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wendy ricci
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Since becoming a Hamptons real estate specialist in 2015, Wendy has enjoyed tremendous success and earned coveted awards. In 2016 and 2017, this repeated Corcoran MultiMillion Dollar Club member was recognized for her outstanding sales performance; plus she’s been twice ranked as a Top 10 Monthly Producer thanks to her expertise in closing deals.
Wendy’s sales savvy, concierge real estate service, and in-depth market knowledge have truly set her apart in this very competitive industry. Having summered in the Hamptons for 40 years and lived in East Hampton full-time with her husband and daughter for the past two-plus decades, she is intimately familiar with all the different hamlets from Westhampton out east to Montauk.
Luxury home buyers, sellers and renters all benefit from her invaluable local insights, complemented by her innovative marketing techniques and keen technology skills that get sellers homes sold quickly, and at the highest price. Your search for a property is just as seamless and customized, as Wendy believes in providing personalized client service every step of the process.
Originally from Forest Hills, NY, Wendy has lived in many other places including California, Maryland, Indiana, Florida, New Jersey, Manhattan, and her favorite place of all, the Hamptons. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, then went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Personnel Services and Counseling at Fordham University. Wendy previously worked as a teacher in NJ public schools and Manhattan private schools. Her educational approach to real estate is greatly valued by her clients, who rely on the best information to make the right lifestyle and investment decisions.
Wendy never tires of the natural beauty and diverse offerings of Long Island’s special East End. When not busy selling real estate, you can typically find her at the gym, doing yoga, playing bridge, attending functions at her daughter’s school, dining out, or relaxing at the beach with great friends.
(631) 902-6090 WRicci@Saunders.com
reviews and testimonials
“Wendy is amazing at her job! You can trust she will take care of you during the entire process. She will make sure she understands your needs and put all the effort and energy to achieve your goals. We have had a wonderful experience during the process with up and downs as the places we were looking for were not easy to find. Wendy kept looking and doing research for us in order to keep the momentum and energy up, until we found our perfect place. She guided us during the entire process as her knowledge and experience on the field is great. She also knows the Hamptons area very well and she will let you know about the key spots and potential of valuation of the properties in each neighborhood.”
-Buyer
“Wendy was our amazing realtor for the purchase of our home in Southampton. She came highly recommended and proved to be an incredible asset and advocate in an extremely competitive market. Wendy goes above and beyond for her clients, will answer her phone at any time of day and is extremely detail oriented. She guided us, gave us her honest opinion and always made us feel like she had all the time in the world even though we know she is extremely busy. As a Hamptons resident herself for many years, she is “in the know,” and has lots of connections from inspectors to attorneys to contractors. Most of all, Wendy is kind, smart and fun to work with! If you are looking to buy, sell or rent a home in the Hamptons, you are in the best hands with Wendy.”
-Buyer
“Great broker. Very hard worker. Showed us only the bunch of options that made sense for us. Helped us get a rental and an extension. Really took the time to understand our needs. Always picks up the phone. Highly recommend…10 Stars!!!”
-Renter
“Wendy was our amazing realtor for the purchase of our home in Southampton. She came highly recommended and proved to be an incredible asset and advocate in an extremely competitive market. Wendy goes above and beyond for her clients, will answer her phone at any time of day and is extremely detail oriented. She guided us, gave us her honest opinion and always made us feel like she had all the time in the world even though we know she is extremely busy. As a Hamptons resident herself for many years, she is “in the know,” and has lots of connections from inspectors to attorneys to contractors. Most of all, Wendy is kind, smart and fun to work with! If you are looking to buy, sell or rent a home in the Hamptons, you are in the best hands with Wendy.”
-Buyer
“I met Wendy because she represented a rental I was interested in…when that home did not work out, she was “on it” to find something that not only met but exceeded my expectations….and she did! Then, while renting, Wendy took me out to see homes for sale in the Hamptons (it was my first time there so she also made sure to familiarize me with the entire area and highlights of each village/hamlet). We all know the market is hot and inventory is limited and I honestly had no expectation of actually buying a home, but ended up finding the ultimate “happy place” for me and Wendy was amazing in making it a reality…..she is knowledgeable, hard-working, ethical and honest….a winning combination for buying, selling or renting a home!”
-Renter/Buyer
“Wendy was wonderful to work with. She spent a tremendous amount of time with the entire family, listening carefully to what we each of us were looking for in a house. She showed us a tremendous number of potentials, never once missing the mark. We ended up with a splendid house (and a wonderful new friend in Wendy. ) We couldn’t be more pleased with all she did for us, guiding through every step in the process and making sure our interests always came first. Wendy always had our back, from the first call to post-closing.”
-Buyer
“Wendy has been wonderful to work with. She found us a year-round unfurnished rental we have been looking for. She’s very professional and easy to work with. I would highly recommend her!”
