The top things we learned about luxury at ICLV 2021
From where the market is headed to how to succeed with authenticity in marketing and branding, Luxury Connect in Las Vegas packed a punch. Inman unpacks the big event
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 29
World's most expensive home listed for $547M
The Villa Aurora in Rome contains the only mural that Italy's best-known baroque painter — Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio — ever completed
What does the word 'luxury' even mean in 2021? Agents have their say
More than a dozen agents weighed in with Inman in October on what 'luxury' means in the wake of a life-threatening virus, economic uncertainty and a rapidly growing wealth gap
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
Indie vs. big box: Which is better for agents today? Results are in
Last week, we asked: 'A small indie brokerage or a large national player? Which is best for real estate agents in this market?' After sifting through the many responses, here are some of the best ones from readers
by Inman Oct 26
Referral networks key to serving affluent clients in faraway markets
Affluent millennials and Gen Xers looking to buy second and third homes in distant markets are an opportunity for global luxury brokerages
by Matt Carter Oct 25
Meditation rooms & 'show showers': What luxury buyers want right now
Luxury real estate agent Ivan Estrada and luxury residential developer Tyler Jones explain how the pandemic has impacted buyers' wish lists and must-haves at Inman Connect
by Marian McPherson Oct 25
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
Luxury Presence launches referral network for top brokers
The Santa Monica-based marketing startup, which raised $5.4M in 2020, is launching Global Collective, a referral network for agents who have brought in more than $1B
5 habits of agents who effectively prospect the affluent (Part 3)
In this weekly series, David Friedman shares the 5 keystones for effectively prospecting the affluent, distilled from over a decade of advising global leaders in luxury. This week, learn how to turn generic referrals into introductions by avoiding open-ended requests
by David Friedman 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
Secret buyer pays $40.8M on 112th-floor condo in Central Park Tower
A buyer protected by an LLC paid $40.83M for a unit in the world's tallest condo building
The 30 biggest luxury deals of 2021
Palm Beach, Florida, luxury real estate had a banner year, but New York City was a dark horse that came roaring back in 2021 with the second highest concentration of high-end deals
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 15