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.
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ascent of a real estate leader
As a developer since 1996, Andrew Saunders has conceptualized, masterfully built, financed, and sold many South of the Highway estates in the Hamptons. He is known for his ability to connect the right concept in the right location at the right time with the right buyer.
Saunders realized that his skills as a developer were synergistic with many of the qualities of a successful luxury real estate agent. He joined Sotheby’s International Realty in 2001 and quickly became one of their top brokers nationwide, and in 2007 was ranked #43 of all brokers in the United States by The Wall Street Journal.
After several successful years from this vantage point, Andrew observed a clear—but unmet—need for a Hamptons-focused real estate brokerage firm with the smartest administrative, marketing, and technology professionals, all dedicated to “A Higher Form Of Realty.” A place where agents are energized and fully supported.
In 2008 this idea, this company, would come to be called Saunders & Associates.
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.
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.
concierge marketing service
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.
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
Hamptons.com offers Free Public WiFi at many local beaches and Villages, enabling you to make calls and browse the web from the comfort of your beach chair!
LIVE STREAMING HD CAMERAS
Our vast network of 25+ live-streaming HD cameras are strategically placed throughout the Hamptons providing 24/7 access to beaches and Villages all year. Featured on News 12, our HD cameras enjoy overwhelming public support!
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
Our year-round, weekly calendar delivers up-to-date intelligence on the Hamptons’ most fashionable and engaging events, from workshops to workouts. Published weekly to over 50k opt-in subscribers.
From Westhampton to Montauk
We know what to do, where to stay, when to go, and how to play
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.
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.
award-winning weekly podcast
hamptons developers represented
Schult de la Motte
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.
affiliated title provider
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.