Teams Spotlight: Christopher Wands, The Wands Team

Find out how this team leader does more than lead; he empowers each person “to reach their full potential and build a sustainable, successful career in real estate.” Continue reading

The $30K lockbox: Stop phoning in your luxury listings

More and more agents are showing homes north of the million-dollar mark with tactics that should only be used on mid-range or lower listings, Troy Palmquist writes. Continue reading

Traverse City luxury condos poised to set new price threshold

The turnkey penthouses would be ideal for second-home buyers, developer Andrew McCarthy said. They will be completed in late summer 2025 and are asking $2.95 million and $3.25 million, respectively. Continue reading

Concierge Auctions CEO: ‘Days on market are not your friend’

For luxury properties that exceed 180 days on market, the stats are grim. Concierge Auctions CEO Chad Roffers shared with Inman how real estate agents can best combat those pesky days on market. Continue reading

Elevating luxury real estate through the power of the agent

The power of luxury real estate: How Coldwell Banker Global Luxury is equipping agents for exceptional success. Continue reading

LPT Holdings launches luxury firm Aperture Global Real Estate

Robert Palmer, Michael Valdes and Mercedes Saewitz are leading the firm, which is launching with about 100 agents across the U.S., Toronto, London, Lisbon and Sint Maarten. Continue reading

Barbara Corcoran lists Manhattan penthouse for $12M

Corcoran is letting go of her dream penthouse of 10 years, which boasts stunning Central Park views, because she and husband Bill Higgins need a one-story apartment as they grow older. Continue reading

Leading San Diego luxury agent Eric Iantorno aligns with Compass

Iantorno is a top luxury agent in San Diego, with more than $1 billion in sales over a 20-year career. Compass’s office exclusives, among other tools, were a big draw, he told Inman exclusively. Continue reading

Compass unveils family office division led by Cindy Scholz

Compass Family Office will focus on assisting clients with long-term real estate asset management goals, as well as bridging the gap between brokerage services and institutional advisory. Continue reading

Thad Wong on building @, winning Christie’s and selling to Compass

In a sweeping interview from his Chicago office, @properties co-CEO Thad Wong shared his high stakes pursuit of Christie’s and selling his company to Compass after being one of its critics. Continue reading