The Closing With Cory Podcast

2025 Halftime Report: NJ Real Estate Market Breakdown In this video, I dive into a full midyear analysis of the New Jersey real estate market, with a special focus on Somerset County and Hunterdon County. We’ll go over the key stats from the first half of 2025, including median sale prices, inventory trends, days on market, and how many homes are still selling above asking. Whether you're a buyer...

Take it easy 2024. In today's episode, I’ll go over a quick recap of this past year in real estate. 2024 was a very uncertain time for the market. Rising interest rates, low inventory, NAR Settlements… There was never a dull moment. However, looking back, it wasn’t all that bad as the numbers will show. If you thought this was useful or helpful, make sure you subscribe for new content and conversa...

In this solo episode, I wanted to break down some of the narratives that were forming in the headlines pertaining to the NAR Settlement that went into effect August 17, 2024 (Check out episode 21 & 27 if you haven’t done so already). I wasn’t sure the best way to go about it. I started looking up statistics on the amount of buyers that wanted to use an agent for representation, the data showin...

On today's episode of Closing With Cory, we shift our focus to men's fashion and the importance of having a trusted boutique. I am joined by Jordon Michel, my fashion consultant, as we take a stroll through Tessuto, my go-to destination for all things fashion. With their extensive knowledge and welcoming atmosphere, Tessuto has been my top choice for over a decade. We will discuss custom suits, fa...

On this weeks episode I go into some of the changes that will be going into effect in August. If you know anyone in Real Estate or if you are a buyer or seller, I’m sure you’ve seen this conversation taking place over the course of the last few months. If you have no idea what I’m talking about feel free to check out Episode 21: NAR Settlement as I go through some of those changes. What does this...

Happy Tuesday! Another week, another topic. This week let's go over the importance of STAGING when it comes to you listing your home. Do you need it? Should I do it? How much? Does it really make a difference? YES. 100% YES. I go over some stats to show the return you’ll get from simple staging and what is the most important aspects of staging to focus on. If you thought this episode was useful th...

AND we’re back. First and foremost, Happy Memorial Day. Thank you to all of our Veterans who have served in the United States Arms Forces. I know it’s nice to have a long weekend but let's not forget the reason why we observe this day for all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This week I talk about something that came up in all three of my listing appointments last week. Wh...

On this week's episode I sat down with Claudia Roesing. Claudia is a NJ Top 1% Ranking agent with Signature Realty NJ. I connected with her on social media a few months back and was so impressed with the amount of business she was doing after just a few years of being licensed. Her presence on social media is inspiring and I’m thankful I had the opportunity to pick her brain a little bit. We talk...

HELLO! First and foremost I wanted to wish a very Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mommas out there. I hope you had a great weekend! This week's episode is an audio only episode. I go over the new Podcast schedule. Let's go behind the scenes this week into the tasks that you normally don't need "posted" on social media that an agent has to do. If you liked this episode be sure to subscribe!

On this weeks episode I get to sit down with Alex Monaco from Re/Max InStyle Realty. Alex and I became friends on social media a while back and I loved seeing all the engaging content he was making as well as being very successful in Real Estate. He is an award winning agent and has sold over $100 million of real estate in the last 10 years. He now runs his own team with 5 other agents and continu...

On this weeks episode I go over all the NAR Settlement information that we have at this time. Now... before I seep going... I realize that I ACCIDENTALLY said "NRA" and not "NAR" 2-3 times in this podcast. Been a long few weeks. This has nothing to do with the National Rifle Association. Now that we have that cleared up... we go over the FAQ listed on NAR website and break down what this all could...

On this weeks episode I go over how I got started in the world of Real Estate. It's been over an 8 year journey of learning and I continue to learn each and every day. Im grateful for all of the people that assisted me as I was just getting going as an agent. Have a listen! If you thought this was useful or helpful, or just enjoyed it, make sure you subscribe for new content and conversations! For...

On this weeks episode, I go through the top 21 questions that real estate agents are asked whether you are on the buying side or the selling side of a transaction. There is a lot of great information packed into this one! If you found this episode helpful or useful, subscribe for more episodes every month with great real estate related content! For more information, visit www. ClosingWithCory.com

2023 was ... a year. On this weeks episode we go over a quick recap and what to expect in 2024. 2023 was a difficult year to navigate in the Real Estate but I am so grateful for everyone I was able to help in 2023. If you thought this was useful or helpful, make sure you subscribe for new content and conversations every week! For more information visit www. ClosingWithCory.com

Very excited about this weeks podcast! I have my good friend and previous client on both the buying and selling side, Katherine McCooe on with me. Katherine is a licensed Psychotherapist who has been working in the field for the last 10 years. She opened up a private practice in November 2021 located in Hillsborough, NJ and specializes in perinatal mental health and trauma. On this episode we brea...

Hey everyone! Happy November ... or is it happy? Well ... I don't know. We go over a bit of that on this weeks episode and gear up for the Fall to Winter Market ahead of us. I talk a bunch of statistics for New Jersey in particular and you won't believe some of these numbers. If you thought this was useful or helpful, make sure you subscribe for new content and conversations every week! For more i...

I work in the customer service industry at the end of the day. I strive to provide the best possible experience for all of my buyers and sellers. In the attempt to do so, I go through life's trials and errors to form the best plan. If you found this episode useful or helpful, make sure you come back next or subscribe! For more information, visit www. ClosingWithCory.com

This week I have my good friend, Alfonso Esposito on from Guaranteed Rate Affinity to talk about a bunch of awesome topics. We touch base on the market, how important relationships are in our business, some of the biggest influences on our clients, and how information is crucial now more than ever! If you thought this was useful or helpful, make sure you subscribe for new content and conversations...

This week I'm going over something very important for my sellers in this market to keep in mind... and that is to always go with your GUT and do not be distracted by GREED. It's very easy to be distracted by the BIG numbers in these multiple bids and not the full picture. If you thought this was useful or helpful, make sure you subscribe for new content and conversations every week! For more infor...

This week we explore a phrase that is a buyers worse nightmare and a sellers dream. The idea of "Final & Best" or "Highest & Best" is not brand new to the world of real estate, however, it is a new norm for this market that we've experienced over the last 2-3 years. If you thought this was useful or helpful, make sure you subscribe for new content and conversations every week! For more inf...

Sorry for the delay! Today we go over some market updates for this craziness we are experiencing. I also talk about the importance of educating buyers in this market. If you thought this was helpful subscribe for more videos! For more information visit www. ClosingWithCory.com

This week my good friend and mentor in the Real Estate world, Jay Gumnitz, joins me on the podcast. Jay is the #1 ranked individual Remax agent in New Jersey. He is ranked in the Top 20 US Remax agents, Top 1% Remax Worldwide, he’s Remax Central’s Top Producing Individual agent, featured on HGTV’s House Hunters and a Circle of Excellence Sales Award recipient since 2013. Along with those accolades...

On this weeks episode I go over some common real estate misconceptions that I've experienced since getting into the business. If you thought this was helpful or useful make sure you subscribe! For more info visit www. ClosingWithCory.com

On this weeks episode I talk about the market activity for February 2023 along with the outlook for March and what seems to be gearing up for a March Madness! If you thought this episode was helpful, subscribe for new content every Monday! For more information visit www. ClosingWithCory.com

On this episode I go into the top 3 things for sellers to focus on when getting ready to sell their home. This is a great listen for my buyers as well to get a behind the scenes look at everything that goes into a listing! If you thought this episode was helpful in any way make sure you subscribe!