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  • Keep Calm and Stay Local with Shaun Osher

    Keep Calm and Stay Local with Shaun Osher
    2024/11/14
    In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John sit down with Shaun Osher, powerhouse founder of CORE Real Estate (#1 Agent in NYC: The Thousand List: WSJ / Real Trends 2023), about the state of New York City’s housing market and the evolving landscape for brokers and developers. Shaun provides a positive outlook on NYC’s resilience compared to other markets, noting strength in both luxury and mid-level properties despite sticky rates. He highlights challenges developers face due to high costs and limited financing, which restricts new housing supply. Shaun also stresses the value of local expertise, emphasizing that agents succeed by focusing on client needs rather than self-promotion. Like other tiptop producers, Shaun's recommendation for new agents includes mentorship, niche specialization, and the power of saying "no". Woww! (the extra w is for extra wow!) Highlights: 01:05 – NYC Market Resilience & Client Management During Volatility 02:50 – Luxury Market Trends 04:00 – The Secret Behind Unsold Inventory: 05:15 – Shifting Buyer Preferences & Challenges for Developers 07:45 – Housing Crisis Solutions 09:15 – Residential Conversion Challenges 11:00 – Foreign Investment 12:15 – Value of Local Expertise & Client-Centered Practices 17:20 – Advice for New Agents 19:25 – Knowing When to Say No. Shaun's page at CORE: https://corenyc.com/agent/shaun-osher/ Connect with Shaun on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunosher/ Follow Shaun's blog, Padkos: https://www.padkosblog.com/ Follow Shaun on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunosher --- ** FREE ** Macro Monday - LIVE every Monday at 11am! We break down what's happening in the credit, equity, and NYC real estate markets! ** Need a price cut? Want to wow a seller? Use UrbanDigs Advisor! ** Our customized pricing analysis service closes deals faster and makes you look like a hero. Plus, subscribers get a big discount, so the ROI is literally OFF. THE. CHART. Email support@urbandigs.com and let us know what you need! https://www.urbandigs.com/advisor/ Track the New York City real estate market with real-time data and charts: https://www.urbandigs.com/ Link to our overview of Manhattan or Brooklyn real estate stats: https://www.urbandigs.com/marketwide-charts/ For more Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate conversations: http://www.talkingmanhattan.com/ Got questions? We got answers! Visit our forum: https://www.urbandigs.com/forum/index.php?forums/main-forum.2/
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    23 分
  • Steven Cohen: Lessons from $2.4 Billion in Manhattan Real Estate Sales

    Steven Cohen: Lessons from $2.4 Billion in Manhattan Real Estate Sales
    2024/10/30
    In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Steven Cohen, a top broker at Douglas Elliman with $2.4 billion (yes, with a "B"!) in sales over 25 years, provides an in-depth look at the Manhattan real estate market. He highlights trends such as increased buyer interest despite low inventory and rising interest rates. Steven explains why strategic pricing and staging are crucial in today’s market and shares his approach to helping clients see the potential in unrenovated properties. He also discusses the importance of branding and social media in real estate, emphasizing educational and engaging content. He closes with advice on maintaining consistency in branding, staying authentic, and embracing video marketing. $2.4 Billion.... 'nuff said! Highlights: 01:00 - Market Overview 02:05 - Interest Rates and Election Cycle Impact 03:20 - Sellers' Mindset 06:15 - Opportunities (spoiler alert: coops and renos!) 08:00 - The Power of Staging 09:15 - Buyer Motivation and Competition 13:10 - Pricing 15:00 - Branding and Social Media Strategies 16:30 - How to Stand Out From the Crowd 19:30 - Advice to New Agents Steven's team pages: https://stevencohenteamny.com/ https://thestevencohenteam.elliman.com/ Steven's page at Elliman https://www.elliman.com/newyorkcity/associate/527-a-df20020419415265514/steven-cohen Connect with Steven on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevencohenny/ Follow Steven on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevencohenny/ --- Join us LIVE each Monday at 11am for Macro Monday! ** Need a price cut? Want to wow a seller? Use UrbanDigs Advisor! ** Our customized pricing analysis service closes deals faster and makes you look like a hero. Plus, subscribers get a big discount, so the ROI is literally OFF. THE. CHART. Email support@urbandigs.com and let us know what you need! https://www.urbandigs.com/advisor/ Track the New York City real estate market with real-time data and charts: https://www.urbandigs.com/ Link to our overview of Manhattan or Brooklyn real estate stats: https://www.urbandigs.com/marketwide-charts/ For more Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate conversations: http://www.talkingmanhattan.com/ Got questions? We got answers! Visit our forum: https://www.urbandigs.com/forum/index.php?forums/main-forum.2/
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    24 分
  • Navigating the Luxury Rebound: Insights from Daniella Schlisser

