About Us

We are an award-winning real estate team serving Fairfield County, built on the belief that real estate is personal, local, and deeply connected to how people want to live.

Our work goes far beyond buying & selling homes.

We help people make thoughtful moves, whether that means finding the right place to raise a family, preparing a beloved home for its next chapter, relocating across the country, or creating a lifestyle that feels more aligned with where they are headed next. Our role is part strategist, part advisor, and always grounded in trust.

For sellers, presentation is everything.

The way a home enters the market shapes both perception and value. We do far more than place a sign in the yard. We guide every step of the preparation process, from strategic pricing and property positioning to staging, editing, and highlighting the architectural details that make your home stand apart. We believe exceptional marketing begins long before professional photography. It starts with thoughtful preparation and a clear plan designed to maximize both interest and results.

That preparation, combined with Compass's reach, gives our clients access to an unmatched national network of buyers, agents, and opportunities. Through innovative marketing, modern technology, and trusted relationships across the country, we ensure your home is seen by the right audience, not just the widest one.

For buyers, our deep local knowledge and strong agent relationships create a meaningful advantage.

In competitive markets, access and reputation matter. We know the neighborhoods, the inventory behind the scenes, and often the story behind the sale. Whether you are moving from nearby or from across the world, we provide clear guidance, honest advice, and advocacy that help you move with confidence.

What matters most to us is the relationship. When you work with the Blue Hill Team, you work directly with us. You are never handed off to a revolving cast of assistants or passed through layers of communication. We're here for you from the first conversation through the final signature and beyond.

We care deeply about helping people.

As neighbors, business owners, and long-time members of the communities we serve, we care deeply about helping people find not just the right house, but the right place to belong. We are proud to represent some of the most beautiful homes and remarkable people in Fairfield County, and we approach every client relationship with the same goal: thoughtful guidance, exceptional results, and an experience that feels as elevated as it should.

If you are thinking about buying, selling, or simply planning your next move,

we would be honored to help. 

Meet the Team

  • Laura Atwood Kottler

    Laura Atwood Kottler, a Westport native and Team Principal of the BlueHill Team at Compass, is known for collaborative style, creative problem-solving, and unflappable grace under pressure. With 16+ years advising buyers and sellers across Fairfield County, clients praise her patient, amiable approach; transparent, consistent communication; and the way she calmly organizes significant financial, housing, and life decisions. Real estate often means meeting people at their most vulnerable time—Laura leans in with steady counsel and agile resourcefulness.

    She co-founded the East Coast Network, a collaboration of 70+ Compass agents connecting clients from Maine to Florida, and serves as a Regional President, Women of Compass. Before real estate, Laura was an executive recruiter, honing research and negotiation acumen and a relationship-first mindset that now benefits first-time homeowners, luxury waterfront sellers, and investors alike. She pairs hyper-local insight with a robust national referral network so clients are supported wherever they live—or want to live.

    Raised in Connecticut, Laura has also lived and worked in San Francisco and Chicago. She graduated magna cum laude from Wheaton College (MA) in Political Science and Education. After raising three children in Fairfield, CT, she and her husband enjoyed life on the water in South Norwalk before moving to the Upper West Side. When she’s not commuting to CT, you’ll find her on a beach or country-road walk, cooking, gardening, catching live music or theatre, or renovating her 1791 home in Dorset, Vermont. From the best local contractors to a great barber or the next must-try spot, Laura remains a trusted resource—well after the closing.

  • Amy Desel

    Amy is a highly seasoned real estate agent in Fairfield County, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional and personalized service to her clients. With over a decade of experience, Amy's unwavering dedication and passion for her clients' goals have allowed her to forge lasting relationships, considering them more like lifelong friends than mere business connections.

    Fueled by the dynamic nature of the real estate industry, Amy takes immense joy in facilitating connections between individuals and their dream homes or investment properties. Her background as an executive recruiter in the financial services industry has equipped her with the tools and mindset to think innovatively, make unique connections, and achieve successes that might seem unconventional to others.

