A 17 year veteran of the Manhattan residential real estate market and among the top 1% of real estate brokers nationwide, Doug is the founder of The Heddings Property Group, LLC at Charles Rutenberg Realty. Prior to joining Rutenberg, he was a top producing Senior Vice President of Prudential Douglas Elliman for 11 years.

Doug's work is distinguished by an unwavering commitment to the best interests of his clients--even when it departs from his own short-term interests--which has earned him a steady stream of repeat and referral business. One of the first broker bloggers (www.truegotham.com) in Manhattan as well as one of the pioneers of the guided video tour, Doug is always trying to stay ahead of the technology curve consistently exploring innovative and effective ways to better serve his clients.

A Manhattan resident since 1989, Doug prides himself on his knowledge of the marketplace, his negotiating skills, his meticulous research, and innovative marketing techniques. Doug spends almost all of his free time with his wife Kate and their two children. Kate is the senior editor of Food and Wine, so much of that time is spent eating incredible food.

Jennifer Breu has enjoyed great success and fulfillment as a real estate professional whose career has continued to blossom alongside top-producing broker Doug Heddings. A rental agent before joining Doug’s sales team at a top NYC brokerage firm, Jennifer brings to Heddings Property Group the same strong drive to both support her peers, and please her clients.

Being a Washington Heights resident and co-op owner on her building’s board, Jennifer understands the detailed research and preparation involved in the purchase or sale of a home. She lends this insight, as she does her expert talent for marketing, customer service and board package preparation, to help streamline her team’s high volume of deals, as well as her own.

Jennifer’s ongoing goal is to help educate clients on the real estate process so they make sound decisions. Her unparalleled work ethic, keen interpersonal skills and ability to juggle many tasks also ensure the smoothest experience possible for buyers and sellers. Along with her experience comes the knowledge that relationships are most important in a real estate transaction, which is why Jennifer puts her clients’ needs first, and strives to forge loyal bonds for life.

Born in Manhattan and raised in Rockland County, NY, Jennifer previously worked as a photography assistant in Portland, Oregon and in dot-com sales in San Francisco, CA. Returning home to New York, she held sales and marketing positions that included assisting the head of interiors at Turner Construction Management. Jennifer uses her sharp visual eye to help clients envision the possibilities of space when looking for a home. She’s been just as creative in combining her two greatest passions – jazz music and photography. Jennifer has interviewed and photographed several of her favorite jazz musicians. She is also an avid distance runner who is training for the Marathon.

David first fell in love with New York when he visited as a high school exchange student from Italy. Not only is he proud to be working with both buyers and sellers as part of The Innocenzi Team in the greatest city in the world, but he has fulfilled his own dream of owning a home in New York City.

As a proactive member of the community, David is involved with several Italian American organizations, NYC Museums and charitable affiliations. He has studied Psychology at the University of Rome, and as a world traveler speaks several languages, including fluency in Italian and French.

While David Innocenzi has enjoyed a varied and successful entrepreneurial career, his passion lies in real estate. This passion is evident in all aspects of his business, from the first meeting over a cup of coffee to the gifted closing. His clients also site his attention to detail, endless patience, and market knowledge as several of his many strengths. David and his wife, Sandra Innocenzi, provide their buyers and sellers a stress-free and smooth transaction.

Accomplished equestrian, art enthusiast, and passionate real estate broker, Sandra Innocenzi represents everything you seek in a real estate professional. She loves her profession and it shows, from the initial analysis of each client's needs to a gifted closing.

As a New York City resident, Sandra is active in community events and is involved with several volunteer and charitable organizations. She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Skidmore College, with a degree in Fine Arts. Her interests run the gamut from horses to art and taking advantage of everything this wonderful city has to offer.

