Hartford Courant readers have voted RYZE Realty Group the top real estate company in Connecticut every year since the brokerage opened in 2019.
SOUTHINGTON, CT, June 9, 2026 — RYZE Realty Group has been named Best Real Estate Company in Hartford Courant's annual Best of Connecticut poll for the sixth consecutive year. The award is determined entirely by public vote, with Hartford Courant readers nominating and selecting top businesses across dozens of categories throughout the state.
The six-year streak spans the full history of the company, which was founded in 2019. During that period, RYZE Realty Group has served buyers and sellers across Central Connecticut, with a focus on Central Connecticut communities including Southington, Berlin, Newington, Glastonbury, Farmington, and Simsbury. The recognition covers some of the most volatile years in Connecticut real estate history, including the pandemic-era buying surge, a prolonged inventory shortage, and a period of rapid shifts in mortgage rates.
The Hartford Courant's Best of poll is one of Connecticut's most widely followed community recognition programs, with readers choosing the winners across every category — no industry panel, no paid placement.
"Being voted the best six years in a row by the people we serve means more to us than any industry award," said Peter Nowak, Broker and Owner of RYZE Realty Group. "Every vote represents someone who trusted us with one of the biggest decisions of their life. We don't take that lightly, and we work hard every day to earn it."
RYZE Realty Group operates as an independent brokerage, serving buyers and sellers throughout Central Connecticut. For more information or to connect with an agent, visit ryzerealtygroup.com or call the Southington office directly.
About RYZE Realty Group
RYZE Realty Group is a full-service real estate brokerage based in Southington, Connecticut, serving buyers, sellers, and investors across the state. Founded by Peter Nowak and Konrad Krukowski, the brokerage combines local market expertise with modern technology to deliver exceptional results. RYZE Realty Group is licensed in Connecticut and specializes in residential real estate statewide.