All in family as Tracy McLaughlin and daughter join Engel & Völkers
Before joining The Agency, McLaughlin co-owned Pacific Union International, which she bought with her then-husband before selling to Compass. Her daughter will join her at Engel & Völkers
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 21
Deals will hinge on negotiations this fall. Here's how buyers' agents win
'There was no negotiation over the last couple of years,' Max Stokes of Compass says. But that's beginning to change — gradually. With a few tips, buyers can prevail at the negotiating table
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 28
Gary Gold, Dottie Herman inducted into Inman Golden I Hall of Fame
Inman Luxury Connect brought out luxury's finest at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, rewarding some of the best in the industry on Wednesday with luxury real estate's highest honor
These are the top luxury real estate agents by sales volume in every state
Inman scoured the latest RealTrends The Thousand rankings and identified the top-earning luxury real estate agents in each state by sales volume. Here are the top earners in 2022
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
The skills these top luxury agents brought to real estate are priceless
From the NFL to the entertainment industry, past work experiences have helped luxury agents gain a valuable leg up in their real estate careers, helping launch them to the top of their field
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22
'Rocky Mountain High': 10 top ranch and mountain deals of 2022 (so far)
Aspen, Colorado, a winter playground for the rich and famous, produced 4 out of the 10 biggest mountain and ranch transactions since October, according to a new analysis by Inman
The Agency sails into Seattle with new franchise
The office marks the firms 35th franchise to date, and its fourth location in the Pacific Northwest
by Lillian Dickerson May 17
A record-breaking new build in the Panhandle: The moves behind the transaction
Engel & Völkers' Beau Blankenship says he attributes selling a mid-construction home at a record-breaking price point in the Florida Panhandle to having a strong network, acquiring a good share of listings in his market, and representing a unique property
A 'she-cession' update 1 year later: Where are these women now?
Inman recently reconnected with women in real estate we spoke with one year ago to see where things stand for them today in terms of work-life balance, in the wake of one of the most upending periods in their lifetimes
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
Engel & Völkers sees upside in downhill with new ski collection
CEO Sven Odia announced the news to attendees at Engel & Völkers Americas' annual EVX Unlocked conference via a video shot at Parsen Mountain in Davos, Switzerland
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
2022 resolutions: Luxury real estate agents aim high in the new year
From personal health and spending more time with family to finally clinching that big break, here are the goals luxury real estate agents are striving for in 2022
How do male luxury agents stay svelte? Hint: Don't rule out Spanx
Any luxury real estate agent will tell you there's a certain expectation to maintain an appearance that evokes luxury and a particular lifestyle. Will Spanx for male agents be the next step?
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 19
The next class of luxury homesellers is younger than you might think
In 2020, nearly half of homesellers were baby boomers or part of the silent generation, but through the next year, a whopping 80% of luxury sellers will be millennials and Gen Xers
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 23
Engel & Völkers majority stake acquired by global private equity firm Permira
Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, but the Völkers family, as well as CEO Sven Odia and CFO Thilo von Trotha, will maintain nearly 40% of the company's shares
Engel & Völkers lists Netflix-featured private island for $1.9M
The 3-acre island includes a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home, which has most recently been used as a profitable Airbnb
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 14