Celebrity agent Kelly Bensimon launches team at Douglas Elliman

The former “Real Housewives of New York City” star and her six-person team will mostly operate in New York City, the Hamptons and South Florida. Continue reading

Corcoran expands Georgia network with new affiliate in Athens

The independent firm previously known as CJ&L Real Estate will now operate as Corcoran Classic Living, becoming the company’s second affiliate in the state after Savannah Continue reading

London Calling: Shares in Mayfair luxury penthouse now available from Pacaso

London has become Pacaso’s first UK-based luxury home market, its second in Europe after launching its overseas operation in Marbella, Spain, in late 2021. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman taps Norma-Jean Callahan to lead new development projects

Callahan will leave her role as senior sales director at Corcoran Sunshine and work out of Douglas Elliman’s Palm Beach and Manhattan offices to continue her specialization in new developments.
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Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen buys another Malibu pad for $44.5M

Months after buying a separate home down the street for $177 million, Marc Andreessen and wife Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen have purchased a second Escondido Beach home. Continue reading

How to train your agents for a market shift 

As we’ve witnessed before, markets can change on a dime. Are you ready for when that happens next? Here’s how you can prepare your team — and yourself — for a shift, and how to keep your business nimble. Continue reading

4 tips for working with relocation clients

Working with relocation clients boils down to the same thing that we, as agents, do best — building a strong relationship based on trust. Here are a few strategies to help your clients feel as comfortable as possible about their move. Continue reading

Every deal is a learning opportunity: Lesson Learned

As an agent who has sold more than $1 billion worth of real estate, Douglas Elliman’s Dina Goldentayer knows a thing or two about making it in the industry. Here, she shares why learning has no limits in real estate. Continue reading

The luxury market in 2021: sky-high prices, scandals and acquisitions

The luxury housing market had a strong year in 2021 as high-net-worth individuals continued to buy and sell homes at a quick pace. The market saw big acquisitions, eye-popping deals and exciting new trends. Continue reading