manhattan apts: Manhattan's Top Real Estate Broker Website Did It Again! - 08/01/11 02:37 AM
Manhattan's Top Real Estate Broker Website Did It Again!
I have been blogging about how my real estate website garners about a 1000+ people a month since I started tracking it from May to June of this year; and has only been live since this Feb. 2011.
Today I tracked my entire month and I got 1580 visitors to my site, where 85% of them were new visitors and, 72% of the visits were from the search engines, which is HUGE!

I would like to share the wealth with you Active Rainers on how to get this kind of traffic … (2 comments)

manhattan apts: Naked Occularpation in front of Wall St. Manhattan Apts: Monday 8/1/2011 @ 7 am - 07/31/11 09:48 AM
Join us for Naked Occularpation in front of Wall St. Manhattan Apts:  Monday 8/1/2011 @ 7 am
This interactive performance art is to protest the veil of secrecy of the financial institutions on Wall St.  It is a 5 minute naked performance of people and jobs that make up the Wall St. demographic.
There are 12 zones across the entire Wall St from Broadway to the FDR Drive.
I will be in zone 1 & 2 which is the busiest and closest to the NY Stock Exchange and Trinity Church.  I hope to see you all there!
I will be posting … (10 comments)

manhattan apts: You're Invited! Sun. 7/31/11 on an Upper West Side Apartment- 35 W. 92 #1B - 07/30/11 01:06 PM
You're Invited!   Sat. 7/16/11 on an Upper West Side Apartment- 35 W. 92 #1B  Time: 2pm-3:30 pm

 
Buy this immaculate, sun-kissed, spacious classic pre-war Manhattan apt on the Upper West Side. It boasts a fully renovated windowed kitchen with dining alcove; king sized bedroom; over-sized living room; new bamboo flooring; updated windowed bath, and much, much more.
Perfectly located half a block to Central Park and 4 short blocks to the trains. This pin-drop-quiet unit with doorman and garden view makes this a perfect place for you to call home. Quality, affordability and old world 19th c. charm all … (0 comments)

manhattan apts: Manhattan Apts: Terrace View Apartments vs. Balcony Apartments - 07/27/11 08:41 AM
Manhattan Apts:  Terrace View Apartments vs. Balcony Apartments
Many people often confuse the two terms for apartments in Manhattan.  A terrace is usually larger than a balcony.  Often times it and is on a set-back or some sort of terra firma.  In Manhattan they can typically be found on rooftops and are graced with in ground plantings.

Balconies usually jut out from the building facade, is much smaller and usually have a railing surrounding the
area and are much smaller than a terrace. 
 
It is important to note that when you purchase Manhattan apartments fitted with a balcony, if … (3 comments)

manhattan apts: Top real estate website featured at the NY Real Estate Board - 07/21/11 09:31 AM
Top real estate website featured at the NY Real Estate Board
The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) hosted a free event fro members called, Successful Branding by Combining Social Media & Traditional Marketing by a top producing agent in Manhattan and a social media marketing guru known for his niche with working with real estate brokers.
Somewhere along the presentation, he throws up this slide which says, "Who is the top luxury real estate broker in Manhattan?"  Long pause, as the audience contemplates this obvious answer; of course, the top producer who is the co-host of this seminar.  After all, everything … (6 comments)

manhattan apts: Surfing in Long Island? - 07/18/11 05:32 AM
Surfing in Long Island?
I had such a blast yesterday at surf camp in Long Beach, Long Island.  I never knew there was even surfing in NY!  It was a great place for beginners such as me, to learn to navigate the bunny slopes of the ocean.
Lessons were $60 for a 75 minute class, or you can just rent the boards for $30 for 3 hours or so.  Parking is a feat just like in Manhattan, so allow for more time if your lesson starts at a certain time.
They provide you with a rash guard for the lesson or … (7 comments)

