Real Takk Podcast

Episode 119: Naader Khan, Compass Senior Lead Product Manager, Artist, & Real Estate Visionary

Pleased to have one of my favorite staff members at Compass, a long-time veteran with nearly a decade of experience dedicated to building the future of real estate and our tech stack at Compass. Naader, or as we like to call him "Noddy," is one of the most knowledgeable members of our Compass Technology Team, who has experienced growth across half a dozen roles on the data and product sides of our business.  We go in-depth about our technology transformation, data quality, and what the future holds for Compass and its real estate agents.  
 
Noddy is a New York City native, a University of North Carolina alum, an actor, an artist, a rapper, and an enthusiast of life, which is built around his passions.  Noddy is someone I admire both personally & professionally.  Please follow him on his socials: 
 
LinkedIn
Instagram
 

Episode 118: Sarah Patton, Co-Head of Compass New Development New York City

I am pleased to have Sarah Patton on this episode of the Real Takk Podcast. Sarah co-heads our new development team with our previous guest, Dan Parker. Most recently, Sarah has been working closely with developers in NYC who have already acquired office buildings and are subsequently converting them to residential housing.  Sarah's current & previous clients she's represented include Metroloft Development, L+M Development Partners, JDS Development, Silverstein, The Moinian Group, The Vanbarton Group, Largo, and Taconic Partners, some of NYC's leading owner, operator, and developers.  
 
While Sarah is not big on social media, you may contact her at her website below.  Thank you for listening! 
 
https://compassdevelopmentmg.com/agent/sarah-patton

Episode 117: Unveiling the Mind of Nico Moinian, Partner of Fortuna Realty Group

Join us for an insightful episode with Nico Moinian, a true connoisseur of New York City real estate. Nico, a Partner at Fortuna Realty Group, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the industry. Fortuna Realty Group is a private real estate investment firm in Manhattan that specializes in owning and operating a collection of independent boutique hotels, restaurants, and bars in some of the world's most sought-after locations.
In this episode, Nico shares captivating stories and historical insights about NYC's iconic buildings and lesser-known residential gems. With extensive expertise in securing development sites, building and operating hotels, and developing commercial and residential projects in Manhattan, Nico offers invaluable perspectives on the real estate landscape.
Nico resides on the Upper East Side with his wife, Alexa, and their three children. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from his experiences and insights. Follow him on Instagram at @nicomoinian for more updates.
Tune in and enjoy this engaging conversation!

Episode 116: Tony Sargent of Compass NYC, 2024 Reflections & 2025 Market Winners, Losers, & The Prediction Pod

I am pleased to have Tony on the wrap-up & prediction pod for 2024 and 2025.  Tony & I met at Compass several years ago, and I’ve come to know him as a smart, thoughtful, and opinionated real estate professional in NYC who brings a wealth of knowledge to our community & most importantly, his clients.  Tony was raised internationally and speaks five languages, attended Carnegie Mellon University, cold-called his way into his first job in NYC, and currently sits in the top ranks in NYC & in the nation in sales volume & transactions.  
Tony is a wealth of knowledge & brings some humbling & exciting news to those interested in his thoughts on the NYC & American real estate market in 2024 and his predictions of what will come in 2025.   I'm sure you will enjoy the dynamic conversations & thoughts from Tony so please give this a listen!  
Please follow Tony on IG @tonysargentnyc 

Episode 115: Sean Mcpeak of Serhant, Real Estate & Business 2024 Wrap Up & 2025 Prediction Pod

It's an annual end-of-the-year tradition by wrapping up the 2024 year in business & real estate with our guest Sean Mcpeak of the Empire Collective Team at Serhant.  Sean had a productive year with his business partner being featured in the hit Netflix TV show Owning Manhattan, building up his team, and, of course, coming on my pod with his zingers, one-liners, trivia skills, and real estate knowledge to top it off.  
Sean & I met at Compass in June of 2014 and worked together for 3 years before moving to Halstead, eventually moving to Serhant as one of the founding agents.
 
