Douglas Elliman CEO: We don’t ‘push, incentivize, or default to private listings’

Elliman’s revenue was down year over year from the second quarter, but the firm’s performance improved between the first half of 2024 and the first half of 2025. CEO Michael Liebowitz also reasserted the firm’s position on private listings. Continue reading

Compass boasts 10 all-time high metrics in 2nd quarter earnings

Revenue was up 21.1 percent year over year to $2.06 billion, marking a new all-time high for the brokerage. Transactions were also up 20.9 percent year over year, even as transactions in the market overall dropped by 0.9 percent. Continue reading

Inman announces the newest members of the 2025 Golden I Club

Inman shines the spotlight on the industry’s top luxury agents and brokers by announcing the 2025 Golden I Club winners. Continue reading

What luxury buyers want today, according to the experts

C-Suite executives from Douglas Elliman, Engel & Völkers and Sotheby’s International Realty discuss what buyers are looking for today in a panel conversation at Luxury Connect. Continue reading

Competition, discretion drive lux agents to embrace private listings

How crucial off-market listing networks are to luxury agents may depend in large part on their geographical market. In the current debate, there are still luxury agents firmly planted on both sides. Continue reading

‘International buyers aren’t pulling back’ amid global uncertainty

Despite uncertainty, the belief in U.S. real estate hasn’t changed, luxury broker Peggy Olin writes. International clients still want to be here. Continue reading

Putting it all together: The complete guide to working with athletes and celebrities

We’ve rounded up all five days of Cara Ameer’s advice on working with high-end, high-profile, high-stakes clients from the worlds of sports and entertainment. Continue reading

How an agent becomes ‘the chosen one’ for celebrities and athletes

In Part 5 of her five-part series, Cara Ameer provides insights for both renters and purchasers, plus strategies for ensuring you become the go-to for high-profile luxury clients. Continue reading

How an agent becomes ‘the chosen one’ for celebrities and athletes

In Part 5 of her five-part series, Cara Ameer provides insights for both renters and purchasers, plus strategies for ensuring you become the go-to for high-profile luxury clients. Continue reading

How an agent becomes ‘the chosen one’ for celebrities and athletes

In Part 5 of her five-part series, Cara Ameer provides insights for both renters and purchasers, plus strategies for ensuring you become the go-to for high-profile luxury clients. Continue reading