-Renter/Landlord
“If you are looking for an agent that will give you 100% of her time, look no further. Wendy helped us to stage our home beautifully. We had no idea the difference in getting rid of the clutter would make for potential buyers.She was very hands on during the entire process. As a long time local she understands the market like no one else. Wendy has a gift for really understanding her clients needs. She made both the selling of our home, and the purchasing of our next home seem effortless.”
-Seller/Buyer
“Wendy is skilled, professional, friendly and hard working. I have worked with many realtors and when I met Wendy I felt she worked very hard to help find the right tenants for my home and communicated with me throughout the process. She is very well integrated with the community and I can’t say enough how much I appreciated her expertise and support.”
-Landlord
“Wendy Sobel-Ricci was very helpful to us for renting a house for the summer season. She helped us in every step of the way. I would recommend her very highly!”
-Landlord
“Wendy is extremely professional and thorough. She handled all the small details of the transaction and I couldn’t be happier with the results. She is very responsive and was respectful of my time.”
-Renter/Landlord
“We rented a vacation home from Wendy Sobel Ricci. Wendy was very helpful to us in our process of finding our home to rent. She knew the inventory very well. She was very professional and guided us on every detail of the process. She helped make the process very easy. I would highly recommend her!”
-Renter
“Wendy is a very professional person who cares very much about the needs of the people that she represents. She gives you her all to please all parties involved in a sale or rental. We plan on using Wendy when we put our townhouse on the market in August.”
-Landlord/Seller
“Very proactive. Always available. Knowledgeable. Creative. Pleasant to work with. Hard worker. As soon as Wendy came on board, she helped me sell a property that I was unable to sell for several years despite having a multiple listing.”
-Seller
“Very detailed and professional. Wendy also gives her clients tremendous amounts of attention to guide them through the process. She made it much less stressful because she worried about everything for us!!! Thanks Wendy!!!”
-Buyer
“We chose Wendy Ricci as exclusive broker for selling our $1.8 million home in East Hampton. Wendy is very smart and knowledgeable about the Hamptons market; she also stood out because of her enthusiasm and work ethic. She held open houses for brokers and buyers virtually every week. She has a great eye and the photos of our house were perfect. She was always available on short notice to show the house. She managed to sell our house for a very good price considering the challenges of our location and the age of our house. We were extremely happy with the outcome and have recommended Wendy to several other sellers since.”
-Seller
“Unlike some other brokers who listed our home, Wendy’s responsiveness enabled us to find a last-minute tenant for our rental. She was extrememly accessible, efficient, and genuinely interested in assisting us throughout the transaction. She gave practical suggestions that helped us to reach successful resolutions and stayed involved throughout the rental period. We truly appreciated Wendy’s hands-on approach.”
-Renter/Landlord
reviews and testimonials
“Wendy helped us rent our property in Southampton for the 2016 summer season. Wendy was knowledgeable and professional at all times. There were a few times we needed her assistance after the lease was signed and the tenants inhabited our home, and Wendy went above and beyond to support us through those situations. She was always available to answer questions and offer her advice when warranted. I would recommend Wendy without a doubt for future real estate needs.”
-Landlord
“Wendy was very helpful in finding me and my family a home to rent. She was very professional and hard working. Within a week she found the perfect place for us.”
-Renter
“I would highly recommend Wendy for any real estate transaction. She helped find a qualified renter for my home. She is hardworking, honest and easy to work with. I had a modest rental and she gave it her all and I was very happy with her professionalism.”
-Landlord
“I had contacted several Realtors & Wendy was the most attentive - She called me back right away , provided me with a lot of info ,even first time talking to her over the phone -She treats you like close family ,Very professional, caring & trustworthy-”
-Buyer
“Wendy understood our specific needs and found us the perfect summer house in less than a day. She was friendly, professional and very efficient. A pleasure to work with.”
-Renter/Landlord
“We engaged Wendy to rent our place in Southampton and she very quickly found us a qualified and interested candidate who ended up renting for the summer of 2016. What we appreciated the most is her enthusiasm and responsiveness. She was very quick at providing the contracts and laying out precisely expectations of the renters. When I had to contact her she either answered the phone or called me back in a very short time frame. Wendy treated us as if she was hungry for business and we appreciate her enthusiasm and assistance. We highly recommend her for any real estate needs in the Hamptons..”
-Landlord
“Wendy couldn’t have been more helpful. She took significant time to show us all the possibilities. She never pressured us to make a decision. We were difficult customers and she showed the ultimate patience. We highly recommend her to anyone who wants a caring , considerate and knowledgeable agent.”
-Landlord
“After looking in the Hamptons area for many months I was getting frustrated and was wondering if I would ever find that “just right” house. I was under time pressure and the homes I was seeing were a real turn-off. I found Wendy Ricci quite by accident and the rest is history. Without being overly aggressive or pressured, she focused in on my bucket list and was able to comb the market amazingly quickly. Within 2 weeks she showed me the home of my dreams and I recently signed the contract. I plan to have her manage some rental plans that I have for the summer season as well.”
