One of the most asked questions this summer in luxury real estate has been, “What exactly are high net worth individuals seeking in their summer homes?” While each buyer is Read More
Our Luxury Market Report Offers Exclusive Insights into the World of Luxury Real Estate
2018 was predicted as the year of change – not just in North America but globally – for the luxury real estate market. This month’s report continues to look at Read More
Dramatic 70s to Cool Aesthetics – Revealing Stunning Interior Designs that Luxury Realtors are Reporting as Trending in 2018
Being in the know on luxury interior design trends is critical when dealing with your high-end clients. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of the top trends luxury realtors around Read More
#Hashtags for Luxury Realtors
Is your business marketing on Social Media? Do you wish your social posts were seen by more people? If so, you can make it easier for people to find and Read More
6 WAYS FOR REALTORS TO OPTIMIZE THEIR FACEBOOK MARKETING
It can be hard to know where to start when it comes to marketing yourself on Facebook – especially if you’re not a social media guru. That’s why we’ve Read More
4 LUXURY HOME TRENDS DOMINATING 2018
Trend 1: Wallpaper is Back With digitally printed paper being produced by small boutique wallpaper companies, gone are the days of wallpaper being something only found in your grandmother’s guest Read More
LEADERS IN LUXURY SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Each year, The Institute holds Leaders in Luxury, an event exclusively for Guild Members. This three day event features networking with prestigious real estate professionals, opulent surroundings, indulgent experiences and innovative Read More
SUMMER SHOWCASING TIPS CLIENTS LOVE
Summer brings to mind many images of happy days. Perhaps it’s sitting on the patio sipping cocktails with friends under an umbrella. Maybe you think of cookouts with the entire Read More
NETWORKING WITH THE INSTITUTE
The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing is the best online training source for real estate and luxury home market professionals available today. Apart from the thorough training and skill building Read More
SUCCESS AT THE HANDS OF FAILURE
Many well-known people throughout history suffered major failures before they ever saw success. Michael Jordan, Thomas Edison, Oprah Winfrey, and many other greats all fall into this category, experiencing life-changing Read More
MARKETING TO HNW CONSUMERS: WHAT LUXURY REAL ESTATE AGENTS CAN LEARN FROM LUXURY TRAVEL BLOGS
High net worth individuals, although known for pursuing a more lucrative lifestyle with high-end taste, have proven to value experiences above all else. While people of affluence are willing to 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
April in Review According to the Luxury Market Report
Spring is in full bloom and so is the North American luxury housing market. According to the Institute’s monthly luxury market report, the housing market was predicted to, at best, Read More
10 Ways to Increase Productivity at Work
If staying on task, completing your checklist, or managing your time between clients is a struggle for you, don’t worry. You are far from alone! Many people find their days 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
March Luxury Market Report
As a useful resource and learning hub for luxury real estate professionals, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing is proud to be able to contribute leading research and market knowledge Read More
5 Smart Upgrades for Today’s Connected Homes
By Guest Blogger: Arindam Paul The key component of smart homes and home automation is the Internet of Things (IoT). It has allowed us to connect our devices and home Read More
Creating a Multi-Tier Marketing Plan (Tier 2)
A creative multi-level marketing plan allows buyers and agents to have the opportunity for a more hands-on approach when it comes to marketing their home. It better helps the agent Read More
7 Top Luxury Marketing Strategies for 2018
1. User friendly Website In this digital day and age, it is so important to build and grow a solid online presence, but not just any online presence. Your clients Read More
10 Luxury Home Experiences Your HNW Clients Will Love Coming Home To
In a world of smart devices and technology, our living spaces have stepped up to the plate in order to keep up with the emerging trends and needs of the Read More
What to Know Before You Choose a Luxury Real Estate Training Program
Selling luxury products has always required a slightly different technique—whether it’s for luxury cars, retail or luxury real estate. It’s important to understand this “world of luxury,” especially its discerning 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
LUXURY MARKET REPORT: Your Monthly Guide for Luxury Real Estate
“Luxury real estate led the general housing market out of the global recession. During that explosive upswing, we saw some of the largest year-over-year price gains ever.” – Diane Hartley, Read More
Smart Homes and the Future of Luxury Home Selling
It seems almost everyone in today’s world has a smartphone or tablet glued to their hand. If you’re one of the many who spends hours a day on social media, Read More
Wealthy Millennials Have a Different Mindset
With their smartphones in hand and philanthropic mindset, Millennials have taken the world by storm over the last decade and are continuing to change the way our world looks at 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 Top 7 Luxury Home Trends for 2018 you Need to Bookmark
While minimalism, the driving force of home decor over the past decade, still reigns primarily, luxury homes have continued to evolve and shift. With affluent clients, we see an overall Read More
Change is the Only Real Absolute for 2018 Luxury Buyers
While it is hard to keep up with the ever-evolving trends of social media, advanced technology, and the standards that retailers are now expected to meet, there are a few 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
Member Stories: Cycle for Survival
Institute GUILD™ Members Jim Walberg and Patrick Ryan are inspiring us all with their passion and generosity. Both are participating in the annual Cycle for Survival fundraiser, raising funds for 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
The Lord & Taylor Building Has Sold It’s Iconic Building to WeWork
The Lord & Taylor building on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan stands as a monument to old-school retail for over a century, with an elegant Italian Renaissance design and an opulent 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
Becoming a Member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing
Members of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing are real estate professionals that have been trained by top-level experts in our program to enhance the individual’s skills to better assist 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
The Leaders in Luxury Event is Almost Here!
Our Leaders in Luxury event is right around the corner, taking place this weekend, November 12-14 at Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas, TX. Registration is closed for this year, but 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
It’s Your Last Chance to Join the Leaders in Luxury in Dallas!
The Institute knows luxury. We also know networking. This is why we knew hosting an event geared towards leaders in luxury real estate, consisting of speakers from the world of Read More
Our Online Training Takes You Places from the Comfort of Your Chair
“Online learning is not the next big thing, it is the now big thing”. -Donna J. Abernathy The internet is a huge part of our everyday lives. We don’t leave Read More
From the Eyes of a Luxury Consumer, Everything Looks a Little Bit Different
Education, resources, and the ability to research and review every product that is sold online or in stores has made customer satisfaction more difficult, but extremely necessary, in today’s digital Read More
Leaders in Luxury Takes Uptown Dallas
The Institute knows luxury. As a thought-leader in our field, we knew hosting an event geared towards leaders in luxury real estate, consisting of speakers from the world of luxury, Read More
The Institute Members Reach Higher Heights
Foreclosure is a word that we see thrown around the real estate market time and time again, just typically not in the same sentence as ‘luxury’ and ‘billionaire’. Recently, 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
The Institute is “Nothing Short of Phenomenal”
The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing is the premier place to receive a luxury real estate professional designation. At each seminar, real estate professionals, even those who have immense experience Read More
Have You Heard About The Institute’s Luxury Insights?
The Luxury Insights blog is the premier destination for trends and information about the luxury lifestyle market. Staying up to date on the latest marketing trends, techniques, and strategies are Read More