Giant Steps Forward Nest Seekers International Eddie Shapiro, President, CEO

“Timing is sometimes a critical factor in real estate and in busi- ness in general. While firms and players in the market place were licking their wounds, trying to figure out what happened and how to survive in the new environment, cutting budgets left and right, and consolidating, we decided to go in exact- ly the opposite direction. We had all the right circumstanc- es on our side and we just needed some courage, wisdom and hard work. It worked and it set us up substantially to becom- ing a very important player in the new real estate boom,” Shapiro says.

Since its inception, Nest Seekers has prided itself for its global approach, its international affiliates program and its ability to bring new interest to the market place from overseas. It contin- ues to expand on this effort and singling itself from the com- petition through this niche. Nest Seekers’ strategic placement in the Hamptons has also helped grow the company. With a flagship office in South Hampton and additional locations in East Hampton, Watermill and new locations to be announced soon, it is slowly gaining important market share and blanket- ing the area with its purple property-for-sale signs. A summer playground for affluent New Yorkers and generally an east coast destination for upper middle class and wealthy individuals, gaining a sure-footing in this exclusive enclave has given the company a competitive ‘in’ on some of the industry’s biggest deals and dealmakers.

“We are continuing to strengthen our foundations so that there is always better support, training, marketing, man- agement and direction,” says Shapiro. “We are working on our next development project as principals; we contin- ue to absorb great number of some of the strongest agents in the industry and planning to go back to working on South Florida.”

Nest Seekers is also making good on its International name. With affiliates in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, the company’s global status helps to create immense exposure for all property listings, and allowing for prospective buyers in any country to express interest.

Nest Seekers looks to continue its current M.O.: provide the best for the best.

Although Shapiro has been challenged over the years with various business and legal obstacles along the way, he attributes those challenges to natural course of busi- ness and refers to them as his business degrees and what thickened his skin. He does not seem to be phased and refers to himself as the eternal optimist, which is what every strong leader must be. “A little paranoia will keep you sharp and aware, but most important is to maintain constant optimism.