-Buyer
“Had a wonderful experience using Wendy, to rent a summer home for one month. She found us the perfect home, at the right price, and then was on call 24/7, throughout our stay. Would definitely use her again”
-Landlord
“Wendy was amazing! She helped us find a rental home right in the heart of East Hampton Village. Wendy was attentive, personable and honest. She knew when to really press us to say what we wanted, and knew all the right questions to ask. She was very communicative and always available by email/phone/text. She is so well versed in the area and we trusted her completely. I was actually sad when the process was over because I wouldn’t be having my daily check-ins with her :) We plan on using Wendy again in the future and would recommend her to anyone looking for someone who is going to be diligent, do what’s best for you and make the (at times) overwhelming process fun and enjoyable as well!”
-Renter/Landlord
“What can we say. My wife was in tears, we were frantic. One week until school starts and relocating from the West Coast. Nothing was going our way; the rentals we were finding on our own were horrible. We had no local knowledge, what schools were “gems”. We needed a friend. Somehow the universe presented Wendi at the exact moment we needed her. Wendi was a gift from heaven. She listened to our story and she immediately said “I’m your girl”, and took us under her wing. She guided us through school districts and showed us every available option. She understood our price point and intuitively knew exactly what we needed. We spent one morning with her, she had outlined a comprehensive grouping of rentals to see in proximity to the elementary school. We found the perfect situation, at our price point and we love it. This time my wife was crying in relief. Wendi saved our marriage!!! In all seriousness - she listens then acts. As simple as that sounds, she took our order and filled it. And we made a new friend. I recommend her highly and happy to attest to her expertise anytime.”
-Renter/Landlord
“Wendy is an incredible agent. Not only is she knowledgeable, she goes above and beyond to find the right fit for her client. She is both hard working and thorough. Very professional. I can not recommend her enough.”
-Landlord
“I was desperate to find a home and was in a major time crunch before school started. I randomly reached out to 20 listings that looked like they may work, explaining that I needed to know availability ASAP. Wendi was the ONLY agent that replied and she did so less than an hour later. She immediately understood what we were looking for and guided us through school options/areas. Within 48 hrs we did a tour of everything available and at the end of the day we had total clarity. Wendi is professional, knowledgeable and truly understands her clients needs and manages expectations perfectly. She delivered to my family a situation we didn’t think was possible. I look forward to working with her again.”
-Renter/Landlord
“After looking in the Hamptons area for many months I was getting frustrated and was wondering if I would ever find that “just right” house. I was under time pressure and the homes I was seeing were a real turn-off. I found Wendy Ricci quite by accident and the rest is history. Without being overly aggressive or pressured, she focused in on my bucket list and was able to comb the market amazingly quickly. Within 2 weeks she showed me the home of my dreams and I recently signed the contract. I plan to have her manage some rental plans that I have for the summer season as well.”
-Buyer
Wendy is an excellent broker. We considered purchasing a home in the hamptons and Wendy took the time to understand our needs and showed us beautiful homes. We decided that purchasing was not the right time, so instead Wendy found us gorgeous rentals for the last two summers. It’s obvious that Wendy is part of the Hamptons fabric. She is well connected and has unique access. Wendy is the best at what she does because she is always accessible, highly communicative, never pushy, very professional and personable. Our relationship has turned into a friendship and I truly believe Wendy wants what’s best for us always.
-Renter
“Wendy is personable and professional. She works her hardest to make the just right pair of client with property. Wendy truly cares about how her client feels. She is patient, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.”
-Renter/Landlord
reviews and testimonials
“One of the most knowledgeable, responsible, enthusiastic & ethical realtors I’ve ever worked with! I had a great experience with her during the craziest Hamptons market ever! Wendy is fantastic.”
-Renter/Buyer
“Wendy is wonderful. She is friendly, responsive, realistic, listens to her clients, and works hard. I live in the City, so her help finding a Hamptons rental was invaluable. I couldn’t get out of the city to see a house and so she went to the house and took videos of each room so that I could have a “virtual tour.” When there was a small issue with the owner of the house she recommended a fair solution that was accepted by both parties. Happy to answer any questions about Wendy--she’s great!!!!”
-Renter
“Wendy is an incredible agent. Not only is she knowledgeable, she goes above and beyond to find the right fit for her client. She is both hard working and thorough. Very professional. I can not recommend her enough.”
-Renter/Buyer
“Wendy was a fantastic agent to work with and I highly recommend her. The minute I inquired about a house, she gave me a call and hustled to find me a summer rental (which was even a bit challenging at the start of the pandemic). When one house fell through at the last min, she immediately reached out to contacts and found an even better replacement, and she had already negotiated the price down to what we were hoping to pay! She knew what we needed and made it happen for us. She was our advocate from start to the end of our rental!”
-Renter/Landlord
“Wendy worked so hard for me and I could not have been happier with her as my broker. She was always thinking of my interests, knows the market and all it’s parts and players better than anyone, faces any problem with the right amount of aggressiveness and really has become a friend through her caring and excellent work. I look forward to talking with her and again could not recommend her more highly.!”
