The 3 most common questions luxury buyers ask

Working with a luxury buyer presents a very different experience than working with any other demographic. Those who are looking to purchase a high-end property are discerning and highly-informed — and expect their agent to be as well. Continue reading

Using data to find your buyer

Thanks to the rapid proliferation of online tools for homebuyers, the sales landscape for REALTORS© has evolved. “Back in the old days … REALTORS© kept all the information,” says Troy Owens, a leading agent with Group One Sotheby’s International Real… Continue reading

What kind of leader are you?

World-renowned author and speaker, John C. Maxwell, says, “Leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.” The real essence of and starting point towards leadership is when someone realizes he or she can make a difference. Leaders see things o… Continue reading

Real estate teams should demand more. Here’s why.

Teams are often the highest contributors to brokerage sales volume, making them a critical part
of today’s real estate landscape. Teams are also one of the fastest growing segments in real estate, so it’s important for brokers to make an effort to do … Continue reading

Create an office space that engages and inspires

Great office design speaks volumes about a company – it conveys the firm’s personality while creating a welcoming space that encourages productivity and engages the community. As part of its annual awards, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (L… Continue reading

Mega 1000: The real estate industry’s most comprehensive, accurate brokerage company rankings

As the real estate industry grapples with sweeping changes, innovation and increased competition, thorough, accurate industry information has become increasingly important, especially with respect to the size and scope of its largest companies. Continue reading

9 tax filing mistakes Realtors should avoid

As the tax filing deadline comes ever closer, real estate professionals find themselves in a familiar position: how to pay as little tax as required while staying off the radar of the ever-watchful IRS. Filing taxes can be complicated and avoiding a d… Continue reading

The 3 most common questions luxury sellers ask

Today’s luxury consumers are decisive buyers and connoisseurs of what best suits their lifestyle. They’re also accustomed to receiving faultless service — and this expectation doesn’t change when they switch roles from buyer to seller. Continue reading

Playing the long game in luxury sales

“When listing a luxury mountain home for sale, statistics show that it’s going to take at least a year to three years to sell,” notes Summit Sotheby’s International Realty agent Mary Ciminelli, an expert on the ins and outs of mountain property sales i… Continue reading

Luxury Agent Spotlight: Adrian Burke

Real estate is often a second career, but few agents have a background like Adrian Burke. As a Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Burke brings an extreme level of professionalism and service to his real estate business in Miami with ONE Sotheby’s Inter… Continue reading