Ryan Serhant

“I see so many reality shows out there that are heavily watched, but they're simple and can be kind of lazy.”

“I never use declarative sentences when I'm first meeting people. I always just ask questions.”

“I love SoHo, so much, so stylish and exclusive - it's become my home in every way - this is where I work, this is where I live, this place represents me.”

“Brokers are sharks, and you have to always be prepared for the worst.”

“My parents always made sure we understood the value of work and understood how to take care of ourselves.”

“I may not sleep long hours or rest much, but I'm at peace with myself when I do.”

“I know a lot of New York brokers and a lot of New Yorkers think that Times Square is not a place that you want to live, but the energy in Times Square is so amazing and so exciting it is literally the heart of the world.”

“Great salespeople treat every single person the same, with the utmost respect, as a close friend.”

“I committed myself to opening my horizons and finding collaborations that would benefit my business.”

“You don't buy an Hermes bag because it can be your purse. The brand sends a message. Real estate is the same way.”

“A developer cares about a broker, 'falling in love with a listing,' about as much as your last ex-girlfriend. This is a results driven industry and while passion is necessary, it shouldn't be blinding you with rage.”

“Emilia and I always talk about how crazy it would be if we could just go online and see what our parents were doing on a random day in the 70s. How mind-blowing would that be? Our kids will be able to do that, and that's exciting for us as we prepare to get married and start a family.”

“I'm a fan of using all forms of media to attract the widest audience.”

“I tell absolutely everybody: you must take an improv class. You have to be able to think on your feet. You have to be able to make friends with a stranger. You have to be able to talk in complete, articulate sentences. You have to be able to make eye contact. You have to be able to be on when you need to be on.”

“If I don't act like a CEO, then I'll lose all the good people and that's a tough lesson for me to learn.”

“With time, you will be successful if you work hard.”

“I wasn't in New York City during 9/11, but if the city can come out of 9/11 stronger than ever, I thought it's pretty common sense to say we can come out of COVID stronger than ever.”

“It takes inner courage to get knocked down and pick yourself up, time and time again.”

“Whenever possible I like to tell my probable clients the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”

“Go get it if you want it.”