-Buyer
“I am a Doctor in Queens and am searching for a home in the Hamptons. I was referred by her husband. Wendy is helping my Wife and I find a home. I am unsure if I will be investing this year but that did not stop her from being helpful, answering all questions, showing us different areas and educating us about the Hamptons. We have children and she has been knowledgeable about camps and summer activities. We are not sure if we will be moving out full time or part time we are still sorting it out. Her patience, kindness and enthusiasm has been incomparable. I highly recommend her if you are looking for a home. Although I have not negotiated anything yet,I have full confidence in her intellectually ability and people skills.”
-Buyer
“Wendy is not only bright and completely knowledgeable about her properties and the surrounding areas she was very patient. we were not sure exactly where we wanted to buy. Wendy listened and asked questions that we didn’t even think of. she shows a lot of properties and points out the salient features about each and every one. There are no negatives to her sales approach but she made sure to follow our price guide lines,all updates that could be made ,were we might be able to move in price and what to ask for. Really quite a pleasant experience. this is a person my friends will know about. The decision is now up to us.”
-Buyer
ZILLOW: zillow.com/profile/Wendy-Ricci/
TITLE COSTS
Transfer Tax
Recording Fees
PROFESSIONALS
Seller Attorney
Real Estate Agent
$4.00 per $1,000 of Purchase Price
MISCELLANEOUS COSTS
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New Construction: Transfer Tax & Other Fees can become Buyer Costs *
* These charges depend on the transaction, price, or fees negotiated between you and your advisors.
South Country Road, Remsenburg
Last Listed $4,295,000
Birchwood Lane, East Quogue
Last Listed $1,385,000
Ferry Road, Sag Harbor
Last Listed $6,250,000
Corbett Drive, East Quogue
Last Listed $1,950,000
Toilsome Lane, East Hampton
Last Listed $4,995,000
Last Listed $1,395,000
Last Listed $4,150,000
Springs Fireplace Road, Southampton Last Listed $2,500,000
Last Listed $1,325,000
Last Listed $6,400,000
Highland Terrace, Bridgehampton
Gallatin Lane, East Hampton
Cove Road South, Southampton
Shady Path, Bridgehampton
Inlet Road East, Southampton
Last Listed $1,149,000
Parish Pond Lane, Southampton
Last Listed $3,875,000
Drive, Hampton Bays
Last Listed $1,100,000
Kennedy Drive, Southampton
Last Listed $1,500,000
Canal Way, Hampton Bays
Last Listed $1,399,000
Last Listed $1,795,000
Bay
Bull Run, East Hampton
Old Pine Drive, East Hampton
Last Listed $1,750,000
Last Listed $760,000
Last Listed $2,250,000
Koral Drive, Southampton
Last Listed $3,495,000
Last Listed $2,100,000
Last Listed $908,000
Savannah Lane North, Southampton
Koral Drive, Southampton
Middle Pond Road, Southampton
Jagger Lane, Westhampton
Crescent Street, Sag Harbor (Sold twice) Last Listed $1,350,000 | $1,285,000
Last Listed $1,800,000
Listed $735,000
(Sold three units)
Margate Circle, Southampton
Two Holes Water Road, East Hampton
Edgemere Street, Montauk
Pantigo Road, East Hampton
Deerfield Road, Sag Harbor
the right representation makes all the difference
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE FIRM IN THE HAMPTONS
Saunders & Associates’ unique model for getting our listings seen and sold continues to capture market share and establish new performance milestones.
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January when it magazine entered both bankruptcy foreclosure battle, $26 million balance rare” in the Gifkins, a Seekers, which with nearly $88 milco-listed the Shawn Elliott, $78 million. the fine said. “It’s a coming out nondistressed from their deals. Lane, Jackie childhood million after prior. The Zander, had million in as Lasata, main house another East Lane, sold the oceanfor the first million. The seven-and-a-half-bathto the late Union Trust, Evelyn.
a higher form of realty
Helmed by Founder and President Andrew Saunders, Saunders & Associates is the Hamptons leading real estate brokerage firm with over $20 Billion sold and rented. This success is owed to the firm’s continued commitment to its founding mission to create a Higher Form of Realty.
Previously a leading agent and successful developer, Andrew Saunders recognized how an agentfocused, media-savvy brokerage firm would thrive in the Hamptons. Saunders purchased the company’s first office building in Bridgehampton in January 2008, started renovating, and opened Saunders & Associates in October of the same year.
Together with Colleen Saunders, a seasoned leader in the world of luxury marketing and a small, close-knit core of agents, the firm steadily expanded the reach of the Saunders brand. Fully owned and operated from the Hamptons, this team established vast—and lasting—relationships with buyers, sellers, renters, investors, and builders.
