Talking New York Real Estate with Vince Rocco

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We are all about NYC real estate. The transaction, buyers, sellers, attorney's, mortgage brokers and agents. Many topics and great conversations with the top leaders in our industry. Fascinating information that is invaluable and a few real life stories that will make you laugh…I think. We talk about the current NYC markets and it's ever changing dynamics. The show is highly rated and in demand. Take a listen and leave a rating and review. I greatly appreciate your support. - Vince Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/more-network/id6471620155 Connect with Vince Rocco here: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

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June 11, 20261 hr 2 min

Mental Health Awareness in NYC Real Estate

On this week's episode of Talking New York Real Estate, Vince sits down with Brown Harris Stevens' broker, Matthew Melinger and Daniel Boatman of Compass, to discuss the mental health strategies, the boundaries, the routines, and sometimes the very human struggles that no one sees. We often hear about the sky-high commissions, the glamorous penthouses and the thrill of closing a deal but rarely do we hear about the emotional toll, the stress and the sacrifices behind the scenes. If you've ever wondered what it takes to survive and even thrive in Manhattan's real estate market, this episode is for you. Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Subscribe to Talking New York Real Estate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-new-york-real-estate-with-vince-rocco/id1645541166 Connect with Vince Rocco: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco Guests: Matthew Melinger Daniel Blatman Sponsor: Roadway Moving and Storage — Full-service moving and storage company | https://www.roadwaymoving.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

May 14, 202631 min

Next Frontier AI For Real Estate Agents

Recorded live on the MoRE Network Stage at the The Real Deal Forum, this special episode of Talking New York Real Estate features Vince in conversation with Ben Willig, Justin Gelwicks, and Teresa Stephenson on how AI is reshaping the modern real estate business. From streamlining client communication and sharpening market analysis to refining pricing strategies and identifying high-value leads before the competition, the panel explores the practical ways agents can use artificial intelligence to work smarter, move faster, and stay ahead in an increasingly data-driven industry. Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Subscribe to Talking New York Real Estate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-new-york-real-estate-with-vince-rocco/id1645541166 Connect with Vince Rocco: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco Guests: Ben Willig Justin Gelwicks Teresa Stephenson Sponsor: Roadway Moving and Storage — Full-service moving and storage company | https://www.roadwaymoving.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

May 8, 202630 min

Pros vs Cons of Private Listing Networks

Recorded live at The Real Deal Forum on the MORE Network Stage, this special episode of Talking New York Real Estate Vince sits down with Jared Antin, Joan Kagan, and Teresa Alessandro to discuss the pros vs cons of private listing networks (PLNs.) Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Subscribe to Talking New York Real Estate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-new-york-real-estate-with-vince-rocco/id1645541166 Connect with Vince Rocco: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco Guests: Jared Antin Joan Kagan Teresa Alessandro Sponsor: Roadway Moving and Storage — Full-service moving and storage company | https://www.roadwaymoving.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

April 30, 20261 hr 1 min

The Need for Transparency in NYC Real Estate

On this episode of Talking New York Real Estate, Vince welcomes Sarah Silva to discuss the importance of transparency in real estate deals and how the professionals who win are the ones who communicate clearly, price honestly, disclose fully, and operate with a level of openness that builds confidence on both sides of the deal. Filmed in Studio 1873 as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Subscribe to Talking New York Real Estate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-new-york-real-estate-with-vince-rocco/id1645541166 Connect with Vince Rocco: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco Guest: Sarah Silva | @sarahsilva.nyc Sponsor: Roadway Moving and Storage — Full-service moving and storage company | https://www.roadwaymoving.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

April 23, 20261 hr 1 min

Convincing Sellers to Price Correctly

On this episode of Talking New York Real Estate, Vince sits down with Jared Antin and John Walkup to discuss the importance of framing pricing as a forward-looking strategy instead of a backward-looking valuation based on outdated comps. The difference between getting pricing right up front and chasing the market later can mean the difference between a fast, full-leverage sale or months on market with meaningful price erosion. Filmed in Studio 1873 as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Subscribe to Talking New York Real Estate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-new-york-real-estate-with-vince-rocco/id1645541166 Connect with Vince Rocco: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco Guests: Jared Antin John Walkup Sponsor: Roadway Moving and Storage — Full-service moving and storage company | https://www.roadwaymoving.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

