Elliman shareholder says Howard Lorber deserves bonus claw back

Shareholder Bradley Tirpak said in a letter to investors published on Wednesday that Lorber’s leadership had fallen short as the firm has continued to see financial losses and scrutiny amid the Alexander brothers sexual assault scandal. Continue reading

JLo, Affleck, making real estate deals as divorce rumors swirl

Rumors surrounding the couple’s split have grown in recent months. Affleck and Lopez, meanwhile, have been transacting their own separate home deals as they jointly try to offload their shared Beverly Hills home. Continue reading

Kanye’s deconstructed Malibu pad goes under contract

The waterfront homes was first listed for $53 million in January and discounted to $39 million in April. The new owner will need to do extensive work since the interior has been stripped of all finishes. Continue reading

Communicate value with authenticity and active listening

Not every agent can or should communicate their value through “bold statements,” agents said during a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas. That’s why remaining authentic to oneself is paramount. Continue reading

Glennda Baker: ‘Never been a more important time’ for relationships

As agents face attacks on their value from all sides, the most important thing they can do today is to focus on boosting client relationships, the Glennda Baker & Associates leader said to Inman Connect Las Vegas attendees. Continue reading

Will flashy gifts and open houses end once commissions decouple?

Based on conversations with luxury agents across both coasts, there’s still a lot of uncertainty about how far-reaching the changes that come with commissions decoupling may be. Continue reading

Central Park Tower’s priciest penthouse removed from market

The 17,500-square-foot triplex that once asked $250 million was heavily featured in Serhant’s new Netflix series, “Owning Manhattan.” It is unclear who will now rep the listing. Continue reading

Lights! Camera! Action! Egypt Sherrod touches down in Las Vegas

The multi-talented “Married to Real Estate” star teased the fourth season of her wildly popular HGTV reality show ahead of her appearance TODAY at Inman Luxury Connect in Las Vegas. Continue reading

Will the Olympics ‘showcase effect’ draw American buyers to Paris?

The Games have not drawn as much international traffic as Paris anticipated, but the city’s visibility may draw luxury clients hopping on the ‘quiet luxury’ trend that’s swept real estate. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman, Side execs knew of Alexander bros, sources claim

New reports from “The New York Times” and “The Wall Street Journal” suggest that executives at Douglas Elliman and Side had heard about sexual assault allegations made against the Alexander brothers while they worked for their firms. Continue reading