Role Models in the Real Estate Industry
PART TWO OF A SERIES Last week, I wrote about Gary Keller of Keller Williams Realty. This week’s spotlight is on Mike Ferry of the Mike Ferry Organization. I’m a big fan of coaching — I think it not only helps one reach goals, it’s one of the best ways to hold yourself accountable for reaching them. When you have to talk to someone each week or once or twice a month, it’s amazing what a difference it can make. Mike Ferry is one... Read More
New York Real Estate Brokers
Why to Use One Instead of Selling Yourself A friend of a mine told me recently one of his friends was moving to Manhattan. This person had begun the process of looking at options for buying in New York City. After he got over the initial shock of real estate pricing compared to his Southern location, he was also confused at the differences in how real estate worked here. He’d tell my friend, “But, here our closings work this way….or,... Read More
Camp 4:4:3
Keller Williams New York City in Session! Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are right.” The more I and my team members delve into the great training available to us, we’re realizing that wise statement more clearly than ever before. Keller Williams’ Camp 4:4:3 reinforces the sentiment through its 18 sessions for novice and seasoned real estate professionals. We’ve been going through the sessions the... Read More
Five Ways to Generate Leads
Despite whether the market is hot or lukewarm, there’s always creative ways in which to attract buyers. Some work better than others according to what’s going on in a particular market, but I thought I’d share some of the ways in which we’re being proactive in seeking out potential clients. ONE: FIRST POINT OF CONTACT Oh, that all-important first impression! When I meet with a prospective buyer for the first time, I have a sit-down, relaxed... Read More
BROKER OF THE WEEK / A CLOSE-UP LOOK AT KELLER WILLIAMS NYC’S ASSOCIATE BROKER: NATALIE BAGHDADI
Natalie Baghdadi is a native New Yorker who grew up in Staten Island and Brooklyn among a close-knit group of family, relatives and friends. Although Natalie and her family relocated to sunny south Florida when she was 12 years old, she knew she’d return to New York one day. She did just that, moving back to Brooklyn after a couple of years of undergraduate studies in Florida. Natalie continued her education at the prestigious Baruch College... Read More
Leads, Leads and More Leads!
Since we returned from Keller Williams’ Family Reunion last month, I’ve shared the excitement and energy from that week and what we learned while there in a few of my blogs. Here’s some other great news–from that one week, we’ve garnered several leads just from following up with the Keller Williams agents we met at Family Reunion. There’s a true benefit to being the only resource in Manhattan for a referral network that is 80,000... Read More
NEW YORK REAL ESTATE QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How do I jumpstart my business when starting a new venture?
Each week I plan to answer a New York real estate question. The above question has come up during conversations with colleagues lately and I thought it was a good one (and very apropos) to begin the series with–I invite your comments and questions. From inquiries about condos to co-ops, when to buy, how important it is to choose the right agent for you and your needs, to investing in property, I want this blog to be the place you stop by... Read More
Manhattan’s Upper West Side – An Upscale Manhattan Neighborhood of Pre-War Architecture and Modern Convenience Between the Hudson River and Central Park West
The Upper West Side is ten blocks of primarily upscale residential buildings and some of New York’s most recognizable and world-renown venues. Its unofficial boundaries start at Columbus Circle on 59th Street and extend to 110th Street. Some New Yorkers extend those boundaries to 125th Street where the neighborhood of Morningside Heights contains famous New York City institutions, such as Columbia University and Manhattan School of Music. Within... Read More
New York Mortgage Banker, Steve Hartstein Gives Some Insight into What’s Going on in Lending
I had the opportunity to talk to my friend and colleague, Steve Hartstein of First Meridian Mortgage, a residential Manhattan-based mortgage company, about the current climate of lending. I asked Steve if he’s noticed any significant changes and what we can expect in 2011. The Fourth Quarter of 2010 “Since the end of the fourth quarter of 2010, I’ve witnessed a major push by lenders to introduce new and innovative products for buyers. The... Read More
Social Media Versus “Old-School” Methods–Which is Better?
With everything we have at our disposal as real estate professionals today, those of us who remember the days of buying and selling without all the social media tools are rethinking how we go about generating leads, contacting potential clients and ultimately, doing what our main goals is: To sell real estate. Which is more important–your social skills or your social media skills? Is one more important than the other and if you’re lacking... Read More
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