MJ DeRisio

MJ DeRisio

Realtor ®

Old Lyme Brokerage

103 Halls Road
P.O. Box 489
Old Lyme, CT 06371
  • Born In:
    New Jersey
  • Live In:
    Old Lyme, CT
  • Favorite Movie:
    It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
  • Passion:
    Music, the International Language
  • Interests:
    Dogs and Kids - in that order!, Cooking, Sailing
  • Favorite Lyric:
    Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
  • Can’t Live Without:
    My Smart Phone - yikes!
  • Inspiration:
    My fifth grade math teacher

Margaret Jane ("MJ") is among the top producing agents at William Pitt in the area.  Her proven results are the outcome of her excellent service coupled with her keen ability to make every transaction meet or exceed the client's expectations.  Prior to joining William Pitt, MJ worked on Wall Street for many years in corporate finance, domestic and international investment management and strategic planning for several Fortune 500 companies. She settled in Old Lyme, captured by a shoreline similar to the one she knew growing up in New Jersey. MJ quickly made a world of friends and a name for herself as a person with a can-do attitude who gets things done. She makes it all look easy.

Actively involved in her community, MJ serves on the Board of Directors at the Lyme Art Association where she assists in development activities of individuals and businesses throughout the region. In her down-time, she tinkers on the piano, and "babysits" for all of her friends' dogs!  She is a terrific cook who also holds an MBA in finance.  When asked, she will tell you, "I am grateful to live in a community where I can share both my professional expertise and my personal enjoyment of the arts to benefit others."

If you are considering a sale, purchase, or lease of property in CT, throughout the US or world-wide, call, text or email her for a complimentary consultation.  MJ can bring the world to your doorstep with William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty.

Margaret Jane ("MJ") is among the top producing agents at William Pitt in the area.  Her proven results are the outcome of her excellent service coupled with her keen ability to make every transaction meet or exceed the client's expectations.  Prior to joining William Pitt, MJ worked on Wall Street for many years in corporate finance, domestic and international investment management and strategic planning for several Fortune 500 companies. She settled in Old Lyme, captured by a shoreline similar to the one she knew growing up in New Jersey. MJ quickly made a world of friends and a name for herself as a person with a can-do attitude who gets things done. She makes it all look easy.

Actively involved in her community, MJ serves on the Board of Directors at the Lyme Art Association where she assists in development activities of individuals and businesses throughout the region. In her down-time, she tinkers on the piano, and "babysits" for all of her friends' dogs!  She is a terrific cook who also holds an MBA in finance.  When asked, she will tell you, "I am grateful to live in a community where I can share both my professional expertise and my personal enjoyment of the arts to benefit others."

If you are considering a sale, purchase, or lease of property in CT, throughout the US or world-wide, call, text or email her for a complimentary consultation.  MJ can bring the world to your doorstep with William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty.

Margaret Jane ("MJ") is among the top producing agents at William Pitt in the area.  Her proven results are the outcome of her excellent service coupled with her keen ability to make every transaction meet or exceed the client's expectations.  Prior to joining William Pitt, MJ worked on Wall Street for many years in corporate finance, domestic and international investment management and strategic planning for several Fortune 500 companies. She settled in Old Lyme, captured by a shoreline similar to the one she knew growing up in New Jersey. MJ quickly made a world of friends and a name for herself as a person with a can-do attitude who gets things done. She makes it all look easy.

Actively involved in her community, MJ serves on the Board of Directors at the Lyme Art Association where she assists in development activities of individuals and businesses throughout the region. In her down-time, she tinkers on the piano, and "babysits" for all of her friends' dogs!  She is a terrific cook who also holds an MBA in finance.  When asked, she will tell you, "I am grateful to live in a community where I can share both my professional expertise and my personal enjoyment of the arts to benefit others."

If you are considering a sale, purchase, or lease of property in CT, throughout the US or world-wide, call, text or email her for a complimentary consultation.  MJ can bring the world to your doorstep with William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty.

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  • Awards
    • 2019, 2016 Silver Award Recipient
    • 2015, 2020, 2022 Bronze Award Recipient
    • 2021 Gold Award

Testimonials

VERY professional, and caring, service... top notch.

James Berryman

Exceptional and Professional!!

Lesley Lowe, TTEE of Francis Roche Rev Liv Tr

I’ve used MJ’s services many times now and find she is professional, knowledgeable, effective and a joy to work with. Her communication is excellent which is so crucial in a process like this. Thank you MJ!

Tamera Jackson

My agents were professional, patient and very steadfast . We all had a goal and we all met that goal! They did not waiver and always had our best interest in mind . Thanks to Michele and Kevin Fox and to MJ Derisio!

Jennie Rubera Rev Trust, Nancy Rubera, Joan Finnell, Trustees

MJ is a true professional, you can’t get real estate brokers better than s he is!

Mary S. Waldron, Trustee

MJ was super. Her experience, insight and understanding of the market helped us sell our property in a heartbeat. Ms. DeRisio also seems to truly care about her customers and has their best interest in mind.

Nancy VonPein

MJ DeRiso was instrumental in helping me sell an unusual property with extreme professionalism, insight, and efficiency. I am convinced that her experience aided us immeasurably in promoting the property to the point where it sold very quickly. MJ DeRisio is also a kind and interested professional who cares about her clients.

