Global real estate brokerage The Agency has opened a new office on Long Island’s Gold Coast. The new locale, which will be known as The Agency Gold Coast Long Island, is the firm’s fourth office on Long Island, New York, joining the brokerage’s growing network of offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe. The office will be led by industry veterans Michael Smith and Donald Mastroianni, who acquired and relaunched The Agency New Canaan in 2023, launched The Agency South Shore-Long Island in 2022 and The Agency North Shore-Long Island in 2021. The Agency also has an office in The Hamptons, which launched in August 2023.
“Our strategic growth on Long Island has been remarkable, largely attributed to our collaboration with Michael Smith and Donald Mastroianni who together exemplify the essence of The Agency brand. As seasoned authorities in this market, they bring unmatched professionalism and expertise to guide buyers and sellers through each transaction,” said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and Founder of The Agency. “We are excited to extend our world-class services to buyers and sellers across the Long Island area and eagerly anticipate the continued success our office is poised to achieve.”
Umansky is star of the Netflix reality show Buying Beverly Hills and also appeared on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with wife Kyle Richards.
The Agency has rapidly increased its presence across the globe throughout the past year, making it one of the fastest-growing luxury boutique brokerages in the world. The Agency’s independently-owned brokerages are referred to and integrated as true global partners. Every Managing Partner, from both corporate or independently-owned offices, operates cohesively as one true global network. Rather than simply using brand likeness in their marketing, The Agency’s global partners enjoy the same access to leadership, marketing, public relations, training, tools, and technology as the brokerage’s corporate offices. The Agency has launched 27 new offices this year, with more on the horizon in the coming months.
“Renowned for its top-rated schools, expansive properties, and welcoming family-oriented communities, Long Island’s Gold Coast offers a plethora of enticing real estate opportunities, positioning it as the natural next step for The Agency’s ongoing New York expansion,” said Jim Ramsay, Executive Vice President of Franchise Sales at The Agency. “We are thrilled to maintain our partnership with Michael Smith and Donald Mastroianni as we enter this new chapter for The Agency.”
With decades of industry experience, Michael Smith brings market knowledge and personalized service to his clients. Prior to joining The Agency, Smith served as President and CEO of The SafeGuard Group and its solely owned subsidiaries, SafeGuard Homes and SafeGuard Realty. Actively managing more than 400 residential home transactions since 2017, Smith has built a successful career in real estate following a prior role as a Commodities Trader for the New York Mercantile Exchange. Smith enjoys giving of his time to various philanthropic organizations including serving on the board of the Carleigh Mac Foundation, as a member of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, and as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from St. John University.
“Offering vast open space and unparalleled safety and privacy, Long Island’s Gold Coast is an attractive location for buyers in search of a charming market that is in close proximity to the world’s largest metropolis,” said Michael Smith. “Our partnership with The Agency has been exceptional, and we are confident that this new office location will thrive as we continue to showcase The Agency brand in the markets we serve across the Long Island area.”
Donald Mastroianni brings more than three decades of industry experience and a keen understanding of the local market to his role at The Agency. Prior to joining the brokerage, Mastroianni served as CFO and COO of The SafeGuard Group and its solely owned subsidiaries, SafeGuard Homes and SafeGuard Realty alongside his partner, Smith. Mastroianni’s business experience includes serving as assistant vice president of an international firm, as well as a controller for several financial services and trading entities with assets in excess of $1 billion. His philanthropic and community efforts include multiple terms as a trustee member of the Board of Education for the Harborfields Central School District in Greenlawn, NY, serving as president of his community’s neighborhood association, volunteering his professional services to the Carleigh Mac Foundation, which benefits pediatric cardiology, and serving as manager, coach and team administrator of a local youth Little League and teenage traveling baseball team for more than 12 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Finance from New York University.
