In Pictures: Luxury Connect’s Exclusive Activities

From a behind-the-scenes tour of the Petersen Auto Museum’s vault, to creating a better work / life balance at Unplug Meditation in West Hollywood, Luxury Connect’s attendees were able to enjoy a wealth of exclusive activities focused on learning beyon… Continue reading

In Pictures: Luxury Connect’s Opening Sessions

A photo recap of Wednesday morning’s stimulating, inspiring and motivating sessions. From Compass’ Robert Reffkin to The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky, Valerie Alexander’s uplifting presentation on happiness, to a spirited discussion on how to sort through… Continue reading

Zillow adds first indie brokerage listings from Alberta, Canada

One day after launching Canadian home listings on its signature property search website, Zillow is adding yet another source of those homes for sale. Continue reading

In Pictures: Luxury Connect’s Welcome Reception

Presented by Concierge Auctions and Joyce Rey, Luxury Connect 2019 opened with cocktails and appetizers at a truly regal compound in Bel Air, where attendees mixed, mingled and expanded their networks among luxury real estate’s elite.   Continue reading

Want more business? Send these 10 thank-you notes

Well-timed, thoughtful, hand-written notes can lead directly to referrals and new business — take it from a wide range of agents who are making this strategy their own. Continue reading

Russian oligarch with ties to Putin is building NYC’s biggest mansion

A Russian oligarch has begun work on his 31,500-square foot mansion along Manhattan’s East 75th Street, which combines three individual townhouses. Continue reading

Homesnap to feature Matterport 3D home tours more prominently

Homesnap has upgraded its Multiple Listing Service-connected home browsing app to include Matterport home tours more prominently. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker agent spends $50K to recreate ‘Dougie’ rap

A brokerage hired members of a hip-hop group to rap about the virtues of a newly listed 14,000-square-foot property in California’s Newport Beach. Continue reading

Can views sell this $3.249M home on John Barrymore’s old Hollywood estate?

It sits on property that once belonged to John Barrymore, an early 20th century movie star and grandfather to actress Drew Barrymore. Continue reading