Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

On the ground in LA: How a divisive ‘mansion tax’ altered real estate

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The president of Nourmand & Associates briefed Intel on how a new L.A. tax on high-priced properties has jolted the local real estate industry. Continue reading →

Team co-led by former ‘Bachelor’ Jason Mesnick joins Real

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Mesnick and his business partner Chris Dalto have left Compass and brought their Seattle-based luxury team, MDG Residential, to Real. Within its first year, the team closed more than $100 million in sales volume. Continue reading →

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 →

Need an in-law suite? NYC will give you $395K to build a tiny home

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The pilot program, dubbed “Plus One ADU,” draws on a $2.6 million grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal. As many as 15 eligible single-family homeowners will receive funds. Continue reading →

10 amazing Black Friday deals for agents in search of an edge in 2024

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From Inman Connect New York tickets to personalized training from Ryan Serhant himself, these are the best all-around Black Friday deals for agents looking to thrive in spite of the headwinds. Continue reading →

Agents choose lively culture over cutting edge technology: Triple-I

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Thirty percent of real estate agents and 55 percent of mortgage and real estate broker-owners agree that culture is the factor that sets a company apart from the rest, according to the October 2023 Inman Intel Index results. 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 →