Category Archives: A Broker’s Job

Missing 85 Year Old Man in Brooklyn

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Doug Heddings

This is for REAL. This gentleman is the father of a colleague’s customer.  The family lives on the 2000 block of East 13th St. in Brooklyn.  Please keep your eyes open.  Thank you. UPDATE:  Mr. Gelabert has been found and … Continue reading →

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Less Emotion in Real Estate Market as Buyers Seek Value

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Doug Heddings

When I entered the Manhattan real estate market 16 years ago this week, I was greatly attracted to the personal and emotional elements of the residential real estate transaction.  And over the past 16 years, I have seen the market … Continue reading →

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The Calm Before the Storm???

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Doug Heddings

My phones are beginning to ring with more frequency and although this is merely anecdotal, I am seeing and hearing evidence that activity may pick up considerably this fall.  I and many of my colleagues are receiving inquiries from possible … Continue reading →

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Current Real Estate Market Requires More Patience

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Doug Heddings

If you’re one of the few sellers out there who has such a uniquely special (is that redundant?) property to bring to market, then this post isn’t for you because "special" properties that are priced right continue to be snapped … Continue reading →

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Future of Local Video…Live Feed Tonight

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Local Video Advertising To Reach $1.5 Billion by 2012 (Read article) That’s right $1.5 Billion! It’s time to have a fun, but serious conversation about where local video movement is going and how fast movers and creative minds can take … Continue reading →

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Come Check Out The Future of Local Video

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Doug Heddings
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More Fair Housing Education Needed…Desperately!

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Doug Heddings

After selling Manhattan real estate for 16 years, there is very little that shocks me.  But in this day and age and in a city that is supposedly one of the most progressive in the world, Fair Housing violations continue … Continue reading →

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Sellers Just Want Communication

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Doug Heddings

In the current real estate market where properties sometimes spend more time on the market than a seller and their agent would hope, there is one thing that I find to be the most important aspect of maintaining a positive relationship … Continue reading →

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I’m Being Stalked!

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Doug Heddings

It seems that everytime that I have the opportunity to blog, I’m apologizing for the light number of postings.  So I’m going to stop that and just blog as much as I can.  It’s summer and although vacation took me away … Continue reading →

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Sellers Seek Experienced and Committed Agents

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Doug Heddings

The most common question I’m currently being asked by owners seeking to sell their Manhattan homes is "how long have you been doing this?"  And of course the second question is "how’s the market?"  which seems to be just an … Continue reading →

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