    Beyond her real estate endeavors, Amy is deeply involved in her local community, having raised two children in Fairfield County. This unique perspective allows her to guide clients according to their needs in different communities, each offering diverse experiences and services tailored to buyers' lifestyle preferences. Now an empty nester, with her now young adult children residing nearby in NYC and Kingston NY, Amy serves on numerous nonprofit boards, actively mentors, and volunteers in the community. Her hands-on involvement enables her to showcase the wealth of resources and opportunities Fairfield County provides its residents

    Amy's down-to-earth nature, genuine enthusiasm for her clients, and tenacity to close deals make the experience of working with her truly unique. The feedback she values most from her clients is that she is authentic, always accessible, forward-thinking, and, above all, FUN to work with.

    Amy holds a B.A. in Economics from Brown University 1988, and graduated from Northfield Mount Hermon in Northfield Massachusetts 1984.

    Here's a glimpse into what keeps Amy’s heart ticking:

    Sports & Play: Crossfit workouts, WOD Training, Pickleball, Backgammon, Hearts, Cold Plunge and Infrared Saunas

    Hobbies: Baking Cookies & Cakes, Walking my shorkie "Bear", Nutrition & Macro Counting
    Happy Places: With my kids, Family Cottage on Lake Huron, at the Gym

    Philanthropic Loves: Park City Presents (music for kids!), Norma Pfriem Breast Care Center (Healthcare accessible to all), The Shepherds Program (Mentoring High School students)

    Favorite things: Watching Tennis, Coconut Ice cream, Lemons, Ginger Tea, Kindness, Manners, Sound of Rain, Nutrition Podcasts (MarkHyyman, Huberman), Mel Robbins, Fresh Air w Terry Gross, Pink Clouds, Waking up early

  • CJ Abell

    Originally from Miami, CJ spent 15+ years in NYC and Los Angeles building advertising campaigns for some of the world’s most recognized brands. Having navigated those major moves himself, he understands that a transition of this scale is about more than just a new address, it’s about relocating a life, a career, and a family into a new chapter.

    That personal experience, combined with a career built on leading global campaigns, gives CJ’s clients a distinct advantage. He doesn't just see a transaction; he sees the strategy, the story, and the people behind every transition. Whether he is positioning a property to stand out for a seller or helping a buyer find their way into the local market, he brings a level of situational awareness and personal connection that’s hard to find.

    Outside of the office, you’ll likely find CJ on the water sailing, hosting dinner parties, or bringing people together as the founder of the Norwalk Stroll Club, a community he built for local dads to celebrate fatherhood, friendship, and the neighborhood. A connector at heart, he genuinely believes that where you live shapes how you live. Whether he’s helping you sell your home or settle into a new one, he’s focused on making sure that move helps you build a life you love. 

  • Erin Klein

    Erin Klein is a Westport-based real estate agent specializing in helping individuals and families find their perfect home in Fairfield County, whether they’re relocating from New York City, moving from across the country or anywhere in between. Known for her warmth, discretion, and ability to make complex processes feel manageable, Erin has a natural gift for building trust and translating client needs into the right opportunities. 

    Raised in Bergen County, New Jersey, she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and a Master’s degree from Bank Street College of Education, and spent a decade in New York City as an educator guiding families through the competitive landscape of private school admissions and early childhood education. That experience sharpened her instincts for listening deeply, asking the right questions, and counseling people through high-stakes, emotionally charged decisions, skills that translate seamlessly into real estate.

    Though she officially relocated to Westport in 2020, Erin practically grew up here, spending summers and school breaks with her now-husband, who was raised in town. That lifelong familiarity with the area gives her a genuine, nuanced understanding of what makes Fairfield County so desirable, and she brings that authenticity to every client conversation. A skilled negotiator and tireless advocate for her clients, Erin combines hyper-local market knowledge with a robust network of New York City families, many of whom she advised professionally for years, who are eager to explore the area and trust her implicitly to guide them.

    For her clients, Erin offers a truly-full service experience. She understands a move to a new home is about far more than square footage. It’s about finding the right town, the right schools, the right community, and the right fit for your family’s life. Erin has been an active PTA member at Coleytown Elementary for the past five years, is a familiar face on the local tennis courts, and has cultivated strong ties with business owners, entrepreneurs, and families both new to Westport and long established. When she’s not working, Erin is happiest spending time with her husband and two kids at the beach, exploring Westport’s vibrant restaurant scene, or traveling somewhere new. It’s a life she loves, in a town she loves, and that enthusiasm is something every client feels from the very first conversation.