2004 Penn State graduate Ian Katz is helping people buy and sell homes in one of the most popular and competitive markets - New York City. As a Licensed Real Estate Broker at Compass, Ian provides great perspective on successful brokers, the current mortgage rate environment and the vacant office building situation. Regardless if you live in NYC or not, you'll be sure to learn a lot and come away with a new appreciation for the industry.

Jump right in:

(3:59) - Starting his career on Wall Street

(5:51) - Transitioning to real estate

(17:05) - Joining Compass

(19:42) - Day in the life

(22:12) - Setting prices

(26:56) - Securing new clients

(28:43) - Advice for being a successful real estate agent

(32:27) - Prideful moments

(36:50) - Dealing with the current mortgage rate environment 

(42:37) - Converting office space to apartments 

(46:22) - Advice to sellers and buyers 

(48:59) - Lions Den presented by http://Lions-Pride.com: Penn State Experience

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