Winning in New York Retail ft. Avi Akiva
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What does it take to build a commercial real estate brokerage from scratch in one of the most competitive retail markets in the world?
This week on Brick & Brand, we sat down with Avi Akiva, Founder & CEO of Momentum Realty Group, to talk about launching his own firm in NYC, and what it takes to win there.
We cover why Manhattan retail is unlike any other market, the leap from top-producing broker to founder, what retailers consistently underestimate about expanding into the city, and how tech is reshaping brokerage while relationships still win deals.
As Avi puts it: the best brokers don't just close deals... they become the first call when an opportunity comes along.
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