Laura Cawley, Broker, Montauk Dunes Real Estate
Suffolk County • 11968

Southampton Real Estate Agents for Buyers and Sellers

Work directly with Laura Cawley, Principal Broker of Montauk Dunes Real Estate, for personalized representation when buying or selling a home in Southampton, NY 11968.

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20+Years on Long Island
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Quick answer: Montauk Dunes Real Estate is a licensed, woman-owned New York State brokerage providing full-service real estate in Southampton, NY — 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 Southampton client works directly with the broker — no hidden fees, no handoffs to junior agents. Call 646-234-2160 or reach out below for a response within one business day.

Real Estate Agents Serving Southampton, NY

Looking for a real estate agent in Southampton, NY? Montauk Dunes Real Estate represents homeowners, buyers, investors and estate executors throughout Southampton and ZIP code 11968. Clients work directly with Laura Cawley, a licensed New York State real estate broker with more than 20 years serving Long Island.

Whether you are preparing to sell a Southampton home, searching for property as a buyer's agent client, requesting a home valuation, or handling a probate, foreclosure or estate sale, you receive personal representation from consultation through closing.

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Sell Your Southampton Home With a Local Real Estate Broker

As a Southampton listing agent, Laura Cawley manages every step of your sale personally, from pricing strategy through closing. Here is what you get when you list with Montauk Dunes Real Estate:

Comparative Market Analysis

A pricing strategy built on recent Southampton sales data, not a generic estimate.

Pricing Based on Recent Southampton Sales

Local comparables and current market conditions inform your list price from day one.

Professional Photography and Presentation

Your home is marketed the way Southampton buyers expect to see it.

OneKey MLS Exposure

Full listing exposure across Nassau and Suffolk County through OneKey MLS.

Internet and Social Media Marketing

Your listing is promoted online to reach active Southampton buyers and their agents.

Buyer-Agent Outreach

Direct outreach to buyer's agents actively working with Southampton and Hamptons buyers.

Showing and Offer Management

Every showing request and offer is handled personally and communicated to you promptly.

Contract-to-Closing Coordination

Attorneys, inspectors, appraisers and title all coordinated so your closing stays on schedule.

Probate, Inherited and Distressed-Property Experience

Specialized experience selling inherited, probate and distressed Southampton properties.

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The Southampton Real Estate Market

Southampton's real estate market operates at the pinnacle of Long Island pricing. Oceanfront estates regularly trade above eight figures, while village homes and more inland properties offer relative entry points into a market that has demonstrated remarkable long-term appreciation. Investment in Southampton real estate has proven resilient across decades of economic change.

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 Southampton 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 in Southampton.

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.

What It Means to Live in Southampton

Southampton's social calendar runs year-round but peaks gloriously in summer. Coopers Beach — regularly rated among America's finest — anchors outdoor life. The Parrish Art Museum, a calendar of charitable galas, polo at Two Trees Farm, and exceptional dining create a cultural richness that justifies the premium of living here.

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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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.

Full-Service Real Estate for Southampton Buyers and Sellers

Montauk Dunes Real Estate offers a complete range of real estate services to clients in Southampton and the Hamptons. Whether your situation is straightforward or requires specialized expertise, we have the experience and the professional network to deliver results.

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Buying a Home in Southampton

We guide you through every step of purchasing a home in Southampton — 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.

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Selling Your Property

Strategic pricing, effective marketing, and experienced negotiation help Southampton sellers maximize their proceeds. We know what Suffolk County buyers respond to and how to present your home to generate the strongest offers.

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REO & Bank-Owned Properties

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.

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Probate Real Estate

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.

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Cash Home Buyers

Need to sell fast without repairs, showings, or agent commissions? We connect Southampton homeowners with verified cash buyers for quick, as-is closings in as little as two to three weeks with no obligation.

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Traveling Notary

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.

Why Southampton Clients Choose Montauk Dunes Real Estate

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 Southampton and the Hamptons.

