Talking Manhattan

Recalibration, Pricing, and Passion with Scott Kogos | UrbanDigs Today, Noah and John sit down with veteran broker Scott Kogos, a 30-year real estate pro over at Howard Hanna NYC with deep roots in Chelsea and a hyper-local perspective on the Manhattan and Brooklyn markets. Scott shares sharp insights on a "recalibrated" market, why under-$2M buyers are making moves again, and how rising rents are pushing renters into ownership. He emphasizes the power of pricing, the value of being prepared, and the importance of building trust through systems and authenticity. With his signature bowler hat, a deep Rolodex, and a gift for connection, Scott shows how relationships, community, and intentional service drive results in any market. Recommended! ==================================== ✅ 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 Timestamps 00:58 – Market Recalibration 01:50 – Renewed Buyer Activity 02:45 – The Power of Pricing 03:40 – Be a Prepared Buyer 04:55 – StreetEasy Reset & Data Confusion 05:45 – Hyperlocal Expertise 06:50 – Off-Market Strategy 07:35 – Buyers Need Guidance 08:55 – Scott’s Process 10:10 – Process beats panic 11:55 – Client Retention & Referrals 13:45 – Time Management 15:50 – 80/20 Focus 17:55 – Secret Sauce of Success 22:10 – Showing Up Matters 23:15 – Advice: Just Start Networking 24:45 – Advice: Everything is an Opportunity 25:55 – Advice: Bring Passion 26:30 – Advice: Be Hyperfocused ==================================== ✅ Scott's Pages https://scottkogos.com/ https://howardhannanyc.com/agent/scott-kogos ✅ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kogos-b2206a160/ ✅ Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottkogosnyc_re ==================================== 📊 Want to be in contract in under 60 days? Call us! 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). If you know, you know! 🚀 We've already priced over $600M in NYC listings, with some price adjustments exceeding $1M. 3 Reasons it's worth a try: 1) You'll look like an amazing fiduciary by bringing in outside experts! 2) You'll get hours and hours of your life back to grow your business 3) Realistic expectations = faster close ➡️ Check it out at 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 ====================================