Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Many of you have known me for years. Some will recall when I left Morgan Stanley after 9/11 and moved east to raise a family. We came for the land, the water, the light, and the pace. We stayed because this place became home.

For over twenty years, I have had the privilege of helping families buy, sell, and steward property throughout the East End of Long Island. One lesson stands above all else. More often than not, the best advice is: never sell Hamptons real estate. It is not inventory. It is legacy. An asset handed down to your grandchildren. Hold it. Improve it. Structure it. Let it compound across generations.

Christie's operates from the same conviction. In 1766, James Christie held his first sale in London, guided by a single principle: help people understand the true value of what they own before deciding their next move. That has been my standard for over two decades. Do what is right. Think long term. Accept no exceptions.

Today, I am honored to serve as Managing Director of Christie's International Real Estate Group, East Hampton Flagship, at 26 Park Place. This newly launched flagship connects three worlds: Christie's 260-year London heritage, our Rockefeller Center auction house in New York, and the Hamptons, one of the world's most significant luxury markets. With a global network across more than 50 countries, the team we are building is united by one standard. Service first. Your interests first. Always.

Your team includes seasoned brokers at 26 Park Place, and Christie's auction specialists in fine art, jewelry, watches, wine, and automobiles. Art appraisals, art-secured lending, and multi-generational estate continuity are part of our service. Your property does not simply reach buyers. It reaches the world's most discerning collectors.

Each week, we record "Our Hamptons Real Estate Podcast," spotlighting the people shaping this community. Every month, we gather to honor local artists and mentors whose work deserves a larger stage. Join our list. Christie's auction previews, quarterly calendars, and private collection events are delivered directly to you.

The flagship is awake. Please stop by for a coffee or a Yerba Madre. Whether you are buying, selling, or simply passionate about the Hamptons, introduce yourself or bring someone you believe could be a wonderful mentor or future podcast guest.

Faithfully forward,

Ed Bruehl

Managing Director · Christie's International Real Estate Group · East Hampton Flagship