Originally from Alabama, Barbara Bornstein knew the Hamptons would be her permanent home the day she stepped foot on the South Fork in 1991, instantly taken in by its pristine beauty.

She began her career in luxury real estate at the landmark firm, Allan M. Schneider Associates, Inc., in 1992, and, in 2006, she joined Sotheby’s International Realty. Her background in commercial banking, historic renovation, and understanding of local zoning and planning codes has served as a foundation in listing and selling a multitude of properties, including historic homes, new construction, vacant land, and horse farms.

Barbara’s breadth of knowledge and dedication to the East End is also evident in her close involvement with the community. She has served as a board member for non-profits and local government agencies, including the Southampton Trails Preservation Society, Southampton Town Trail Advisory Board, and Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt, to ensure that the beauty of the Hamptons is preserved and properly maintained for the enjoyment of future generations. Barbara has also facilitated the purchase of strategically significant parcels for preservation by the Community Preservation Fund.

Barbara lives full time in Sagaponack where she balances her life in real estate while pursuing her passions of art, horsemanship, hiking, and volunteer work. She cares for her animals in a way that inspires people to remark they would like to come back as one of her pets.