ROD CUMMINGS
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE. PROVEN RESULTS.
WESTHAMPTON BEACH / QUOGUE RANKED AGENT #1
Top 1%
RANKED AMONG THE TOP AGENTS NATIONWIDE BY SALES VOLUME
HAMPTONS RANKED AGENT #20
rod cummings
Rod brings a rare enthusiasm and expertise to his Hamptons real estate practice. Buyers and sellers alike benefit from his expertise, knowledge of the market and intuitive understanding of each transaction. His passion for residential and investment properties, along with his keen eye and diverse experience has led Rod to become a top producer in the industry. Rod has owned properties in the Hamptons for many years and has purchased, conceptualized, and renovated several distinctive properties. His knowledge and experience in the local markets, combined with his negotiating skills and client-focused commitment has brought him repeat business and long-term professional relationships. Profoundly loyal to his clients, Rod offers concierge services to deliver a unique and total experience when shopping for or selling real estate throughout the Hamptons.
“Rod was tireless in his persistence and creativity in selling our property. Whether with regard to staging, proactively raising issues that would be of concern to a buyer, or suggesting cost-effective improvements, Rod was always on the job. But most of all, Rod created a vision for any buyer that resulted in a successful sale.”
“I have bought from Rod, and I have sold with Rod, and he is without question the most committed and real estate agent I have ever encountered. Thorough, diligent and commercially astute, Rod also brings a level of creativity (and fun) which makes him a pleasure you sell with and buy from! I wholeheartedly recommend Rod to anyone buying, selling or renting homes in the Hamptons.”
“Rod was a responsive and trusted advocate for us throughout our search and purchase. He was always kind and caring. He continued to give us advice and assistance beyond our closing and made us feel welcome as a part of the community and that continues today. We could not have been happier with his services.”
“When we first met Rod, it was clear that he was the agent to find us a home to buy, a home that would meet and exceed our expectations. And that’s exactly what he did. Rod has extensive experience in understanding the market, the process, the community, sticking with us from the first step in a purchase through the final signature. Rod was there every step of the way. He removed the mystery and made sure it all ran smoothly. Most importantly, he understood us, and showed us properties we would never have discovered without his discerning eye. His competence and personal style made the whole process a seamless and positive experience. We recommend Rod highly to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home. No one better!”
Old Point Road, Quogue
Remsenburg-Speonk
13 Beach Lane, Quogue
111 Meeting House Road, Quiogue
Alden Lane, Quiogue
Wildwood, Quogue
100 Griffing Avenue, Westhampton Beach
45 Old Main Road, Quogue
- WATERFRONT 16 Duck Point Road, Remsenburg
$5,900,000
- WATERFRONT
South Country Road, Westhampton
East Tiana Road, Hampton Bays
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rod cummings
IN THE PRESS....
Actress and founder of Avaline organic wine Cameron Diaz was spotted bartending at Sí Sí in East Hampton. The Angels star spent the weekend Out East with pals Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, Rachel Zoe, and more!
MEGHAN MARKLE SEEN OUT EAST
GUILD HALL UNVEILS
MITCHELL MORGAN
Coming off its recent renovation, Guild Hall unveiled its all-new Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan Theater last month. This East
SOUTHAMPTON
ARTS CENTER
“COUPLES SQUARED” INSTALLATION
Q&A WITH ROD CUMMINGS
Real Estate Agent, Saunders & Associates
You’re known for being a master at conceptualizing and renovating homes. What’s your No. 1 tip for this process?
Misha Nonoo, Bobbi Brown, Meghan Markle
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle was seen on the East End with Bobbi Brown and Misha Nonoo. The Duchess attended the G9 Ventures Summer Summit. Bobbi Brown posted the trio’s pic on Instagram.
NEW DESIGNERS
SHOWING AT NYFW
Showcasing their first collections in New York are:
theater celebrated its opening with a performance by Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award–winning actor Billy Porter.
SIENNA GRUSS
19-Year-Old Hamptons Singer
How did you get into music?
