Agency News: Carl Benincasa Joins Douglas Elliman; Corcoran Welcomes Two New Hires - 27 East

Real Estate News

Real Estate News / 1399570

Agency News: Carl Benincasa Joins Douglas Elliman; Corcoran Welcomes Two New Hires

icon 2 Photos

author27east on Sep 11, 2017

Former 
Assistant Town Attorney 
Joins Douglas Elliman

Douglas Elliman Real Estate announced last month that it has named Carl Benincasa—who worked as an assistant town attorney for Southampton Town from 2012 until recently—as its new regional vice president of sales for the Hamptons.

Douglas Elliman noted that, in his role with Southampton Town, Mr. Benincasa was responsible for the management of the real estate industry, particularly in the areas of planning and development. His experience as a partner with Scarola, Benincasa and Mouzakitas includes leading the law firm in the areas of acquisition and sales, zoning, financing, contract law and insurance issues relating to real estate.

Mr. Benincasa, an East End native who earned a degree in political science from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and a law degree from St. John’s University in Queens, began his legal career as an assistant district attorney in New York City. Additionally, he holds a master’s degree in public administration from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University in Manhattan.

According to Douglas Elliman, as regional vice president of sales Mr. Benincasa will lead the South Fork team in “developing competitive strategies for the firm’s luxury residential and commercial markets, building upon its revenue growth and market share, and increasing Elliman’s considerable presence in the Hamptons.”

“We are thrilled to have Carl on the Elliman team,” said Scott Durkin, chief operating officer of Douglas Elliman, in a statement. “Extremely knowledgeable in land use, as well as the intricacies of the law as it relates to East End real estate, he brings his valuable perspective, insight, and appreciable abilities along with him. He will be a tremendous asset to our Hamptons operation.”

Corcoran Group 
Welcomes New Hires

The Corcoran Group announced last month that Joseph Salvi has joined their team as the senior managing director of the Southampton office, and Natalie A. Lewis has joined Corcoran’s Westhampton Beach office.

Mr. Salvi has spent the last 26 years as a practicing real estate attorney in Southampton, having represented buyers, sellers and lenders in both commercial and residential transactions throughout the region, and has worked as a successful litigator.

Ms. Lewis, who previously worked at Douglas Elliman, attended Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, majoring in interior design and architecture. She appeared in print ads and television commercials for Coca Cola, Clinique and other major brands, before shifting gears and taking a a multi-marketing sales job with CUC International. She worked in Orange County California before deciding to move back home, and work in real estate,

You May Also Like:

$31.5 Million Sale of East Hampton Oceanfront Estate Marks One of the Year’s Biggest Deals

Nearly two months ago, the estate at 33 Lily Pond Lane in East Hampton closed ... 4 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer

North Fork Real Estate Hits New High With $11.2 Million Cutchogue Sale

The North Fork has done it again. On Thursday, October 30, the $11.2 million sale ... 3 Nov 2025 by Michelle Trauring

Georgica Pond Modern With Storied Past Trades for $22 Million

A minimalist home sitting along the shoreline of Georgica Pond, which was famously at the ... 28 Oct 2025 by Staff Writer

Online Auction To Offer Dozens of Suffolk County Parcels in December

Approximately 100 parcels will be sold to the highest bidder during this year’s Suffolk County ... by Staff Writer

Sagaponack, Water Mill Rank Among Nation’s Priciest Zip Codes

The East End has done it again. According to PropertyShark’s 2025 list of priciest zip ... 21 Oct 2025 by Staff Writer

Waterfront Bay Watch Hotel & Marina Hits the Market for $10.5 Million

Have you ever dreamed of owning a waterfront hotel and marina? Now you can, to ... by Staff Writer

Vacant Water Mill Parcels Move for Over $6 Million

In Water Mill, four subdivided lots totaling 5.8 acres recently sold on September 17 for ... 14 Oct 2025 by Staff Writer

Southampton Waterfront Home Sells for $12 Million After 15 Years off the Market

For the first time in 15 years, the home at 501 Meadow Lane in Southampton ... by Staff Writer

Three Sales Close Within Village Business Districts

Three sales within East Hampton’s and Sag Harbor’s business districts closed last month, according to ... 7 Oct 2025 by Staff Writer

Sagaponack Estate Trades Hands for $13.65 Million

Earlier this year, a historic, circa-1899 Sagaponack estate traded hands for $13.65 million. On June ... by Staff Writer