How one upstart brokerage went from nothing to IPO in 3 years
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Aerial view of a luxury estate
The expanded division is now available to Douglas Elliman clients nationally and includes 25 specialized agents, Inman has learned exclusively
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 30
Stuart Siegel in front of a satellite image of Earth
Stuart Siegel said he wants his company to be known for quality, and wondered how companies like Compass and Anywhere might be able to unify their cultures
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 29
Gavin Swartzman and Corey Hasting in front of Jacksonville, Florida, skyline
First Coast, founded by Corey Hasting in 2018, brings around 130 agents from Engel & Völkers to the luxury brand operating across the Jacksonville, Florida, metro area
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 26
A photo of Giorgio Armani among fashion models to represent brokerage leadership lessons from Giorgio Armani.
The designer showed us that greatness isn’t loud, rushed or accidental, Darryl Davis writes. It’s carefully crafted, relentlessly consistent and fueled by deep love of the work
by Darryl Davis Sep 25
Barron and Tessa Hilton
The couple, members of the Hilton family hotel empire, are breaking off on their own at Compass, where they will grow a team between LA and Palm Beach, with plans for further expansion
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 25
Douglas Elliman debuts private listing network for agents
The brokerage told Inman that the goal in creating the platform is to provide homesellers with marketing options, market testing capability, privacy and discretion
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 25
A picture of a pool outside of a mansion to represent the LA mansion tax failure.
Opinion
The Los Angeles housing market has an albatross around its neck called the United to House LA (ULA) or 'mansion' tax. Danny Brown explains why it's a failed experiment
by Danny Brown Sep 24
A muscular man with his back to the camera flexing his arm muscles
Some agents were shocked, but those working inside Compass generally agreed that the deal gives the combined firms increased bargaining power
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman
The NYC-headquartered firm has long thought of itself as a steady tortoise, CEO Bess Freedman told Inman, and during uncertain markets, that's something that attracts real estate agents
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
An understated, yet bespoke, apartment to indicated back to basics luxury real estate trends.
Luxury is changing, so luxury agents need to change as well. The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin shares tips to help you home in on what luxury clients are looking for now
by Rainy Hake Austin Sep 18
Square in old town Frankfurt, Germany
With the addition of affiliate Corcoran Fischer Properties, the firm now has a presence in Frankfurt, Germany, where the European Central Bank and Deutsche Bank are both located
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 18
Mauricio Umansky
The right structure, talent and mindset can move you from plateau to peak performance
by Mauricio Umansky Sep 17
Emilia Bechrakis Serhant and Ryan Serhant
Emilia Bechrakis Serhant, a former maritime lawyer and land title insurance agent, is transitioning into real estate sales, Inman has learned exclusively
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
A for-sale yard sign with Howard Hanna's new logo in front of a residential home
The Pennsylvania-headquartered family brokerage is moving into the future with a sleek new design that reflects its commitment to luxury service, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
James Harris and David Parnes
The 'Million Dollar Listing LA' alums knew each other from their days working in London real estate and proceeded to build a business together as Bond Street Partners while at The Agency
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12