Category Archives: A Broker’s Job

Summer Deals Ahead in NYC Real Estate Market?

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Doug Heddings

First I would like to apologize to my readers for the "cop-out" post yesterday and the "light" post today (let’s call it TG Lite).   There is a bit of an explanation.  Of course, the primary reason is that I am in … Continue reading →

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$4,000,000 Later and Your Bed Doesn’t Fit!

Posted on April 27, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I’ve been out all morning with friends/buyers (some people are just so much fun to hang out with) showing them prospective properties to call home in the $4,000,000 price range.  Now those of you who are saying, "WOW, that must … Continue reading →

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Listen Up: I Don’t Want Your Referral Fee!

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Doug Heddings

The Manhattan real estate market can be incredibly draining…such is life.  I’m exhausted after a day where nothing went the way I thought it should…so what!  Just mentioning it to shed some light on the fact that I’m posting to … Continue reading →

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The War For/Against Transparency in Real estate Continues

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Doug Heddings

From The Consumerist comes an Associated Press breaking story that Arizona bars online home price estimator.  Zillow is facing more scrutiny and attack by the good ole’ boys with Arizona banning Zillow’s business model based on the claim that they are … Continue reading →

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Friday Link-O-Rama

Posted on April 13, 2007 by Doug Heddings

After a couple of quiet weeks (boy it was nice), the Manhattan real estate market is picking up where it left off at the end of March.  It is indeed heating up again as it almost always does going into … Continue reading →

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Succeed in Real Estate…and Life

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I’m heading to Baltimore this morning to visit my brand spanking new nephew, who was born yesterday!  Congrats to my sis and bro-in-law!!! It’s events like these that frequently give us pause providing a moment to evaluate our lives and what it … Continue reading →

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Why Isn’t Everyone Using Video to Market Homes?

Posted on April 6, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I have no clue!!!  Many would suggest that I keep my trade secrets to myself.  I say, "NOT NECESSARY."  It’s what you do with information that sets you apart from the rest of the pack in any given industry.  So … Continue reading →

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More Co-op Board Antics

Posted on April 3, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Yet another saga to report on the absolutely ridiculous behavior that some co-op boards exhibit.  In May of last year, my team and I brought a property on the market that wasn’t without it’s challenges as far as procuring a … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Agent Referral Fees: Conflict of Interest?

Posted on April 2, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I just returned from my vacation to an Inbox loaded with thousands of emails.  The following is just one of the many mass emails that I receive regularly recommending services in exchange for a referral fee. hi everyone .. i just wanted to … Continue reading →

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The Pitfalls of Price Per Square Foot REDUX

Posted on March 30, 2007 by Doug Heddings

From the True gotham Archives (be back on Monday): Last week all of the big players in New York City released third quarter numbers. Although I have discussed the varying results in these reports, let me take a moment to … Continue reading →

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