Category Archives: A Broker’s Job

Thursday Link-O-Rama

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Not enough time to come up with anything original today.  Busy trying to finally get the TrueGotham TV pilot shot (looks like it’s FINALLY happening next Friday) and of course I have to tend to my sellers who are ready … Continue reading →

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One Last Hoorah Before Summer Ends

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Doug Heddings

The office is super quiet right now…but wait…here come my kids…quiet no more.  Be back Tuesday.  Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

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A Broker’s Vacation Isn’t One

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I have been working all week so I’m turning off the laptop and signing off until Tuesday, the 28th when I will be back from vacation. 

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The Bizarre Manhattan Co-op Market and Those Who Make It So

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I’m still on vacation but dabbling on the computer this AM as the rain continues to come down…the kids and I did have a nice swim in the rain though.  Anyway, I just received this email from a TrueGotham reader … Continue reading →

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Bar is Being Raised in Manhattan Real Estate

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Doug Heddings

This morning I had the sincere pleasure of meeting with a TrueGotham reader who is considering a career in Manhattan real estate.  She found me while reading a comment thread on an Asked Curbed question about becoming a broker.  So … Continue reading →

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Friday Limk-O-Rama

Posted on August 3, 2007 by Doug Heddings

First I want to apologize for the light postings this week.  Some exciting things going on behind the scenes here that are taking up a great deal of my time.  That said, here are some links that I found interesting in … Continue reading →

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Prioritizing Property Features

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I just returned from a marketing presentation this morning in which I was reminded of how important it is to hire a knowledgeable and well-seasoned real estate agent.   In this particular instance, the seller (referred to me by an attorney … Continue reading →

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Humility Breeds Hunger In Manhattan Real Estate Market

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Doug Heddings

When you’ve experienced success in the Manhattan real estate market as a real estate professional, it can be easy to forget your humble beginnings and even get a little cocky.  Confidence is a must but cockiness can be detrimental to … Continue reading →

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Stock Market Plummets and Should I Become a Real Estate Broker?

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Doug Heddings

It’s mighty quiet in the office today except for the chatter among my colleagues about the stock market plummet (Dow down more than 300 points if you didn’t know already).  But I’m not here to feed your anxiety, nor mine … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Link-O-Rama

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Doug Heddings

So little time to blog lately as the market has indeed been keeping me and my team busy so here’s some links that you may find helpful or at least a good read: Thank G*D that real estate salespersons are … Continue reading →

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