Top agent Tracy McLaughlin ‘boomerangs’ to The Agency

Following eight months at Engel & Völkers, McLaughlin has returned to The Agency. She told Inman she initially left the brand because of logistical issues surrounding her launch in Aspen. Continue reading

Luxury in ’22: Market slowdowns, reality TV, the metaverse and more

Luxury buyers finally decided to take a pause in 2022 as economic volatility shook the market. But despite a market slowdown, luxury companies and agents continued to make interesting moves. Continue reading

6 Engel & Völkers shops become Engel & Völkers First Coast

The name change to unify the six shops across the northeast Florida region comes on the heels of franchisee Corey Hasting opening two new locations in Ponte Vedra Beach and San Marco. Continue reading

All in family as Tracy McLaughlin and daughter join Engel & Völkers

Before joining The Agency, McLaughlin co-owned Pacific Union International, which she bought with her then-husband before selling to Compass. Her daughter Whitney will join her at Engel & Völkers. Continue reading

The Agency founder talks expansion, corrects the rumor mill

Mauricio Umansky says the agent count at his Southern California boutique brokerage is actually way up. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Honesty is everything

Each week, we talk to agents across the country about what they’ve learned along the way (and what they wish they had known as new agents). This week, find out why The Agency’s Tracy McLaughlin believes being truthful is the only policy for agents. Continue reading

The psychology behind pricing a home in the luxury sphere

Pricing a property is a real skill no matter the niche, but it can be especially tricky in the luxury market. That’s why we got some of the top luxe agents to share how they work through pricing with high-net-worth sellers. Continue reading

Tracy McLaughlin leaves Compass for The Agency

Tracy McLaughlin has joined the The Agency, leaving Compass four months after it acquired her former brokerage, Pacific Union International. Continue reading

The psychology behind pricing a home in the luxury sphere

Pricing a property is a real skill no matter the niche, but it can be especially tricky in the luxury market. That’s why we got some of the top luxe agents to share how they work through pricing with high-net-worth sellers. Continue reading