    Navigating the Luxury Rebound: Insights from Daniella Schlisser
    2024/10/22
    In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John sit down with Daniella Schlisser, a seasoned pro and top dealmaker at Brown Harris Stevens, to discuss the current state of the Manhattan real estate market. Daniella highlights a resurgence in market activity, especially in the luxury segment, with strong deal volume for properties priced at $4 million and above. She discusses how the market's pickup in volume is giving both buyers and sellers opportunities. She mentions as a sign of market strength that buyers, who are initially hoping for deep discounts, are meeting sellers closer to asking prices. Daniella emphasizes the importance of mindset and relationship-building in real estate and offers advice on navigating market cycles, staying resilient, and personalizing client interactions. As always, we close with some practical tips for new agents on how to stand out and build trust in a competitive market. One of the best shares her best! Highlights: 00:50 – Current state of the market 01:35 – Recent transactions indicating buyer activity 02:20 – Buyer psychology 03:05 – Seller mindset: being realistic gets deals done. 05:25 – Increase in cash deals 07:10 – Feeling rich and living well 08:35 – Reflecting on the market's recent low volume 10:15 – Resilience in a cyclical market 11:30 – Building a personal brand 15:00 – How to navigate a challenging market 18:00 – Personal connections and trust Daniella's page: https://daniellaschlisser.com/ Daniella's page at BHS https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/daniella-schlisser Connect with Daniella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellaschlisser/ Follow Daniella on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellaschlisser/ --- Join us LIVE each Monday at 11am for Macro Monday! ** Need a price cut? Want to wow a seller? Use UrbanDigs Advisor! ** Our customized pricing analysis service closes deals faster and makes you look like a hero. Plus, subscribers get a big discount, so the ROI is literally OFF. THE. CHART. Email support@urbandigs.com and let us know what you need! https://www.urbandigs.com/advisor/ Track the New York City real estate market with real-time data and charts: https://www.urbandigs.com/ Link to our overview of Manhattan or Brooklyn real estate stats: https://www.urbandigs.com/marketwide-charts/ For more Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate conversations: http://www.talkingmanhattan.com/ Got questions? We got answers! Visit our forum: https://www.urbandigs.com/forum/index.php?forums/main-forum.2/
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    20 分
  • Pricing, Persistence, and Service: A Broker’s Guide with Ann Cutbill Lenane

    Pricing, Persistence, and Service: A Broker’s Guide with Ann Cutbill Lenane
    2024/09/23
    In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah Rosenblatt, and John Walkup sit down with top, top, top Elliman broker Ann Cutbill Lenane to discuss the current New York City real estate market. Ann explains how the market is experiencing low transaction volume, particularly due to pricing challenges and the complexities of pre-war apartments that need renovations. She emphasizes the importance of accurate pricing and the value of experienced brokers who can guide sellers through pricing adjustments. Ann also covers changing industry norms and how brokers must adapt and go above and beyond to stay relevant. Finally, Ann dishes out advice for new agents, stressing the importance of working with seasoned professionals and always providing exceptional service. Annie gets it done! Highlights: 00:45 - State of the Market 01:50 - Impact of Renovation Costs 02:40 - Pricing Challenges 05:00 - Broker Experience and Knowledge 08:00 - Adapting to Change 10:00 - Importance of Service 14:10 - Advice for New Agents 17:00 - Mental Challenges in a Tough Market Ann's home page: https://anniegetsitdone.com/ Ann's page at Elliman https://anncutbilllenane.elliman.com/ Connect with Ann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-cutbill-lenane/ Follow Ann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anncutbilllenane/ ** Need a price cut? Want to wow a seller? Use UrbanDigs Advisor! ** Our customized pricing service closes deals faster and makes you look like a hero. Plus, subscribers get a big discount, so the ROI is literally OFF. THE. CHART. Email support@urbandigs.com and let us know what you need! https://www.urbandigs.com/advisor/ Got questions? We got answers! Visit our forum: https://www.urbandigs.com/forum/index.php?forums/main-forum.2/ Track the New York City real estate market with real-time data and charts: https://www.urbandigs.com/ Link to our overview of Manhattan or Brooklyn real estate stats: https://www.urbandigs.com/marketwide-charts/ For more Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate conversations: http://www.talkingmanhattan.com/
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    22 分
  • TM Lisa Lippman

