Real Takk Podcast
Business & Finance
About
Join Takk Yamaguchi, the founding agent of Compass, in discussions of real estate topics from industry leaders across the residential, multi-family, and commercial aspects of real estate. Instagram: @takkyamaguchiX: @takkyamaguchiWebsite: www.thetakkteam.com
Episodes
- Episode 136: Emergency Pod: NYC Pied A Terre Tax, The Goal, The Reality, The Problems, + A Letter from Vornado's CEO
This Real Takk Podcast episode features industry veteran Justin Rubinstein discussing the proposed NYC pied-à-terre tax, its potential impacts, and the current real estate political climate. The episode also includes the reading of a lette…
- Episode 135: Brandon Polakoff, Principal and Head of NYC Investment Sales of Avison Young
Brandon Polakoff, Principal and Head of NYC Investment Sales at Avison Young, shares insights on his role leading a team of over 30 professionals in commercial real estate transactions across New York City. He discusses his career path, in…
- Episode 134: Gabe Phillips, Founder & CEO of Catalyst Power
Gabe Phillips, founder and CEO of Catalyst Power, shares his experience in the energy sector and the founding of his company, which provides integrated energy solutions to help businesses decarbonize and reduce energy costs. The episode al…
- Episode 133: Ann Korchak, Board President of SPONY, the Small Property Owners of New York
Ann Korchak, Board President of SPONY, explains the organization's mission. SPONY is a non-profit, volunteer group founded in 1984 that advocates for small housing providers in New York City, representing independent, family-owned landlord…
- Episode 132: 2026 First Solo Pod on Rezoning & Real Estate Players in the Epstein Files
This solo episode of The Real Takk Podcast discusses the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, which rezones 42 blocks for new housing. It also examines real estate players and connections mentioned in the Epstein files, following a large DOJ docu…
- Episode 131: Year-End Wrap-Up & Prediction Pod with Frank Giordano of Charney Co.
Frank Giordano, Director of Brokerage Services at Charney Companies, discusses the 2025 real estate year-end wrap-up and provides 2026 predictions on The Real Takk Podcast. The episode covers NYC real estate, deals, and market insights.
- Episode 130: Esther Patten of Compass NYC, The End of Year Wrap up Pod & 2026 Real Estate Prediction Podcast
This episode of The Real Takk Podcast features Esther Patten of Compass NYC. They discuss the 2025 real estate year-end wrap-up and provide predictions for the 2026 real estate market.
- Episode 129: Elkin Serna of Compass NYC, The End of Year Wrap up Pod & 2026 Real Estate Prediction Podcast
In Real Takk Podcast Episode 129, host discusses the 2025 real estate year-end wrap-up and 2026 predictions with guest Elkin Serna, principal of the Serna Team in NYC. Serna has a background in finance and extensive experience in NYC real…
- Episode 128: Rachel Hausman Masse of Compass Boise, Idaho, The 5 Mile Lifestyle & 3rd Generation Real Estate Power Agent
Rachel Hausman Masse, a third-generation real estate agent with Compass Boise, shares insights on her family
- Episode 127: Chris Okada of Okada & Co. NYC Commercial Real Estate 2025, Mamdani, & Growing Your Team & Business
Chris Okada of Okada & Co. returns to the podcast to discuss the state of NYC commercial real estate in 2025 and his firm's growth. Okada & Co. oversees a significant portfolio of Manhattan properties and has expanded its market share sinc…
- Episode 126: Compass Acquisition of Anywhere RE & Fare Act Results
This episode of the Real Takk Podcast covers the results of the NYC Fare Act, examines government intervention in the NYC real estate market, and shares thoughts on Compass's acquisition of Corcoran & Anywhere Real Estate.
