Talking Manhattan

By: Noah Rosenblatt & John Walkup of UrbanDigs
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  • Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup from UrbanDigs talk real-time NYC real estate data and trends.
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  • Keep Calm and Stay Local with Shaun Osher

    Keep Calm and Stay Local with Shaun Osher
    Nov 14 2024
    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 mins
  • Steven Cohen: Lessons from $2.4 Billion in Manhattan Real Estate Sales

    Steven Cohen: Lessons from $2.4 Billion in Manhattan Real Estate Sales
    Oct 30 2024
    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 mins
  • Navigating the Luxury Rebound: Insights from Daniella Schlisser

    Navigating the Luxury Rebound: Insights from Daniella Schlisser
    Oct 22 2024
    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 mins

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