During my 20+ years of coaching some of the best agents in the nation, I have only met a small percentage of real estate professionals who had an action plan Read More
4 Tips to Grow Your Sphere of Influence Online in 2020
With most states still enforcing restrictions on indoor public spaces and in-person networking events, knowing how to network online is now key for breathing new life into your luxury real Read More
Create Successful Joint Venture Relationships That Bring You Clients Without Rejection
One of the best ways to build your database and find new warm leads is to leverage the power of relationships. Who do you know who has your ideal client Read More
Thriving in a Shift
There is always opportunity in a market shift. No matter what is happening, people still need and want to buy and sell. We must help them do it safely and Read More
How to Harness the Power of Instagram to Grow Your Luxury Real Estate Practice
With social isolation in full swing, there’s more traffic than ever on social media platforms. At the same time, people are less receptive to being pitched or sold to. Right Read More
Ready to Sell Online? Don’t Host a Virtual Home Tour Until You Do These 3 Things
Can you really sell luxury home listings online? Even though the world feels like it’s at a standstill, there are still plenty of luxury homes for sale and buyers who Read More
Ditch the Pitch – Sales Practice Program
The residential real estate market, like all parts of the economy, is facing an unprecedented upheaval. These massive shifts require us to ask ourselves, how will this affect my business? Read More
5 Must-Haves On Your Agent Website
Having a professional realtor website may seem like a big investment, but the return is virtually priceless. While it’s true that many buyers and sellers may find you through listing Read More
5 Benefits of Sharing a Monthly Market Report With Your Network
With so many online listing portals available to luxury real estate buyers and sellers today, effective real estate marketing is one of the only ways that luxury real estate agents Read More
The Dos and Don’ts of Networking With Other Real Estate Agents
Knowing how to network is integral to achieving success in real estate marketing. It’s an indispensable part of the business, and as most realtors already know, it never hurts to Read More
Mastering the Art of Relationship-Building in Luxury Real Estate
Personal relationships are the lifeblood of any sales-based business, and this is doubly true in luxury real estate. Achieving real estate success means cultivating meaningful connections with your clients and Read More
How to Get More Business from the People You Know
In the last 17 years, I have conducted over 80,000 coaching calls and have had the opportunity to coach some of the best real estate agents in North America. As Read More
3 Types of Valuable Online Content for Luxury Real Estate Agents
If you’ve spent any time trying to figure out how to grow your online presence to attract more clients, you’ve probably ran into the phrase, “add value”, more than once. Read More
6 Interesting Places For Luxury Real Estate Agents to Find Affluent Clients
In real estate, relationships are absolutely everything. While you may have no trouble nurturing client relationships, finding those relationships can sometimes be a challenge. But as a luxury real estate Read More
Nurturing Client Relationships in Luxury Real Estate with Email Marketing
Nurturing client relationships in the luxury real estate space has taken on a few extra layers with the rise of digital marketing. Most agents are naturals at networking and nurturing Read More
Building and Maintaining Solid Relationships With Luxury Clients
As many of you know, I coach some of the top agents across North America. Agents like Ernie Carswell from Beverly Hills, whose client rosters are a virtual who’s who Read More
What a Successful Real Estate Agent’s Network Looks Like
Currency exchange specialists, outdoor kitchen installers, art appraisers… these are just some of the unsung heroes in the luxury real estate success stories you hear about. You may have heard Read More
How to Generate Referrals From Existing Clients – The Mindset of the Wealthy
Creating referral-worthy buying and selling experiences is what will both create and sustain your career as a luxury real estate agent. Here, we share some tips on how to generate Read More
How to Find Wealthy Clients When You Don’t Know Where to Start
Finding wealthy clients to work within the luxury home market is a lot like finding traditional clients. The key is to find out where your target client is, put yourself Read More
Member Spotlight – Elizabeth McQueen
This month our Member Spotlight series introduces Elizabeth McQueen of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Following up on Elizabeth’s success as the winner of The Institute’s award for the Best Marketing Strategy in Read More
Modern Geographic Farming Methodology
“You gotta farm, it won’t do you any harm, and in fact it might even give you charm!” My first day as a real estate agent I walked into the Read More
5 Milestone Strategies for success in the upper-tier market
Are you just stepping into the upper-tier real estate market or already a successful luxury real estate professional? No matter your stage, the following milestones should be part of your Read More
Expired Listings…A Great Way to Break into The High-End Market As we see the market shifting across the nation, high-end homes are starting to sit on the market longer. Inventory Read More
Member Spotlight – Jack Miller
Our members are some of the most talented and hard-working real estate professionals in the business. After completing extensive training at our live or online trainings, Institute members are uniquely equipped Read More
How to Communicate Effectively with the Affluent
How many times have you heard the words “if only there had been better communication”? If you want to work with affluent buyers and sellers then learning the art of Read More
Ready to Break Into the Luxury Market?
