Brown Harris Stevens

A French native, Dorothee Ancel started buying and managing real estate properties in France and Spain in 1994, before moving to the United States in 2008.

With over three decades of relocations under her belt, 12 moves for her family, as well as several missions of relocation for expats, Dorothee has perfected the art of finding the right home no matter the location or requirements. Efficient and knowledgeable, she understand that buying or selling can be deeply personal and complex. As a result, Dorothee's approach includes true listening, warmth, and bit of French flair. With her outgoing and energetic personality, she helps clients find their dream home and bond with their new community.

Whether it is helping clients find a new home, managing tenants who renew year after year, or sharing her real estate insights with individuals in need of guidance, Dorothee is there. What makes her stand out the most is her effective combination of unparalleled common sense and a commitment to reliability.

Originally from the Loire Valley, Dorothee lived in many countries before settling in Westport, Connecticut with her husband and three daughters. She has extensive knowledge of the school system both here and in France, having experienced them with her daughters who have successfully graduated from schools, colleges, and graduate schools in the U.S. and Europe.

Dorothee enjoys giving back to the community by teaching cultural and language programs to students in the local public schools in Spanish and French. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf with the Women's League in Fairfield, organizing wine tasting benefits for local charities, or volunteering at the Nourish Bridgeport ESL program. Need ideas on what to do in Connecticut? Dorothee is happy to share the best local spots that will help you feel right at home.

She holds a Master's Degree in International Purchasing and a Bachelor's Degree in International Business from ESSCA, a French Business School. She is a fluent speaker of French, Spanish, and English.

Affiliations:

National Association of Realtors
Connecticut Association of Realtors
Mid-Fairfield County Association of Realtors
SmartMLS

I had an exceptional experience working with Dorothee. She went above and beyond by not only helping to set up and decorate our house for listing but also personally hosting the open houses. Her dedication paid off as our home sold in less than a week. Additionally, her aggressive negotiation skills were invaluable in securing our new home. I highly recommend Dorothee for her professionalism, commitment, and outstanding results. - Nani & Nick

Dorothee is a dedicated, thorough, and compassionate real estate agent who helped us find the perfect rental property. She is very knowledgeable about her field and took the time to teach us what to look for in our first home. We would recommend her to anyone. Thank you, Dorothee! – Anna, Caitlin, Emily, & Melanie

I am so happy I worked with Dorothee, the best realtor I worked with! She found me great tenants and went above and beyond her duties in the process. She takes pride in her work and it shows! Hire her ASAP. – Valerie I.

As a first-time homebuyer in CT relocating from NYC, the search can be overwhelming. Dorothee’s in-depth knowledge of the local market opportunities and extensive experience of the investment property business was key to the success of this purchase. As my agent, Dorothee went above and beyond not only to meet and exceed my expectations with the property, but also ensure that every aspect of the sale went through smoothly. She spent time with me providing recommendations to make the offer compelling while ensuring all outstanding issues were taken care of. Extremely well-connected, she also shared her network of home improvement professionals which allowed me to get all renovations done by the time I moved in. Impeccable experience from touring homes to move-in—I definitely recommend Dorothee for anyone looking for a caring agent with experience and expertise! – Alice A.

Dorothee was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive as our listing agent. She has helped us throughout the whole process and was available every step of the way. She was an ABSOLUTE pleasure to work with and made the selling of our home seamless. She did an excellent job and I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. – Isabelle and Rune J.

Thank you, Dorothee for everything—your guidance, support, negotiation, and for always being available to help! You are truly a wonderful agent! The best! - H. Rozenberg

Dorothee was my guardian angel throughout the home sale process. I cannot thank her enough for her kindness, wisdom, dedication and professionalism. I knew I was in good hands with Dorothee and trusted her judgement without question. She understands the intricacies of local real estate market so well and proved this to me time and time again. She is a skillful "tough when she needs to be" negotiator and a sweet person all at the same time. I highly recommend Dorothee to help you navigate your real estate journey. You won't be disappointed! - Elaine M