MEET THE CONNELLY TEAM
The Connelly Team at Douglas Elliman serves buyers and sellers across Long Island with a thoughtful, results-driven approach shaped by experience in sales, finance, marketing, and real estate investment.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US
Backed by Douglas Elliman
The #1 brokerage on Long Island by volume and transactions, according to OneKey MLS (2024).
FOUNDERS
Richard and Susan Connelly founded The Connelly Team with a shared background in corporate sales, finance, and real estate investment. Their experience in residential redevelopment, property analysis, and client advisory continues to shape the way the team approaches every listing, purchase, and negotiation.
Richard brings decades of sales and client management experience, along with a results-driven approach to negotiations and execution. Susan adds a strong financial perspective, helping guide pricing strategy, market analysis, and valuation with clarity and precision.
Decades of experience in business development, negotiation, and client service shape the team’s high-accountability approach.
A finance-driven perspective helps inform pricing, valuation, and market strategy across a wide range of property types.
Their background in redevelopment and investment adds practical insight that benefits both buyers and sellers across Long Island.
THE TEAM
The Connelly Team brings together experience in sales, finance, marketing, client service, and local market knowledge, creating a well-rounded approach for buyers and sellers alike.
FOUNDER
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Richard brings decades of corporate sales and client management experience to the team, along with a strong background in real estate investment and residential redevelopment. He is known for his hands-on approach, negotiation skills, and ability to guide clients through complex transactions with confidence.
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FOUNDER
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Susan brings a valuable finance background to the team, with a strong grasp of pricing strategy, valuation, and market trends. Her analytical mindset, attention to detail, and dedication to client service make her an important resource for both buyers and sellers.
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Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Born and raised on the East End, Patrick adds a strong background in digital marketing, business strategy, and online buyer behavior. His experience helps strengthen the team’s modern marketing approach while supporting clients with clear communication and dependable service.
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Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Viviana combines East End market knowledge with a background in marketing and sales, helping clients approach both buying and selling with clarity. As a bilingual agent fluent in English and Spanish, she is a trusted resource for a wide range of Long Island clients.
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Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
A lifelong East End resident, Michael brings deep local familiarity and a long-standing background in insurance, giving him a strong appreciation for home value, protection, and long-term investment. He is focused on making the real estate process smooth, practical, and well-managed.
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Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Davyd brings international real estate experience across residential, commercial, and development sectors, along with a strong background in negotiation and strategic advisory. His global perspective and investment-minded approach are valuable assets for buyers, sellers, and investors alike.
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Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Carolina brings a polished background in marketing, design, and brand strategy, with a strong eye for presentation and positioning. Her creative perspective helps listings stand out while giving clients a thoughtful, highly personalized experience from start to finish.
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The Connelly Team combines experience in sales, finance, marketing, and real estate investment to deliver a higher level of strategy, service, and execution for buyers and sellers across Long Island.
With a long-standing foundation in sales, finance, and real estate, our team brings practical insight to every stage of the transaction, from pricing and positioning to negotiation and closing.
We pair strong digital exposure with polished print advertising across local newspapers and magazines, creating marketing that is both wide-reaching and thoughtfully targeted.
From the East End to Nassau and Suffolk County, we help clients navigate Long Island’s many distinct markets with local context, current insight, and a clear understanding of value.
We believe strong results come from strong relationships. Our team is known for being responsive, accountable, and deeply committed to guiding clients with clarity and care.
CLIENT REVIEWS
Clear communication, thoughtful guidance, and strong results are a few of the reasons clients continue to recommend the Connelly Team across Long Island.
“Susan and Richard are consummate real estate professionals. Their straightforward, authentic, and honest style makes seller and buyer comfortable and confident. Integrity and earned trust are high on their goals. My wife and I recently sold our primary residence of 41 years in Malverne NY, a special home where our family thrived. The Connelly team was sensitive to the concerns of seller and buyer, provided great guidance to all parties, and facilitated the transfer of a very special property to another caring family. You can place your trust and confidence in the Connelly team. We did so with no regrets.”
Jim Jacobs
“Rich & Sue were great helping me sell my East Quogue home. They priced the home just right. They were the best choice, we did interview three other local agents, but they won our trust. We are so happy we chose them. They did so much to help us beyond our belief. What a wonderful team. We highly recommend them. Make a wise decision and let them help you sell your home!”
Miriam Brody
“Michael was wonderful to work with. He was very responsive to all our calls and emails and was there for us every step of the way. Michael has such a calm demeanor, which is very comforting in a stressful situation. He's extremely knowledgeable about the area and helped us find home insurers, landscapers, etc. We highly recommend Michael and will be referring all our friends to him!”
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Whether you're preparing to sell or just starting your search, our team is here to guide you with clear advice, thoughtful strategy, and a results-driven approach.