When representing a Buyer, Sandra streamlines the buying process by using her knowledge of the real estate market. She begins by thoroughly reviewing each client’s financial picture, their requirements, and their desires. She then narrows the search by introducing her clients to only those properties which meet their needs. When dealing with co-ops, she understands the importance of the board package and interview process. Locating, Negotiating, and Evaluating - these are her strengths. When representing a Seller, Sandra uses her "Rule of Three" - Price, Timing, and Evaluation of the buyer. A proper assessment of each component will provide the seller with the best opportunity to achieve a profitable and efficient sale. Sandra is completely involved in every aspect of each transaction and has a proven team of professionals (attorneys, mortgage brokers, contractors, etc.) available to her and her clients.

A caring, devoted professional who deeply values her clients’ needs, Stefani Markowitz will simply not rest until you are 100 percent satisfied with your real estate results. Dedicated and hardworking, Stefani puts her heart into every transaction, making sure that no stone is left unturned, and no detail overlooked. This, along with her diverse experience in the rental, sales and commercial areas of real estate, makes her a valued asset of The Heddings Property Group.

Originally from Westchester, NY, Stefani attended high school in Manhattan then majored in Movement Science at the University of Michigan, School of Kinesiology. While her studies related to helping others in the physical sense, her career path took shape to help in a more emotional way – to find the home you love. It was while interning for Douglas Heddings one summer that made Stefani realize her love for real estate. Naturally, her choice was to join him full time and become a vital support member for the team’s associates and clients.

Stefani’s diverse roles in the group span from organizational to marketing to customer service. She is extremely attentive and loyal to the buyers and sellers she services, particularly in the sense of being truthful and forthcoming in all aspects of their dealings.

While work is her main passion, Stefani also enjoys tennis, running in Central Park, dance, and downtime with family and friends. Fluent in Hebrew having studied abroad in Tel Aviv, she is also actively involved in community service and volunteer work for various Jewish organizations.

In addition to her services as a broker, Michelle is thrilled to bring her locations business to The Heddings Property Group. She represents a diverse roster of properties specifically for film, television and commercial locations. Her unique combination of creativity and real estate experience has brought international attention from the press and countless requests from major studios seeking locations.

Prior to entering the real estate industry, Michelle was a management and technology consultant for litigators. She was also a former actress, singer and producer. Michelle is a staff blogger for an EPpy award-winning website, has her own blog and has just released her first book.

Michelle’s more than 30 years of experience in entertainment, real estate and technology brings an unparalleled and unique perspective to The Heddings Property Group.

Were you to ask Janique Svedberg where she came from she would assuredly spin some yarn about being a simple girl from the third largest village in Sweden, but, we have uncovered that the well is much deeper then that. Rumours abound that she has performed at Wembley Stadium, brokered tremendous deals around the world in a variety of currencies, and may very well have been the cause of the Falklands war. We are pretty sure the last one is not true but the others do pan out.

The point is that Janique is a woman of unbelievable capability and she has set her sights on the world of residential real estate. Her access to both buyers and the most extraordinary properties makes her a fantastic addition to the Heddings Property Group and we are very excited to have her on board to help us raise the real estate bar in New York.

Janique's professionalism is without equal and she has an uncanny ability to understand her client's wants and needs so as to provide the most pleasant and thorough business experience.

Sit back relax and enjoy the process!

Dan since earned his Masters focused in Curriculum Development from Teachers College at Columbia University, and spent many years in education as a teacher and administrator in the public and private school sectors. All the while, however, he has always had a hand in real estate in some form, which included seeking land parcels in the Poconos for his private investor clients. Today, Dan devotes his efforts to buyers and sellers of Manhattan property who benefit greatly from his knowledge. He also specializes in the second home market in the Poconos, PA, where he helps clients find exceptional value for their unique vacation needs.

A longtime Upper West Side resident with his wife, Dan is expert at guiding clients through the intricate residential sales and leasing process, no matter where their needs lie in New York City. A former Vice President at First Residential Brokerage, he joined Heddings Property Group to capitalize on the superior name and cutting-edge resources of this top-notch boutique firm.

As a member of the North Eastern Solar Energy Association (NESEA) and the New York Solar Energy Society (NYSES), he is particularly interested in projects that combine his passions for real estate and sustainable energy.