Block and Lot
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsBlock and Lot with Brian & Kate Meier. The no BS, look inside what's actually going on in New York City Real Estate. They answer questions from listeners, gives the authentic, current market condition and each week shares how to tackle the countless challenges and unpredictable situations that are part of an agent's everyday life. Whether you strategize from their experiences or prepare for tomorrow's pitch, this podcast is for those who live and breathe real estate.
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Market pausing, closing trouble and lack of transparency for the future.
March 28, 2020 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBMarket pausing, closing trouble and lack of transparency for the future.
Our guest International top broker of the Bahamas Philip Hillier, How Streeteasy changes will affect your agent operating costs and 2019 takeaways.
February 11, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBBlock and Lot with Brian Meier. Brian and Kate breakdown how Streeteasy's manual listing input and rental charges will affect agents. By showing examples and playing with the numbers, they give an accurate picture of just how it will add to your yearly operating costs as an agents. Brian begs agents to stop the "apartment comb over". 2019 takeaways, is buyer confidence back? Sofia asks, who is responsible for her storage unit she thought was conveyed in the sale but found out after closing t...
Brian and Kate share the realities of working with your spouse, whose winning the Streeteasy war and what the new fees mean for agents.
December 31, 2019 02:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBBlock and Lot with Brian Meier. Brian and Kate Meier take an in-depth look at the realities of working with your spouse. Whose winning the battle between Streeteasy vs. Brokerages. Streeteasy's new changes, fees and how it will affect agents. The scoop on Co-op board application fees under the new rental law.
Brian and Kate share the realities of working with your spouse, whose winning the Streeteasy war?
December 31, 2019 02:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBBlock and Lot with Brian Meier. Brian and Kate Meier take an in-depth look at the realities of working with your spouse. Whose winning the battle between Streeteasy vs. Brokerages. The scoop on Co-op board application fees under the new rental law.
The brilliant art historian, celebrated author and Professor at Christie's Dr. Agnes Berecz shares a life in art, the magic of Christies and her latest book 100 years, 100 Artworks: A History of Modern & Contemporary Art
December 06, 2019 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBBlock and Lot with Brian Meier Live from Viewing Room 6 at Christie's Auction House Our guest the brilliant art historian, celebrated author, Professor at Christies and speaker at MoMA Dr. Agnes Berecz shares a life in art, the magic of Christies and her latest book, 100 years,100 Artworks: A History of Modern & Contemporary Art. Join us this week where we talk board rejections, overpriced listings and why virtual staging is out of control.
Our guest one of real estates most affluent entrepreneurs, Andrew Heiberger shares his market predictions and why teams are leading the industry. Why setting expectations is critical and what to do with a squatter in your Airbnb.
October 06, 2019 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBBlock and Lot with Brian Meier Why setting expectations is critical from clients to listings. What are the options if a squatter takes over your Airbnb property? Our guest, one of real estates most affluent entrepreneurs Andrew Heiberger of Buttonwood Development shares his market predictions and why teams are leading the industry.
Fall Market Predictions, options for buyers whose mortgage contingency expired & our guest the brilliant Michael Nerenberg Esq. breaks down the much buzzed about "law of unintended consequences" aka the Housing Stability & Tenant Protect
August 23, 2019 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBBlock and Lot with Brian Meier. Fall Market Predictions. What can you do when the buyer has issues with their loan? Specific strategies for when the mortgage contingency is expired and no one seems to want to give the buyer a loan. Our brilliant guest Michael Nerenberg, Esq. partner at Borah, Goldstein, Altschuler, Nahins & Goidel, P.C. gives vital insight and a breakdown of the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019.
Why clean data, great photos & fast response rate is vital in this market, strategies on what to do if a coop board keeps rejecting buyers and our guest the Queen of Ulster County, Amy Crossfield.
August 09, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBBlock and Lot with Brian Meier. Why clean data, great photos & fast response rate is vital in this market. Strategies on what to do if a coop board keeps rejecting your buyers. Our guest the Queen of Ulster County, Amy Crossfield of Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty.
How legislation is affecting the industry, why the rental market is blazing and our illustrious guest this week Alexandra Whelehan, the Director of Admissions at Leman Manhattan Preparatory School
July 31, 2019 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBBlock and Lot with Brian Meier. How legislation is affecting the industry. Why the rental market is so hot right now. Is it a good time to list? Our illustrious guest Alexandra Whelehan of Leman Manhattan Preparatory School shares her insightful expertise on Leman and private education in New York City.
How the snickers rebrand attempt is relevant to the current market, what to do if your neighbor's smoking makes your apt smell like an ashtray and our guest one of Brooklyn's most distinguished, funny and savvy top brokers, Heather McMaster
July 03, 2019 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBHow the snickers rebrand attempts is relevant to the current market. The developments offering incentive and are there deals buyers should jump on? How do you handle your neighbor's smoking that turns your apartment into an ashtray? Our guest one of Brooklyn's most distinguished, funny and savvy top brokers, Heather McMaster.
What to do if your client is in contract in a new development and the price drops, Does a seller have to disclose an alleged haunted property? Our guests this week the incredibly talented Michael Yang and Doug Morris.
June 19, 2019 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBBlock and Lot with Brian Meier. What percentage of properties actually succeeded in selling last year? When your clients are in contract in a new development and prices drop, what are your options? Does an owner have to warn a potential buyer if the house is haunted? We love to support our clients, especially when they create an empire for luxury products that give back actual profits from each purchase to charities! Our guests this week Michael Yang and Doug Morris are the incredibly talent...
The Spring Market, how to handle a listing agent who blows you off and fresh perspective from our invigorated guest Juan Barreneche, the CEO of the Gold Bar Team
June 11, 2019 00:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBBlock and Lot with Brian Meier. The Spring Market, does all this rain bring bidding wars? Tips on how to handle a listing agent who blows you off. Fresh perspective from our invigorated guest Juan Barreneche, the CEO of the Gold Bar Team at EXP Realty.
How this graduate from this Culinary Institute of America got into the real estate industry and our guest, one of the top restaurateur's in the world, Wine Director and owner of Yono's and DP's in downtown Albany Dominick Purnomo.
May 02, 2019 17:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBBlock and Lot with Brian Meier How I got my start, from a graduate from the Culinary Institute of Education to running a top team in the New York City Real Estate industry. Is it risky closing on a property using a 5 Year ARM? Have I ever had to let go of a client? Our guest, one of the top restaurateur's in the world, Wine Director and owner of Yono's and DP's in downtown Albany Dominick Purnomo.
Coversion Vs. Ground up buildings, why listings don't move and our guest the Stunner of of Sales, senior agent Kane Manera
April 10, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBBlock and Lot with Brian Meier Coversion Vs. Ground up Buildings. Why listings don't move. Our listener Patty's question on a grandfathered washer/dryer that isn't installed yet for a sponsor condo purchase. Our listener Ilya's question on the differences of residential vs. commercial real estate. Our guest the Stunner of of Sales, senior agent Kane Manera.
Destructive and flawed Bill #1423, using a CEMA to save my clients money and our guest the exceptionally astute Matthew Fotis, Senior Managing Director at Marcus and Millichap
March 17, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBBlock and Lot with Brian Meier Why Bill #1423 is flawed and destructive for tenants, listing agents and the art of a co-broke. Defining what exactly is a CEMA, how it can be used and how I use it to save my clients money. The most important room in the house for $$$ value. Our guest the exceptionally astute Matthew Fotis, Senior Managing director at Marcus and Millichap who shares his insight about commercial real estate, why rent laws and keeping abreast of changes is vital.