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Real Estate is The Sexiest Sport in New York

September 27, 2007

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NYC Real Estate has been called some interesting names in the past. Craig Newmark of Craigslist calls New York City real estate a Bloodsport. Others call it the Wild Wild West. Hot real estate news or gossip is referred to as Real Estate Porn . Today, in the New York Observer, David Hyman, vice president of programming and creative services at NBC4HD says:

“We found that real estate is the sexiest sport in New York,” he said.

Sex sells right? Of course it does. Have you heard about the Manhattan broker who hired runway models to be his agents?

He says 12 models will be working for Paramount by early next year. Six already have broker’s licences while the others are still studying for their real estate exams.

Good looks are not the only factor. After years spent attending glitzy parties, many models have acquired a valuable network of wealthy contacts.

Angie Everhart, a 37-year-old actor and supermodel, has become one of Mr Zampolli’s agents after a 20-year modelling career. “Fashion is the centre of a lot of worlds and lifestyles. You get to meet rock stars, presidents, sports stars and your regular Joes on the street,” she says after sweeping into Mr Zampolli’s office in knee-high boots, silk blouse and dark designer jeans. All such contacts are possible buyers.

“I know a lot of wealthy people round the world, so it made sense for me to get paid to tell them about apartments,” she says.

Realizing there was a untapped niche in the New York City real estate market, David and NBC4HD, in conjunction with LXTV, have put together Open House NYC. It’s an informatively sexy television show about New York City real estate. If you haven’t seen it, give it a look see will ya?

It just so happens, that today, my business partner Joe and I will be interviewing Morgan Hertzan, Co-Founder of LXTV.

Stay tuned for the follow up both on Kiosk and Sellsius.

Update: The interview has been re-scheduled. :(

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2 Responses to “Real Estate is The Sexiest Sport in New York”

  1. Clearwater Florida Real Estate on September 29th, 2007 9:21 pm

    Rudy - Wow - a bloodsport - I can only imagine what it’s like in this marketplace. The open House show sounds interesting - looking forward to hearing more. - Cyndee Haydon

  3. Rudolph D. Bachraty III on September 29th, 2007 9:45 pm

    hi cyndee!

    sometimes it can be.

    open houses are a big draw in manhattan for both consumers and agents. i’ll do my best to make it interesting.

    stay well!

    - rudy

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