My dad signed me up for drum lessons when I was around 4, which I took for the next eight years, then I added piano and guitar. I used to take this cute and keyboardist, but one day surprised everyone. Musical theater and singing became a
Your mom [Shoshanna Gruss] is a fabulous fashion designer. Did you ever think of going
My top artists at the moment are Daniel Caesar, The Strokes, The Cranberries, Yebba, and Chappell Roan. What’s next for you? I’ll head back to USC for my sophomore year. I’m in the musical theater BFA program there, and I’m loving it. I’m also currently working on my second album, which will be out before the end of the year.
Alaïa, showing its Spring 2025 collection on September 6; Off-White, showing September 8; Toteme, showing September 10; and Ronald van der Kemp, showing September 11. locations around New York as I’m doing something I love and have a talent for, I’ll never feel like it’s not for me. If you keep hitting walls, you just keep moving forward until the right door is in front of you. Who are your musical inspirations?
My rule for conceptualization is to always go big with inspiration and ideation. My rule for renovating is to stay as true as possible to any inherent design that already exists. How is the Hamptons real estate market right now? It continues to be much like the weather: quite hot and sticky. Renters and summer visitors are in place and wanting to look at purchase opportunities with typically last-minute notice. So many would-be buyers have lost out on things over the past few years and remain interested despite some fatigue. A few new listings seem to be coming on each week. My exclusive listings are getting multiple showing requests throughout the week while we, as realtors, are grappling with and finessing around some big-time changes in our professional practice and protocols that affect how we work with both buyers and sellers going forward. What can clients expect when working with you?
My professional motto is: “Exceptional service and proven results.” Want something done? Call me! As tough as this business can be—and it’s tough—I greet each day at the ready with a consistent attitude of “service with a smile” and “never let ’em see you sweat!”
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the right representation makes all the difference
#1
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.
a higher form of realty
Led by Founder and President Andrew Saunders, Saunders & Associates is the Hamptons’ leading privately owned and operated real estate brokerage, with more than $25 billion in sales and rentals . Founded in 2008 on the principle of “A Higher Form of Realty,” the firm was built to provide unmatched support, marketing, and technology for its agents and clients.
Together with Colleen Saunders, Andrew expanded Saunders into a fully independent, Hamptonsbased brokerage known for its concierge-style service and innovative in-house marketing platform. The firm’s full-service advertising agency includes photographers, videographers, graphic designers, web designers, social media specialists, IT support, and copywriters — all working collaboratively to maximize exposure for every listing.
From Westhampton Beach to Montauk, Saunders’ five offices operate seven days a week, supporting agents with state-of-the-art resources and personalized service. The company also includes affiliated businesses such as New York Title Abstract Services, Inc. , the Hamptons’ leading title insurance firm, and Saunders Broadcasting Corp., owner of Hamptons.com , the ultimate media platform to market properties, and the trademark “Happening In The Hamptons.”
the saunders companies
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
Under the leadership of Andrew Saunders and Colleen Saunders, Saunders & Associates operates as one unified team across all five offices, driven by innovation, collaboration, and concierge-level service. The firm’s experienced management team is dedicated to providing agents with the tools, technology, and support needed to succeed at the highest level. Fully staffed seven days a week, Saunders delivers responsive administrative, marketing, and creative support aligned with the sophisticated culture of the Hamptons.
we educate
Information is openly shared throughout the company through weekly meetings, collaborative communication, and monthly “Train To Gain” sessions covering technology, legislation, market trends, and industry developments impacting the Hamptons real estate market.
we empower
Saunders agents are supported by state-of-the-art technology, local IT support, in-house production capabilities, and fully customizable marketing resources designed to streamline business and elevate presentation quality.
we engage
From digital renderings and drone photography to virtual staging and short-form video, Saunders creates compelling content that maximizes visibility for agents and properties through innovative marketing and creative storytelling.
in-house intelligence
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 our affiliated title business, New York Title Abstract Services, we run title on prospective purchases and each Saunders exclusive listing as soon as we are engaged by the client to provide elevated clarity to expedite contract signing.
