deep research of the neighborhoods and homes that best suited our needs. She took the time to understand our priorities and was strategic in leveraging our unique points of difference so we stood out from the rest in this extraordinarily competitive market. She is a thorough investigator, a fantastic communicator, an absolute pleasure to work and spend time with, (not to mention a locally famous cookie baker), and has become a trusted friend who I often turn to for home and style inspo, local recs, and fellow mom advice. I can attest – Kim is the best of the best, and I cannot recommend her highly enough!” ~ Jillian Fortin ~
“There are no words to express our gratitude for all that you have done to make our dreams a reality. Because of you, our family is getting a much needed fresh start. You managed every step of the way effortlessly and with so much love, expertise and attention to detail. You have literally worn every hat from real estate agent, master negotiator, interior designer, therapist (!), confidant and most importantly, a true friend.” ~ The Lai Family ~
“We found Kim by chance, but I believe it was the real estate gods that brought her to us! She was very intuitive as to what we were looking for and sent suggestions and opinions about potential properties. She made herself readily available to us when we were able to travel to Connecticut. Any time we called or texted her, she was back in touch with us promptly, which we felt was a very important trait in a realtor. Kim was always very positive and eager to help, informative about the communities we were interested In and helped us to think outside of the box a few times! She is excellent at and loves her profession and it shows! We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a home in the area.” ~ Betsy and Joe Gazzini ~
