Agent Profile
With more than 26 years experience in real estate in Darien, Janet is one of the top producers in the Darien/Rowayton/Norwalk market. Having been raised in a family of real estate investors in New England, she learned early on about all aspects of buying and selling property. Much of Janet’s business comes to her through referrals from past and current clients as well as repeat sales and purchases from previously satisfied clients. She has the reputation for working hard and being thorough, patient, flexible, and a good listener. She is detailed in all aspects of a transaction, and achieves the best possible results for her clients. Janet makes both buying and selling real estate a smooth and positive experience.
Janet grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts and Palm Beach, Florida. She received her Bachelors of Art degree from Finch College in New York City and went on to earn her fine arts certificate from the New York School of Interior Design. She married her husband Jonathan in 1971 and his banking career took them from New York, to London, San Francisco, and then back to the east coast in 1976, when they settled in Darien to raise their two children.
Volunteer work has always been part of Janet’s life, whether through the Junior League in New York, San Francisco and Darien, various parent boards of her children’s schools, or teaching an Alcohol Education Program in many of the elementary schools in Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk and Stamford. She taught a cooking class to children through the Darien YMCA, has done volunteer work for the Darien Arts Council and has served on The Tokeneke Club Board of Governors. For recreation, Janet enjoys tennis, boating, fly fishing, reading and travel.
Halstead Connecticut, LLC
Current Listings
8 Butlers Island Road
Darien, Connecticut

- 5 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 15 Rooms
- 1.25 Acres
- 7,809 Sqft
Recent Press
Stamford Advocate - Friday, August 24, 2018
Patch.com - Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Stamford Advocate - Thursday, May 24, 2018
Dujour - Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Stamford Advocate - Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Stamford Advocate - Saturday, June 18, 2016
Darien News-Review - Saturday, June 18, 2016
Stamford Advocate - Friday, May 13, 2016
New Canaan, Darien & Rowayton Magazine - Thursday, February 18, 2016
New York Post - Thursday, February 11, 2016
Darien News-Review - Friday, January 15, 2016
Stamford Advocate - Friday, November 20, 2015
Featured Blog Posts

On October 31st, Halstead proudly sponsored the Rowayton Library Halloween Monster Dash. Participants of the first annual 5K run and 1 mile walk hit the pavement in Halloween costumes. Many thanks to Halstead agents Nancy Dauk, Gwen Alexis, Janet Olmsted and Joanne Shakley who made this event possible!
Check out coverage...
Monday, November 16, 2015

On June 18th NBC Open House NYC aired a segment on 188 Long Neck Point Road in Darien, Connecticut—represented by Halstead’s Janet Olmsted and Chris Merritt. The owners’ daughters, Courtney Suhler Morey and Brooke Suhler Paliz, guided viewers on an exclusive tour of their 1906 estate. The home is surrounded...
Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Did you know Halstead Property has been nominated for three prestigious 2014 HGTV Doory Awards!
We will cover each award, starting with Urban Home of The Year, and now we bring you the second Doory Award nominee, Waterfront Home of the Year!
Click here to vote for this amazing property...
Friday, May 30, 2014
Featured Videos

8 Butlers Island Road - Darien, Connecticut Suzanne Okie, Licensed in Connecticut Tel: (203) 656-6512 - Cell: (203) 856-9719 sokie@halstead.com Janet Olmsted, Licensed in Connecticut Tel: (203) 656-6542 - Cell: (203) 554-4022 jolmsted@halstead.com

This property is now closed or no longer available. Take a sneak peek at this property and if you are interested in something comparable, please reach out to: Janet Olmsted (203) 656-6542 Cell: (203) 554-4022 jolmsted@halstead.com Chris Merritt (203) 656-6510 Cell: (203) 550-9824 cmerritt@halstead.com Judi McCarty (203) 656-6513 Cell: (203) 984-6644 jmccarty@halstead.com

This property is now closed or no longer available. Take a sneak peek at this property and if you are interested in something comparable, please reach out to: Janet Olmsted, Licensed in Connecticut Tel: (203) 656-6542 Cell: (203) 554-4022 jolmsted@halstead.com

For More Information, please reach out to: Janet Olmsted Licensed in Connecticut Tel: (203) 656-6542 Cell: (203) 554-4022 jolmsted@halstead.com Chris Merritt Licensed in Connecticut Tel: (203) 656-6510 Cell: (203) 550-9824 cmerritt@halstead.com

This property is now closed or no longer available. Take a sneak peek at this property and if you are interested in something comparable, please reach out to: Suzanne Okie Licensed in Connecticut Tel: (203) 656-6512 Cell: (203) 856-9719 sokie@halstead.com Janet Olmsted Licensed in Connecticut Tel: (203) 656-6542 Cell: (203) 554-4022 jolmsted@halstead.com

Kathy Gogolak invites LX TV Open House NYC into her beautiful Darien, Connecticut estate for an extensive video tour. The home features magnificent details, traditional architecture and luxurious amenities.
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