Please give Sean & his team a follow on IG @sean_mcpeak & @empirecollective_ 
As always, thank you to our listeners. Please rate us five stars, write us a review, and then let me know via screenshot to receive the 2025 Takk Team Hat coming in January! (first ten entries only!) 
 
 

Episode 114: Will Hardy, Chief of Staff to CEO @ Compass, The Heart & Soul of Real Estate Brokerage, Business, & Life.

I welcome my friend Will Hardy to the Real Takk Podcast, where we discuss real estate, the state of the brokerage business, the hardships we face as real estate agents and brokers, the NAR Settlement, brokers going into politics, his story about biking across America through Georga to California, and what's working under the hood from business leadership. We also discuss the direction our industry is headed in 2025 and what markets we may open up in.  Please give him a follow at @williamaugustus & his LinkedIn here. 

Episode 113: Dan Parker, Compass New York Development

I am pleased to have Dan Parker, the Co-Head of Compass New Development, on this episode.  Dan is involved in every phase of the development process and leverages his relationships with top architects and designers, award-winning creative agencies, and public relations strategists to assemble and manage winning teams. Dan has worked with dozens of notable architects, developers, and general contractors, including & not limited to The Robert AM Stern-designed condominium 200 East 83rd Street, the Naftali & Robert AM Stern Designed condo The Bellemont @ 1165 Madison Avenue, The Benson @1045 Madison Avenue, 150 East 78th Street, Charlotte of the Upper West Side, & more. 
This episode is packed full of data on NYC's new development landscape, how one can join this side of the industry, and what is ahead for Compass New Development in 2025.  
 
Please follow Dan's LinkedIn here. 

Episode 112: What is the FARE Act? My Thoughts on the Fairness in Apartment Rentals Act to Ban Brokers Fee s

I'm jumping on to quickly discuss my thoughts on the FARE Act, AKA the Fairness in Apartment Rentals Act. Who does it help? How does the bill affect the overall market? How does this impact mom-and-pop shop landlords? Does this bill positively impact the tenant community overall? Or just a small segment of renters?  
According to the bill's sponsor, the New York City Council is poised to pass a law that would allow most tenants to avoid paying thousands of dollars in broker fees when renting a home.
The proposed measure, which the Council could vote on as soon as Nov. 13, would shift broker fees to the party that hires the broker, which is nearly always the landlord. The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses, or FARE, Act now has 33 sponsors, seven more than the majority needed to pass in the 51-member Legislature. Please listen to the full episode for a quick deep dive into this issue! 
 
 

Episode 111: Elizabeth DeWoody, $500M+ Sales Volume in Palm Beach Florida, from Corporate to Real Estate

Recording from our HQ on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida, I welcome Elizabeth De Woody of Compass Palm Beach!  Born in Miami and raised in Central Florida, Elizabeth has called West Palm Beach home for the past 25 years.  She was hand-picked to represent our office in Palm Beach Island as the founding agent, with top producing figures of closing over half a billion dollars in sales volume in the last two years.  Elizabeth ranks #127 in the USA, #22 in Florida, and #5 on the Island of Palm Beach, ranked by the Wall Street Journal, Real Trends 2024 individual sales volume.
Before real estate, Elizabeth spent 15 years in the corporate world with P&G & J&J in sales, marketing, and sales management.  We discuss all things Palm Beach, the history, Elizabeth's transition from corporate to real estate, and more.  
Please follow her on IG at @elizabeth_dewoody

Episode 110: Amy Byrne, Compass Charleston South Carolina. Real Estate, Boats, Fishing, & Costa Rica

I welcome my good friend & fishing partner Amy Byrne to The Real Takk Pod.  Amy is our Founding agent of Compass in our Charleston South Carolina market, bringing over a decade of business experience to her clients in Charleston.  We discuss all things Charleston, her family background of real estate agents, her love for the outdoors, fishing, travel, and even some real estate in Costa Rica.  
 
Please give her a follow on IG at @Holycityhomegirl 
 
Shoutout to her favorite trip as of recent Darien Lodge & Fish Colombia!