Nest Seekers sues Serhant in CT, adding to string of lawsuits
A $10M suit alleges 2 former Nest Seekers managers stole the firm's commissions, clients and more as Ryan Serhant used 'unfair and deceptive' practices to launch SERHANT. in Connecticut
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 21
Bob Kelley Team boomerangs to BHHS Fox & Roach Realtors
After a roughly 4-year run with Compass, the 18-person team has returned to Fox & Roach. The team closed more than $73M in sales volume in the last year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 20
Mauricio Umansky settles Malibu lawsuit with pro-Israel donation
Following the attack in Gaza, plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Umansky decided time and energy would be 'better served' on more important matters, allowing him to settle with a charity donation
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
Can an LA condo set a $50M record? Agents say, why not?
LA's luxury condo market has never seen a sales price above $35M. But some agents say that under the right conditions, a condo could sell for more — and it soon may be just the right time
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
EXp Luxury celebrates its newest phase of international expansion
In addition to launching in Australia and New Zealand, the virtual brokerage also expanded its luxury program into South Africa and the United Kingdom
Luxury buyers are clamoring for a Zen-like home heading into 2024
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury turned a home trends survey of 200 luxury agents into a shoppable 'Best of the Best' guide of luxury home products, which reveals homeowners craving calm
Not-yet-developed Dubai penthouse sells for $136M
The sale of the Como Residences penthouse, located on the exclusive Palm Jumeirah archipelago, is the priciest ever to close in Dubai. The penthouse is expected to be complete in late 2027
The Agency ends 2023 with new offices in Marbella and Boulder
The new offices bring The Agency's office launch count in 2023 up to 26, with 3 weeks left in the year to go. The brokerage recently marked another milestone by launching its 100th office
Nikki Beauchamp leaves Engel & Völkers for Sotheby's
After nearly a decade at Engel & Völkers, Beauchamp said that now was a good time for her to start a new chapter. She landed at Sotheby's largely because of the brand's international network
Carmine Sabatella of HGTV's 'Inside Out' joins The Agency
The real estate agent and interior design pro said he was making the move because of The Agency's boutique culture. He has closed more than $300M in sales volume during his career
ONE Sotheby's taps Compass alum Lena Johnson as CMO
The marketing executive spent 8 years at Vogue before transitioning into real estate and was instrumental in the founding of Compass' luxury division
Team co-led by former 'Bachelor' Jason Mesnick joins Real
Mesnick and his partner Chris Dalto have left Compass and brought their Seattle-based luxury team, MDG Residential, to Real. Within its 1st year, the team closed more than $100M in sales
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 29
Once listed at $8M, Tulsa Frank Lloyd Wright home up for auction
The 10,000-square-foot property will head to Sotheby's Concierge Auctions, no reserve, starting on Nov. 30. One lucky bidder will emerge as winner come Dec. 14
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 28
The Agency marks major milestone with expansion into Portland, OR
Beverly Hills-based global luxury brokerage The Agency is launching its 100th office — in Portland, Oregon — a mere 12 years after its inception. Dirk Hmura and Andrew Misk will lead the enterprise
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
What to expect at Compass' annual RETREAT in San Diego this week
Throughout the week, RETREAT attendees will learn how to develop new business tactics, wield technology more efficiently and stay afloat as guidance around commissions changes in 2024
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14