Your North Shore REALTOR® for Buyers and Sellers

🧭 One REALTOR®, Two Perspectives

Buying and selling real estate are two sides of the same coin — both emotional, both financial, both life-changing.
That’s why having one REALTOR® who truly understands both perspectives is a major advantage.

I’m Shaughnessy Dusling, a North Shore Long Island REALTOR® with 12 years of experience, over $200 million in career sales, and more than 180 five-star reviews. I work with buyers and sellers across Stony Brook, Setauket, Port Jefferson, Smithtown, Mount Sinai, and surrounding Suffolk County communities — guiding families through the excitement (and sometimes chaos) of moving with calm, confidence, and strategy.

💕 For Buyers: Knowledge, Strategy & Support

For first-time buyers, it’s rarely “just a house.” It’s a beginning. A new chapter. A symbol of all the hard work that got them here.
That’s why I take time to educate, anticipate, and advocate.

Take Kim R., who bought her dream home on the North Shore in 2025 with her husband and newborn baby:

“From knowing what questions to ask when touring houses to putting together a strong offer that got us noticed (and accepted) in a crazy market, her expertise and deep knowledge of Long Island real estate shows.”

Or Sara B., who found her perfect first home in St. James:

“Shaughnessy made the process easy and understandable. She was incredibly responsive and it truly felt like she was in our corner the whole time.”

For buyers, success comes from timing, connections, and presentation. I help my clients get prepped, positioned, and noticed — so when the right home hits the market, we move with purpose and power.

🏡 For Sellers: Storytelling That Sells

When selling your home, you need more than a yard sign — you need a story that connects with buyers and compels them to act.
That’s where my marketing background and social media expertise come in. Every home I list gets a custom campaign: professional photography, video reels, staging advice, and local storytelling that spotlights not just the house, but the lifestyle.

Because selling a Stony Brook colonial isn’t just about square footage — it’s about proximity to West Meadow Beach, Three Village schools, and those weekend walks through Setauket Harbor.

That attention to narrative and detail is what helps my listings attract multiple offers, and why so many of my clients — like the Wilking family — come back years later.

“She was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. Six years after buying our home, we hired Shaughnessy to sell it — and we’d recommend her to anyone in the area.”

 

💡 The Advantage of Dual Expertise

Why choose one agent who only lists homes or only works with buyers when you can have one who thrives at both?
My experience on both sides of the table means I know:

• How buyers think — and what marketing actually makes them click.

• How sellers price — and how to negotiate strategically without burning bridges.

• How to coordinate tricky sell-to-buy transitions so you can move once, not twice.

It’s balance, experience, and empathy rolled into one.

 

🏆 Results That Speak

• 12 years of experience | Licensed REALTOR® since 2013

• $200M+ in career sales | 46+ homes sold annually

• Top 500 Agents on Long Island (RealTrends 2024)

• 2024 & 2025 Real Broker Elite Agent Awards

• 180+ five-star reviews on Google & Zillow

• Specializing in North Shore communities: Stony Brook, Setauket, Port Jefferson, Smithtown, Mount Sinai

 

🩷 Real Estate, Real Relationships

I believe buying and selling homes shouldn’t feel transactional — it should feel transformational. When you work with me, you get more than data and contracts; you get a teammate, an advocate, and a calm presence who handles the details so you can focus on what matters most: your next chapter.

 

🤝 Ready to Make a Move?

If you’re planning to buy or sell a home on Long Island’s North Shore, let’s connect. I’ll handle the details so you can focus on your future.