Category Archives: Tips & Advice

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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2011 NYC Summer Events Calendar

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Doug Heddings

Check out our newly released Summer Events Calendar to keep up to date on all of the fun and exciting happenings in the NYC area this summer.

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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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How to Find a Great Moving Company In Three Easy Steps

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Doug Heddings

The following is a great piece on finding a moving company and although it was written by a company in the Seattle area, it applies to all: You have found a real estate agent, put an offer in on a … 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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What Makes a Bad Real Estate Agent

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Doug Heddings

Real Estate adviser Tara Struyk of Forbes.com shares her Top Five Signs Of A Bad Real Estate Agent. I couldn’t agree with her more as she points out ways to gage if your agent is doing an effective job of selling and … Continue reading →

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World Habitat Day is October 4th

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Doug Heddings

On Monday, October 4, 2010 raise your voices and advocate for change to help those around the world who do not have a decent place to live. The most important thing you can do is take action! Below are three … Continue reading →

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