John Messina, Associate Real Estate Broker
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About John

As a premier Gold Coast agent who was born and raised on Long Island’s North Shore, John has over thirty-seven years of experience in the real estate industry and has represented some of the most beautiful homes and estates across the area. Using innovative marketing strategies and cutting-edge digital media, he leverages the latest technology to advertise his listings to a vast network of buyers. Beyond bringing together buyers and sellers of luxury properties, he has been intimately involved with many aspects of the business including leasing, property management, zoning, commercial and investment properties, permits, new construction, tax certiorari, and financing. As a Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI), he holds one of the industry’s most prestigious designations—it’s your assurance that you’re working with a trusted realtor who has in-depth training and is dedicated to the highest ethical and professional standards.

John is involved with several local…

Awards & Accomplishments

  • ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE BROKER
  • GOLD CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
  • GLOBAL REAL ESTATE ADVISOR
  • GRADUATE OF REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE (GRI)
  • SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST (SRES)
  • MEMBER OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
  • MEMBER OF LONG ISLAND BOARD OF REALTORS
  • 2023: REAL TRENDS “AMERICA’S BEST REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS” AWARD: RANKED IN THE TOP 1% OF AGENTS NATIONWIDE
  • 2022: ASIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (AREAA) – “A-LIST TOP 50 AGENTS” AWARD: RANKED 44TH NATIONALLY FOR SALES VOLUME
  • 2022: HIGHEST SALE IN SYOSSET SCHOOL DISTRICT
  • 2022: HIGHEST SALE IN LAUREL HOLLOW AND TOP 10 NASSAU COUNTY HOME SALE
  • 2021 REAL TRENDS “AMERICA’S BEST REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS” AWARD: RANKED IN THE TOP 1% OF AGENTS NATIONWIDE
  • 2020 DANIEL GALE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY “TOP 10 COMPANY-WIDE PRODUCTION LEADER”
  • 2019 REAL TRENDS “AMERICA’S BEST REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS” AWARD: RANKED IN THE TOP 1% OF AGENTS NATIONWIDE
  • 2018 DANIEL GALE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY “TOP 10 COMPANY-WIDE PRODUCTION LEADER”
  • 2021 Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) – “A-List Top 50 Agents” Award: Ranked 21st Nationally for Sales Volume
  • 2019 Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) – “A-List Top 50 Agents” Award: Ranked 17th Nationally for Sales Volume
  • 2018 Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) – “A-List Top 50 Agents” Award: Ranked 37th Nationally for Sales Volume
  • 2016 Long Island Business News Real Estate Awards: “Top Producer by Volume/Office
  • 2014 Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) – “A-List Top 50 Agents” Award: Ranked 16th Nationally for Sales Volume
  • 2012 Long Island Business News Real Estate Awards: “Residential Agent of the Year” for Nassau and Suffolk
  • 2020: HIGHEST SALE IN THE VILLAGE OF LLOYD HARBOR
  • 2019: HIGHEST SALE IN THE VILLAGE OF LATTINGTOWN
  • 2018: HIGHEST SALE IN THE VILLAGE OF BROOKVILLE
  • 2018: HIGHEST SALE IN THE VILLAGE OF LAUREL HOLLOW
  • 2017: HIGHEST SALE IN COLD SPRING HARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
  • 2016: HIGHEST SALE IN THE VILLAGE OF LAUREL HOLLOW
  • 2016: HIGHEST SALE IN THE VILLAGE OF MUTTONTOWN
  • 2013: HIGHEST SALE IN THE VILLAGE OF MUTTONTOWN
  • 2010: HIGHEST SALE IN THE VILLAGE OF LLOYD HARBOR
  • *COURTESY OF MLSLI AND OTHER SOURCES: JOHN PARTICIPATED IN EITHER THE LISTING SIDE, SELLING SIDE, OR BOTH SIDES OF THE TRANSACTION.

Testimonials

“John is a true professional in every sense of the word. He is patient, diligent and has a unique acumen when it comes to the intricacies of buying and selling properties in the Long Island North Shore market. He is an honorable man who is true to... Read More
- Sold a home in Muttontown, NY - Bought a home in Woodbury, NY
“John is very professional. He advertised the house frequently and got quite a number of qualified buyers through the house to ensure that it got sold. John is very familiar with the North Shore of Long Island and has plenty of experience selling... Read More
- Sold a home in Huntington Bay, NY
“It is with great pleasure I write a review for John. He helped me with the purchase and sale of two rounds of buying and selling over the past 8 years. He Is extremely organized and hardworking throughout the entire process. Accessibility and... Read More
- Bought and sold a home in Woodbury, NY - Bought and sold a home in Woodbury, NY
“John Messina is a consummate professional - he was the clear choice among all of the agents we interviewed. He devotes 100% of his time to knowing the market and aggressively strategizing the sale of the properties he is retained to sell. It is... Read More
- Sold a home in Syosset, NY
“John is a knowledgeable, honest, no nonsense, real estate agent. Knows the area and the market. Totally recommend for a serious buyer or seller. Helped us find the right home, was honest and did not waste our time.”
- Bought a home in Syosset, NY
John is extremely knowledgeable, patient, thoughtful and helpful! He is incredibly easy to work with and is an expert in his field! He found us the home of our dreams and we highly recommend him!
Woodbury Buyer
“John did an excellent job marketing our house and was especially helpful following through with all the details once an offer was made. He performed the negotiations and made sure attorneys got all the necessary information to complete the... Read More
- Sold a home in Syosset, NY
“The best thing we liked about John was that he made the whole process of purchasing the property very friendly and easy. He provided us with all information we needed very promptly. It was really good to work with him.”
- Bought a home in Muttontown, NY
“Mr. Messina is the most professional, honest and hard-working real estate broker I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His knowledge far exceeds just the home buying process. He can arrange everything necessary to make the whole process go... Read More
- Sold homes in Old Brookville, NY, Lloyd Harbor, NY and bought a home in Garden City, NY
“John is a gentlemen and very experienced real estate professional. There is a world of difference between a real estate agent and real estate professional.”
- Bought and sold a home in Cold Spring Harbor, NY - Bought a home in Laurel Hollow, NY
Very professional, knowledgeable and straight forward. Very responsive to telephone calls. House was sold within 48 hours. Would highly recommend him.
- Sold a home in Laurel Hollow, NY
“I'm a builder in the area and I've used many brokers in the past. Since I started using John Messina, about 7 or 8 years ago, I wouldn't use anyone else again. If I'm looking for land or a knock-down to build on, he's great—but even more... Read More
- Bought and sold multiple properties in Brookville, Huntington, Syosset, and Woodbury, NY
Thank you John Messina! You helped find this gem of a house in an impossible market! Your honesty, integrity and tenacity are appreciated and rare these days! Thank you! We are forever grateful!
Repeat Clients in Lloyd Harbor
“John has been a tremendous asset in the sale of my home. With his expertise we were able to get my home sold for a fair price in a reasonable timeframe.”
- Sold a home in Laurel Hollow, NY
“John showed me a house on a Sunday, I called him with an offer at 9pm that same night (figuring I'd hear back 24-48hrs later), he called the owners and we had a deal by 11pm the same night, wow. He then walked me through the entire process as it... Read More
- Bought a home in Laurel Hollow, NY
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