Shingle-style Long Island home with wraparound porch and green lawn
New York, United StatesSales · Rentals · Property Management

Find Your Footing on Long Island

Serving Long Island since

2016

NYS principal office

#10991225835

Licensed broker

Kevin C. Bednar · #10491207495

Client recommendations

Public Facebook recommendations for Good Ground Realty & Property Management — integrity, patience on the search, and property management that delivers.

Incredible integrity, a rare thing today!
Kathleen Giamo

Kathleen Giamo

Facebook recommendation

Amazing Kevin! Stuck by me for two years until we found the right fit. Knowledgeable, experienced and listens listens listens!!! Thank you Kevin for finding us our dream vacation home. Forever grateful!
Adriana Calosso

Adriana Calosso

Facebook recommendation

Kevin managed our property in Hampton Bays for the last few years. He was great… always on top of every detail and brought us great renters for top dollar! When we decided to sell we turned to Kevin. The house went under contract quickly and had three offers within days!
Tara Whalen Belfi

Tara Whalen Belfi

Facebook recommendation · Hampton Bays owner

Our team

Headshots and bios for the New York licensees behind Good Ground — sales, rentals, and property management.

Licensed in New York State

Principal office license #10991225835 · Broker Kevin C. Bednar #10491207495

Kevin Bednar

Kevin Bednar

Limited Liability Broker

Licensed · NY #10491207495

Broker-owner of Good Ground Realty & Property Management. Sees the home search as a puzzle — matching people with the right Long Island fit.

Kevin started in real estate because he loves working with people. He approaches every buyer search as a puzzle: learning how individuals and families live, then finding the home that fits their first move or their next chapter.

Buyer & seller advisoryHamptons & South ShoreProperty management
Lorraine Russo Lorenc

Lorraine Russo Lorenc

Real Estate Salesperson

Licensed · NY #10401342819

Brings years of personal experience managing family properties to help clients buy or sell the right home for their needs.

With many years of personal experience managing family properties, Lorraine focuses on helping each client buy or sell a home that fits their taste and needs — staying with the journey through closing and move-in.

Buyer representationSeller representationResidential
Kathryn M. Liggio

Kathryn M. Liggio

Real Estate Salesperson

Licensed · NY salesperson

Licensed New York salesperson with Good Ground Realty & Property Management.

Kathryn is a licensed New York real estate salesperson affiliated with Good Ground Realty & Property Management, supporting clients across the firm's Nassau and Suffolk service areas.

Residential salesClient supportLong Island
About Good Ground

Based in Rockville Centre and licensed in New York State, Good Ground helps buyers, sellers, renters, and owners across Nassau, Suffolk, and the New York metro with practical guidance from first conversation through closing and ongoing care.

I see the home search as a puzzle: working with individuals and families to find their perfect fit for their first or next home. There is no better satisfaction than the moment the buyer knows I have found the home of their dreams.

— Kevin Bednar, Licensed Broker · NY #10491207495

Buy & sell with clarity

Straightforward advice on pricing, timing, and next steps — without pressure tactics.

Rentals that fit

Year-round and seasonal Long Island rentals, including Hamptons homes with pool and beach access.

Property management

Hands-on oversight for owners who want reliable tenants, maintenance follow-through, and clear communication.

Neighborhoods

From the South Shore villages to East End towns, we work the markets our clients actually live in.

Rockville Centre

Rockville Centre

South Shore · Nassau County

Hampton Bays

Hampton Bays

East End · Suffolk County

Long Beach

Long Beach

Barrier island · Nassau County

Services

One team for the full cycle — buying, selling, renting, and caring for Long Island property.

Buyer Representation

Search Nassau and Suffolk inventory with a licensed advisor who treats the home hunt like a puzzle — matching budget, lifestyle, and timing.

Seller Advisory

Pricing strategy, preparation, and negotiation for owners ready to list on the South Shore or East End.

Residential Rentals

Help finding or filling Long Island rentals — including Hampton Bay seasonal and year-round opportunities.

Property Management

Hands-on management support for owners who want reliable oversight of residential properties.

Home Value Guidance

Straightforward market context when you want to understand what your property could list for today.

Local Market Navigation

Neighborhood knowledge across Rockville Centre, Long Beach, and Hamptons-area communities we actively serve.

Process

How We Work

A clear path from first conversation to closing — and support after.

  1. Consultation & goal assessment

    We start with a conversation about what you need — buy, sell, rent, or manage — plus budget, timeline, and must-haves.

  2. Search, pricing & negotiation

    We align on strategy, tour options or prepare your listing, and negotiate with clear communication at every step.

  3. Due diligence & closing

    Inspections, paperwork, and coordination through closing so the transaction stays on track.

  4. Ongoing support

    After closing, we remain a resource for property management questions, future moves, and local referrals.

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