Author Archives: Doug Heddings

Maximize Your Strengths and Carpe Diem

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Doug Heddings

5 years ago this month I made a phone call to Robert Reffkin for some guidance and advice. I was not seeking a position at Compass when we spoke but reached out more because I had grown to respect Robert as we served together … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Trust in a Shifting Real Estate Market

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Doug Heddings

2009 was my very best year in the Manhattan real estate business! When I share that fact with the agents whom I have the fortune of coaching, they are genuinely surprised and always ask, “how?” The answer is TRUST. When … Continue reading →

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Change: A Real Estate Podcast

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Doug Heddings

I recently had the privilege of sitting down with my dear friend, colleague and voice of the acclaimed Real Estate Success Rocks podcast, Patrick Lilly. Topics include: Why is change necessary? Why is it difficult for so many? What are … Continue reading →

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Change: Often Difficult and Always Necessary

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Doug Heddings

I have written in the past on True Gotham about the importance of the agent being aligned with their brokerage’s culture and precisely how that culture fit can impact the consumer. So why is it that so many continue to work in an … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Residential Off-Market Properties

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Doug Heddings

There seems to be an increasing trend both locally and across the country of attempting to sell residential properties quietly and without any advertising, media exposure or MLS/listings feed. These non-traditional off-market properties are frequently a topic of debate amongst … Continue reading →

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It Passed: New Tax Laws and Potential Impact on NYC Real Estate

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Doug Heddings

Last week I discussed the potential impact of what was then the “proposed tax plan” on our local NYC real estate market. Today the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” has passed both Houses and will be signed into law as … Continue reading →

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Proposed Tax Plan and Potential Impact on NYC Real Estate

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Doug Heddings

I’m not generally one to discuss hypotheticals, but seeing how so many customers and agents are deeply concerned about the potential impact of the $1.5 trillion in proposed tax cuts, here are my thoughts. First of all, in my 25 … Continue reading →

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Selling with a Tenant in Place

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Doug Heddings

Selling your investment property with a tenant in place can present some challenges that many property owners don’t anticipate.  Investors often seek to sell their properties with tenants in place. Sometimes they just need to cash out of a particular … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Market Microscope

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Doug Heddings

In an effort to make sense of current New York City real estate market conditions, I chose to take a deeper dive into data from the last 60 days. I we examine a representation of all of the properties that … Continue reading →

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When Should I Engage a Real Estate Agent? Seller’s Edition

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Doug Heddings

A few weeks back I discussed why it is never too early to engage a buyer’s agent to assist with the purchase of real estate. Now let’s explore the right time to engage a real estate agent when selling a … Continue reading →

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