The role of our General Counsel includes supporting our agents with zoning analysis, structuring transactions, and negotiating deals; and also interfacing with local government officials, surveyors, title companies, environmental engineers, house inspectors, and lenders in an effort to move our transactions forward.
concierge services
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. Our advertising and marketing mandates include prime advertising with prime placement, targeted social media marketing, email marketing, and digital media endeavors. All of these pursuits are executed by experienced Saunders personal on behalf of the firm’s agents and their listings.
In addition, our dedicated administrative support team is fully aligned with the firm’s concierge culture. They manage all deal-related paperwork, including exclusive agreements, leases, and commission bills, allowing agents to focus on what they do best: listing and selling 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.
editorial
coverage
Saunders provides exclusive editorial coverage and content for its properties on Hamptons.com. Additionally, Saunders crafts comprehensive press releases for select properties, showcasing 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
Montauk Life
Hamptons
Social Life
Spotlight Purist
Quest
REAL ESTATE BLOGS HappeningInTheHamptons.com BehindTheHedges.com JamesLanePost.com NewYorkPost.com TheRealDeal.com Hamptons.com 27East.com Patch.com Dirt.com
Saunders.com | NewYorkTitle.com | Hamptons.com
targeted social media marketing
Data-driven, behavioral, re-targeting 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, WSJ, NYPost, CNN, FoxNews, MSNBC, Nasdaq, Forbes, MarketWatch, CNBC, TheDailyMail, TheRealDeal, USAToday, Fortune; WashingtonPost, and Bloomberg, among others.
youtube.com
Saunders reaches millions of highly targeted Youtube viewers daily by creating compelling 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 - instagram - x - linkedin
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 account has been recognized as one of the top luxury real estate firms to follow.
email marketing
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 direct email newsletter, HIH delivers a compelling multimedia experience fully supported by Saunders’ marketing team. Delivered directly to clients and customers, Happening in the Hamptons is a highly effective way to engage with the Hamptons community, as well as directly reach future Hamptons buyers, renters, and investors.
email marketing
Our sophisticated email marketing platform, reaching an exclusive audience of more than 50,000 subscribers, significantly elevates the exposure of our real estate offerings. Through thoughtfully curated and timely communications, we deliver premier property showcases, market intelligence, and company insights directly to discerning clients, customers, and industry colleagues. This real-time engagement ensures our audience remains informed and inspired, while reinforcing our reputation as a trusted leader in the luxury marketplace. Ultimately, these efforts cultivate meaningful relationships and maximize visibility for every property we represent.
125K+
Subscribers
Newsletter Recipients
50,000+
Subscribers
HappeningInTheHamptons
2,500+ Hamptons Agents
Email Notifications
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 its distinctive lifestyle.
award-winning weekly podcast
Happening in the Hamptons’ award-winning weekly podcast offers a dynamic and engaging discussion of exciting events, 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 250 episodes, the HIH Podcast delivers an upbeat mix of content relevant to real estate professionals and anyone interested in a local perspective on the Hamptons lifestyle.
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 a 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 buyers and renters. 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.
Saunders & Associates transacts business with more builders, developers, and investors than any other Hamptons brokerage firm. Our skill in brokering and advising the development of Hamptons properties has and remains a cornerstone of the firm.
Including the firm’s principals, Andrew and Colleen 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, home design, branding assistance and comprehensive marketing. Colleen Saunders works closely with developers to review and arrange floor plans, select finishes, and refine design aesthetics.
Our developer clients are highly promoted through our dedicated website and benefit from extensive advertising exposure.
For more information, visit: HamptonsDevelopers.com representing investors and top developers
FLOOR PLAN GUIDANCE
FULL COLOR 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
NEGOTIATIONS
hamptons.com the ultimate media platform to market properties
Hamptons.com is the leading lifestyle website in the Hamptons and is the number one Hamptons Googled domain name. It features 33 live cameras, 45 public wifi locations, Saunders agents and their real estate listings, events and stories about the Hamptons. Visitors and residents can derive a real understanding of the area by visiting the site. Hamptons.com provides a unique opportunity to reach a powerful and affluent target audience. Saunders is the exclusive real estate provider to Hamptons.com.
