June 4, 2026 | Discussing What Really Builds A Real Estate Career

The Hamptons real estate market is heading into peak summer with real momentum. We are joined by Maria Markovic for a smart, honest conversation about building a long-term career in real estate. Maria shares how starting as an administrator gave her a deep understanding of contracts, paperwork, and the rhythm of a deal; why mentorship made a major difference; and how she stays grounded when the stakes get high.

We break down what the latest weekly numbers say about buyer demand, where activity is strongest, and how agents, buyers, and sellers should be thinking about inventory in Southampton, East Hampton, and across the Hamptons real estate market.

Hamptons Market Data from Saunders & Associates:
This week, 31 listings went into contract, $119M in dollar volume moved across the East End, and new inventory continued to hit the market from Westhampton to Montauk.

This episode covers:

• Hamptons real estate market activity and weekly contract volume
• $119M in East End dollar volume
• New inventory from Westhampton to Montauk
• Buyer demand heading into the summer season
• Maria Markovic’s path from administrator to agent
• Mentorship, consistency, and earning client trust
• Weekend events in Montauk, Southampton, Shelter Island, and Amagansett
• Knicks watch parties and the East End’s all-in New York energy

About Happening in the Hamptons Real Estate Podcast

Happening in the Hamptons is powered by Saunders & Associates, the #1 locally owned real estate brokerage in the Hamptons, and Hamptons.com, the Hamptons’ leading lifestyle brand for what to do, where to go, and what’s happening across the East End.

Each week, Happening in the Hamptons covers the people, properties, market trends, events, restaurants, local businesses, charity happenings, arts and culture, and community stories shaping life on the East End. From Hamptons real estate and homes for sale to weekend events, waterfront living, village life, and local lifestyle coverage, the podcast brings a grounded, local perspective to one of the most iconic markets in the world.

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