At Saunders & Associates, luxury is a service. The company was founded with the mandate to create a Hamptons-focused real estate brokerage firm that treats its agents like customers and mobilizes significant resources in connection with their efforts to list and sell properties. The firm created an in-house advertising agency staffed with full-time photographers, videographers, graphic designers, web designers, social media experts, IT tech support, and a copywriter. Controlling every component of a marketing endeavor makes Saunders agile, innovative, and ready to capitalize on opportunities that get listings seen and sold.
From Westhampton Beach to Montauk, all 5 Saunders offices, including the renovated, state-of-theart marketing department, are open 7 days a week, ready to support agents quickly and efficiently. The firm has evolved to include an affiliated title provider, New York Title Abstract Services, Inc., as well as a dedicated media division in Saunders Broadcasting Corp
WESTHAMPTON BEACH
33 Sunset Avenue
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 (631) 288-4800
SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE
14 Main Street Southampton, NY 11968 (631) 283-5050
BRIDGEHAMPTON
2287 Montauk Highway Bridgehampton, NY 11932 (631) 537-5454
EAST HAMPTON
26 Montauk Highway East Hampton, NY 11937 (631) 324-7575
MONTAUK
764-4 Montauk Highway Montauk, NY 11954 (631) 668-2211
we educate, we empower, we engage
Starting at the top with Andrew & Colleen Saunders’ careful direction, the firm is led by a highly experienced and effective management group operating all five offices together as one organism, allowing for consistent and agile decision-making. The team is committed to continually innovating and improving systems that support our agents and clients.
Above everything else, we educate, empower, and engage our agents to grow their businesses.
we educate
Information is freely shared within the company, informally, and during weekly company meetings, fostering a collegial culture where agents and support staff work together and help one another succeed. Focused “Train To Gain” sessions are held each week to keep our agents abreast of new developments in technology, local legislation, and other information that affects their business and the real estate industry throughout the Hamptons.
we empower
All Saunders offices and agents are supported by our state-of-the-art company technology. Our elegant and easy-to-use Mac-based computers are fully supported by our local IT team. In-house professional-grade printers produce beautiful print materials, fully customizable in size and format.
we engage
We create engaging and captivating content to boost the visibility of our properties and agents. Working with in-house designers and premier vendors, we utilize the latest technology to support our properties with digital renderings, floorplans, photo enhancement, virtual staging, drone photography, short-form video, and beyond.
always available
Fully staffed 7 days a week from 9am–5pm with administrative and marketing support always available. Saunders provides smart, refreshing concierge services to agents, buyers, sellers, and renters that are thoughtfully aligned with the Hamptons’ sophisticated and high-profile culture. The firm’s offices are the most luxurious in the Hamptons.
hamptons born, hamptons focused
Saunders & Associates is 100% locally owned and operated, the Hamptons’ leading real estate brokerage firm. We are a proudly independent company with no reliance on outside funding or external decision-making. We own all five of our state-of-the-art offices, our management team is local, and we hire local talent.
Led by highly experienced management, our agents and staff provide a boutique, clientminded approach with unparalleled connections to every aspect of the Hamptons community. Our suite of cinematic websites is entirely focused on and designed for the Hamptons, imbued with a genuine hometown feeling.
Saunders & Associates is active in our local community and sponsors many events annually. These events are an excellent opportunity for agents to network and grow their brands.
Summer Concerts at Agawam Park with the Southampton Cultural Center
Outdoor at the Westhampton Beach Gazebo
Family Day at the Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE)
Bridgehampton Library’s Live at Five Author Series
East Hampton Library’s Authors Night Event
Westhampton Beach Peforming Arts Center
Each year we hold a Thanksgiving Food Drive in all of our offices, during which our staff and agents collect thousands of nonperishable food items that we donate to local food pantries. Over the last 5 years, these drives have raised over $250,000 for local Hamptons charities. Additionally, Saunders supports our agents with donations and sponsorships for many individual local events throughout the year.
in-house intelligence
We know clarity is paramount for a smooth transaction.
Fostering a collaborative, energetic culture within the firm provides actionable insights, mentorship, and support between agents—vital in the competitive Hamptons real estate market. Based on years of analysis and vast real estate acumen, Saunders agents are empowered to create and facilitate successful transactions by analyzing and reviewing historical sales, permit requirements, and zoning regulations.
Together with an affiliated title business, New York Title Abstract Services, we run title on each Saunders exclusive listing as soon as we are engaged by the client to provide elevated clarity to expedite contract signing.
Theresa Quigley, Esq. is our Executive Managing Director and General Counsel. An East Hampton native, Theresa has been a practicing attorney for over 30 years in NYC and the Hamptons. Theresa is a highly respected professional and served as Deputy Supervisor for East Hampton Town from 2010-2013. She worked for 15 years at the firm Farrell Fritz resolving real estate, tax, estate planning, corporate, and environmental issues.
Among her services, Theresa directly assists our agents with zoning analysis, structuring transactions, and negotiating deals; and also interfaces with local government officials, surveyors, title companies, environmental engineers, house inspectors, and lenders in an effort to move our transactions forward.
The Saunders marketing mandate is to continually conceive and launch new, responsive ways to connect with qualified buyers for Hamptons properties around the corner and around the world.
