This week’s lineup captures the industry from every angle—tackling policy shifts, market headwinds, cultural leadership, and the conversations redefining how real estate is practiced at the highest level. From Inman Connect, Bess Freedman sits down with NextHome CEO James Dwiggins for a candid discussion on private listing networks, consolidation, and the post-NAR landscape, while Dylan Pichulik explores renovation strategy for investment properties with designer Tara Benet. Vince Rocco convenes BHS standouts Lisa Lippman, Marina Bernshtein, and Rob Johnson to unpack the habits behind enduring success, and Fred Peters reflects on ambition, resilience, and building a lasting career in brokerage leadership.
You’ll also hear behind-the-scenes insight into what top brokers are truly seeking in a firm, how strong culture drives better negotiations and stronger teams, and why leadership grounded in trust and transparency is becoming a competitive advantage. Greg, Shar, and Lisa Rae break down encouraging economic signals, Roberto Cabrera offers a timely warning on Fed rate cuts and the Manhattan market, and regional leaders Robert Nelson and David Deza deliver essential updates from the Hamptons and South Florida.
Whether you’re looking for strategic foresight, market intelligence, or perspective from the professionals shaping what comes next, this week’s episodes offer a comprehensive view of where real estate stands—and where it’s headed.
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The Pitfalls of Private Listing Networks (PLNs) with James Dwiggins
Recorded live at Inman Connect in the More Network Studio on February 3rd and 4th, this episode of The Lead features Bess Freedman in conversation with NextHome Co-Founder and CEO James Dwiggins for a thoughtful and candid discussion on the forces reshaping residential real estate. From the Compass and Anywhere merger to the implications of private listings, industry consolidation, potential litigation risks post-NAR, and Zillow’s evolving role, the dialogue explores what these shifts mean not only for brokerages and agents, but for consumers. James also shares his macro outlook for the 2026 housing market and offers a clear call to action for agents to elevate the client experience. Insightful, direct, and future-focused, this is a conversation about transparency, leadership, and protecting the integrity of our industry.
Renovation Tips & Tricks for Investment Properties
In this episode of Managing Manhattan, host Dylan Pichulik sits down at the Inman Connect event with interior designer, Tara Benet to discuss renovation tips and tricks for investment properties.
Success Stories from Brown Harris Stevens’ Best
Recorded live at Inman Connect in the MORE Network Studio on February 3rd and 4th, this special episode of Talking New York Real Estate brings together industry powerhouses for an inspiring conversation on longevity and success.
Host Vince Rocco sits down with Brown Harris Stevens all-stars Lisa Lippman, Marina Bernshtein, and Rob Johnson to unpack the strategies behind their standout careers. From navigating market cycles to staying driven year after year, they share the mindset, discipline, and passion that continue to fuel their success at the highest level of New York City real estate.
Inside a Lasting Career: Fred Peters on Thriving in Real Estate
From studying music theory and falling in love with architecture, to building — and eventually selling — Warburg Realty, Fred reflects on ambition, fear, self-esteem, and the courage it takes to choose the harder path. Together, they unpack what it really means to thrive in real estate: doing the work, embracing fear, leading with EQ, and building something of your own.
What Top Brokers Are Looking For In A Brokerage
On this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what experienced, high-producing agents are actually looking for when choosing — or leaving — a brokerage. From mentorship and deal support to branding power and operational infrastructure, we’ll explore what separates firms that simply recruit from those that genuinely retain and grow top talent. Whether you’re an agent considering a move, a broker-owner building a company, or someone watching the evolution of the industry, this is a candid conversation about what matters most behind the scenes.
How Strong Culture Creates Better Deals & Teams
We spend a lot of time talking about outcomes in negotiation. Price. Terms. Wins and concessions. But long before any deal is signed, something far more powerful is already shaping the negotiation and the results: company and team culture.
In this episode, recorded live at the Inman Conference in New York City, I’m joined by Mike Morgan, a “culture warrior” whose career spans leadership roles at Whole Foods Market, Amazon, and now Bramlett Partners in Austin. Together, we explore the deep connection between strong culture and great negotiations – why trust, curiosity, and psychological safety are not “soft skills,” but strategic advantages. We talk about the idea of the “Triple Win”, how leaders can create environments where people feel heard and valued, and why the best outcomes are rarely forced, but discovered.
It’s Not All Bad
Greg, Shar, and Lisa Rae discuss the recent rise in positive economic data and what it means for the economy.
February 2026: Beware The Fed Rate Cut
Brown Harris Stevens Broker Roberto Cabrera discusses the current state of the Manhattan real estate market.
January 2026
Robert Nelson, Executive Managing Director of Brown Harris Stevens in the Hamptons, presents the January 2026 Hamptons real estate market recap. The report covers new listings, listings under contract, properties sold, and price changes in the Hamptons real estate market.
Q4 2025 Market Recap
David Deza, Managing Director of Brown Harris Stevens Miami, presents the Q4 2025 market recap, in the South Florida Market.
Each MORE podcast is recorded and filmed in Brown Harris Stevens’ state-of-the-art Studio 1873. The MORE Network covers a range of real estate themes including market analysis, home buying and selling advice, cutting edge proptech, industry news, architecture & design, and more.
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