Catch up with Compass, Keller and the commission question

While CEOs trade barbs, real estate agents are focused on how to take home more in commissions this year than last year. Continue reading

How to raise your price point with luxury staging

Julian Buckner of Vesta Home shares strategies for raising the price point of your average listing and increasing your commission by staging high-end homes effectively. Continue reading

High-stakes staging: Secrets for turning ultra-luxury mansions into livable homes

New Inman contributor Julian Buckner of Vesta Home talks staging, scaling and the complexity of styling a 22,000-square-foot Bel-Air property. Continue reading

Hiring a home staging company? Ask these essential questions first

After owing a staging company for 20 years, team leader Carl Medford lists seven categories of critical questions to ask before selecting a stager for you and your listings. Continue reading

Outdoor staging trends for spring 2025: What luxury buyers expect

Luxury consultant Chris Pollinger speaks with Samantha and Nicole Senia of LA’s Elite Home Staging about the newest trends in outdoor space design. Continue reading

Get to know 2025’s hottest luxury home design trends

Chris Pollinger and designer Samantha Senia share the top 2025 design trends redefining luxury homes — from sustainable reclaimed wood tables to statement lounge chairs. Continue reading

3 luxury staging secrets that boost your listing’s price point

Find out how LA’s Elite Home Staging creates luxe interiors that not only get sold, but sell for top dollar. Chris Pollinger delves into their top staging strategies. Continue reading

How to be an invaluable resource for your luxury clients in 2022

In luxury real estate, staying ahead of competition calls for detailed market knowledge. You need to have a good grasp on everything that’s going on, including what buyers are searching for and what trends are cropping up on the horizon. Here are a few… Continue reading