- Episode 125: Tanya Delahoz, Founding Agent of Compass Breckenridge, Colorado
Tanya Delahoz, a founding agent for Compass in Breckenridge, Colorado, shares her story of moving to the town from New Jersey and establishing roots there over 25 years ago. The episode touches on Breckenridge
- Episode 124: Lauren Mitrick Wood, Compass Chicago Founder, Coaching, and Business Owner
Lauren Mitrick Wood, founder of Olive Well at Compass Chicago, rejoins the Real Takk Pod to discuss her extensive real estate career. She shares insights on working with various clients, from first-time buyers to investors, and her role in…
- Episode 123: Cheryl Foote, The Master of Steamboat Springs Real Estate, Land, Water, Houses & More!
In this episode of the Real Takk Podcast, Cheryl Foote, a founding agent based in Steamboat, Colorado, shares her extensive knowledge of the local real estate market. She has completed hundreds of transactions involving various property ty…
- Episode 122: Jessica Northrop, Founding Agent of the Denver, Colorado Office
Jessica Northrop, founding agent of Compass Denver, returns to the Real Takk Podcast. She discusses her experience in the Denver real estate market, having been in the business since age 17 and achieving top rankings.
- Episode 121: Kenny Burgos, CEO of the NY Apartment Association, on Rent Control, NY Politics, & Multi Family Building Sales
Kenny Burgos, CEO of the New York Apartment Association, joins the podcast to discuss rent control, New York politics, and multi-family building sales. Burgos, who previously served as an elected official in the Bronx, leads a trade organi…
- Episode 120: Stacey Froelich, The Champion of the Upper East, NYC Mom, and Early Compass Believer
Stacey Froelich, an industry insider and New York native, joins The Real Takk Podcast to discuss her career in real estate. Topics include coop board politics, navigating the complexities of coops, the Upper East Side market, raising a fam…
- Episode 119: Naader Khan, Compass Senior Lead Product Manager, Artist, & Real Estate Visionary
This episode features Naader Khan, a Senior Product Manager at Compass, discussing the company's technology transformation, data quality, and future outlook for real estate agents. Khan shares his extensive experience in data and product r…
- Episode 118: Sarah Patton, Co-Head of Compass New Development New York City
Sarah Patton, co-head of Compass New Development NYC, joins the Real Takk Podcast to discuss her work converting New York City office buildings into residential housing. Her represented clients include Metroloft Development, L+M Developmen…
- Episode 117: Unveiling the Mind of Nico Moinian, Partner of Fortuna Realty Group
Nico Moinian, Partner at Fortuna Realty Group, shares insights on New York City real estate, focusing on boutique hotels, restaurants, and bars. The discussion covers securing development sites and building projects in Manhattan.
- Episode 116: Tony Sargent of Compass NYC, 2024 Reflections & 2025 Market Winners, Losers, & The Prediction Pod
Tony Sargent, a top-ranked NYC real estate professional from Compass, discusses his reflections on the 2024 market and offers predictions for 2025. The episode covers insights into the NYC and American real estate markets.
- Episode 115: Sean Mcpeak of Serhant, Real Estate & Business 2024 Wrap Up & 2025 Prediction Pod
In Episode 115 of the Real Takk Podcast, Sean Mcpeak of Serhant joins the show for an end-of-year tradition, reviewing the 2024 business and real estate landscape. Mcpeak, who has been in the industry since 2014, discusses his productive y…
- Episode 114: Will Hardy, Chief of Staff to CEO @ Compass, The Heart & Soul of Real Estate Brokerage, Business, & Life.