From the newly renovated, state-of-the-art office in Bridgehampton, the Saunders Marketing department is a fully staffed, full-time local team including photographers and videographers, associate and senior graphic designers, web designers, social media experts, IT support, and copywriters. The creative team helps our agents grow their businesses and craft promotional materials that set them apart.
Steve Glick, the firm’s Senior Vice President of Advertising & Marketing, has lead the Saunders Marketing Team for the past 14 years and is among the industry’s most respected luxury real estate marketing professionals. He is constantly improving and innovating advertising, marketing, and technology systems that empower our agents and stimulate sales.
Our top-notch administrative support staff is invested and engaged in the concierge culture of the firm. All deal-related paperwork, such as exclusive agreements, leases, and commission bills, are prepared by the administrative team, thus freeing agents to do what they do best: to list and to sell properties.
prime advertising - prime positioning
Saunders’ distinctive and captivating advertising is complemented by prime placement designed to attract and engage the right audience’s attention. Our marketing team has secured the premium first page “A2” in the local weekly editions of The Southampton Press, The East Hampton Press, The East Hampton Star, James Lane Post, The Shelter Island Reporter, among others.
Additionally, Saunders advertisements appear on Saturday’s inside cover position in The New York Post
Our robust, full-page, color advertising campaigns have appeared in many publications including, Quest, Hamptons, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Hamptons Real Estate Showcase, East End Living, The Daily, Purist, Social Life, Spotlight, Hamptons Life, Montauk Life, Palm Beach, and many others.
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optimized for online
Over 90% of buyers and renters of Hamptons properties start their real estate search online, and our site is consistently optimized to rank highly on all search engines.
One of our strongest assets, HamptonsRealEstate.com, is a cinematic, user-friendly, internationally promoted, luxury-minded website. “Hamptons Real Estate” is the #1 and most dominant search phrase for real estate in the Hamptons on Google.
Winning acclaim and industry awards, HamptonsRealEstate.com is designed to provide an immersive and attractive experience for luxury buyers and renters. Our website’s consistent, clean presentation illustrates Saunders & Associates’ commitment to a higher form of real estate for buyers, sellers, and agents.
Cinematic video and compelling property photography immediately engage and invite viewers to explore all types of homes for sale and rent. Within the site, we provide a robust portrait of the Hamptons to assist in discovering the best aspects of the surrounding neighborhood. With a majority of our customers visiting our mobile site, we ensure their experience is as easy to use and visually impactful as the desktop version.
hamptons.com
the most powerful platform in the hamptons
For over 25 years, Hamptons.com has been the #1 site for Hamptons content and the exclusive Village partner for Live Streaming HD Cameras and Free Public WiFi in the most desirable locations. Driven by our iconic and market-dominant domain name, Hamptons.com enjoys the highest link relevance on Google for all Hamptons-related searches. As the East End’s most-read media source and boasting millions of readers from around the world, Hamptons.com maintains unmatched visibility to our loyal audience.
FREE PUBLIC WIFI
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LIVE STREAMING HD CAMERAS
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ORIGINAL CONTENT
Our captive and highly affluent audience relies on Hamptons.com to deliver an engaging and accessible mix of up-to-the-minute content, spectacular photography, and cinematic video.
EVENTS CALENDAR
Our robust events calendar keeps audiences engaged with relevant information and up-to-theminute information on the news most important to them.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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targeted social media marketing
Data-driven behavioral retargeting is our specialty.
Social Media Marketing is an essential extension of the Saunders brand and we use numerous platforms to share our content and message, tailoring our posts to suit each individual site. Implementing geographic and behavioral targets, we market our listings through paid search, display, and social media advertising.
google display network
Using a proprietary set of audiences and retargeting methods, including recently searched phrases on Google, we customize digital display ads across many bluechip websites, including NYTimes. com; NYPost.com; CNN.com; WSJ.com; FoxNews.com; TheDailyMail.com; TheRealDeal.com; and Bloomberg.com, among others.
youtube.com
Saunders reaches millions of highly targeted Youtube viewers daily by creating beautiful 15, 30, and 60-second videos with dedicated ad buys. Capitalizing on this large viewership, Saunders markets properties to customized audiences whose behavior and location show interest in “Real Estate.”
facebook and instagram
Saunders uses the power of social media to amplify our brand’s reach by engaging our followers, website visitors, and other interest groups. @HamptonsRealEstate, Saunders & Associates’ attractive and polished Instagram has been recognized as one of the top luxury real estate firms to follow.
