Noble Black & Partners Expands to the Hamptons After Record-Breaking Sag Harbor Sale

Douglas Elliman announced today that Noble Black & Partners , the firm’s #1 large team in New York City by GCI, and #2 team nationwide by GCI and Volume, has officially expanded its reach into the Hamptons region with the addition of local experts Averitt Buttry and William Schumann. Headquartered in Douglas Elliman’s Sag Harbor office, the team will offer advisory and representation throughout the Hamptons — from Southampton to Montauk. As a private real estate office, the team is dedicated to providing boutique residential advisory services—prioritizing their clients’ long-term financial success and lifestyle goals over the mere execution of transactions. Founded by senior partners Noble Black, Jamie Gagliano and Glenn Davis , Noble Black & Partners offers an all-encompassing platform that includes strategic advisory, sales and new development services and draws on deep expertise, intelligence, best-in-class in-house talent and the incomparable resources and reach of Douglas Elliman and its global partner, Knight Frank Residential. “It is my great pleasure to reach this milestone in my pursuit of delivering client-first residential advisory services in the markets that are aligned with the needs and location preferences of our clients,” said Black. “The Hamptons represent a natural extension of our New York City business and a personal home for me over a decade. William Schumann Averitt Buttry “In expanding our presence to the Hamptons, we were guided by our values of authentic service, deep local expertise and resolute commitment to representing and protecting the interests of our clients,” he continued. “Our newly established team is an embodiment of our beliefs—supported by a deep local connection and profound knowledge of the Hamptons and the intricacies of its real estate business.” The expansion comes on the heels of the team’s record-breaking sale of The Claxton House, which was placed in contract in less than two weeks from its debut on the market. Designed and owned by renowned interior designer Bryan Graybill, this masterful Sag Harbor home, located at 8 John Street , was co-listed with Elliman’s Erica Grossman for $14,950,000. Elliman agent Rima Mardoyan represented the buyer. “We are thrilled to officially welcome Noble Black & Partners to the Hamptons,” said Todd Bourgard, CEO of Brokerage, Long Island, Hamptons and North Fork Regions at Douglas Elliman. “This extraordinary team is made up of consummate professionals who are all deeply committed to exceptional service and consistently perform in the top echelon of the industry. With strong ties to the local Hamptons community and intimate knowledge of the East End market, Noble, Averitt, William and the entire team will undoubtedly continue to enjoy great success in serving their clients locally, in New York City and beyond.” Averitt Buttry began his real estate career in Manhattan, with his focus shifting exclusively to the Hamptons 12 years ago. A licensed attorney in three states and the District of Columbia, he is also a former litigation attorney for a multinational law firm and a law clerk for two Federal Court of Appeals judges. His strong legal background affords him expert negotiation skills, a sharp mind for practical reasoning and an honest analytical approach. Buttry is a graduate of Davidson College and holds a law degree from Wake Forest University. He resides in a meticulously restored circa 1742 home in Southampton Village, and is active in various social and civic organizations in the Hamptons and New York City. He is especially passionate about the preservation of green spaces and historic properties and serves as a Trustee for the Southampton History Museum. Born and raised in the Hamptons, William Schumann brings over a decade of real estate experience across all property categories in the East End. His insider knowledge of the unique characteristics of each hamlet allows him to expertly guide his clients to their desired lifestyle. Schumann has an extensive record of success in the market to aptly identify value for savvy investors seeking to capitalize on the robust opportunities in the Hamptons. His keen eye for hidden value and development potential—along with deep understanding of the construction and local regulatory processes—have proven invaluable to numerous notable developers in the area. Schumann leverages a lifetime of local relationships to offer his clients a network of the industry’s best across all professional paths. He is a graduate of East Hampton High School and Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies. With more than $3 billion in individual sales, Noble Black is consistently ranked among the leading brokers in New York City. A permanent fixture among Douglas Elliman’s top three teams, Black’s award-winning excellence and client-first philosophy is matched only by his ability to strategize each sales process conceptually and hyper-personalized council. He has brought his unsurpassed professionalism to the sale of New York’s most spectacular signature properties at consistently record-breaking prices. For over a decade, he has enjoyed his home in the Hamptons, where he resides in Sag Harbor.