Luxury home auctions are having a moment. Here’s how to get in on it

Luxury homes that eventually go to auction sometimes come across as the black sheep of listings and require a nuanced approach. Here are luxury agent Aaron Kirman’s top tips for success. Continue reading

Debt-ridden Bel Air mega-mansion fails to nab $50M target at auction

As of the auction’s closing bid on Monday, celebrity botox doctor Alex Khadavi’s Bel Air mansion had gone for $46.76 million, below the $50 million reserve price set by bankruptcy courts. Continue reading

The luxury market in 2021: sky-high prices, scandals and acquisitions

The luxury housing market had a strong year in 2021 as high-net-worth individuals continued to buy and sell homes at a quick pace. The market saw big acquisitions, eye-popping deals and exciting new trends. Continue reading

WATCH: LA luxury agents on when to walk away

In this complete Luxury Connect session, Aaron Kirman of Compass and Tami Pardee of Pardee Properties offered a master class on navigating clients back to reality. Continue reading

The top things we learned about luxury at ICLV 2021

From where the market is headed to how to succeed with authenticity in marketing and branding, this year’s Luxury Connect packed a punch. Inman unpacks the event. Continue reading

Trying to level up in luxury? Lead with something clients can’t Google

At Inman Luxury Connect in Las Vegas, two star agents agreed that being happy in what you do, consistency and follow-up were keys to reaching the next level in luxury real estate sales. Continue reading

‘I want to be your second agent’: Top Realtors dish on when to walk away

Aaron Kirman of Compass and Tami Pardee of Pardee Properties offered a master class on how to navigate clients back to something resembling reality during Luxury Connect in Las Vegas on Monday. Continue reading

How to manage expectations and move sellers to realism

Tami Pardee and Aaron Kirman are two of luxury real estate’s top producers, and they are sharing their success secrets on how to navigate tricky conversations, get your sellers to price the home right, and manage expectations with your clients througho… Continue reading

These are the 30 top real estate agents in Hollywood right now

‘The Hollywood Reporter’ on Wednesday named Aaron Kirman, Fredrik Eklund and Jade Mills among the top 30 luxury agents in Los Angeles. Continue reading

A new wave of luxury buyers: Business models and trends to watch

The new wave of luxury real estate buyers has changed the playing field. The good news is that top luxury professionals in the industry have insights that’ll help you take advantage of the opportunities it presents. Continue reading