Douglas Elliman revenue declines in the face of luxury housing shortage

Douglas Elliman’s revenue declined in Q2 as the housing market — particularly the luxury sector — struggled with slower activity, the company said in its third earnings report as a public company. Continue reading

Fredrik Eklund on the benefits of being a team member

The leader of one of Douglas Elliman’s top teams, Eklund Gomes, and former Bravo reality television star spoke Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas about his path to success in luxury real estate. Continue reading

SERHANT. snags 4 new agents, including 3 from Compass

David Fernandez, Jennifer Lee and Emanuele Fiore join the company from Compass, while Jason Christie comes from his independent brokerage, The Polaris Team. Continue reading

‘A palpable sense of hesitancy’: Luxe agents shift gears amid slowdown

Owners of high-priced homes aren’t sure it’s the best time to list, and even buyers with deep pockets are sometimes afraid to wade in. Top agents shared ways to adapt at Inman Luxury Connect. Continue reading

Gary Gold, Dottie Herman inducted into Inman Golden I Hall of Fame

Inman Luxury Connect brought out luxury’s finest at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, rewarding some of the best in the industry on Wednesday with luxury real estate’s highest honor. Continue reading

3 luxury agents share how to be ‘damn good’ anywhere

Peter Prudden, Dee Dee Guggenheim Howes and Neyshia Go share at Inman Luxury Connect, how they’ve built robust businesses in their respective markets by focusing on consumer needs. Continue reading

Fredrik Eklund shares how laughter is the best medicine for business

The Eklund Gomes Team members Fredrik Eklund, John Gomes and Julia Spilman share at Inman Luxury Connect, that friendship and having fun are the foundation for their multi-billion-dollar business. Continue reading

Reality TV agents share their 3 tips for standing out in real estate

Reality stars and Douglas Elliman agents Lisa Simonsen and Kelly Bensimon shared tips at Inman Luxury Connect, that allowed them to build careers on the screen and in home sales. Continue reading

Why agents shouldn’t be afraid of hyperspecialization

Oren Alexander and Nicole Oge, of the luxury brokerage Official, shared at Inman Luxury Connect why honing one’s own specialization in real estate can help drive agent success. Continue reading

‘We’re in a market of opportunity:’ Luxury execs share ways to thrive

At Luxury Connect, Sotheby’s International Realty CMO Brad Nelson, Engel & Volkers CEO Anthony Hitt and Douglas Elliman CEO Scott Durkin shared advice on wielding a market shift. Continue reading