Nancy VonPein

MJ has been nothing but professional and always delivers on her promises. She is very responsive to my many questions and concerns and I have the utmost confidence and respect for her.

Debra Sanders

I think MJ did a wonderful job selling my house, she is a real asset to your company. I will continue to work with her To find me a new home.

Martha R Ames

MJ was Perfect!!

Wesley & Janet Robinson

MJ is dedicated and on top of the details! It was a pleasure working with her.

Lauralee Cromarty

We could not be more pleased with the way MJ and Roger handled our listing. The time they spent reassuring us during these unprecedented times and the care and concern for our protection during showings made it obvious just how fortunate we were to have chosen two of your best real estate agents. With the many ups and downs of selling our home Roger stayed in close contact with us offering reassurance as MJ kept us apprised of the number of interested perspective buyers. They left “no stone unturned “, even when we had one solid interested buyer, they continued to show the house just encase of a problem with the first one. Roger and MJ made selling our home as stress free as possible. We thank them for their genuine concern for our exposure to the COVID 19virus and their professionalism. Two great agents.

George Reynolds, Carol Leach

MJ is fantastic! Very helpful and on her game!

Tamera Jackson

My Sales

83 Atlantic Avenue $2,100,000 link

83 Atlantic Avenue

Groton, CT 06340 | New London County
$2,100,000
4 Beds 3/1 Baths 2,203 Sqft 0.09 Acres

Welcome to your waterfront paradise! This exceptional 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home boasts breathtaking water views and comes complete with a private dock, making it a haven for...

4
bed
3/1
bath
2,203
sqft
46 Crosstrees Hill Road $860,000 link

46 Crosstrees Hill Road

Essex, CT 06426 | Middlesex County
$860,000
5 Beds 4/1 Baths 3,840 Sqft 0.49 Acres

Direct waterfront in one of America’s most beloved historic towns. This home has breathtaking views of the CT River and Essex Harbor with 150 ft of frontage on South Cove....

5
bed
4/1
bath
3,840
sqft
1 Lyme Street $850,000 link

1 Lyme Street

Old Lyme, CT 06371 | New London County
$850,000
5 Beds 2/1 Baths 4,098 Sqft 2.65 Acres

This historic home has been under one family ownership for over three hundred years and is being offered to the market for the first time. Reputed to be the oldest home at the...

5
bed
2/1
bath
4,098
sqft
131 Mitchell Hill Road $800,000 link

131 Mitchell Hill Road

Lyme, CT 06371 | New London County
$800,000
4 Beds 5/1 Baths 3,266 Sqft 4 Acres

Welcome to Whitehall – your new home in the country! The Estate is sited on a four plus acre lightly wooded lot with stone walls, in ground pool and surrounded by nature. This...

4
bed
5/1
bath
3,266
sqft
21 Bayview Avenue $775,000 link

21 Bayview Avenue

East Lyme, CT 06357 | New London County
$775,000
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,415 Sqft 0.12 Acres

Views! Views! Views! One of the first of several renovated homes listed for sale on gentrified Bayview Avebue in Crescent Beach. This lovely c.1940, 5-bedroom, 4-bath home has...

5
bed
4
bath
3,415
sqft
26 Smith Road $765,000 link

26 Smith Road

East Haddam, CT 06423 | Middlesex County
$765,000
3 Beds 2/2 Baths 3,096 Sqft 64.3 Acres

A GLORIOUS VERY PRIVATE 64 ACRE PROPERTY, WITH A SOPHISTICATED YET HIP MID-CENTURY 3 BED RESIDENCE, WITH EYE CATCHING BELLS AND WHISTLES. THE HOME ENJOYS, A DROP DEAD SPACIOUS...

3
bed
2/2
bath
3,096
sqft
19 Bayview Avenue $750,000 link

19 Bayview Avenue

East Lyme, CT 06357 | New London County
$750,000
5 Beds 2/1 Baths 2,232 Sqft 0.11 Acres

Until recently described as a Colonial Beach Cottage, this C1920 5 Bed 2.5 bath home with wonderful views of Long Island Sound and nearby Beach, is now an all season, pristine,...

5
bed
2/1
bath
2,232
sqft
20 Otter Cove Drive $750,000 link

20 Otter Cove Drive

Old Saybrook, CT 06475 | Middlesex County
$750,000
4 Beds 2/1 Baths 3,529 Sqft 2.2 Acres

PERFECT BLEND OF CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND CHARM AND SOPHISTICATED ELEGANCE in this nearly new custom 3,529 sq.ft. home built in 2016. This Point One Architecture home was designed to...

4
bed
2/1
bath
3,529
sqft
32 Whipporwill Drive $737,000 link

32 Whipporwill Drive

Shelton, CT 06484 | Fairfield County
$737,000
3 Beds 3/1 Baths 4,243 Sqft 0.72 Acres

Custom All The Way! No expense was spared! One owner home built by a builder for his family with many upgrades and custom woodwork. The entertainment friendly floor plan welcomes...

3
bed
3/1
bath
4,243
sqft