Sharing knowledge and expertise: I actively share my knowledge and expertise through a mix of content and conversation. On social media, I post tips, insights, and real-world examples to educate and inspire. I also write blogs and articles that dive deeper into industry trends and strategies, offering actionable advice. But some of the most impactful moments happen in weekly client calls — where I share what’s working, provide fresh ideas,
Recent goal and impact: We’ve hit the 35-year anniversary mark, which is no small feat in this business. In 1990, I wanted to create a firm focused on long-term partnerships and institutional-grade market expertise. In short, I didn’t want to build a firm just known for brokering deals. I envisioned something more meaningful
Recent goal and impact: Recently, I led the design and coordination of a six-story Bronx elementary school occupying a tight urban site, adjacent to a residential development on a concurrent construction timeline. My role involved navigating complex owner and neighbor relationships, consultant coordination, materials research and
Recent goal and impact: When I joined Holland & Knight in 2012, it had a five-person New York real estate practice and would give me what I needed to grow the practice, an offer that was too good to be true.
Recent goal and impact: One of my most significant achievements was relentlessly pursuing the sale of a property that had cycled through four different owners during foreclosure, eventually landing in a bankruptcy auction with a liquidation auctioneer. Other brokers walked away. But I tenaciously guided my buyer
Sharing knowledge and expertise: My philosophy is that if you put in the work, you have a voice in the project — regardless of whether you’re in a junior or senior position. This approach fosters a team environment where everyone feels involved and valued. While senior members ultimately make executive decisions
Recent goal and impact: Our goal is to have Brooklyn Land Title become everyone’s first thought when they think title insurance. With this goal in mind Alon has made it his business to connect with as many real estate professionals across the board.
Sharing knowledge and expertise: As a private banker, I provide financial solutions to some of the country’s wealthiest real estate investors, specializing in helping clients navigate complex credit transactions, estate planning, investment and cash management.
Recent goal and impact: Time Equities sponsors over 400 properties and 600 entities, managing 11 funds with thousands of investors. Each year, many sponsors delay K-1s, forcing investors to extend returns. We achieve 95% K-1 issuance by April 15th, along with financial statements
Recent goal and impact: In early 2025, Koeppel Rosen secured a long-term lease at our building 1261 Bdwy. in Midtown Manhattan for a new restaurant owned by world renowned celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto. The high-end restaurant concept will occupy the entire ground floor space at the building
Recent goal and impact: At Sage, our vision is to enrich the lives of people at work. We achieve this by providing beautiful spaces, inspiring experiences and exceptional service throughout our properties. We recognize that our customers are both our tenants and their employees, who become Sage members.
Recent goal and impact: One of my early goals at Suffolk was to introduce the firm to the incredible developers I’ve built relationships with throughout my career. Securing key project wins, and managing the Waldorf Astoria are a reflection of the trust we’re building
Sharing knowledge and expertise: I am constantly working with the younger associates in my firm to share both my experiences with real estate litigation but also my knowledge of specific case types in hopes of expanding their knowledge while attaining the best outcome for our clients. In working in a law firm that has a specialization with real estate litigation,
Recent goal and impact: The last 18 months have been extremely challenging in our industry, particularly for up-and-coming agents. I’m responsible for both improving their chances of success, while simultaneously fortifying our ranks with quality new talent. During that time, I brought in 20 new agents,
Recent goal and impact: When my partner, Jake Torre, and I joined SAB, our goal was to grow our business and our client-facing capabilities. I’m proud to say that, entering our fourth year at SAB, we’ve been able to accomplish that by closing 15 deals in 2024, valued at ~$60m,
Sharing knowledge and expertise: >I actively share my knowledge and expertise through ongoing collaboration with developer and owner clients, particularly by creating and participating in educational opportunities within various commercial real estate organizations. I focus on practical insights and fostering a deeper understanding of market trends,
Recent goal and impact: We’ve long supported clients nationwide from our Nyack office, but I set a goal to expand into the Carolinas — and we’ve made it happen. Not only have we opened a new office in North Carolina, but we’re already working with four clients in the region, including a luxury residential development near
Recent goal and impact: I was nominated for the Humanitarian of the year and the entire LMJ team rallied to help raise three-quarters of a million dollars for the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation. It was an incredible moment of unity and purpose.
Sharing knowledge and expertise: Over my 15 years in real estate, I’ve learned from mistakes in choosing sales listings, sometimes wasting hours on unsellable properties due to title issues or defects. I now help newer colleagues spot potential problems before they take on a listing, ensuring they make the most of their time.
Recent goal and impact: We aimed to enhance our service offerings by expanding our in-house clearance capabilities and strengthening our recording department. Achieving this goal allowed us to handle a higher volume