Luxury homes in Huntington, judged by a builder

We are Mark Vogler and Gina DeMaio of The Vogler Team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Laffey International Realty, on Main Street in Huntington. We are Luxury Certified, and we live in the village, so the Huntington lifestyle we describe to buyers is the one we actually live.

At the high end, craftsmanship is the product. Mark spent 30 years in construction and homebuilding, and he can tell the difference between a renovation done right and one done to look right in photos. For a buyer, that protects a very large purchase. For a seller, it means we can explain to buyers exactly why your home's millwork, systems or construction are worth what you are asking.

Gina's design eye, from 22 years as a hairdresser, shapes how a luxury home is staged, photographed and described. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has recognized us with its Chairman's Circle and President's Circle awards.

The luxury market around Huntington draws on the water and the village together. Huntington Harbor and Huntington Bay, the Huntington Yacht Club, and Heckscher Park are part of the appeal, and so is a short drive to dinner on New York Avenue or a show at the Paramount. Cold Spring Harbor to the west and Lloyd Harbor to the north add more high-end options within the Town of Huntington.

Historic homes deserve a special note. A restored older house can be the most distinctive property on the market, and also the one with the most questions about systems, permits and past renovations. We address those early.

If you are comparing villages, our page on luxury homes in Northport covers the harbor-and-beach side of the high end. Selling at this level? Start with a Huntington home valuation.

At the top of the Huntington market, a house can look flawless and still carry real questions. Large additions, custom work, older homes that have been rebuilt around their original bones, waterfront and bay-area properties that face weather and salt air: these are the places where the cost of a missed issue gets big quickly. This is where Mark's 30 years in construction and homebuilding earns its keep. We walk the property with you, and Mark points out what is worth a closer look, from the roof and the drainage to how an addition ties into the original house, so your inspector and engineer know where to focus.

We also handle the quieter side of luxury buying. Some sellers prefer limited showings, and some buyers want their search kept private. We work within that, prepare you so the first visit counts, and make sure your financing and proof of funds are in order before a showing is even requested. When you find the right house, you go in with a clear strategy and the facts, not just a strong feeling about the kitchen.

When you are selling at this level, the same care applies in reverse. We walk your home first, price it with comps from the same town, district and style, and show you the full marketing plan in writing before you sign. You know exactly how your home will be presented and to whom before anyone sees it.

Whichever side you are on, you get one team that answers the phone well into the evening, explains the why behind every recommendation, and gives you a plain update every week until the deal closes.