    TM Lisa Lippman
    2024/08/16
    In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John welcome Lisa Lippman, the top broker at Brown Harris Stevens for several years running, who shares her insights on the current Manhattan real estate market. Lisa describes the market as insecure, with high interest rates affecting financing-dependent buyers, while wealthy buyers face confusion about property values. She discusses the divide between coops and new devs, the challenges of renovation, and, in a masterclass of exposition, the importance of pricing correctly. As always, we end with advice, and Lisa breaks down how valuable experience, market knowledge, and persistence are to new agents. There's gold in these hills! Highlights: 01:00 - Current state of the market 02:00 - Impact of high interest rates on buyers 03:05 - Cash-rich buyers and generational wealth 04:25 - Bifurcated market: Coops vs. new developments 07:45 - Price trends since 2017 11:55 - Challenges with renovation costs 13:02 - Importance of accurate pricing 14:20 - Efficient markets and the importance of proper pricing 22:45 - Finding good value for buyers in the current market 28:05 - Advice for new real estate agents 30:00 - Final thoughts and takeaways Lisa's Page at BHS: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/lisa-lippman Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-lippman-a25915 Follow Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaklippman/ ** Need a price cut? Want to wow a seller? Use UrbanDigs Advisor! ** Our customized pricing service closes deals faster and makes you look like a hero. Plus, subscribers get a big discount, so the ROI is literally OFF. THE. CHART. Email support@urbandigs.com and let us know what you need! https://www.urbandigs.com/advisor/ Got questions? We got answers! Visit our forum: https://www.urbandigs.com/forum/index.php?forums/main-forum.2/ Track the New York City real estate market with real-time data and charts: https://www.urbandigs.com/ Link to our overview of Manhattan or Brooklyn real estate stats: https://www.urbandigs.com/marketwide-charts/ For more Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate conversations: http://www.talkingmanhattan.com/
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    32 分
  • Pricing, Relationships, and Trends with Kane Manera

    Pricing, Relationships, and Trends with Kane Manera
    2024/07/25
    In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs sit down with Kane Manera, a top producer at Corcoran, to discuss the current state of the New York City real estate market. With over a decade of experience, Kane shares his insights into market trends, the dynamics of high-end and new development properties, and the unique challenges and opportunities present in today’s environment. Kane talks about the intricacies of the rental market, the importance of strategic pricing, and the critical role of relationships. Good stuff inside for both seasoned pros and new agents looking for insights about the current market. Highlights: 00:57 - Current state of the NYC real estate market 01:40 - Rental market trends and their impact on sales 03:35 - Cash-rich buyers and the luxury market 05:30 - NYC vs the world 08:45 - Shifts in buyer preferences 12:45 - The importance of pricing 15:10 - The significance of understanding personal circumstances 17:35 - Strategies for sellers 21:00 - Negotiating prices and creating urgency 24:00 - Brokers as trusted advisors 25:55 - The benefits of building brokerage community relationships Kane's Page at Corcoran: https://www.corcoran.com/real-estate-agents/detail/kane-manera/17174/regionId/1 Connect with Kane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kane-manera-4078a289/ Follow Kane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanemanera ** Need a price cut? Want to wow a seller? Use UrbanDigs Advisor! ** Our customized pricing service closes deals faster and makes you look like a hero. Plus, subscribers get a big discount, so the ROI is literally OFF. THE. CHART. Email support@urbandigs.com and let us know what you need! https://www.urbandigs.com/advisor/ Got questions? We got answers! Visit our forum: https://www.urbandigs.com/forum/index.php?forums/main-forum.2/ Track the New York City real estate market with real-time data and charts: https://www.urbandigs.com/ Link to our overview of Manhattan or Brooklyn real estate stats: https://www.urbandigs.com/marketwide-charts/ For more Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate conversations: http://www.talkingmanhattan.com/
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    29 分
  • Luxury Market Dynamics with Wendy Maitland

