How do male luxury agents stay svelte? Hint: Don’t rule out Spanx

Luxury agents will tell you there’s an expectation to maintain an appearance that evokes a particular lifestyle. Will Spanx for male agents be the next step? Continue reading

3 essential summer must-dos for new luxury agents

With a sizzling-hot summer ahead, these tried-and-true strategies will help new luxury agents prepare for a successful selling season. Continue reading

Luxury writer on landing a high-end client: ‘Loose lips sink bricks’

Journalist, author and globetrotter Mark Ellwood wants to remind agents that they’re working for luxury clients — but that doesn’t mean they need to be part of their world.
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‘Money whisperer’ of NBA stars talks luxury market

Joe McLean is a managing partner at San Ramon, California-based Intersect Capital, a family planning and investment office for high-net-worth individuals. Continue reading

What today’s ultra-luxury buyers want might surprise you

There’s a tectonic shift taking place in the ultra-luxury market that may leave many of today’s mega-mansions languishing on the market. In fact, the very amenities that many people have valued in the past, may make their property worth less, rather th… Continue reading

How to make social media work for you in luxury real estate

For some real estate agents, finding luxury listings seems like a mythical quest that is only granted to the rich and famous, but it’s not. Find out what works, even for those who aren’t tech-savvy, here. Continue reading