PropertyShark Staff
Expert Interview with Sotheby’s International Realty CMO, Kevin Thompson: A Change is Occurring in the Luxury Real Estate Industry Now
For the latest expert interview in our series, we had the chance to talk to Kevin Thompson, Chief Marketing Officer for Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. With an impressive background in education, high-end fashion, and luxury real estate, Kevin is the mastermind behind all digital marketing, advertising and PR initiatives for the Sotheby’s International Realty…
Expert Interview: Erin Alls on Working with Tech Clientele in Silicon Beach
For out latest Expert Interview, we shifted our focus a bit beyond NYC real estate to the west coast, specifically California. We had the opportunity of talking to Erin Alls, founder and president of Silicon Beach Homes. Erin moved from NYC to Marina del Rey, CA along with her husband well over 8 years ago….
Expert Interview: The Manzolillo Brothers Talk Williamsburg Real Estate
Born, raised and still residents in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, brothers Gianpaolo and Alessandro Manzolillo are the latest real estate agents to share their insights in our Expert Interviews series. They specialize in all things related to real estate in Williamsburg, having been part of it long enough to see it change from a regular “old” neighborhood…
10 of the Greenest Buildings in New York City
Eco-friendly features in real estate can be attractive to investors, buyers, tenants, and other stakeholders. With constantly improving technology and materials that make green building design easier than ever before, we are seeing an influx in the number of green buildings in New York City. Check out 10 of the greenest buildings in the City…
Expert Interview: Eran Polack, CEO and Co-Founder of HAP Investments
For our latest Expert Interview, we had the opportunity to speak to Eran Polack, CEO and Co-Founder of HAP Investments. Eran is a well-recognized entrepreneur with a long, successful career in the real estate industry even before moving to the United States in 2011. A native Israeli, he had multiple successful ventures in Israel as…
Expert Interview: Luxury Real Estate Marketing with Stephanie Anton
Stephanie Anton, president of Luxury Portfolio International, the luxury home marketing division of Lead Real Estate Companies of the World, sat down with us to share her insights for our latest Expert Interview. Stephanie has been in charge of the daily marketing operations of the global luxury marketing program for Luxury Portfolio International since its…
Expert Interview: Gordon Newton Talks Timeshare Exits
For our latest Expert Interview, we had the pleasure of talking to Gordon Newton, president and co-founder of Newton Group Transfers. Having worked as an executive in the timeshare exit industry for over a decade, Newton regularly shares his industry knowledge and best practices, as well as revealing the common scams to avoid — the main…
Expert Interview with an Innovative Real Estate Duo: Louisa Gillen and Chris Palminteri
After spending nearly 2 decades as a top producing team for The Corcoran Group, with more than 250 transactions totaling over $350 million, wonder-duo Louisa Gillen and Chris Palminteri went on to create their own residential real estate brokerage firm, The SIMPLE Real Estate Co. (“SIMPLE”) — the first one designed specifically for sellers. Louisa and…
Jim Farah From Compass Talks Luxury Condo Supply Glut
New York’s luxury real estate market is currently seeing an excessively abundant supply of apartments with asking prices of $4 million or more. With both the sale prices and sale volumes seemingly dropping from quarter to quarter, there is considerable uncertainty in the market. A lot of sellers are going to have to accept losses…
13 Marketing Tools Real Estate Agents Should Keep an Eye On
New technological breakthroughs have made the business of real estate virtually unrecognizable from what it looked like just a decade ago. Today’s marketing tools put more power in the hands of real estate professionals and allow them to easily showcase their unique properties, work directly with clients, and improve the overall experience for everyone involved….
10 Go-To Real Estate Photographers in New York City
There’s a lot that goes into selling a property, but one thing is true across the board: First impressions matter. Since many buyers get their first impression from an online photo, finding the right real estate photographer is a top priority. We’ve tracked down ten of the best NYC real estate photographers. Take a moment…
David Balk from Citi Habitats: Honesty is the Best Policy in New York Real Estate
A dedicated real estate salesperson and lifetime resident of New York, David Balk is the latest expert to share his valuable insights for our Expert Interviews series. Having lived in Manhattan for over 22 years — on both the Upper East and Upper West sides, before finally settling down in Brooklyn — has afforded David a unique point…
Michael J. Daniels from Bold NY: Don’t Be Afraid to Pick Up That Phone
Michael J. Daniels specializes in Residential and Commercial sales and New Development at Bold New York, and is responsible for identifying properties and advising clients on leasing and Manhattan and Brooklyn. His background in business began when he became a partner of an entertainment booking agency for high profile artists and the co-owner of an independent…
Daniel Hickey from Houlihan Lawrence: As Life Becomes More Complex, Professionals Become More Valuable
Coming from a long career in the wealth management and private equity business where he developed invaluable financial and sales skills, Daniel Hickey – licensed real estate salesperson at Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Group – is the latest expert to share his insights with us. Growing up on the western Long Island Sound gave Daniel deep…
Jessica Silver from CORE: Your Sphere of Influence Will Be Your Biggest Asset in the Beginning
Jessica Silver is a licensed New York City for 25 years. Due to her dedicated and client-focused approach, she was able to seamlessly transition from a successful career in advertising sales to real estate. Jessica has made deals in a wide range of neighborhoods, from Brooklyn, to Manhattan and Queens. Avidly engaged with new properties on…
Jeff Krantz from Halstead Property: Promote Yourself in a Consistent Manner
Co-founder and leader of the elite residential real estate team Krantz and Krantz of Halstead Property, Jeff Krantz is the latest expert to share his knowledge in our Expert Interviews series. Through boundless creativity and a “listen first” philosophy, he delivers world-class results for thousands of clients. Blending bottomless creativity with a grounded analytical approach,…
Gregory Kyroglou from Modern Spaces: The Market Right Now Requires the Right Price
With a passion for real estate nurtured from childhood, Gregory Kyroglou, managing director and licensed associate broker from Modern Spaces, is the latest to share his insights for our Expert Interviews series. Born and raised in Astoria, Greg has seen first-hand the wonderful transformation of the neighborhood he calls home. As a lifelong resident, Greg’s…
NFK Closes on $29.9M Empire Towers V Sale in Ontario, CA
Real estate firm MGR Realty nabbed Empire Towers V, a 124,529-square-foot Class A Ontario office space for a total of roughly $30 million. The real estate advisor NKF Capital Markets represented the seller, TA associates, a private equity firm, which had completed the building project at 3990 Concours Street in 2007. The 5-story steel-frame construction…
Disney Acquires Building Rights at 4 Hudson Square Site for $650M
The Walt Disney Co. acquired development rights for 4 Hudson Square in a deal valued at $650million. Spanning a full city block, the area is currently occupied by 304 Hudson Street, 137 Varick Street and 30 Vandam Street. The three buildings are currently housing retail and office tenants. The Lower Manhattan campus is owned by…
Victoria Rong Kennedy from Citi Habitats: Manhattan Always Offers Opportunity for Savvy Investors
Victoria Rong Kennedy, licensed real estate broker and trained architect is the latest person to share her insights with us in our Expert Interview series. Born in an architect and real estate developer family in Beijing, China, Victoria grew up with a strong sense of aesthetics, learning to value characteristics such as building location, quality…