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Real Estate Agent on Shelter Island, NY
A Ferry-Access Island Retreat Between the Forks
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A Ferry-Access Island Retreat Between the Forks
Request a Free ConsultationQuick answer: Montauk Dunes Real Estate is a licensed, woman-owned New York State brokerage providing full-service real estate on Shelter Island, NY — a ferry-only island between the North and South Forks, largely protected by the Mashomack Preserve. Coverage spans buying, selling, REO/bank-owned properties, probate real estate, cash home sales, and traveling notary services. With 20+ years serving Long Island and complete OneKey MLS access across Nassau and Suffolk County, every Shelter Island client works directly with the broker — no hidden fees, no handoffs. Call 646-234-2160 or reach out below for a response within one business day.
Shelter Island sits between the North and South Forks, reachable only by ferry, and is largely protected by the Mashomack Preserve — giving it a genuinely secluded, nature-focused character unlike anywhere else in the Hamptons region.
The Shelter Island Union Free School District serves the community, and housing ranges from classic shingle-style cottages to larger waterfront estates around the island's coves and harbors.
Shelter Island's market is defined by its ferry-only access, extensive nature preserve, and waterfront-heavy geography, drawing buyers who prioritize privacy and natural beauty over convenience.
Whether you are buying your first home, selling a property you have owned for decades, exploring an investment opportunity, or navigating a more complex situation such as a foreclosure, REO property, or probate estate — the Shelter Island market rewards buyers and sellers who work with an experienced, locally knowledgeable broker. At Montauk Dunes Real Estate, we have spent over 20 years building relationships and market knowledge across Suffolk County, and we bring that experience to every transaction we handle on Shelter Island.
Our approach is straightforward: we treat every client with the honesty, attention, and personal service that larger brokerages simply cannot provide. When you work with Montauk Dunes, you work with us directly — no handoffs to junior agents, no lost calls, no impersonal transaction management. Just personal, professional real estate service from your first inquiry through closing day.
The Mashomack Preserve, quiet harbors, and ferry-only access give Shelter Island residents an unmatched sense of seclusion, while both the North and South Forks remain just a short ferry ride away.
Understanding the lifestyle of a community is just as important as understanding its real estate market. Our clients do not just purchase properties — they buy into neighborhoods, school districts, commute patterns, and communities that will shape their daily lives for years. When you work with us on a Shelter Island transaction, we bring deep knowledge of what it actually means to live here: from local parks and waterfront access to school district boundaries and neighborhood associations.
We help buyers ask the right questions about Shelter Island before they commit, and we help sellers tell the right story about what makes their home — and their community — worth the asking price. This depth of local knowledge is what separates a true local real estate partner from a transactional brokerage.
Montauk Dunes Real Estate offers a complete range of real estate services to clients on Shelter Island and the greater North and South Forks. Whether your situation is straightforward or requires specialized expertise, we have the experience and the professional network to deliver results.
We guide you through every step of purchasing a home on Shelter Island — from your first property search through closing day. Our market knowledge and negotiation experience protect your interests and help you make the best possible decision.
Strategic pricing, effective marketing, and experienced negotiation help Shelter Island sellers maximize their proceeds. We know what East End buyers respond to and how to present your home to generate the strongest offers.
We are experienced REO brokers serving banks, mortgage servicers, and asset managers with BPO, listing, and asset management services for bank-owned properties across Suffolk County and Long Island.
We assist families and estate executors with New York State probate real estate transactions — providing compassionate, expert guidance during what is often a difficult and emotionally complex personal time.
Need to sell fast without repairs, showings, or agent commissions? We connect Shelter Island homeowners with verified cash buyers for quick, as-is closings in as little as two to three weeks with no obligation.
Our certified traveling notary public comes to you anywhere on Long Island — at your home, office, hospital, or any location of your choice — for convenient document notarization on your schedule.
In a region served by hundreds of real estate brokerages, the question every client should ask is not just who is available — but who will truly serve their interests with skill, honesty, and genuine personal attention. Here is what distinguishes Montauk Dunes for clients across Shelter Island and the East End.
You work directly with our broker — not a team of rotating agents. Your questions get answered. Your calls get returned. Your transaction gets the attention it deserves.
We have been serving Long Island clients for over two decades. We know the neighborhoods, the market cycles, and the nuances that matter when buying or selling on Shelter Island.
Montauk Dunes is a certified WBE — a trusted, independent Long Island business with genuine community roots and a commitment to accountability and integrity.
From REO and foreclosure to probate and cash sales, we handle complex transactions that require more than standard brokerage experience can provide.
Fully licensed New York State broker and member of the Long Island Board of Realtors with complete OneKey MLS access across Nassau and Suffolk County.
No hidden fees, no surprises. We are straightforward about our services, our compensation, and what you can realistically expect from every transaction we handle.
Yes. We provide BPO, listing, and asset management services for banks, mortgage servicers, and asset managers on bank-owned properties across Suffolk County and Long Island, including Shelter Island.
Yes. We assist families and estate executors with New York State probate real estate transactions, providing guidance through the process.
We connect Shelter Island homeowners with verified cash buyers for quick, as-is closings in as little as two to three weeks, with no obligation.
Yes. We are a fully licensed New York State broker and member of the Long Island Board of Realtors with complete OneKey MLS access across Nassau and Suffolk County.
We serve Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York City, and the Hamptons more broadly, working directly with clients rather than handing off to junior agents.
We respond personally within one business day — every message is read directly by our broker.
Whether you are ready to buy, sell, or simply exploring your options on Shelter Island — reach out and we will respond personally within one business day.