LA broker sentenced to 10 years for role in pandemic relief scheme

Tamara Dadyan got 10 years in prison for her role in a scheme to apply for COVID-19 small business loans under fake or stolen identities. Continue reading

Corcoran expands in Caribbean with new Puerto Rico affiliate

The San Juan firm formerly known as Gramercy Real Estate Group will become Corcoran Puerto Rico and will be headed by Blanca Hebé López Pierluisi. Continue reading

The luxury listing agent’s ultimate marketing checklist

There’s a lot more to marketing a listing than just putting it in the MLS — especially when it comes to luxury properties. Two top luxury agents share their must-dos for building a strong marketing strategy for every home. Continue reading

Seller’s market is here to stay — but with fewer luxury buyers in 2022

“There will be more luxury sellers in 2022 than in 2021, and while there will be fewer actual luxury buyers, it is still a seller’s market,” the president of Luxury Portfolio International predicts. Continue reading

Digital yachts and $2.4M virtual plots: Power brokers to sell the metaverse

Oren and Tal Alexander, two of Douglas Elliman’s top luxury agents, are extending their reach into the metaverse of virtual real estate. Continue reading

Despite rumors, new USC football coach seeks buyers for 2 mansions

Lincoln Riley, the newly announced University of Southern California head football coach, is seeking buyers for his two Oklahoma residences, contrary to rumors that said the school bought his homes as part of a hiring deal. Continue reading

Pacaso shares now available for luxury home in Santa Barbara

Pacaso acquires luxury second homes under an LLC, then sells that LLC in shares, using an in-house developed app to coordinate usage, order maintenance when needed and generally oversee aspects of ownership. Continue reading

WATCH: Top female leaders on not waiting for permission

Tune in as top women leaders get real about some of the most challenging issues facing women working toward leadership roles in real estate today. Watch their full conversation here. Continue reading

10 tips for a fierce listing presentation from ‘Million Dollar Listing LA’ stars

David Parnes and James Harris put together their top tips for creating a listing presentation that will wow potential sellers and manage their expectations once they make the smart decision and choose you.   Continue reading

How do male luxury agents stay svelte? Hint: Don’t rule out Spanx

Luxury agents will tell you there’s an expectation to maintain an appearance that evokes a particular lifestyle. Will Spanx for male agents be the next step? Continue reading