Secrets to ultra-luxury staging: customize, communicate and get it all done quickly

Not all staging is equal. Keys to success at an elite level include paying attention to detail, working with speed, and keeping an open dialogue. Continue reading

A Texas couple promised a ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe.’ Instead they stole nearly $5M

Chris and Raquelle Judge earned $4.8 million from renovation projects they didn’t complete, leaving some clients out of more than six figures in costs. Continue reading

Design trends and tips to help your listing fly off the market in 2026

Restraint, a focus on nature and the outdoors, and good staging will help luxury agents and their clients close the deal in 2026. Continue reading

High-stakes staging: Secrets for turning ultra-luxury mansions into livable homes

New Inman contributor Julian Buckner of Vesta Home talks staging, scaling and the complexity of styling a 22,000-square-foot Bel-Air property. Continue reading

Finding Financial Freedom: How real estate builds legacy, confidence and choice

Coach Melanie Klein talks to Taylor Cohen, whose journey reminds us that real estate isn’t just about transactions; it’s about transformation. Continue reading

‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ is going viral. Here’s how real estate agents can nail it

Ralph Lauren Christmas has taken over TikTok, with the brand’s former designers explaining how to recreate the magic of its retail decor. Here’s how real estate agents can use it in their next listing. Continue reading

New course gives agents cutting-edge consumer, design trends data

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate’s new course helps real estate agents leverage cutting-edge consumer and home design trends to upgrade their marketing. Continue reading

7 interior design hacks every agent should know

Real estate agents don’t have to be interior decorators, broker Annette DeCicco writes, but they should be able to provide design solutions so buyers can choose their own designs. Continue reading

Hiring a home staging company? Ask these essential questions first

After owing a staging company for 20 years, team leader Carl Medford lists seven categories of critical questions to ask before selecting a stager for you and your listings. Continue reading

These are the paint colors that will raise the value of your next listing

If you’re in the process of staging a listing, it might be time to talk paint with your sellers. A new study from Zillow suggests that the right interior paint colors can boost home value by thousands. Continue reading