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.

All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network.

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Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman sits down with eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja for a powerful, candid conversation about the future of real estate; from the truth about private listings to shifting market cycles, affordability, and why transparency remains essential. Pareja shares his journey from his early days as a top producing broker at Keller Williams to becoming CEO of a global publicly-traded brokerage offering insight on tech, global markets, and why the MLS is central to consumer protection. The two leaders dig into the realities ahead—rate lock, muted transaction volume, and how agents can continue to win. A must-watch for anyone invested in where our industry is headed. All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lead-with-bess-freedman/id1718976681 Connect with Bess Freedman: https://www.bhsusa.com/about-bess-freedman Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #TheLEAD #BessFreedman #BHS #RealEstate #NYCRealEstateExpo

In this can't miss live interview, our CEO Bess Freedman sits down with top earning BHS agents Lisa Lippman and Warner Lewis to discuss how to find success as a broker in the real estate market, strategies used to build business, and much more.

Filmed live at The Real Deal's 2024 Real Estate Forum, as Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe:

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In this can't miss live interview, our CEO Bess Freedman sits down with Scott Rechler, CEO and Chairman of RXR Realty. In their insightful discussion, Bess and Scott discuss his career background, the current uncertainty in the real estate market, office to residential real estate conversions, and much more.

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In this can't miss live interview, our CEO Bess Freedman sits down with Gotham Organization CEO David L. Picket, a leader in the residential development sphere. David discusses with Bess the latest on urban real estate development, commercial market trends, and both challenges and opportunities impacting new development. Other topics covered included sustainability, affordable housing, investment strategies, and public-private partnerships.

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https://www.bhsusa.com/about-bess-freedman Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #TheLEAD #BessFreedman #BHS #RealEstate

In this latest episode, Bess Freedman sits down with a NY Times Best Selling Author of 21 Books, Marketing Strategist, and Entrepreneur Seth Godin as he shares his secrets to success, best practices to separate yourself from the pack, what to expect from AI in the near future and more.

Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network.

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Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.

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As part of Fordham Real Estate Institute's ongoing series "Titan Talks," BHS CEO Bess Freedman sat down with U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres to discuss a wide range of topics, from socio-political and economic issues facing New York City, to the stigma surrounding mental health care in the United States.

Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network.

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Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.

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In the first installment of Fordham Real Estate Institute's (REI) new "Titan Talks" series, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman hares an insightful conversation with inaugural guest speaker and founder of The Corcoran Group, Barbara Corcoran.

Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network.

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Learn more about Bess Freedman here:

https://www.bhsusa.com/about-bess-freedman

Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.

https://bhsusa.com/

#titantalks #bessfreedman #realestate #nyc