Making Virtual A Reality
digital media
Our in-house marketing team develops, produces, and publishes high-quality and captivating content for our agents in promoting their properties and attracting new buyers. Digital media is integral to Saunders marketing, including traditional and short-form video, visual and editorial content for our website, our agents’ websites, and our social media platforms.
cutting-edge content creation
Highly polished video content is a unique hallmark for our company and provides a compelling way to present our properties and agents in their best light. Increasingly important to buyers, our interior video tours transport potential buyers on-site and inside houses of interest to them. Beyond beautiful homes, we produce videos that allow agents to share insight into the beauty of the Hamptons and the distinctive lifestyle here.
email marketing
Our robust email marketing efforts further extend the reach of our brand and provide our clients, customers, and colleagues with critical information in real time. We create a weekly dedicated blog, Happening in the Hamptons, to highlight local events in the Hamptons.
editorial coverage
In addition to exclusive editorial coverage and content available to Saunders properties on Hamptons.com, Saunders will write a comprehensive press release on select properties to highlight their unique and special qualities. Previous publications have included:
NEWSPAPERS
Southampton Press
East Hampton Press
Sag Harbor Express
Wall Street Journal
East Hampton Star
James Lane Post
New York Times
New York Post
Newsday
MAGAZINES
Hamptons Real Estate Showcase
Hamptons Cottages & Gardens
Hamptons Life
Hamptons
Social Life
Spotlight The Daily Purist Quest
REAL ESTATE BLOGS
HappeningInTheHamptons.com BehindTheHedges.com
JamesLanePost.com
NewYorkPost.com
TheRealDeal.com
Hamptons.com 27East.com
Patch.com Dirt.com
happening in the hamptons
Every week, working together directly with agents, our team curates a collection of engaging and exciting events, Hamptons news, real estate market updates, exclusive videos, and more. Available as a website and direct email newsletter, HIH delivers an unrivaled multimedia experience fully supported by Saunders’ marketing team. Delivered directly to Saunders’ agent’s clients and customers, Happening in the Hamptons is an unmatched opportunity to engage with the broader Hamptons community, as well as directly reach future Hamptons buyers, renters, and investors.
award-winning weekly podcast
Happening in the Hamptons’ award-winning weekly podcast offers a dynamic and engaging discussion of exciting events coverage, exclusive interviews, market-savvy real estate insights, and local stories. Special guests from the real estate arena join hosts Steve Glick, David Rattiner, and Andrew Doud to dissect the week’s real estate transactions. With over 100 episodes and counting, the HIH Podcast delivers an upbeat mix of content relevant to real estate professionals and anyone interested in a local perspective on the elevated Hamptons lifestyle.
hamptons developers represented
representing investors and top developers
Saunders & Associates transacts business with more builders, developers, and investors than any other Hamptons brokerage firm. Unmatched skill in brokering and advising the development of Hamptons properties has and remains a cornerstone of the firm.
Including the firm’s principal, Andrew Saunders, many Saunders agents are experienced developers who have been involved in myriad successful local projects. We understand the nuances that set one property apart from another, and we have an established record of steering our clients into profitable projects.
Saunders & Associates offers many valuable services to our investor and developer constituency, including assistance in site selection, site layout, and home design, as well as branding assistance and comprehensive marketing.
Our developer clients are highly promoted through our dedicated website, HamptonsDevelopers.com, and benefit from extensive advertising exposure.
hamptons developer services
Floor Plan Guidance
High Definition Renderings
Identifying Buildable Land
Site Analysis & Planning
Staging Recommendations
Strategic Marketing Plans
Professional Photography
Dedicated Property Websites
Custom Signage
Use of Office Space
Comprehensive Brochures
Expert Negotiations
industry affiliates
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is a prominent professional organization dedicated to representing and advocating for real estate professionals across the United States. Founded in 1908, it serves as the largest trade association in the real estate industry, with millions of members. NAR provides its members with educational opportunities and networking platforms to enhance their expertise and professionalism. Additionally, the association plays a crucial role in shaping public policy related to real estate, advocating for legislation that supports homeownership and property rights while also promoting ethical business practices within the industry. NAR’s influence extends beyond the real estate community, making it a significant voice in economic and housing-related matters nationwide.
The Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR) has an impressive roster of 30,000 members, standing out as one of the largest local Realtor boards in the United States, catering to real estate professionals This not-for-profit trade association supports real estate agents, brokers, and related professionals across Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties, offering an array of services and resources to encourage professional development and excellence. LIBOR has a long history of advocating for its members, upholding ethical standards, and providing essential educational opportunities to keep abreast of the latest industry trends and practices. Furthermore, it fosters a vibrant environment for networking, collaboration, and community engagement among Long Island’s real estate professionals, playing a crucial role in enhancing the local real estate market’s vitality and integrity.
OneKey MLS is a comprehensive multiple listing service (MLS) platform that serves the real estate industry across the New York metropolitan area, including the Hamptons and East End of Long Island. Established as a merger between the Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR) MLS and the Hudson Gateway MLS in 2018, OneKey MLS is one of the largest and most influential MLS organizations in the United States. This platform provides real estate professionals with a centralized database of property listings, offering robust search functionalities and tools to streamline transactions and enhance collaboration among agents, brokers, and clients. OneKey MLS facilitates access to a vast inventory of residential and commercial properties and also promotes transparency, efficiency, and professionalism within the real estate industry.
hamptons real estate association
The Hamptons Real Estate Association Inc. (HREA) is an independent non-profit organization formed in 2019 by four leading Hamptons brokerages to support real estate transactions in the five New York townships throughout East Hampton, Southampton, Shelter Island, Southold, and Riverhead, commonly referred to as Long Island’s East End.
