No. 1 Side, Inc. agent in Houston jumps to Compass
Michael Afshari brought in $72 million in sales volume, closed more than 100 transactions in 2021 and was also ranked the No. 10 agent overall in Houston, according to BrokerMetrics data
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 23
US Polo champ Nic Roldan makes his passion for real estate official
A professional polo player since he was 15, the Team USA Polo player and current No. 1 in the nation is now in the real estate business at age 39.
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
Central Oregon's outdoorsy hotspot Bend is Pacaso's latest market
Pacaso has been targeting popular outdoor-minded luxury markets in the US over the past year. It has homes in Jackson Hole, Aspen, Park City and Lake Tahoe. And now, Bend, Oregon
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 19
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
3 essential summer must-dos for new luxury agents
With a sizzling-hot summer ahead, these tried-and-true strategies will help new luxury agents prepare for a successful selling season
by Santiago Arana Jul 20
Aspiring luxury agent? Here's what your website needs
To get into the conversation, luxury agents need websites that exude luxury, exclusivity and profesionalism
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 23
The Agency's anniversary party in 2019
To get to the top in the high-end market, you have to build your brand, maintain your reputation, keep working hard and most importantly, love what you do
by Mauricio Umansky Oct 5
Luxury writer on landing a high-end client: 'Loose lips sink bricks'
Journalist, author and globetrotter Mark Ellwood wants to remind agents that they're working for luxury clients — but that doesn't mean they need to be part of their world
by Patrick Kearns Oct 2
'Money whisperer' of NBA stars talks luxury market
Joe McLean has worked closely with luxury agents to buy and sell homes on his clients' behalf. More than a few of these agents have 'struck out,' he said
by Teke Wiggin Sep 24
How to snag luxury clients who'll make you millions
From managing vacation rentals to finding a great mentor, here's what you should know if you want to get to that next level luxury status
by Leslie DeLuca Oct 12
Growing number of millionaires spurs demand for luxury agents
Number of US millionaires soared to 32 million in 2018, according to new Coldwell Banker Global Luxury report
by Gill South Oct 4
What today's ultra-luxury buyers want might surprise you
Many luxury agents opt to show their clients the most luxurious properties in their price range, but that might not be what today’s ultra-luxury buyer wants
by Bernice Ross Oct 1
How to make social media work for you in luxury real estate
These highly replicatable strategies stem from one simple fact: people love to look at houses
by Joshua Jarvis Sep 4