Advanced negotiation: How to get the best deal for your buyer

As Jack Cotton represents real estate buyers in today’s hectic marketplace, he pays close attention to three rules of negotiation that he developed and that have been instrumental in his 47-year career. Continue reading

Identifying priorities: How 3 agents maintain their negotiation expertise

Great negotiators often focus on a select few guiding principles to direct them in their approach. We spoke with three accomplished professionals about their go-to advice for a successful negotiation.
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Repeat success: How 2 top agents earned return clients

In the luxury space, white-glove service is not just appreciated, but expected — so what does it take to build the kind of genuine relationships that keep clients coming back? Two agents share their top five tips. Continue reading

5 ways to ensure software streamlines your sales

Luxury real estate companies have been accelerating their digital adoption for some time, but 2020 required them to embrace software solutions like never before in order to stay productive. Continue reading

The top 4 tips to improve your negotiation skills

While all agents have to build their mediation skills, a few bring perspectives from professions beyond luxury real estate. We spoke with two such agents about the expertise they rely on during the negotiation process. Continue reading

Managing buyer expectations in a seller’s market

How can you manage client expectations in this market? There are three things I like to encourage my clients to keep in mind when navigating this new terrain. Continue reading

The 3 design features buyers are prioritizing in 2021

The perfect house has it all. That said, there are a range of trends and styles that have surged to the top of must-have lists in today’s luxury real estate market. Continue reading

Meet the new urban buyer

The new urban buyer doesn’t have a common age group, background or net worth. The size of the properties and budgets differ widely. But there are three attributes that set them apart. Continue reading

Change agents: How my former career made me a great real estate agent

Three agents share their stories from before they became luxury real estate experts and describe how these unique trajectories have helped them serve their clients with confidence. Continue reading

Why industrial interiors are making waves with buyers

It’s little wonder that interest in industrial spaces has peaked: Luxury homebuyers seek properties that inspire them as they work from home, while still being practical and functional. Continue reading