Greenwich
A little city with small-town appeal. Delightful amenities near stunning shores and quaint countryside.
A little city with small-town appeal. Delightful amenities near stunning shores and quaint countryside.
Greenwich spans everything from beachfront cottages to backcountry estates, and pricing, zoning, and demand vary sharply between them. Russell Pruner, Mark Pruner, and Dena Zarra of Greenwich Streets at Compass specialize in this range, with Russell's nearly four decades of experience and recognition by BestAgents.us as a 2024 Top Agent reflecting that depth.
Greenwich Streets at Compass is made up of Mark Pruner, Russell Pruner, Dena Zarra, Timothy Agro, and Felipe Dutra Leite. Mark, Russell, and Tim are Greenwich natives who have lived in the community their entire lives.
The team pairs Mark and Russell Pruner's combined 50-plus years of listing and selling experience with agents who grew up in Greenwich, giving clients direct knowledge of neighborhoods from the beachfront to the backcountry rather than a generalist's view of the market.
For most longtime homeowners, it's less about square footage and more about whether the house still fits how they live. Dena Zarra, a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), has guided many Greenwich families through this exact transition and recommends starting the conversation before it becomes urgent, having options makes the process considerably easier. Russell Pruner, who holds the SRES designation, brings the same perspective for clients navigating a major life transition out of a longtime home.
Look for three things: actual local experience, a clear understanding of the current market, and someone who will tell you the truth even when it isn't what you hoped to hear. Russell Pruner, a Greenwich broker since 1985, suggests asking any agent what they would NOT recommend doing to your home before selling, that answer reveals a lot. Dena Zarra, GRI and CSA, brings that same directness specifically to clients navigating downsizing or a major life transition.
Backcountry generally refers to the northern part of town, larger parcels, more woodland, and a genuine sense of separation from neighbors. It tends to suit buyers who value privacy, land use, and a slower pace over walkability or a village center. Mark Pruner and Russell Pruner both help buyers weigh backcountry against Greenwich's coastal and in-town markets based on how they actually want to live day to day.
Greenwich has moved through several distinct cycles, periods of rapid appreciation, periods of correction, and shifts in which neighborhoods see the highest demand. Russell Pruner has tracked those cycles firsthand since 1985, which gives the Greenwich Streets Team a useful read on what's a genuine market shift versus a temporary swing. That perspective, paired with Dena Zarra's focus on senior transitions and Mark Pruner's data-driven market analysis, is what the team brings to every client conversation
We are a dedicated group of Greenwich natives. We have a deep passion for our hometown and enjoy everything the town offers its residents from the beach front to the backcountry. That is why we don’t find you just any home, we find you the right home.
MARK PRUNER
DENA ZARRA
RUSSELL PRUNER
COMPASS
200 Greenwich Ave
3rd Fl Greenwich, CT 06830
