Category Archives: A Broker’s Job

MANAR and Manhattan MLS Making Great Strides for Consumers and Agents

Posted on January 25, 2012 by ryan

The Manhattan Association of REALTORS® [MANAR] is a professional trade association representing the real estate industry in Manhattan.  In cooperation with the National Association of REALTORS® and the New York State Association of REALTORS®, Manhattan REALTORs® are part of the … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Industry Discovers Importance of Consumer

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Doug Heddings

Yes you read that correctly. Two times per year, one of the largest real estate conferences is held to discuss new technology and innovations to assist real estate professionals in improving their businesses. I have spoken a few times on … Continue reading →

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Social Media is Incredibly Humbling

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Doug Heddings

I find the prospect of staying connected in the world of social media a bit overwhelming at times.  For those who know me, I do my best to utilize most of the social media “channels” in both my business and … Continue reading →

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My Continuing Education

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Michelle Churchill

As brokers, we become so focused on closing the deal that we forget a huge piece of each and every transaction involves real live people. I have been a broker for years. I’m a good broker, but I think a … Continue reading →

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Price Reductions: Don’t Take Them Personally…Agents!

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Doug Heddings

That’s right! I am referring to agents who get personally attached to properties that they are representing for sale. Some readers may remember my post way back in May 2006 regarding my love affair with an Upper West Side penthouse. … Continue reading →

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Online Video Becomes A Powerful Tool In Real Estate

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Doug Heddings

From Jill Urban at NY1 News comes this piece on the power of video in marketing and selling homes. No surprise that I’m featured in this piece as I have been a huge proponent of real estate video tours since … Continue reading →

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Alternatives to 6% Commission from New York Times

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Doug Heddings

From New York Times writer Susan Stellin comes this always sensitive piece today on the 6% commission. Doug Heddings, who started the Heddings Property Group in 2009 after working at Prudential Douglas Elliman, says commissions “have always been negotiable.” But … Continue reading →

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More Square Footage Insanity

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Doug Heddings

One of my agents reached out to me this morning regarding confusion surrounding the square footage of a property that he is bringing to market today.  He is bringing apartment 5B to market and is concerned by the following data … Continue reading →

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Extended Tax Cuts and Wall Street Bonuses Formula for Busy Winter Market?

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Doug Heddings

With President Obama announcing the extension of Bush tax cuts, the anticipation of a healthy bonus season on Wall Street, and still ridiculously low mortgage rates, the winter Manhattan real estate market seems to be poised for an increase in … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Miller and I Talk Shop on Housing Helix Podcast

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Doug Heddings

One of my favorite people in the real estate world, Jonathan Miller invited me to join him on his Housing Helix Podcast last week.  Our discussion included social media, traditional versus non brokerage models, square footage and more. Have a listen: Thanks … Continue reading →

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