LA-based Distinct Concierge launches AI-fueled app for A-listers

Operating in Beverly Hills’ vaunted 90210 ZIP code, Distinct Concierge serves professional athletes and entertainers, an exclusive subset of the market that requires unique touchpoints. Continue reading

Beau Blankenship, Jacob Watkins sign onto Christie’s Real Estate

The two top producers formerly of Engel & Völkers 30A Beaches and Corcoran Reverie have launched a new flagship location in northwest Florida called Christie’s International Real Estate Emerald Coast. Continue reading

Zane Burnett leaves Rechat for exec leadership gig at The Agency

As executive vice president of Digital Strategy at the Beverly Hills-based luxury firm, Burnett will drive the firm’s digital strategy, growth and innovation, and spearhead initiatives in emerging technologies. Continue reading

How 1 luxury agent built a dream-come-true, referral-based business

Jimmy Burgess shares real-life social media and referral-based business lessons from Houston, Texas, luxury agent Jana Bruce. Continue reading

Perfume mogul Jean Madar puts 1 of 6 mansions on market for $55M

The waterfront mansion, located at 1007 Links Drive in Miami, is the first of six luxury spec mansions that he and his brother, Alain Madar, are bringing to the market. Continue reading

Missouri woman pleads guilty in Graceland fraud case

In a change of plea hearing on Tuesday, Lisa Jeanine Findley told a federal judge in Memphis that she would plead guilty to a charge of mail fraud she incurred last August while attempting to fraudulently auction off Graceland. Continue reading

Former Colorado broker killed at luxury Belize resort he developed

Boris Mannsfeld moved to Belize in 2006 and founded a development company there in 2010. Two of his known associates were killed in a similar fashion in 2023 and 2024. Motives for the killings are unknown. Continue reading

Pacaso, The Agency partner on co-ownership sales

The two companies will also expand listing availability in number of luxury markets, such as La Jolla, Miami, Vail, London and Napa, among other domestic and international destinations. Continue reading

19 skills every real estate agent will need in the next 5 years

The next five years, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes, will separate the real players from the ones who are just dabbling in real estate. Continue reading

Palisades land listings soar — with 750 more projected to hit market

Vacant lot listings that have hit the market in the past few weeks are often receiving dozens of inquiries. As of Monday, about two dozen lots had been listed, an analysis of Zillow listings indicates. Continue reading