It is common for agents to be excited about the thought of increasing their sales price by selling very beautiful high-end and luxury homes. If you decide that luxury is something Read More
5 Creative Ways to Market Your Luxury Home
Having difficulty selling your luxury home? High-end real estate can be both financially rewarding and challenging to sell. Factors outside of your control, like the economy and market in which Read More
Pay It Forward: How Real Estate Agents Can Leverage Their Charitable Endeavors
A big part of life as a real estate agent is getting out and about in the community, looking for places where you can plug in and be of service. Read More
6 Summer Activities of the Affluent
Want to see and be seen with your affluent clients? One of the simplest ways to start building a network is to participate in recreational activities that high net worth Read More
Latest philanthropic trends of the high-net-worth individual
Part of being a successful real estate professional in the upper-tier real estate market is knowing your clientele. What motivates them? How and where do they spend their time and Read More
Want Celebrity Clients? Here’s How to Work With Them
Ever wondered what it takes to work in real estate with celebrities? You need both an understanding of luxury and the unique lifestyle that celebrities pursue. Here are some tips Read More
The Art of Luxury Networking
The Art of Luxury Networking – How to Achieve the Results you Want “Networking is an investment in your business. It takes time and when done correctly can yield great Read More
Top 5 Ways to Connect with Your Luxury Audience
Making sure that you are implementing the right targeting strategies is so crucial when it comes to connecting with the wealthy. As revealed in a previous blog: Top Secrets of Read More
7 Tips for Attracting UHNW Individuals
Ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals, although they are financially in a category of their own, are still clients and customers like any other. Typically known to have upwards of Read More
Building Your Personal Brand in the World of Luxury Real Estate
A personal brand, in today’s world of business, is one of the most influential tools to use when marketing yourself as a professional. Building your personal brand doesn’t have to Read More
Creating a Multi-Tier Marketing Plan (Tier 3)
As we mentioned before in the first and second post of this series, creating an effective marketing plan is crucial for both the agent and the customer in luxury real Read More
Marketing to the UHNW Consumer: What You Need to Know
In the world of the luxury and UHNW consumer, some think pure drive and persistence is the golden ticket to closing profitable deals. But what studies and those who are Read More
HOW TO BREAK INTO LUXURY REAL ESTATE
“The training at the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing is a MUST for those wishing to get into the luxury home market AND those that have been in it for Read More
Facebook’s 2018 algorithm change is “good news” for Realtors®! Here’s how to maximize it.
In our last blog article, we featured Brandon Lee and some of his principles from his new book, Web of Influence. In this post, we want to help prepare you Read More
The Social Media Survey Results From ILHM Members Are In!
The results are in! A few weeks ago we talked about Web 3.0 and how building community & engagement practices are essential for business growth in 2018. We took a Read More
Introduction to Web 3.0 and Why You Should Care
You may have heard the term Web 3.0 already. Perhaps you have heard it as Internet 3.0 or even Sales 3.0. You may be wondering what it means or surprised Read More
What Can Membership Do For You?
We all bring different skills to the table. At the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, we seek to bring those skill sets together into a community of like-minded real estate Read More
Selling Luxury has Never Been More Fun
Our Annual Leaders in Luxury event in Dallas, TX took place mid-November (12-14) with a great turnout. We enjoyed networking, expertly manned panels, and talks from important luxury influencers such Read More
Find Out About The Designation Difference: CLHMS
The Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS) designation, assures affluent buyers and sellers that real estate professionals have the knowledge, experience, and unique skills to meet their needs. By taking Read More
How to Become a Big Thinker for Your life and Business
You may believe that only certain people get “lucky” when it comes to the perfect careers, relationships, and lives, but the people that have this so-called luck have learned that Read More
A Membership at The Institute Can Help You Step Up Your Social Media A-Game
Social Media is a huge source for brand awareness and loyalty. Instagram has upped the game in many ways, showcasing the value that a simple picture has to advertise an Read More
Ever Wondered How Networking Can Make or Break You?
The motto “it’s not what you know, but who you know” has been drilled into most of us since we were teens and young adults beginning to prepare for careers. Read More
Not All Luxury Real Estate Agents Are Created Equal
We all bring different skills to the table. At the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, we seek to bring those skill sets together into a community of like-minded real estate Read More
443 Greenwich in Tribecca Attracts Buyers Concerned With Privacy
443 Greenwich, a brick book bindery turned luxury apartments, boasts a magnet of a-list and celebrity tenants. Contractors on the project worked to retain rustic elements of the original book Read More
Handling the Multi-Level Sale
Every luxury real estate professional knows that a transaction happens with more than just a buyer and seller; it can go through the hands of several parties before closing day. Read More
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