The 3 moments that made Douglas Elliman’s new CEO, Scott Durkin

From buying an apartment to a meeting with Barbara Corcoran in Manhattan, Scott Durkin shares three moments that steered him on his path to success. Continue reading

3 simple tactics for getting your luxury waterfront listing sold

Selling a luxury house that overlooks the water can be lucrative, if you know how to do it right. Here are a few tried-and-true tips to help you promote the benefits of living in a waterfront residence. Continue reading

Spec home sells for record-breaking $30M in celebrity-packed Calabasas

The mansion from real estate developer Michael Palumbo clocks in as the most expensive sale in the San Fernando Valley to date. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers brings simplicity to luxury in new marketing campaign

Titled “Live Your Luxury,” the campaign showcases the “simple, yet personal luxuries” that come with owning a home by highlighting everyday moments that serve as little treasures. Continue reading

Real-life Barbie penthouse in Los Angeles lists for $10M

The current owner of the Los Angeles condo bought it from Barbie’s namesake, the daughter of the founders of Mattel. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers majority stake acquired by global private equity firm Permira

Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, but the Völkers family, as well as CEO Sven Odia and CFO Thilo von Trotha, will maintain nearly 40 percent of the company’s shares. Continue reading

3 moments that made Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman

From juggling 100 cases a day as an attorney to switching careers and being promoted from agent to manager, Bess Freedman shared with Inman the three moments that paved her path to success. Continue reading

Goodbye off-season: How COVID has changed luxury rental hotspots

While popular summer destinations used to come with an off-season, large numbers of fall and winter renters are quickly changing the markets. Continue reading

3 reasons choosing a niche is the best thing I did for my career

Choosing an area you can specialize in that will set you apart from your competitors as the authority will help you become a more prosperous and happier agent. Here’s why. Continue reading