Catherine Lindstadt
Catherine Lindstadt is a highly accomplished Broker Associate with Douglas Elliman Real Estate, specializing in residential real estate transactions across the North Shore of Long Island. Based in Northport, New York, she brings over 28 years of experience in the industry, with expertise in luxury homes, waterfront properties, new construction, and relocation services. Her career in real estate began after an early professional chapter in the medical field, when she made the intentional decision to transition into a role that offered the flexibility to prioritize her family while building a long-term, successful career.
Over nearly three decades, Catherine has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results through strategic marketing, strong negotiation skills, and an in-depth understanding of market dynamics. As a relocation and fine homes specialist, she works closely with clients to navigate every stage of the buying and selling process whether they are moving locally, transitioning out of state, or searching for a home on Long Island. Her achievements include ranking among the top agents in her company, reaching the number 7 and number 8 positions in previous years, and maintaining a consistent record as a top producer, particularly in the luxury sales market.
Catherine is known for her client-focused approach, grounded in trust, integrity, and clear communication. Her typical day is centered on building relationships, advising clients, and guiding them through complex real estate decisions with confidence and clarity. While today’s competitive market presents challenges especially for first-time homebuyers navigating limited inventory Catherine’s experience, resilience, and deep market knowledge position her clients for success. She remains committed to delivering personalized service and long-term value, fostering relationships that often extend well beyond the closing table.
• Licensed Associate Broker
• Adelphi University - BASc, Exercise Psysiology,Phlebotomy
• Ranked #7 in Company
• Ranked #8 in Company
• Chairman's Circle Gold Award Winner
• E. Northport Chamber of Commerce
• SPCA
• American Heart Association
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to discipline, focus, and drive three qualities that have consistently guided my work ethic and decision-making throughout my career. Over the past 28 years in this business, they have enabled me to stay committed, adapt to challenges, and maintain a high standard of performance.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to stay in my lane remain focused, keep distractions to a minimum, and not compare my journey to others. I’ve learned that maintaining clarity of purpose and staying committed to my own path leads to more meaningful growth and long-term success.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't quit your day job. When you're starting, you need money to build a business. You need to be investing in certain things, especially in real estate. You know, it's like any other business, right? You have to invest into your business. You need money coming in to start, whether that's your day job or your night job. In marketing, that's for sure. This is a business just like everything else.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge in my field right now is discount brokers and people that are part-time agents who are not full-service. Unfortunately, I feel like they're just taking the industry down because they take discount commissions, which makes it harder for the rest of us. A lot of these agents just came into the business during COVID when they thought it was easy, and now the only way that they can give value to themselves is they discount their fee, which doesn't usually work out for the seller or the buyer, for that matter. And they're not educated, you know? They're part-timers, not in the trenches every day. It's a huge liability. On the flip side, the biggest opportunity is that people with a lot of experience right now are really leveling up. There's been a lot of people who have left the industry, so those who have been in it for the long haul and have the skills and the knowledge are gonna win.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Trust, integrity, and honesty are the values that guide both my professional and personal life. I view these principles as the foundation of everything I do, shaping how I build relationships, make decisions, and uphold accountability in all aspects of my work and interactions.