Stop begging for deals: 9 real-world tips for negotiating concessions

Master these nine real-world strategies for negotiating concessions. Chris Pollinger helps you stop begging for discounts and start controlling the deal with confidence. Continue reading

Fall staging that sells: 7 luxury looks on a bargain budget

Discover seven expert-approved fall staging tricks to make your listings feel high-end, without spending big, Chris Pollinger writes. Smart, moody and tailored for today’s buyers. Continue reading

9 brutally honest budgeting truths no brokerage wants to face in 2026

Chris Pollinger shares brokerage budget planning truths every real estate business must face to cut comfort, measure performance and prioritize profit. Continue reading

9 power plays to win the world’s wealthiest real estate clients

If you want to attract seriously wealthy clients, luxury expert Chris Pollinger writes, you need to stop playing checkers and start playing chess. Continue reading

7 steps to reset and rebuild when your team loses a rainmaker

If you’ve designed a business that relies on just one person (even if it’s you), luxury expert Chris Pollinger writes, you need to know what to do if that person is no longer producing at the same level. Continue reading

7 secrets that sell: Summer staging on a smart budget

Luxury expert Chris Pollinger talks to the leadership team at LA’s Elite Home Staging about the features that get luxury homes sold in the summertime. Continue reading

7 hacks to neutralize team tension before it derails performance

If you’re serious about protecting your team’s performance, Chris Pollinger writes, then stop hoping for harmony and start engineering it. Continue reading

Client-centricity isn’t a buzzword. It’s your competitive advantage

In a volatile real estate market, client-centricity isn’t optional — it’s your competitive edge. Chris Pollinger shares how elite agents turn uncertainty into opportunity by obsessing over what clients truly need, moving fast and thinking like strategi… Continue reading

Outdoor staging trends for spring 2025: What luxury buyers expect

Luxury consultant Chris Pollinger speaks with Samantha and Nicole Senia of LA’s Elite Home Staging about the newest trends in outdoor space design. Continue reading

25 unique ways to cut brokerage costs (without killing growth)

Every dollar you keep is a dollar you don’t have to chase in sales, Chris Pollinger writes. The best brokerages don’t just earn more — they keep more. Continue reading