manhattan apts: Manhattan Rental Market Report for June 2011 - 07/16/11 10:41 AM
Manhattan Rental Market Report for June 2011
May & June's overall vacancy rate has remained unchanged --.69%, but market prices have inched up in terms of average price.
Keep in mind, these prices are on the low end.  I wonder why I sometimes live in this city paying crazy prices like this!  But I love it!
Here's a quick rundown on the "hot" areas:
Chelsea:  Studio $2399; $3350 for a 1 bedroom; $5006 for 2 bedroom; $6165 for a 3 bedroom
East Village: Studio $2004; $2591 for a 1 bedroom; $3365 for 2 bedroom; $4616 for a 3 bedroom
West Village: … (0 comments)

manhattan apts: Brand New to Market! Open House Sat. 7/16/11 on an Upper West Side Apartment- 35 W. 92 #1B - 07/15/11 06:56 AM
Brand New to Market!  Open House Sat. 7/16/11 on an Upper West Side Apartment- 35 W. 92 #1B
Time: 2pm-3:30 pm

Buy this immaculate, sun-kissed, spacious classic pre-war Manhattan apt on the Upper West Side. It boasts a fully renovated windowed kitchen with dining alcove; king sized bedroom; over-sized living room; new bamboo flooring; updated windowed bath, and much, much more.
Perfectly located half a block to Central Park and 4 short blocks to the trains. This pin-drop-quiet unit with doorman and garden view makes this a perfect place for you to call home. Quality, affordability and old world 19th … (1 comments)

manhattan apts: UPDATE TO: Want to know how to have a top real estate website? Learn how now! - 07/15/11 04:17 AM
 
UPDATE:  Want to know how to have a top real estate website?  Learn how now!
Calling all real estate professionals! You want to know my secret to getting 1000+ visitors to my site which makes me a ton of money?! Sign up for a 1 hour paid real estate social marketing webinar hosted by a PR firm that features me as their speaker. I will give you my tips and SEO tricks to drive traffic to your sites, close deals and ramp up your marketing and become the top real estate website today.
More information to come next week. Stay tuned.
UPDATE: … (10 comments)

manhattan apts: 5 Minutes of Your Time to be Naked in Front of Wall Street & Battery Park City Apartments? - 07/14/11 08:59 AM
 
5 Minutes of Your Time to be Naked in Front of Wall Street & Battery Park City Apartments?
We are all tired of being left out in the dark when it comes to policies, government, corporations that control Wall St.  Come out and join us on August 1, 2011 for Ocularpation: Wall Street-- a 5 minute performance on Wall St.
Volunteer, participate or watch in this cutting edge concept which aims to push the boundaries of social norms.
This production consists of a 50 man performing team mirroring the demographics of actual jobs on The Street--naked! It's Wall Street exposed!  Sunshine is … (2 comments)

manhattan apts: Best Day Ever - 07/12/11 09:58 AM
Yesterday was my birthday.  Didn't feel like really celebrating just to remind myself I am another year older, and possibley NOT wiser.  So I decided to continue on as if it was just like any other day.
I started my day off by picking up a contract for a one bedroom Upper West Side apartment for sale by the best seller ever.  One who listens.  
Then, I got called to a unique audition for a movie as a translator which comes out in the fall of next year.
On my way back to the office, my manager at Rutenberg said … (4 comments)

manhattan apts: A NYC Real Estate Broker Review on Yelp NYC - 07/10/11 04:53 AM
A NYC Real Estate Broker Review
There is nothing like having clients show appreciation for your hard work and diligence; especially when they are unsolicited reviews.
I love Yelp NYC for these types of reviews.  It is pretty simple to set up a business page, claim it, and have any and all reviews that pop up, immediately get delivered to your mailbox.
My only caveat is that some people who may have never used your services can unfairly review you-- like someone did me.  Eventually Yelp will take it down, but if you did not catch that unfair review before it does any damage, you … (0 comments)

manhattan apts: Want to know how to have a top real estate website? Learn how now! - 07/09/11 04:42 PM
Want to know how to have a top real estate website?  Learn how now!
Calling all real estate professionals! You want to know my secret to getting 1000+ visitors to my site which makes me a ton of money?! Sign up for a 1 hour paid real estate social marketing webinar hosted by a PR firm that features me as their speaker. I will give you my tips and SEO tricks to drive traffic to your sites, close deals and ramp up your marketing and become the top real estate website today.
More information to come next week. Stay tuned.

