Buyer Fatigue, Seller Strategy, and the Fall Sweet Spot with Greg Mire | UrbanDigs Today, Noah and John sit down with Greg Mire of Compass, a billion-dollar producer ranked among the top real estate teams in NYC and nationwide. Greg breaks down the two very different markets of Manhattan and Brooklyn, explaining how Brooklyn remains competitive with multiple bids while Manhattan leans more buyer-friendly. He dives into what sellers must do to win in today’s environment, emphasizing pricing, preparation, and staging — with detailed ROI examples. Greg also shares his team-building journey, his upcoming rebrand, and strategic advice for agents looking to scale. Great stuff from one of the greats! ==================================== ✅ Stay Connected With Us: 👉 Noah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-rosenblatt-b9b17815 👉 John's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-walkup2/ 👉 Website: https://www.urbandigs.com 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbandigs_nyc 👉 X: https://x.com/UrbanDigs 📧 Contact: hello@urbandigs.com ⏱️ Key Talking Points & Timestamps 01:05 – Market Overview 02:15 – Brooklyn vs. Manhattan 03:20 – Fall Sweet Spot: Why this is a great time for buyers to negotiate 04:00 – Buyer Mindset: Brooklyn buyers are fatigued but determined 04:55 – Seller Mindset: Manhattan sellers are more realistic and open to negotiation 06:30 – Agent Challenges: Representing buyers in Brooklyn is tough due to inventory 07:40 – Winning Offers: Coaching buyers to avoid regret and put in their best bids 08:45 – Gap-Up Bids: What creates multiple bids and urgency in Brooklyn 09:20 – Pricing & Presentation: Manhattan sellers must be hyper-focused on both 10:15 – Buyer Psychology: Buyers want turnkey, emotionally engaging homes 11:45 – Staging ROI: Examples of how staging led to 20% higher sale prices 12:45 – Cost of Staging: Expect $12.5K–$25K for staging a 2-bed, 2-bath 13:50 – Vacant Listings: Why selling empty apartments is a huge mistake 15:00 – Data vs Emotion: Why emotional connection often trumps stats 16:00 – Team Building: Greg’s journey from solo agent to team leader 17:15 – Assistants: How admin support helped scale his business 18:45 – Turnstone Advisory: Inside Greg’s 2025 rebrand and growth strategy 20:30 – Wearing Too Many Hats: Agents must delegate to grow 22:10 – Final Advice: Invest in yourself and pick up the phone! ==================================== ✅ Greg's Sites https://gregmireteam.com/ https://www.compass.com/agents/greg-mire/ ✅ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mire-3568a23/ ✅ Follow Greg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregmire ==================================== 📊 Want to price right, win more listings, and close faster? More and more top NYC agents are trusting UrbanDigs Advisor for confident pricing decisions—powered by appraiser comps, unique insights, and real-time data (not lagging averages). 🚀 We've already priced $600M in NYC listings, with some price adjustments exceeding $1M! 🧠 Take the guesswork and legwork out of pricing! ➡️ Check it out + get a sample report: UrbanDigs.co 📈 Try the UrbanDigs Platform – FREE Access live market data, charts, and insights to stay ahead in the NYC real estate game. 🗽 Dive into Manhattan & Brooklyn stats anytime: ➡️ urbandigs.com 🔴 Tune in to Macro Monday – LIVE Every Monday at 11AM on YouTube! Get weekly updates on credit, equity, and NYC real estate trends—straight from the experts. 🎥 Subscribe & join us live: @UrbanDigsNYC 🎙️ Want more Manhattan & Brooklyn real estate insights? Catch past episodes of Talking Manhattan at: ➡️ talkingmanhattan.com ====================================