Melissa Principi

Melissa is ranked in the Top 5 of Elliman Agents on the North Fork and Hamptons for 2024 transactions. Representing over $24 million in transactions, Melissa earned Platinum Level Award and is in the top 7% Elliman Agents Nationally. In 2022 Melissa joined forces with the top-producing, McCloskey Team and collectively Melissa and Tom did nearly $50 million in sales together.

Real estate is in Melissa's blood, as a third-generation real estate professional, she works closely with her father, Richard Principi, agent and builder-developer and with her sister, Jenna Principi-Ellison a licensed architect. Melissa specializes in design-build opportunities, new construction, residential and agricultural properties. She has extensive, hands-on construction experience and offers her clients a powerful network of professional resources on every sale.

Melissa joined Douglas Elliman in 2016, prior to that she worked in Manhattan as a Sales Director for The Wonderful Company, a $6 billion private holdings company. It was there she honed her sales skills and focused on strategic commercial partnerships with national hotel and restaurant clients such as Marriott, Delaware North and Loews Hotels.

Melissa holds a Masters degree in Business Management and a Bachelors degree in International Business, she also holds a Sommelier Certification and has a passion for wine and viticulture. Melissa lives full time on the North Fork with her husband and their two young boys.