For more information, visit: Hamptons.com
affiliated title provider - new york title source for comprehensive property intelligence
New York Title Abstract Services, Inc., the leading title insurance firm in the Hamptons, is dedicated to promptly delivering fully compliant and accurate reports and title insurance for residential and commercial real estate throughout New York State.
Headquartered in Bridgehampton, 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 expeditiously to contract signing.
For more information, visit: NewYorkTitle.com
The reach of the global community of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate and LuxuryRealEstate.com provides members with the ability to assist buyers and sellers anywhere in the world. The global relationships cultivated through members of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate provide unmatched promotion for your luxury real estate and connections to local real estate professionals worldwide. This hand-selected group with properties in more than 42 countries collectively sells over $300 billion of real estate annually, making it the most elite and comprehensive luxury real estate network in existence. All Saunders sale listings are featured on LuxuryRealEstate.com.
For more information, visit: LuxuryRealEstate.com
wall street journal / mansion global premier luxury real estate and lifestyle brand
Mansion Global is a premier luxury real estate and lifestyle brand of The Wall Street Journal, connecting high-net-worth buyers with exceptional properties worldwide. It empowers and inspires its audience through curated listings, compelling editorial content, global market analysis, and engaging lifestyle features. With a diverse mix of market news, design insights, and home technology coverage, Mansion Global delivers informative and entertaining content that educates affluent readers. Through in-depth analysis and timely real estate reporting, the platform equips discerning buyers with the knowledge to make smart, informed decisions. All Saunders sale listings are featured on WallStreetJournal.com and MansionGlobal.com
For more information, visit: WallStreetJournal.com | MansionGlobal.com
All Saunders sale listings priced over $1M, will be featured on JamesEdition.com. Since 2008, JamesEdition has established itself as a premier digital marketplace for luxury real estate, showcasing a diverse portfolio of properties tailored to a wide range of buyer preferences. The platform features over 200,000 high-end listings—including real estate, cars, yachts, and private jets—across more than 120 countries. Evolving into an insight-driven global resource, JamesEdition combines advanced automation with expert manual curation to ensure every listing meets the highest standards. By seamlessly connecting affluent buyers with premium assets, the platform delivers exceptional reach, engagement, and lead quality for the world’s most prestigious brokerages—facilitating meaningful transactions on a global scale.
For more information, visit: JamesEdition.com
properties south florida real estate brokerage alliance
Saunders & Associates and Premier Estate Properties have a robust referral alliance which involves the promotion of each other’s listings across their respective markets.
Premier Estate Properties is Florida’s only high-end boutique real estate brokerage presenting properties exclusively in excess of $1M. They are distinguished for their proven program of results-driven multi-media marketing, achievement of the largest percentage of sold million dollar-plus properties in their market area, and world-class level of personalized concierge service.
Premier Estate Properties continually dominates the high-end Florida real estate market with an unprecedented number of record-breaking sales. They deliver extraordinary results selling the most prominent and prestigious properties, while representing an unrivaled Billion Dollar Plus Estate Portfolio. All of which confirms the loyalty, trust, and confidence of their high net-worth clientele.
For more information, visit: PremierEstateProperties.com
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) , founded in 1908, is the largest U.S. real estate trade association. It provides education, networking, and advocates for policies supporting homeownership, property rights, and ethical practices, making it a key voice in housing and economic matters.
The Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR) , with 30,000 members, is one of the largest local Realtor boards in the U.S. Serving Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties, this nonprofit supports real estate professionals with education, advocacy, and networking, promoting ethical standards and market vitality.
OneKey MLS , formed in 2018 from a merger of LIBOR MLS and Hudson Gateway MLS, is a leading multiple listing service in the New York metro area. It offers a centralized property database, advanced search tools, and fosters transparency, efficiency, and collaboration in real estate.
The Hamptons Real Estate Association (HREA), founded in 2019 by four top brokerages, supports real estate in Long Island’s East End. A nonprofit, it upholds best practices and operates EastEnder.com, a premier site for listings and market data. HREA continues to grow, uniting the brokerage community and helping consumers find their ideal properties. 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 May 2026. Saunders.com | NewYorkTitle.com | Hamptons.com