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Once listed at $8M, Tulsa Frank Lloyd Wright home up for auction

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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. Continue reading →

How do you define a luxury brokerage brand?

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Whether you’re looking to move up to a higher level of service or you’re thinking about a brokerage switch, eXp’s Troy Palmquist offers insights and advice for putting that luxury polish on your branding. Continue reading →

Win dinner with Robert Reffkin in Compass’ Back to Basics challenge

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Twenty-five Compass agents with the most buyer-exclusive agreements and in-person interactions after 100 days of 2024 will win a trip to NYC, lunch with Leonard Steinberg and dinner at Reffkin’s home. Continue reading →

Mr. Beef is a mansion? Under Chicago’s proposed tax, yes

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Since its appraised value is over $1 million, the iconic Italian beef stand would incur significantly higher transfer taxes in a sale if Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed “mansion tax” passes next year. Continue reading →

RLTY co and Sell It Like Serhant launch pre-licensing program

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Through the program, soon-to-be agents will be able to obtain their real estate license while simultaneously learning how to sell in some of the world’s most competitive real estate markets. Continue reading →

Mark McLaughlin: Client trust is all that matters — all else is ‘noise’

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Compass’ chief real estate strategist is speaking this week at the brokerage’s annual RETREAT on “The Future of the Industry and Client Representation.” In a recent conversation with Inman, he shared insights and predictions. Continue reading →

Robert Reffkin: What we have now is a ‘connection issue’

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The CEO stressed to agents during a keynote address at Compass RETREAT on Tuesday that getting back to basics and forging sincere connections with clients would be the key to surviving and thriving in the current market. Continue reading →

The Agency marks major milestone with expansion into Portland, OR

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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. Continue reading →

What to expect at Compass’ annual RETREAT in San Diego this week

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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. Continue reading →

‘Dancing with the Stars’ taught Mauricio Umansky to empathize

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Of his recent six-week run on the reality dance competition, Umansky said he learned a lesson in empathy when it comes to teaching others a challenging new skill. Continue reading →