Will Hardy discusses the real estate brokerage business, agent challenges, the NAR Settlement, and industry trends for 2025 on the Real Takk Podcast. The conversation also touches on business leadership and Hardy's experience biking across…
- Episode 113: Dan Parker, Compass New York Development
Dan Parker, Co-Head of Compass New Development, joins the podcast to discuss his role in real estate development, including team management and relationships with architects and designers. Parker has worked on projects such as 200 East 83r…
- Episode 112: What is the FARE Act? My Thoughts on the Fairness in Apartment Rentals Act to Ban Brokers Fees
This episode of the Real Takk Podcast examines the FARE Act, also known as the Fairness in Apartment Rentals Act. It explores who the bill helps, its potential impact on the rental market, and its effects on landlords and different segment…
- Episode 111: Elizabeth DeWoody, $500M+ Sales Volume in Palm Beach Florida, from Corporate to Real Estate
In this episode recorded at the Real Takk Podcast HQ, Elizabeth DeWoody shares her experience transitioning from a 15-year corporate career in sales and marketing with P&G & J&J to becoming a successful real estate agent in Palm Beach, Flo…
- Episode 110: Amy Byrne, Compass Charleston South Carolina. Real Estate, Boats, Fishing, & Costa Rica
Amy Byrne joins the Real Takk Podcast to discuss her role as a founding agent for Compass in Charleston, South Carolina. Topics include the Charleston market, her family's real estate background, a love for the outdoors, fishing, and trave…
- Episode 109: Miami Market Insider Levi Meyer on Compass Miami, Brickell Real Estate, & Condo HOA Rules
In this episode of Real Takk Podcast, Levi Meyer, a founding agent at Compass Miami, provides an update on the Miami real estate market, focusing on Brickell developments and new regulations for HOAs and condominium boards. Meyer also shar…
- Episode 108: Maggie Wu, Reality TV Star, 30 Under 35, Founder of the W Team, & The Mindset of a Top Young Entrepreneur
Maggie Wu, featured on Real Takk Podcast, shares her background from Hong Kong and education at Peddie School and NYU. She details her rapid rise in the real estate business, founding The W Team, and receiving numerous accolades including…
- Episode 107: Jon Capobianco W/ The De Niro Team, The Very Well Rounded Broker of Ex-Compass & Now Elliman
The Real Takk Podcast episode features Jon Capobianco, a real estate broker affiliated with Elliman's De Niro Team. The conversation touches upon his background in real estate, experience with various client types, and his personal interes…
- Episode 106: Ryan Garson, The Very Social Broker of Compass
Ryan Garson, a Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate agent with over $400 million in sales, joins the Real Takk Podcast. He shares insights on social media marketing, his career journey, and various aspects of the NYC real estate market, incl…
- Episode 105: Kael Goodman of Marketproof, the #1 Data Source of New Dev & Real Estate Listings Data
Kael Goodman, Founder & CEO of Marketproof, rejoins the Real Takk Podcast to discuss his real estate data platform. Marketproof analyzes Manhattan & Brooklyn residential properties, offering insights on trends, pricing, and ownership for i…
- Episode 104: Onie Bolduc, Park City Real Estate & Wohali Park City
Onie Bolduc, a real estate professional with a background in Vail, Colorado, shares his experience in development and his current work on projects in Park City, Utah, including the Wohali mountain community.
- Episode 103: Mark McLaughlin, Chief Real Estate Strategist of Compass
Mark McLaughlin, Chief Real Estate Strategist at Compass, shares his experiences in the real estate industry, including the operational aspects, the growth and sale of his former brokerage Pacific Union, and insights into the current real…
- Episode 102: Nick Bowers, NYC's TOP Estate Lawyer Answers the Hard Questions!
Nick Bowers, an estate lawyer specializing in real estate matters, joins the Real Takk Podcast to discuss the significance of estate planning for families, associated costs, and legal conflicts between estate law and coop/condo board rules…
- Episode 101: Adam Seth Turk Esq, Born in Brooklyn, Bred in Long Island, Life Long Knicks Fan, Real Estate Nerd & Lawyer in NYC
Adam Seth Turk, a New York real estate lawyer and partner at Fentin Goldman Turk & Davidoff LLP, shares insights from his career. He also discusses his Brooklyn and Long Island roots, his passion for the Knicks and Rangers, and recommends…
- The 100th Episode of The Real Takk Podcast
The Real Takk Podcast marks its 100th episode with gratitude towards its listeners and friends.
