Role Models in the Real Estate Industry

Gary Keller

Gary Keller PART ONE OF A SERIES Whatever profession we choose, we often aspire to and take cues from those who have paved the way and “graduated to greatness.” These individuals not only achieve financial success but are passionate about life, sometimes come from humble beginnings and never give up, despite the odds. They go through lean times and never let the word “no”... Read More

Chen Mishael grew up in Raanana, Israel and experienced a lifetime of exciting ventures at a very young age.

mishael

After graduating high school, he served in the Israeli Army, was an investigator for the Israeli Military Police and backpacked his way across South American for six months. Chen wanted to see the world and thought Manhattan would be a great place to start. He moved to New York City at the age of 23 and began his studies at Baruch College (CUNY), ranked as one of the nation’s... Read More

The Best Apps for Realtors and Why Realtors are Using Smartphones

Photography ©Marco Arment

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Why I Love New York!

In case you didn’t see on the national news, here’s a construction worker that provides annoyed Manhattanites some respite from the ongoing 2nd Avenue subway construction noise. Gary Russo from Queens croons some Frank Sinatra to passers-by and his singing is soothing some rattled nerves. (NBC reported a bit of dancing in the streets and quoted, “Only in New York).” Enjoy! Share... Read More

MAPS BOLD COACHING IN MANHATTAN

Bold

Last week we had our first experience with Keller Williams’ BOLD Coaching. This half-day free event was an introduction to Keller Williams New York City agents (and any Manhattan real estate professional) to learn about one of Keller Williams’ most successful strategies for working smarter, not harder. Michaelann Byerly, one of the BOLD coaches is here conducting our training... Read More

Murray Hill–A Small Midtown East Manhattan Neighborhood

photography by Zruda

photography by Zruda Murray Hill is a small neighborhood, quiet and elegant, with condos, co-ops, town homes and brownstones. Its unofficial borders are between Fifth Avenue and Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive and 34th and 40th Streets. Unlike some of its more active midtown neighbors, Murray Hill is slower-paced and attracts those who want close access to busy Midtown but prefer to... Read More

What’s Happening in New York and Manhattan

I love NYC

The Latest About Real Estate, The Economy, Technology and Other News We keep a close watch on what’s going on in Manhattan and I thought I’d share some news about what we’re hearing and reading about. Good News About Employment The New York Post reported recently that New York led the nation in job creation in April. According to the article, new jobs have resulted in the... Read More

Manage Your Work Life to Co-Exist Peacefully with your Personal Life

Personal Professionals Goals

One of the main reasons why Keller Williams’® business model appeals to me is their core philosophy of doing the right thing and “having a life worth living.” Don’t get me wrong, I’m not defining what a life worth living is; everyone has their own interpretation of that. To me personally, it’s about integrity and working toward something that enhances those things... Read More

Keller Williams Realty Announces Numbers for 2010, Continued Growth During Real Estate Downturn

Company Launches eEdge Industry’s First Lead-To-Close Business Solution this week! AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 21, 2011)–Keller Williams Realty reported today at its national convention that it ended 2010 with 79,315 associates, 701 market centers (offices), and associate profit share up 7.2 percent, with its agents receiving $34.6 million dollars back. Since the inception of the... Read More

Here we are in the news!

Ilan Bracha / Photography by Bob Martus

Thank you all for your continued support! we are very excited to start the new year with the opening of the first Keller Williams franchise in NYC. Looking forward to a powerful year! Read about us on The Real Deal, publish this Monday “Ilan Bracha, head of Elliman’s top team, departs to start a franchise”, You can also read: “Broker Jumps to Texas Firm”... Read More