Meet Alana Benjamin

Born and raised in Port Washington, real estate was ever-present in Alana’s home growing up. Her mother, Nava Mitnick, was a real estate legend, so real estate is part of her DNA.

After graduating from the University of Michigan, Alana attended Brooklyn Law School and was admitted to the bar in New York, New Jersey and Illinois. She worked in commercial litigation for 5 years and then at Bloomberg LP for 6 years specializing in contract negotiation, sales and public relations. Alana lived in so many neighborhoods including Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Midtown and then on the Upper East Side. She was convinced that her family would never leave the city. But… when space got tight and one kid turned into two (and later three!) she knew that the place she wanted to return to was her roots in Long Island.

$85M+

Volume in 2025

40+

Transactions in 2025

10+

Years Established

$85M+

Volume in 2025

40+

Transactions in 2025

10+

Years Established

Built on Experience, Raised in Real Estate

Building upon her background in law and negotiations, Alana has spent over 10 years fine tuning her expertise in real estate. She truly understands that selling and buying real estate is a large financial investment. Whether it’s a home or an investment property, it can be an emotional process. Alana is with you every step of the way, committed to her clients and achieving exceptional results, ensuring a process that is as smooth as it is successful.

Leveraging her deep knowledge of the market and working with buyers and sellers in all price points, Alana offers her clients a rare combination of market intelligence, proven strategy and a long track record of proven results. Alana has been named by Real Trends Wall Street Journal among the top 1% of agents nationally for eight consecutive years. Most importantly, Alana truly loves her job, working with families and individuals from Long Island, NYC and beyond.

Alana is deeply embedded in her community. An important pillar of her business is the Alana Benjamin Group Giving Program, founded in 2020 during the pandemic. As part of this program, she was honored in 2023 by the Parent Resource Center for her work with the organization. She is a generous sponsor for many local organizations including the Science Museum of Long Island, Port Youth Athletics, Port Washington Public Library (Friends of the Library) Port Washington Athletic League, Be the Rainbow, the Art Guild, Hearts PW, Growing Love Community Garden, Hearts, The Sands Point Preserve, The Ed Foundation, Littig House and so many more.

For Sellers

From a seller’s perspective, working with Alana means having a strategic, steady advocate who knows how to position your home for maximum value. With over a decade of experience, she understands the data behind the market and the story of each neighborhood—what draws buyers in and how to highlight what matters most. Her legal background and strong negotiation skills ensure every offer, inspection, and contract is handled with precision, always protecting your bottom line.

Alana also knows selling a home is deeply personal. She leads with empathy and clear communication, guiding you confidently from listing to closing—and stays a trusted resource long after the sale. With Alana, you gain not just a successful transaction, but a long-term partner invested in you and your community.

For Buyers

From a buyer’s perspective, working with Alana feels like gaining a trusted partner and true local guide. As a Port Washington native and mom, she understands what families are looking for and helps you find the right fit for your life. With her legal background and strong negotiation skills, she protects your interests every step of the way, guiding you with clarity, steadiness, and care.

What truly sets Alana apart is that her support doesn’t end at closing. She remains part of your village—connecting families, strengthening community ties, and staying invested long after the keys are handed over.

“Alana helped us buy and sell our houses within a month of each other. We decided we didn’t want to wait and wanted to get our current house in market ASAP—within the week Alana helped us have it staged, photographed, and listed. About a week later we were in contract over asking.”

– Samantha

“Alana represented as the seller’s agent and did a phenomenal job! Our house sold immediately at a price much higher than even I anticipated. Everything was so professional and detail-oriented, and on top of that, she is such a pleasure to speak with.”

– Emily

“Alana was immensely helpful in my house search in Port Washington! She is extremely knowledgeable on the market, is always available and helped navigate a delicate negotiation succesfully! I would definitley work with her again!”

– Lissa