    Luxury Market Dynamics with Wendy Maitland
    2024/07/18
    Join Noah and John from UrbanDigs as they chat with luxury real estate broker Wendy Maitland, founder and owner of Atelier by Wendy Maitland. With over 22 years of experience in the New York City market, Wendy shares her expert insights on the current state of the market, the dynamics of buyer and seller behavior, and the evolution of the real estate industry. Wendy discusses the challenges and opportunities in the luxury sector, the importance of adaptability and trust, and why new agents should focus on setting goals. Another great episode for anyone interested in the intricacies of Manhattan real estate! Highlights: 01:28 - The market's awkward "adolescent phase" 04:42 - Luxury's reaction to fluctuating interest rates 08:10 - The absence of luxury rent concessions 09:50 - Negotiability and the emerging desperation among some sellers 13:01 -The importance of market psychology 14:43 - Reflections on the evolution of the real estate industry 16:16 - Advice for new agents: know your strengths, set goals, and the importance of product knowledge and trust 23:00 - The value of building relationships with co-brokers and continuous learning Wendy's Page at Atelier https://www.awmrealestate.com/team/wendy-maitland Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-maitland-9774455/ ** Need a price cut? Want to wow a seller? Use UrbanDigs Advisor! ** Our customized pricing service closes deals faster and makes you look like a hero. Plus, subscribers get a big discount, so the ROI is literally OFF. THE. CHART. Email support@urbandigs.com and let us know what you need! https://www.urbandigs.com/advisor/ Got questions? We got answers! Visit our forum: https://www.urbandigs.com/forum/index.php?forums/main-forum.2/ Track the New York City real estate market with real-time data and charts: https://www.urbandigs.com/ Link to our overview of Manhattan or Brooklyn real estate stats: https://www.urbandigs.com/marketwide-charts/ For more Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate conversations: http://www.talkingmanhattan.com/
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    27 分
  • Navigating NYC Commercial Real Estate with James Nelson

    Navigating NYC Commercial Real Estate with James Nelson
    2024/07/11
    Join Noah and John from UrbanDigs as they host a live webinar to dive into the complexities of the NYC commercial real estate markets with James Nelson, a leading expert and top producer from Avison Young. With extensive experience and deep knowledge of New York City's real estate landscape, James shares valuable insights on the current state of the market, investment strategies, and the potential for converting office spaces to residential properties. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of commercial real estate's current challenges and opportunities, making it a must-watch for investors, developers, professionals, and real estate enthusiasts. Highlights: 01:00 - Current State of NYC Commercial Real Estate 03:30 - Impact of Rising Interest Rates 05:35 - Buyer and Seller Psychology 07:00 - Foreign Investment Trends 09:00 - Office Leasing Market Post-COVID 10:55 Office-to-Residential Conversions 12:00 - Impact of 2019 Legislation on Multifamily Investments 15:00 - Retail Market Resurgence 17:10 - Challenges in the Office Market 20:00 - Understanding Cap Rates 23:00 - Insights on Pfizer Building Conversion 27:00 - Working with Commercial Brokers 33:00 - Alternative Uses for Office Space 36:10 - Local Law 97 and Its Impact 40:00 - Staying on top of data 42:00 - Is distress priced in? 45:15 - Podcasts as resources Link to James' Book, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing: https://www.amazon.com/Insiders-Edge-Real-Estate-Investing/dp/1264865996 Links to James' podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-estate-investing-live-from-new-york/id1486367901 https://open.spotify.com/show/0UcAl1JlzgGnHqQU4ayzQ5 https://jamesnelson.com/ James' Page at Avison Young https://www.avisonyoung.com/professionals/-/ayp/view/james-nelson/in/new-york Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnelsonnyc/ ** Need a price cut? Want to wow a seller? Use UrbanDigs Advisor! ** Our customized pricing service closes deals faster and makes you look like a hero. Plus, subscribers get a big discount, so the ROI is literally OFF. THE. CHART. Email support@urbandigs.com and let us know what you need! https://www.urbandigs.com/advisor/ Got questions? We got answers! Visit our forum: https://www.urbandigs.com/forum/index.php?forums/main-forum.2/ Track the New York City real estate market with real-time data and charts: https://www.urbandigs.com/ Link to our overview of Manhattan or Brooklyn real estate stats: https://www.urbandigs.com/marketwide-charts/ For more Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate conversations: http://www.talkingmanhattan.com/
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    49 分