The HREA is dedicated to developing, promoting, and upholding the best standard practices for participants. Providing a state-of-the-art public website—HamptonsRE.com—for a visually stunning and elegantly designed display of East End listings while providing consumers with one easy-to-use landing place to find the most comprehensive market data.
With new membership inquiries daily, the HREA seeks to embrace the entire East End real estate brokerage community and to help consumers find their perfect property, whether it be a summer rental or a second home they will treasure for years to come.
New York Title Abstract Services, Inc. is a title insurance services company dedicated to promptly delivering fully compliant and accurate reports and title insurance for residential and commercial real estate throughout New York State.
Headquartered in the Hamptons, our professional team has extensive real estate experience and understands the business from all sides, including title insurance, legal services, sales, government, banking, and lending regulations. We use the title company’s services to clarify our listings and move deals expediently to contract signing.
For more information, visit: NewYorkTitle.com | TitleInsurance.com
the saunders - fortune alliance miami + the hamptons
Synonymous with excellence, quality, customer service, and unwavering commitment to the highest standards of luxury, Fortune International Group has been a recognized leader in development, sales, and marketing since 1983. With over 7,000 units and 9 million sq. ft. of projects delivered, the company’s prestigious development portfolio includes many of the most prominent residential properties in South Florida, including:
The Ritz-Carlton Residences Pompano Beach • Nexo Residences • Jade Signature • The Ritz-Carlton Residences • Sunny Isles Beach • Auberge Beach Residences and Spa Fort Lauderdale • Jade Residences Brickell • Jade Beach • Jade Ocean • and Hyde Resort & Residences Hollywood
Fortune Development Sales is the premier, exclusive on-site sales and marketing representative for third-party development projects in South Florida. Having sold more than 25,000 units and currently representing some of South Florida’s most successful projects, including, among others:
Cipriani Residences • Missoni Baia • Una Residences • 2000 Ocean • 57 Ocean • Monaco Yacht Club & Residences • Okan Tower • One Park Tower • and Casa Bella Residences
Fortune brokers are incentivized to expose Saunders properties for sale and rent to their clients. Our collaborative relationship involves dynamic exposure of our listings in each other’s respective markets.
cultivating our community and culture
Our brokers are proud members of this community and are actively involved in many worthy charities. They serve on local boards and committees, contributing both their time and monetary support in advancing the greater good. We also support our local economy by purchasing services and products from other local businesses whenever possible. The firm or our agents have donated to the following organizations:
Amaryllis Horse Farm - Equine Rescue
American Red Cross
Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons
ASPCA
Bay Street Theater
Breakwater Yacht Club
The Bridgehampton Association
Bridgehampton Child Care & Rec. Center
Bridgehampton Food Pantry
Bridgehampton Historical Society
Bridgehampton Library
Bridgehampton Village Improvement
CampInteractive CANCERcare
Children’s Museum of The East End
Conservation International
Cormaria Retreat House
East Hampton Food Pantry
East End Hospice
East Hampton Historical Society
East Hampton Village FD
East Hampton Library
EcoWorks Ltd.
The Ellen Hermanson Foundation
Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Center
Fisher House Foundation
Georgetown University
Go4theGoal Foundation
God’s Love We Deliver
Golden Retriever Rescue Foundation
Greenpeace
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Guild Hall of East Hampton
The Hampton Classic
Hampton Bays Food Pantry
Hampton Bays Rotary
Hampton Designer Showhouse
Hampton Theater Company
HLA Swim Club
Hood Center
The Humane Society
Human Resources of the Hamptons
Jewish Center of The Hamptons
Ladies’ Village Improvement of E.Hampton
League of Women Voters of the Hamptons
Love Heals
Lucia’s Angels
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Montauk Food Pantry
The Nature Conservancy
Natural Resources Defense Council
Oceana
The Parrish Art Museum
Peconic Land Trust
Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Red Cross
The Retreat
The Ross School
Sag Harbor Food Pantry
The Salvation Army
Shelter Island Food Pantry
Shelter Island Volunteer FD
South Fork Breast Coalition
Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
Southampton Chamber of Commerce
Southampton Choral Society
Southampton Cultural Center
Southampton Fresh Air Home
Southampton Historical Museum
Southampton Hospital
Southampton Rotary
Southampton Youth Services
Springs Food Pantry
St. Ann’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry
St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
SurfAid International
Surfrider Foundation
Westhampton Chamber of Commerce
Westhampton Beach Rotary
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts
Wounded Warrior Project
As a licensed real estate broker, Saunders & Associates is pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. Saunders & Associates encourages and supports an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. “Saunders, A Higher Form of Realty” is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Copyright August 2023.