Data, Expectations, and Resilience with Joan Kagan

Talking Manhattan

Today, Noah and John from UrbanDigs sit down with The Agency's Joan Kagan to discuss the current Manhattan real estate market. With 16 years of experience and a team of five, Joan is a seasoned professional who shares her unfiltered insights on market trends, the impact of interest rates, and strategies for both buyers and sellers in today's fluctuating market. Joan discusses the importance of adaptability, the role of family support in home buying, and the emotional resilience required for success in real estate. If you're new to the industry or an experienced agent, tune in for some great advice on navigating the complexities of today's market. Highlights: 00:35 - Current state of the Manhattan real estate market 02:10 - Acceptance of current interest rates by buyers and the shift in market dynamics 04:40 - Who's selling? 07:10 - Buyers and low-balls 08:30 - The importance of educating sellers about buyer behavior and managing expectations 09:50 - The rising rental market and the role of family support in the purchase process 13:02 - Joan's "data diet," including resources like UrbanDigs, Jonathan Miller's weekly emails, and others 14:35 - Advice for new agents The Joan Kagan Team Page at The Agency https://www.theagencyre.com/team/the-joan-kagan-team Connect with Joan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joankagannyc/ ** Need a price cut? Want to wow a seller? Use UrbanDigs Advisor! ** Our customized pricing service closes deals faster and makes you look like a hero. Plus, subscribers get a big discount, so the ROI is literally OFF. THE. CHART. Email [e-mail] and let us know what you need! https://www.urbandigs.com/advisor/ Got questions? We got answers! Visit our forum: https://www.urbandigs.com/forum/index.php?forums/main-forum.2/ Track the New York City real estate market with real-time data and charts: https://www.urbandigs.com/ Link to our overview of Manhattan or Brooklyn real estate stats: https://www.urbandigs.com/marketwide-charts/ For more Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate conversations: http://www.talkingmanhattan.com/