Now taking … (12 comments)

manhattan apts: A New York Brownstone with Birds Singing Right Outside Your Window - 07/08/11 07:20 AM

A New York Brownstone with Birds Singing Right Outside Your Window
I would call that a wonderful, pleasant image of what it is like to live in a beautiful Upper West Side NYC brownstone, half a block to Central Park.
Did you think about the reason why the birds might be singing right outside your window? A possible quick resting place; a peaceful place to try to attract a mate; or a nesting site right by your window.  Sounds lovely doesn't it?
Did you know that in the late spring and early summer, when the birds have grown and flown the … (0 comments)

manhattan apts: Fraud on Craigs List, Trulia, Zillow, Street Easy and All Other Open Sites - 07/06/11 10:09 AM
Fraud on Craigs List, Trulia, Zillow, Street Easy and All Other Open Sites
 
It behooves me to think that are there are really suckers born everyday?  I cannot tell you how many times a day I answer questions on these open forums from people who are stubborn enough to actually believe the listing they are inquiring about is real.  
For instance: an $80,000 2 bedroom in the heart of the Flatiron District in a full service doorman building.  When all other ads are putting them at about $2+ million.  Really???!
If you can be that blind and refuse to … (0 comments)

manhattan apts: Rutenberg Art Show and Sale on July 31st - 07/05/11 09:12 AM
We’re very excited that the Rutenberg Art Show and Sale on July 31st has been gaining a great deal of attention with the media. Please take a moment to look at some of the excellent coverage we’ve received.
 
· The Real Deal is featuring the art event on its website under its July events section-- http://therealdeal.com/events
 
· New York Press, the popular alternative weekly covering NY’s cultural life, is listing the event.
http://www.nypress.com/event-3001-noted-nyc-graffiti-artists-to-headline-unique-rutenberg-realty-art-exhibit.html
 
· Read New York is a news blog covering culture and real estate. They picked up the arts event from Curbed.com. Here’s the link-- http://readnewyork.com/category/east-village
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manhattan apts: Scary Facts about Independence Day - 07/04/11 06:16 AM
I was watching the news last night, and I was AMAZED how many Americans did not know which year the declaration of Indepepndence was.
Keep in mind, I was not born in this country but I knew it was 1776 without having to bat an eye.
Even scarier was that only a quarter of Amercians knew which country the emancipation of America was being celebrated on the 4th of July!
I'm holding my breath that most know that it is England...
Have a safe, fun holiday weekend!
 
We specialize in Manhattan apts, rentals & sales:Soho Lofts- Tribeca Condos - Greenwich Village Apartments- Upper East Side Apts-Upper … (5 comments)

manhattan apts: Happy 4th of July to All! - 07/04/11 06:06 AM
On this Independence Day,
We celebrate our freedom and those who help preserve it.
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday!
 
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manhattan apts: Do you know what the best time is to tweet and broadcast on Facebook? - 07/01/11 06:04 AM
Timing is everything in life.  How many times have we heard that?!  Apparently it is, when it comes to effectively communicating with our social networks.
Twitter and Facebook are HUGE tools to broadcast messages quickly and efficiently to our networks.
 
The best time to tweet is around 12nn and 7 pm EST, and the best time to post is noon and 7 pm, EST.  Keep in mind that if majority of your network are people overseas like mine, this is not applicable. The best days to tweet are mid-week or weekends. Sharing one post every 2 days will garner the … (1 comments)

manhattan apts: Top Manhattan Real Estate Broker Website is now Mobile Friendly - 06/28/11 08:24 AM

In the fast paced digital age we live in, it is so important to keep up with the times.  I was alerted to this need when I installed Google Analytics for my website and noticed that every month, I had a growing number of customers who were accessing my Manhattan real estate broker website via Android, I-pad, I-pod, I-phone, Blackberry, etc.
You can find this under your Visitor tab, under Mobile Devices.  It is a pretty nifty tool.  I currently average about 5-6% of mobile users.  I could see this doubling easily within the next year.
This site offers an IDX connect, … (6 comments)