Jennifer Benton

Jennifer Benton’s glowing testimonials from satisfied clients are not just words on a page; they are genuine thanks and appreciation from people who are thrilled with the service and results they received in her capable hands. Exceptionally communicative, responsive, honest, attentive, patient, and tenacious are among the many compliments she’s earned, while giving her all to each client’s unique needs.

A highly successful real estate professional since 2008, Jennifer initially worked part-time as an agent while holding onto her other passion as a chef at a local organic market, focusing on preparing meals for clients with special dietary requirements. When her husband, the mayor of Greenport at the time, left office, she plunged full-time into the brokerage business in 2015. Jennifer has won numerous top-producer awards for her excellent sales performance and is a Certified Buyers Representative in addition to being a Licensed Salesperson in NY. Her advice is frank, discreet, and astute, her network is vast, and her commitment to guiding clients through the entire process is tireless.

Jennifer also excels in her field because she’s there every step to make sure all transactions are seamless and stress-free. A Pennsylvania native, Jennifer graduated Cum Laude from Rider University with a BA in Communications & Radio/Television. She began as a professional dancer/performer, then spent years in photography industry and started her own firm in Manhattan in 1994. Jennifer competed with top agencies across the country as a “one woman band” leading a celebrity-driven agency and oversaw all aspects of every production, from photographer representation to negotiations, staging, casting and more. Her experience honed her eye for design and potential, and talent for showcasing homes to sell.

Jennifer is a North Fork expert handling residential and commercial listing, sales, seasonal and year-round rentals, from Orient to Wading River. She’s lived in Greenport, Long Island for over two decades, and was a member of the Greenport Business Improvement District. Jennifer is married with two dogs and two cats, is passionate about cooking and farm to table, and active in helping local animal shelters and foster pets.