Personal Service, Every Time

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.

20+ Years of Local Knowledge

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 in Southampton.

Certified Woman-Owned Business

Montauk Dunes is a certified WBE — a trusted, independent Long Island business with genuine community roots and a commitment to accountability and integrity.

Specialized Transaction Expertise

From REO and foreclosure to probate and cash sales, we handle complex transactions that require more than standard brokerage experience can provide.

Licensed & Board Member

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.

Honest, Transparent Process

No hidden fees, no surprises. We are straightforward about our services, our compensation, and what you can realistically expect from every transaction we handle.

Meet Laura Cawley, Principal Broker

Laura Cawley, Principal Broker, Montauk Dunes Real Estate

Laura Cawley is a licensed New York State real estate broker and the Principal Broker of Montauk Dunes Real Estate. As a member of the Long Island Board of Realtors, she is a Southampton Realtor with more than 20 years of experience serving Long Island as a Southampton NY real estate broker for buyers, sellers, investors and estate executors.

Licensed NY State Broker

Fully licensed New York State real estate broker.

20+ Years of Experience

Serving buyers, sellers, banks and estates across Long Island.

OneKey MLS Access

Full listing access across Nassau and Suffolk County.

Long Island Board of Realtors

Member of the Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR).

Certified WBE

Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise.

Direct Contact

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Montauk Dunes Real Estate is a Long Island brokerage serving Southampton, NY. We do not maintain a Southampton office.

Southampton Areas and Neighborhoods We Serve

Within Southampton and ZIP code 11968, clients work with us across:

Southampton Village

North Sea

Shinnecock Hills

Tuckahoe

Water Mill

Flying Point

Old Town / Art Village

Estate Section

Gin Lane and Meadow Lane Areas

Frequently Asked Questions About Southampton Real Estate

How do I choose a real estate agent in Southampton, NY?

Look for someone who works your transaction personally, knows current Southampton pricing and inventory, and is a licensed New York State broker with full OneKey MLS access. Ask how many transactions they personally handle at once and whether you will be working directly with them or with a team.

What does a Southampton listing agent do?

A listing agent prices your home using recent Southampton sales, prepares professional marketing and photography, lists it on OneKey MLS, and manages showings, offers and the transaction through closing.

How much is my Southampton home worth?

Home values in Southampton vary widely by neighborhood, property type and condition. Request a free, no-obligation home valuation and we will prepare a comparative market analysis based on recent Southampton sales.

How much commission do Southampton real estate agents charge?

Commission rates in New York are negotiated individually between the seller and the broker. We discuss compensation directly and transparently during your listing consultation, with no hidden fees.

Can you help me buy a home in Southampton?

Yes. As a buyer's agent in Southampton, we guide you through property search, showings, offer strategy and negotiation through closing, with full OneKey MLS access across Nassau and Suffolk County.

Do you handle luxury and waterfront properties?

Yes. Southampton's market includes oceanfront and waterfront estates, and we work with buyers and sellers across that range as well as village and inland properties.

Do you represent absentee and second-home owners?

Yes. Many Southampton owners live off Long Island for part or all of the year. We also offer property management services for owners who want their Southampton property looked after between visits or rentals.

Can you help sell an inherited or probate property?

Yes. We assist families and estate executors with New York State probate real estate transactions in Southampton, including inherited and distressed properties.

What areas near Southampton do you serve?

Within Southampton we serve Southampton Village, North Sea, Shinnecock Hills, Tuckahoe, Water Mill, Flying Point, the Estate Section, and the Gin Lane and Meadow Lane areas, in addition to Nassau County, Suffolk County and the broader Hamptons.

Talk to Us About Southampton

Whether you are ready to buy, sell, or simply exploring your options in Southampton — reach out and we will respond personally within one business day.

Prefer to call? Reach us at 646-234-2160 • Email: laura@montaukdunes.com