- Episode 99: Shay Artzi, Head of Engineering at Compass & The Pioneer of AI in Real Estate
Shay Artzi, Head of Engineering at Compass, discusses the role of AI in real estate. With a background in computer science from MIT and experience at Amazon Web Services and IBM, Artzi shares insights on the technology's impact on real est…
- Episode 98: End of Year Wrap Up & 2024 Prediction with Justin Rubinstein of Compass NYC
Justin Rubinstein of Compass NYC discusses the real estate market in 2023, identifying winners and losers in both real estate and general business. The episode also covers emerging trends, the impact of interest rates, and predictions for…
- Episode 97: End of Year Wrap Up & 2024 Prediction Pod with Mark Jovanovic
Mark Jovanovic, a top real estate agent and founder of the Hustis/Jovanovic Team, joins the Real Takk Podcast to review 2023 and predict 2024. Topics include major wins and losses in real estate and business, emerging trends, and market fo…
- Episode 96, Sean Mcpeak of Serhant, End of Year Wrap Up, and Prediction of the 2024 Real Estate Market
Sean Mcpeak, Founder of The Mcpeak Team at Serhant, joins Real Takk Podcast to discuss the 2023 real estate market and offer predictions for 2024. Mcpeak shares his extensive experience in the field, having been with Serhant since its ince…
- Episode 95, Jordan Wright, Malibu-Based, Third-Generation Real Estate Agent
This episode features Jordan Wright, a third-generation real estate agent from Malibu, California. He discusses his diverse background in marketing and customer relations, his passion for big wave surfing and other outdoor activities, and…
- Episode 94, Brandon Walsh, $80 Million in Sales of Real Estate, Founding Team of Compass Lake Tahoe
Brandon Walsh, a real estate broker with Compass in Lake Tahoe, shares his career journey, having achieved over $80 million in sales. The episode touches on Lake Tahoe facts, local dining spots, and addresses listener questions regarding b…
- Episode 93, Todd Wiley, Founding Agent of Compass San Francisco
Todd Wiley, the Founding Agent of Compass San Francisco, shares his journey in real estate, including his specialization in trust and probate cases and his experiences as a top-producing agent. He also offers perspectives on the unique San…
- Episode 92, Jeff Reynolds, Representing Compass Seattle, Expert in Luxury Condo & Land
Jeff Reynolds, a Seattle luxury condo and land expert and founder of UrbanCondoSpaces.com, joins the Real Takk Podcast to discuss his deep understanding of the real estate landscape. With over 18 years of experience, he is a trusted adviso…
- Episode 91, Bree Arellano, Real Estate Pro of Compass San Diego
Bree Arellano, a Compass San Diego real estate professional, shares her journey into the industry, including starting two businesses prior to real estate. She discusses her active lifestyle and content creation style.
- Episode 90, Jay Martin, Lobbyist & Executive Director of CHIP
Jay Martin, Executive Director of the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), discusses his role as a lobbyist advocating for housing in New York City. CHIP, founded in 1966, represents owners of rent-stabilized properties and advoca…
- Episode 89, David Lombino, Managing Director of Two Trees, Discussing Domino Park, The Refinery, Brooklyn, & Bjarke Ingels River Ring
David Lombino, Managing Director of Two Trees, discusses the company's real estate development work on the Williamsburg Brooklyn waterfront. Topics include Domino Park, The Refinery office space, and the River Ring project.
- Episode 88, Jason Advocate, Partner At Advocate LLP, On Divorce Law In Real Estate
Jason Advocate, a divorce attorney and partner at Advocate LLP, discusses the complexities of divorce law as it pertains to real estate in New York City. He has 25 years of experience in areas including child custody, alimony, and property…
- Episode 87, Aaron Buchbinder, Founding Agent of Compass, On The Real Estate Market In Boca Raton
Aaron Buchbinder, a founding agent at Compass in Boca Raton, joins Real Takk Podcast to discuss the local real estate market. Topics include house maintenance, insurance, and insights into purchasing properties at various price points.