Fall staging that sells: 7 luxury looks on a bargain budget

Discover seven expert-approved fall staging tricks to make your listings feel high-end, without spending big, Chris Pollinger writes. Smart, moody and tailored for today’s buyers. Continue reading

How a Disney-inspired listing video turned heads (on a $0 budget)

Forget cookie-cutter content. Christian and Ashley Harris share a creative Halloween collab that shows how letting your personality shine can attract massive attention. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman begins expanding overseas

The boutique luxury firm is starting its global expansion with 14 offices and more than two dozen agents across Bordeaux, the French Riviera and Monaco, with three European luxury property vets to lead the way. Continue reading

Veronica Figueroa dismissed from KW recruitment suit, announces eXp Culture Center

The suit had accused the Fig Team leader of participating in an improper effort to recruit KW agents. Figueroa on Wednesday also announced a new location to cultivate agent success and connection. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky on how to survive Compass-Anywhere

The Compass-Anywhere deal will change real estate, but in chaos, there’s opportunity, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes. Success in this new era will depend on these three things. Continue reading

In bid to win luxury, eXp launches Sports & Entertainment division

As luxury brokerages compete for the attention of high-net-worth buyers, eXp Realty is elevating its service with a designated Sports & Entertainment division. Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE: Compass unveils new Buyer Demand tool

The tool integrates with others on Compass’ platform. It provides agents and homesellers real-time insights into how many buyers are searching for properties like theirs. Continue reading

Christie’s president wants to dominate luxury real estate

Inman caught up with Gavin Swartzman to discuss the market, the current M&A landscape and what comes next for the brand, plus his thoughts on luxury at any price point. Continue reading

A 7-home estate and a former talk show host’s Montecito hideaway among September’s priciest sales

Last month’s most expensive luxury home sales include an oceanfront showplace you just can’t build anymore and a celebrity ex-pat’s former residence. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Real estate apprenticeship is the answer to new agent retention

Find out more about broker-owner Courtney Poulos’ journey and what she thinks new agents need most from the industry. Continue reading