Who’s Behind This Course

Built by Nikolay Afanasyev, Founder & CEO of CITY SPHERE
Top-producing NYC broker · Over 100 closed transactions · Trusted by high-net-worth clients
This course is based on the real-life methods developed and refined by Nikolay Afanasyev, founder of CITY SPHERE, one of Manhattan’s most dynamic boutique brokerages.
With over a decade of experience in New York real estate, Nikolay has personally closed more than 100 properties across Manhattan and Brooklyn — including an $8.5M Park Avenue condo and an $11M townhouse combination in SoHo, both acquired through online buyer leads.
He is known for combining data-driven follow-up strategies with refined client communication — helping agents close confidently at every level of the market.
Powered by One of NYC’s Top-Performing Teams

CITY SPHERE was founded by top agents with experience at firms like Compass and Keller Williams — and is built for ambitious professionals who want more than a logo and a desk.
Recognitions & Partnerships:
- 100+ closings in NYC using the methods taught in this course
- $47.1M in closed volume in 2024 · Ranked #32 in Manhattan by RealTrends
- Named to the StreetEasy 2025 Agent Advisory Board
- Strategic partnership with Side.com, a real estate platform supporting 6,000+ top-producing agents
- Featured in The Wall Street Journal RealTrends rankings

CITY SPHERE operates on three pillars:
- Education — NYC-specific training and support for ongoing agent growth
- Operational Support — Listing prep, board packages, and back-office support so agents can focus on deals
- Opportunities — Hundreds of buyer & seller leads generated every month for active agents
The brokerage is home to a diverse, multilingual team — representing clients from around the world and across every price tier.
What’s Next?
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