Things just got real: Ryan Serhant, Bess Freedman spar over reality TV
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman on Thursday dismissed the real estate industry's turn on reality TV as 'horrible' as she butted heads with Serhant during a conference in New York
by Lillian Dickerson May 20
When mansion prices touch the sky, what does an extra $100M mean?
Hubris and a lack of comparables at the highest echelons frequently collide for inexplicable price differences from 1 estate to the next. But as with all real estate, location and size still matter
by Lillian Dickerson May 20
Rockstar Energy Drink founder sets Utah record, $39.6M home purchase
Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers represented both Weiner and the seller — development company Iluminus Group — which was founded by David and Joe Ostrander, in the spec home deal
by Lillian Dickerson May 19
Julian Johnston on leading a team to help others succeed
Julian Johnston wasn't always a natural team leader, but his strong work ethic has helped make him the No. 1 Realtor in Miami Beach and his team the No. 7 small team by sales volume, according to RealTrends
by Lillian Dickerson May 18
Serhant. launches agent marketing package for $10M+ properties
The marketing package for Serhant. Signature properties will come at no additional cost to agents and will include branded materials from Serhant. Studios and Serhant. ID Lab
by Lillian Dickerson May 16
7 features the world's wealthiest homebuyers can't live without today
Luxury Portfolio International surveyed more than 4,600 high-income and high-net-worth individuals across more than 20 countries to find out what luxury buyers want now
by Lillian Dickerson May 13
Brown Harris Stevens' TikTok has arrived. Here are its 6 best videos
The brokerage launched its own TikTok channel last week and will begin offering social media workshops to agents beginning this month. Here are the videos getting the most views so far
by Lillian Dickerson May 13
Aisha Chiappetta joins The Agency as VP of strategic growth
Most recently, Chiappetta served as director of partnership expansion at Side for about two-and-a-half years
by Lillian Dickerson May 11
Ukraine student ends journey with friendship forged in Dallas luxury
When he came to the US, Ukraine native Denys Zaitsev couldn't have anticipated the bond he'd build with Engel & Völkers broker Roxann Taylor — nor the community he'd embrace in Texas
Chris Reyes joins BHS as chief information and product officer
Reyes will work with Vincent D'Agostino, Brown Harris Stevens' chief engineering and technology officer, bringing more than 15 years of experience to the firm
Palm Springs 'Poolside Gossip' home sells for record $13.06M
The tranquil, modernist home that inspired the 1970s photograph by Slim Aarons has sold for a record $13.06M in Palm Springs in an off-market deal
From ballet to real estate: 'Workin' Moms' star joins Engel & Völkers
Since 2016 in-between acting gigs, Realtor Jessalyn Wanlim has affiliated with Engel & Völkers because of the brand's widespread appeal across different cultures
Corcoran Group enters Washington state, launches new affiliate, brand
Keoki and Stephanie McCarthy lead Corcoran Lifestyle Properties, a ‘boutique operation’ serving the greater Seattle metro area and the first firm to bring the brand to Washington
Reese Witherspoon sells Brentwood estate for $21.5M within 1 month
The 10,000-square-foot home sitting on 3 acres and displaying views of Mandeville Canyon was originally purchased by a trust linked to Witherspoon in 2020 for $15.895M
Quetzal Grimm leaves Compass to expand The Agency in Silicon Valley
Grimm, who most recently served as a sales manager at Compass, will lead The Agency's expansion throughout Silicon Valley with offices located in Los Altos, Palo Alto and Woodside
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28