Category Archives: A Broker’s Job

The Carnival of Real Estate

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Read it while it’s hot.

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Say It With a Mini Cooper

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Doug is all excited about the Mini Cooper he picked up last week. Here are some photos from his weekend pumpkin-picking trip with his kids. You’ll see it all over Manhattan from now on. Doug, Ervin, and Jennifer will even … Continue reading →

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Introducing TrueGotham–Hamptons Edition

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Doug Heddings

When my clients are interested in the Hamptons, I refer them to Bridgehampton broker Cynthia Barrett. I’m very protective of my clients, and very particular about who I refer clients to. I do my homework first, and always follow up … Continue reading →

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1.2 Million and Falling

Posted on October 5, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Did you know there are 1.2 million real estate agents in this country? That’s what it says here. The number of agents is going to fall and fall hard in my opinion as the market continues to cool and agents … Continue reading →

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Friday Link-o-Rama

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Remember, a broker is a person who gets keys to your apartment. Choose carefully. New term: "unzillowable view." Curbed is making fun of this new website for an East Village development. Read with caution: Have interest rates peaked? New York’s … Continue reading →

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Monday Link-o-Rama

Posted on September 25, 2006 by Doug Heddings

If Doug’s schedule is any indication, the Manhattan market is picking up steam. He’s flying all over the place, with no time to blog, so here are some links: A broker is inviting a bunch of celebrities to a fundraiser … Continue reading →

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Bogus “New” Listings

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Glenn Roberts of Inman News discusses the practice of removing a listing for a property, then re-listing it so that is doesn’t look, in the listing, like it has been on the market a long time. The comments are all … Continue reading →

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9/11

Posted on September 11, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Let’s not talk about real estate today. It’s time to remember the trauma, and those who lost their lives on this day five years ago. Our city and our nation have showed a great deal of resilience after the horrors … Continue reading →

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Friday Link-o-Rama

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Examining the fine print at Redfin. A tour of the basics of Zillow. Evidence of at least one hot market. Would somebody please just cough up the $40 million for this beach house already? Do you like virtual property tours? … Continue reading →

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A Reform to Give Buyers Real Control

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Bloodhound Realty wants to see some changes: 1. Buyers should negotiate the buyer’s agent’s compensation in detail and prior to looking at any homes 2. Sellers and listing agents should concede funds directly to the buyer to be disbursed at … Continue reading →

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