April 16, 20261 hr 0 min

How the NAR Settlement is Changing Buyer Representation in NYC

On this episode of Talking New York Real Estate, Vince sits down with Jay K Overbye and John Amundsen to discuss The National Association of Realtors settlement which marks a structural shift in how buyer representation is defined and paid in New York City. Filmed in Studio 1873 as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Subscribe to Talking New York Real Estate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-new-york-real-estate-with-vince-rocco/id1645541166 Connect with Vince Rocco: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco Guests: Jay K Overbye John Amundsen Sponsor: Roadway Moving and Storage — Full-service moving and storage company | https://www.roadwaymoving.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

April 9, 202658 min

PairGAP – structuring partnerships to buy real estate

The New York City real estate transaction has always been complex. For a long time, ownership in real estate followed a single path—you saved; you waited, and eventually, if everything lined up, you bought. That model is breaking. Today, partnership is becoming the new path to ownership. Instead of sitting on the sidelines or stretching beyond reason, smart buyers are teaming up. Two people with $50,000 each can compete with someone bringing $100,000 to the table. Two investors with $200,000 each can step into deals that were previously out of reach. The math is simple. But execution is where most partnerships fail. Because this isn't just about capital—it's about alignment. How you think about money. How you communicate under pressure. What you actually want your life to look like. And how long you are willing to stay in the deal. That's where PairGap comes in. They don't just connect people—they structure partnerships that are built to last, using a Four Pillars framework designed to ensure compatibility where it matters most. Filmed in Studio 1873 as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Subscribe to Talking New York Real Estate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-new-york-real-estate-with-vince-rocco/id1645541166 Connect with Vince Rocco: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco Guests: Nikki Merkerson Sponsor: Roadway Moving and Storage — Full-service moving and storage company | https://www.roadwaymoving.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

April 2, 20261 hr 2 min

How Technology is Reshaping the NYC Real Estate Transaction

The New York City real estate transaction has always been complex—layered with regulation, personalities, and high financial stakes. But what's changing now isn't just the pace of the market—it's the infrastructure beneath it. From digital identity verification and AI-driven platforms and workflow automation, the transaction is being compressed, clarified, and, in some cases, completely redefined. Agents and clients are all being forced to adapt to a more data-driven, tech-enabled process, and expectations are rising. The question is no longer whether technology will reshape the transaction—it's who will leverage it effectively, and who will be left operating in a system that no longer exists. Filmed in Studio 1873 as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Subscribe to Talking New York Real Estate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-new-york-real-estate-with-vince-rocco/id1645541166 Connect with Vince Rocco: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco Guests: Stephen Klym Doug Williford Sponsor: Roadway Moving and Storage — Full-service moving and storage company | https://www.roadwaymoving.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

March 26, 20261 hr 1 min

Lessons From Two Decades of NYC Market Cycles

Two decades in the New York City real estate market teaches you one thing quickly: there is no such thing as a "normal" market—only cycles, and how well you understand them. From boom years that rewarded speed and confidence, to downturns that demanded patience and precision, every phase reveals something different about value, leverage, and human behavior. The agents, investors, and developers who last aren't the ones who predict the market perfectly—they're the ones who recognize patterns early, adjust faster than everyone else, and stay disciplined when the pressure builds. This is a conversation about what those cycles actually teach you—when to push, when to wait, and how to operate when the market inevitably shifts again. Filmed in Studio 1873 as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Subscribe to Talking New York Real Estate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-new-york-real-estate-with-vince-rocco/id1645541166 Connect with Vince Rocco: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco Guests: Juliet Clapp Scott Kogos Sponsor: Roadway Moving and Storage — Full-service moving and storage company | https://www.roadwaymoving.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

March 19, 20261 hr 0 min

Why This Business Feels Harder Than It Should

Most people think the hardest part of real estate is the market, the clients, or the uncertainty. And yes, those things can be challenging. But the real pressure often comes from something quieter. Real estate asks you to do two full-time jobs at the same time. You're expected to transact at a high level—managing deals, deadlines, negotiations, and client expectations—while also building the business that will produce the next deal months from now. The problem is that transacting is urgent. It demands immediate attention. Business development is important, but the payoff is delayed, so it's easy to push aside when things get busy. Over time, you get very good at managing what's in motion, but inconsistent at creating what comes next. And maybe part of the shift is this: what if checking in isn't about you at all? What if it's simply about staying connected? Filmed in Studio 1873 as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Subscribe to Talking New York Real Estate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-new-york-real-estate-with-vince-rocco/id1645541166 Connect with Vince Rocco: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco Guests: Jared Antin Molly Townsend Sponsor: Roadway Moving and Storage — Full-service moving and storage company | https://www.roadwaymoving.com Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/