Listing 'mafias,' the Amazon of real estate and other Connect standouts
This year's highlights included the escalation of a Zillow-CoStar cold war, warnings that the market could turn and countless tips for agents who want to thrive in any kind of market
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1
Eager to buck timeshare label, Pacaso hails new RESO designation
The new 'co-ownership' definition may get Pacaso one step closer to effectively fighting off critics who want to peg the company as selling 'timeshares'
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 29
$100M sales volume in year 2: How this rookie did it
Brad Dahler of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida has more than $100 million in closed sales and pending contracts generated for 2021 — and he did it all in just two years. Here's his plan of action
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 28
How to be an invaluable resource for your luxury clients in 2022
In luxury real estate, staying ahead of competition calls for detailed market knowledge. You need to have a good grasp on everything that's going on, including what buyers are searching for and what trends are cropping up on the horizon. Here are a few to know
by Mauricio Umansky Oct 28
The luxury home of the future is all about blurring boundaries
A deep integration with nature, more space and high-end smart home features are just some of the things luxury buyers will demand in their future homes
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 25
4 things high-net-worth buyers want in an agent
With high prices come high expectations, so as a luxury real estate agent, you have to always bring your A-game and provide the highest level of service to your clients
by Timothy Smith Oct 20
Readers share how they're showing luxury clients appreciation this fall: Pulse
In luxury, going that extra mile matters. So, how are you nurturing your relationships and expressing gratitude to your past and existing clients? Here's what readers had to say
by Inman Oct 19
QUIZ: How good is your luxury marketing? Test your skills
Whether you're just dipping your toes in the luxury real estate waters or have been in the industry for years, this quiz will put your marketing knowledge to the test
by Bernice Ross Oct 18
Readers tell us about their longest luxury deals ever: Pulse
What's the longest time one of your luxury listings lingered on the market? What caused the listing to get stale, and how did you fix the situation? Here's what readers had to say
by Inman Oct 12
How to expand your luxury real estate network
Any luxury agent will tell you that the strength of your career is as good as the vastness of your network. So, if you're starting to build your contacts, here are a few tips to help you hit the ground running
by Santiago Arana Oct 12
Luxury is about level of service: 5 tips for beginners
Mastering the luxury market can be rewarding — but it’s also a lot of work. If you want to take the plunge into the world of the high-end, here are a few skillsets to hone
by Natalie Hamrick Oct 12
How the luxury housing market became invincible in 2021
Luxury real estate agents reported having record years, and high-end properties have grown to become a larger and larger share of the overall market this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 11
A mansion so nice, she sold it twice: Cindy Ambuehl on a $25M deal
Luxury agent Cindy Ambuehl told Inman how she closed the sale of a $25 million mansion overlooking the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles
by Daniel Houston Oct 8
Manhattan housing market posts biggest 3rd quarter in 3 decades
Luxury apartment sales surged approximately 226% year over year and almost 33% from the previous quarter, according to Douglas Elliman. The brokerage netted 453 luxury sales
Want to excel at luxury? 8 client types every agent should be prepared for
When it comes to marketing luxury listings, review this list to see which descriptions best fit your client, and act accordingly. Find out what matters most to them, and focus on providing them exactly what they want
by Bernice Ross Oct 6