Expert Insight

For our latest expert interview, we had the privilege to talk with Julie Leonhardt LaTorre, COO of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. With an impressive and diverse professional background, Julie has both the experience and the knowledge needed to discuss best practices in the luxury real estate industry. We asked Julie to share with us…

Earlier this year we spoke with Kevin Thompson, chief marketing officer for Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. For our most recent expert interview, we had the pleasure to talk with another very prominent figure in the luxury real estate industry: Philip White, president and chief executive officer for Sotheby’s International Realty. Philip has played an…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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,…

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…

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…

Robin J. Lennon, more commonly known as RJ, is a licensed real estate salesperson at Citi Habitats and we had the pleasure of getting a glimpse of his vast knowledge for our Expert Interview series. RJ is adamant about the Bronx’s potential to grow in the upcoming years, encouraging people who live there – and…