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YESTERDAY WITH REBNY, 515 MADISON, & NYCREW
May 15, 2009
| For those who thought you'd find us resting after an event-filled day yesterday, think again. Bisnow was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for another three events, starting with REBNY's "Brokers' Survival Guide" at its Mendik Education Center. |
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| Who needs Dr. Phil when you've got CB Richard Ellis' Matt Van Buren, FirstService Williams' Leon Manoff, CB's Steve Siegel, Cushman & Wakefield's Joe Harbert, Winick's Ben Fox, and Grubb & Ellis' David Arena for advice? David says it's the best time in 25 years to be a real estate pro, even with deteriorating fundamentals. Brokers now influence decision making, Ben adds, which gives a terrific opportunity to build relationships. But have a quantified view of the market in order to have credibility, Matt notes. |
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| We now present Life's Little Instruction Book: Channeling Paul Simon, Joe says, "Make a new plan, Stan," and for the next 100 days, invest in yourself, strengthen your skills, add an hour to your workday while subtracting one day monthly; go out for coffee, engage in charity and religious organizations, send letters instead of e-mails, and network. Leon adds to forget the sale, stop counting everyone else's money, and spot opportunities to create value. Know your markets, and look beyond New York, Steve notes. (More photos) |
