Melanie Cogan

LICENSED ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE BROKER

Meet Melanie ...

Recognized as a top performer on Long Island and multiple time recipient of The Best Realtor award from Blank Slate, Melanie is a highly esteemed real estate agent catering to both buyers and sellers on the North Shore of Long Island. Her charismatic approach, attention to detail and her deep knowledge of real estate offers her clients with a rewarding experience while navigating the complexities of buying or selling their home.

With several hundred million in sales volume and 20 years of experience, her expertise is what drives her business. With an extensive tech background, Melanie understands the power of technology and offers her clients a well-rounded, dynamic approach that she has honed during her extraordinary career.

Cofounder of The Scout Residential Team and founding agent on Long Island, Melanie leads a team of 15 agents. The Scout Team has been recognized by many publications including Bethpage Best of and Blank Slate as The Best Real Estate Team on Long Island. With a sales volume north of $250m, this fresh team has changed the real estate landscape on Long Island.

Melanie’s clients repeatedly describe her as hardworking, driven, honest, caring, knowledgeable and an absolute joy to work with. Her keen eye for home design, landscape, and architecture allows her to focus on finding the right home to meet each client’s needs and goals.

Prior to working in real estate, Melanie began her professional career in technology. Most recently she was the Director of Client Services & Sales at Google. She was responsible for the group's growth in New York City from a team of 50 people to several hundred.

Melanie was raised on the north shore of Long Island and currently lives in Roslyn with her husband, two sons and dog.

Specialties
Buyer’s Agent, Listing Agent

Education
State University of New York College of Buffalo - Bachelor of Science, Economics, and Finance

Awards
Blank Slate Media Best of Nassau County - Best Realtor - 2020 & 2021

Client Success

Testimonials

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Liza and Melanie are absolute consummate professionals! I’ve referred clients to them and every experience has been outstanding. Their communication and feedback are truly state-of-the-art — timely, detailed, and incredibly thoughtful. They combine old-fashioned print marketing with the most cutting-edge digital strategies, giving their listings unmatched exposure. In the Long Island maRead MoreRead Less
"Working with Liza on the sale of my family home was an absolute pleasure. I was 100% confident putting my trust in her and she helped pull me through a very stressful time. Will forever be thankful."
"I can't say enough good things about our involvement with Liza Bendett! She recently helped sell my mom's house and made the entire process go smoothly. Communication was outstanding, she was always available and she genuinely cared about us! We were very fortunate to have her guide us through this undertaking!"
"⸻ Referrals are everything in real estate, and I’m so thankful I had Denise Bass on my side. When it came time to sell and buy, Denise — not only a trusted friend but also a Compass agent — became my “source for the source.” Through her amazing referral network, she connected me with Fran Mazer, a top agent who sold my home, and Patty Santella, who helped me buy my new one. In a competitive marRead MoreRead Less
"Melanie Cogan with Scout residential at Compass is the best! She has helped my wife and I multiple times. (purchasing and selling a home in Roslyn and Roslyn Harbor) When we purchased our home, she was extremely helpful, always quick to respond and very easy to deal with! She was also very patient and never pushy! Great experience all around!!!"
"We had the pleasure of working with Melanie Cogan and Liza Bendett from the Scout Residential Team at Compass in Roslyn to sell two family homes in Upper Brookville and East Hills, New York. From start to finish, they were professional, incredibly attentive, and worked tirelessly on our behalf. They treated our most prized investments with the utmost care and dedication. We highly recommend MelaniRead MoreRead Less
"Andrea Spitalnick is an outstanding real estate agent that goes above and beyond for all of her clients. She’s thorough follows through and is dedicated in every sale. She puts her name on. We are so thankful for Andrea and all of her hard work!!"
"Coming back to my hometown, Roslyn, from out of state, my wife and I were looking for someone we could trust to guide us through a competitive and fast-moving real estate market. Shawn Rogol came highly recommended, having recently helped a close family friend secure a home in East Hills through an off-market opportunity. From our first conversation, it was clear why he’s earned such an outstandinRead MoreRead Less
"Andrea Spitalnick of The Scout Residential Team at Compass has been an excellent agent to work with on variety of real estate matters. She has made herself available at all hours of the day and on the weekend to help problem solved for clients. I highly recommend her without hesitation."
"Working with Liza Bendett was an exceptional experience from start to finish. She helped me secure an incredible off-market spec home in Roslyn Estates—something I wouldn’t have been able to access without her insider knowledge and connections. Liza is a true expert; she guided me through every step of the process with precision, responsiveness, and an impressive understanding of the market. I alwRead MoreRead Less
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