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
Wealth, taxes and politics: The Las Vegas housing market's wild ride
Home values in the gambler's paradise recently eclipsed records from the 2006 housing bubble. As Inman Connect Las Vegas kicks into gear, agents describe a remarkable run
by Daniel Houston Oct 25
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
How agent McKenzie Ryan sold a $2.5M NYC condo over FaceTime
The Compass agent shares why high-end sales done completely over video are here to stay, especially in a fast-paced market like New York
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
Allison Chiaramonte on selling a $29M Park Avenue penthouse
The biggest challenge in a recent Manhattan sale that Chiaramonte brokered was not the high price point, but rather finding a buyer willing to renovate a co-op
by Libertina Brandt Oct 15
The 20 biggest luxury city sales of 2021 (so far)
Despite cities taking a back seat to vacation markets in 2021, major transactions made headlines across New York, Miami and Los Angeles
3 secrets for perfecting your personal brand
Agents need to embrace personal branding and control their online presence now more than ever
by Mauricio Umansky Oct 13
The 20 biggest luxury beach sales of 2021 (so far)
From mansions in Palm Beach, Florida, and Malibu, California, to an estate on Hawaii's Big Island, here are the most expensive beach home sales to take place in 2021