Category Archives: A Broker’s Job

iPhone Hype! You Believe It?

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Doug Heddings

There is no doubt that the Manhattan real estate industry will be flooded with iPhones over the coming weeks (release date June 29) with most in my profession being suckers for new technology.  The Consumerist even provides some clever and not … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Real Estate Industry Reacts to Fair Housing Laws

Posted on June 25, 2007 by Doug Heddings

The buzz across the Manhattan real estate market is Vivian S. Toy’s article in The New York Times Questions Your Broker Can’t Answer, which addresses Fair Housing Laws and the very recent push by brokerages to make sure that their … Continue reading →

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Residential Real Estate Never Ceases to Irritate

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Doug Heddings

The next time you get very excited about the presentation of a property on a web site I would recommend calling the listing agent and asking one very simple question: Was the property photographed with a wide-angle or fish-eye lens? … Continue reading →

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When Integrity Bites…Suck Out the Venom!

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I just had coffee with a client of mine who recently purchased a FSBO and wanted to thank me in person.  Although I consulted with him throughout the entire transaction, helped him comprise his Board materials, and coached him for … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Public Relations: I Need Kelly Kreth!

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I’m frustrated!  And I know exactly what needs to be done.   I’m seeking a savvy, connected, and aggressive PR person to help me take True Gotham into the forefront of New York City real estate.  This blog has been around … Continue reading →

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A Welcome Calm in Manhattan Real Estate Market

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I have just finished perusing the RSS feeds and news stories today and nothing really grabbed my attention.  My anecdotal opinion on the current Manhattan real estate market:  It’s quiet.  This time of year traditionally sees a bit of a … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Agents Give Back: Habitat for Humanity

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Doug Heddings

For all of those out their who have such incredible disdain for my industry, my colleagues, and perhaps even me (is that possible?), here is a positive piece (via The Real Deal) on what my colleagues here in the New York City … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Agents! Get Your Head Out of Your…um…I mean…the Sand!

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Doug Heddings

From Peter Coy of BusinessWeek.com comes ‘Don’t Watch, Read, or Listen to the News If You Can’t Handle the News’.                                                         Coy shares this:  Here’s an excerpt from the promo for a new podcast by the co-founders of GetMyHomesValue.com, Rory … Continue reading →

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Another Troll Joins the Ranks of Real Estate

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Doug Heddings

No surprise that Casey Serin, poster child for the housing bust, finally had to get a job (via Consumerist).  If you’ve followed his laughable antics as an unsuccessful flipper on his blog IAMFACINGFORECLOSURE.com, then you will likely be as thrilled as … Continue reading →

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Easing the Pain of Relocation

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Doug Heddings

June Fletcher of RealEstateJournal.com answers a reader’s question of whether they should use the same agent for sale and purchase in different states?  Her reader, Maria Costa is selling land in Central Florida and moving to Lexington, KY.  Ms. Fletcher … Continue reading →

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