Tanya Fuchs

Fire Island & Barrier Beach Specialist | Long Island Coastal Homes & Rentals

Tanya Fuchs is a highly respected real estate advisor and Fire Island & Barrier Beach Specialist, representing buyers, sellers, and renters across Long Island’s most coveted coastal communities. As a full-time Fire Island resident for over 17 years and a lifelong South Shore native, Tanya offers unparalleled insight into this one-of-a-kind real estate market—from bayfront retreats to ocean-view estates and seasonal rentals.

Though born in California, Tanya moved to Bay Shore at the age of three and has been deeply rooted in the South Shore lifestyle ever since. She has spent every summer of her life on Fire Island, where she now lives year-round with her husband, Mark, and their beloved Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever—named Clam. Whether commuting by boat, surfing at sunrise, paddleboarding, fishing, or clamming, Tanya fully embraces the beach lifestyle she helps others discover. Her deep local ties, combined with a background in marketing and digital media, make her the go-to expert for Fire Island homes for sale, waterfront properties, and barrier beach investments.

A graduate of the University of Denver, Tanya earned her degree in Marketing and Digital Media Studies while competing as a Division I lacrosse scholarship athlete. Today, she leverages her marketing expertise and competitive drive to create high-impact property campaigns. Through professional photography, lifestyle branding, and social media storytelling—including original coastal content, recipes, and photography, Tanya ensures every listing stands out.

Tanya’s services extend beyond Fire Island to the greater Long Island coast, including the South Shore and other beachside markets. She specializes in vacation rentals, new home sales, and luxury listings, offering a white-glove experience with honesty, creativity, and in-depth market knowledge.

Her passion for real estate was sparked early, spending summers exploring the island, working in local communities like Fair Harbor, and touring beautiful homes with wonder. That early love evolved into a mission: to help others “Find Your Shore,” a phrase that now serves as both her personal brand and professional ethos.

Tanya is also deeply invested in the Fire Island community. She founded the “Got Dunes” fundraiser after Superstorm Sandy to support local rebuilding, and co-led the Jillian A. Metcalf Charitable Foundation from 2021 to 2024, awarding scholarships to Bay Shore and Islip students pursuing careers in nursing.

Now affiliated with Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, Tanya brings her clients the global power of the Sotheby’s brand, paired with her hyper-local expertise in Fire Island and the surrounding barrier beach communities. Whether you're buying your first home, seeking a summer escape, or preparing to sell a beloved retreat, Tanya is your trusted guide to island living.

Looking for Fire Island homes, rentals, or luxury barrier beach real estate? Contact Tanya Fuchs today to Find Your Shore.
Follow her lifestyle journey on Instagram: @fireisland_barefoot_broker