The Avigdor / Penkova Team
Raphael Avigdor is candid, hardworking and has a great sense of humor.
Loyal and correct in all dealings, he truly loves his work and strives to the highest level of professionalism. In addition to his passion for Real Estate, Raphael loves learning about new cultures, places, and people. You will find him at the most unique social settings, talking about his professional photography exhibits, one of his documentary films, or playing polo, his most recent passion.
With an exciting 15 years in the industry after a 20 year career in International Trade, Raphael maintains a fresh and positive attitude. He built his customer and client base by listening intently to their needs, wants and desires, and then working tirelessly to achieve their goals. With the creation of extensive tax map charting and in depth use of statistic analysis, Raphael is called upon by both buyers and sellers for his acumen in pricing properties, homes and vacant land. Fluent in 6 languages, his experience and time tested proven negotiation strategies benefit his customers and clients bringing their real estate dreams to fruition. His mission: To use my knowledge and experience to provide superior service while holding myself to the highest ethical standard. It is integral to pick a truly professional broker to represent your interests and Raphael has the track record to prove his efforts. Raphael has forged a strong working relationship with every broker from every agency here on the East End.
Raphael is extremely knowledgeable of the latest inventory of homes and the pulse of the market at all times. The beautiful horse country of Water Mill, Bridgehampton North and the Noyac corridor is his back yard and where he has built his business over the last 15 years. With an average of 20,000 miles clocked on his Odometer per year for 15 consecutive years; he knows the latest trades and available inventory. From Southampton to East Hampton, Sagaponack to Sag Harbor, his knowledge of the market extends to Amagansett and Montauk and most recently Florida. He has hung his license with Douglas Elliman's Lincoln Rd office and has a team in place to handle all your South Florida Real Estate needs.
Upon graduating from Great Neck North High School,Raphael studied Israeli Literature at Tel Aviv University continuing on to Columbia University where he entered into the Architecture program. There he met his design professor at Columbia; Robert A. M. Stern. After Architecture school, in his own words: 'Life got in the way' and he found himself running his Family's Fashion and Textile Exporting business for the next 20 years. The family business: Abert Trading Inc. became the exclusive distributor for brands such as The Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Kipling luggage in Latin America. In 2011 he moved to his summer home in Southampton full time, to start a new career in the Luxury Real Estate Industry. Ironically, the first house that he sold in the Hamptons was in fact a home designed by his once professor: Robert A.M. Stern.
Raphael is a well-rounded person who pursues interests in writing, music, photography and stone sculpture. An avid traveler, on his most recent trek in Nepal, he successfully reached base camp of Mt. Everest. His latest documentary film The Man Who Saved the World, is now enjoying exposure at numerous international film festivals across the world and has appearance of well-respected actors Matt Damon, Robert DeNiro and Kevin Costner. Raphael is also a Samba Drummer and performs with Boom Samba School, often having led the Hamptons Monday Night Drum Circle in Sagaponack for many years.
Named in the "top ten" producers for all of Long Island for 12 consecutive years from 2004-2016 and ranking #4 in 2015 for gross commission income and #2 in total transactions, Raphael and the wonderful group of young, ambitious, hardworking, ethical, smart, talented and lovely international people that comprise Team Raphael Avigdor, are capable of handling all your real estate needs from Southampton to South Beach. We are not looking for a one time deal. We adamantly believe that this business is all about the relationships that can be earned and built over time. Happy to assist with a $500,000 sale and sophisticated enough to handle any multimillion dollar property or interest. There is no other broker and Team who works as hard as they do, who are as determined, knowledgeable and available on a 24/7 basis to service the buyer or seller.
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- M. Laytner, sold a house in Montauk
I am a resident and owner of several properties on the east end both for business and personal uses. Many investors believe that using a broker eliminates too much value when trying to find an investment property but not when dealing with a realtor that knows how to shop what you are looking for. I have experienced firsthand how Raphael and his team are by far the very best realtors (and I have used several) on the East End in finding value and getting deals done for investors. I also sold my personal home using this team and they were able to bring multiple buyers looking for summer homes offering premiums in down markets!! Truly if you are buying or selling real estate out east, you need to meet with Rafi.
- E. Vardi, sold a house in Southampton
Raphael Avigdor was a professional and nice person to do business with. He is genuine and polite and knows how to sell Realestate . I would recommend him along with his fantastic team . There is no better Realestate agent than Raphael . He is intelligent , versatile , knowledgable , professional , and honorable . You are in good hands with Raphael and his team.
- Eric Schoenfeld, sold a house in Sag Harbor
Raphael is a knowledgable and experienced real estate professional. He speaks multiple languages and is very hard working. I highly recommend him and respect him. He helped me find my home and now 6 years later he is selling it for me.
- Ruth Katz, bought a house in Bridgehampton
Raphael knows the area and specific available housing stock exceedingly well--much better than most area brokers. His team is very responsive and flexible. Happy to recommend him!
- R. Liebholz
I have known Raphael Avigdor for some ten years now and have worked with him to source land and to sell my finished developments. I have always found “Rafi” to be efficient, motivated and even hungry to chase down the deal baring no effort.
Rafi has sold me numerous building lots over the years and has sold numerous finished constructions for me. He has worked with me both representing sellers and also representing me and the Curto Brand. Raphael has comprised a team of young, hardworking, personable, efficient licensed sales agents who leave no stone unturned. Their ability to produce analytical maps and extrapolations to determine value is unparalled as is their turnaround time on any project I have ever tasked them with. I have watched Raphael step his game up year after year to the point where I feel he is of the best and top brokers in the market. One more thing: Raphael and his team seem to have a special “Magical Touch”. Every listing I have ever listed with them, has sold in a very reasonable amount of time. I know that my two sons Peter Curto and Jack Curto have also had similar experiences with Raphael and that they too use him to purchase land and to represent their finished products. Raphael has grown to become a personal friend and has a sensitive human side and sense of humor that I cherish. I have always known him to be correct in his dealings. Our two brands: CURTO and CURTO and THE AVIGDOR/ PEYTON TEAM have proven to be an excellent experience for all.
- Toni Curto, bought land and sold houses
I was a homeowner in the Hamptons for over 17 years. I listed my property with 2 other brokers before retaining The Avigdor/Peyton Team. Through the Team's efforts, our house sold in less than 6 months. James and Raphael are extremely knowledgeable and professional and I recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Hamptons.
- Neil, sold a house in Sag Harbor
The Avigdor/Peyton team are great. we have worked with them for years and they are professional, caring and have always gone the extra mile for us. I would highly recommend them.
- Bruce Schonbraun