As a luxury real estate professional, you have probably already learned that success in a niche market requires knowledge, dedication, a unique skill set — and, perhaps most of all, Read More
Luxury Property Market Trends: Smaller, International Properties
Are we seeing an evolution in the luxury property market, or an interesting rebellion on the part of well-heeled investors against continual conspicuous consumption and “supersizing?” A current trend toward Read More
5 Tips for Breaking Into Luxury Real Estate
Setting a resolution to make 2023 your year for breaking into luxury real estate? As a real estate professional, the luxury market offers greater opportunities for earning higher commissions. Plus, Read More
4 Habits of Successful Luxury Real Estate Professionals
For luxury real estate professionals, things typically don’t stay the same for very long. Market trends can fluctuate about as frequently as the weather forecast, yet the most successful upper-tier Read More
5 Closing Gifts to Give to Your Luxury Real Estate Clients
“Putting your best foot forward” with clients in luxury real estate involves finding the perfect closing gift to commemorate the sale or purchase of a unique property. But it can Read More
The Luxury Millennial Mindset Explained
In a recent episode of our “Estate of Mind” podcast, we were fortunate enough to sit down with Andrew Hong, co-founder and CEO of digital marketing firm Tobe Agency. In Read More
Why Secondary Homes Are Becoming More Popular with the Affluent
According to an AP News article, luxury second home transactions increased 25% during the second quarter of 2022 alone. And perhaps even more impressively, luxury second home sales have increased Read More
Three Tips to Differentiate Yourself in Luxury Real Estate
Throughout 2022, the luxury real estate market has grown substantially. In fact, as of August 2022, luxury home sales have grown by about 35% each quarter. These trends are only Read More
Texting Tips for Communicating with Your Luxury Real Estate Clients
These days, there are more ways than ever to stay in touch. From phone calls and video chats to texting and messaging platforms, communicating with your clients is easier than Read More
4 Networking Ideas to Expand Your Reach
Working as a luxury real estate professional allows you to help buyers and sellers with their home dreams. Yet it can also start to become a solitary profession. You may Read More
How to Sell More By Being a Better Listener
When you meet with a new prospect or client, do you listen more than you speak? In any profession where sales are involved, there’s a tendency for the sales professional Read More
The September Luxury Market Report
Future Trends Homeowners and Investors should Consider Over the last few months, the luxury real estate market has experienced the return of a more normal pace of doing business for Read More
The August Luxury Market Report
The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to an analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. August’s report reviews the current Read More
How to Break Into Luxury Real Estate By Selling Just Below the Upper Tier
When you’re first learning how to work with wealthy clients, selling luxury real estate can feel intimidating. You might find yourself wondering how you’ll win your first listing, what to Read More
The July Luxury Market Report
The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to an analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. July’s report reviews the current Read More
5 Ways to Stay Top of Mind With Past Clients
You’ve spent years building a loyal clientele of luxury real estate buyers and sellers, but are you nurturing them? With technology making it easier than ever to attract new leads, Read More
3 Reasons to Have a CPA In Your Luxury Real Estate Network
Did you know CPAs are often rated the most trusted advisers in successful circles? Still, most folks associate CPAs with “tax season” and tend to forget about them the rest Read More
The June Luxury Market Report
The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to an analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. June’s report reviews Read More
Working with Buyers in a Low Inventory Market
Everyone wants more listings, but if you are working with buyers who are monopolizing your time, you are missing out on opportunities to hunt for those valuable listings. It is Read More
Tips to Maximize Your Summer Real Estate Success
You can always find the opportunities in any market cycle to maximize your real estate success. Take the time right now and have as many conversations as you possibly can Read More
The May Luxury Market Report
The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to an analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. May’s report reviews the current Read More
Working With Potential Sellers to Get Their Homes on the Market
Do you know what the #1 concern is you’ll hear about when working with potential sellers? “I don’t know where I’ll go.” Inventory is tight and potential sellers are worried Read More
New to Luxury Real Estate? Here’s How to Choose a Brokerage to Work For
When you’re starting your luxury real estate practice, one of the most exciting steps you can take is when you choose a brokerage to work for. Once you’re at this Read More
The ABCs of Real Estate Marketing
Most agents waste a lot of time and money on real estate marketing because they are not sure what method and messaging to use to reach potential clients. The ABCs Read More
3 Different Luxury Real Estate Career Paths You May Not Have Thought Of
Luxury real estate success doesn’t always mean facilitating residential sales and helping clients find their dream home. In fact, variety is one of the biggest draws of pursuing a career Read More
Best Sources of Luxury Buyers and Sellers
Finding luxury buyers and sellers isn’t always easy. However, in the true luxury market, a lot of the business that occurs is created through social connections. Top luxury agents often Read More
The April Luxury Market Report
The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to an analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. April’s report reviews the current Read More
Holding the Line on Your Real Estate Commission
We all know that real estate commission rates are negotiable by law. Therefore, as a great salesperson it falls to you to prove to the seller that you are worth Read More
Perfecting Your Commission Objection Handlers
If I put you on stage and asked you to demonstrate all the ways you can overcome the commission objection, would you dazzle your audience? If not, then I suggest Read More
The March Luxury Market Report
The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to an analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. March’s report reviews the current Read More
Exceeding Expectations to Create Raving Fans
Exceeding expectations as a luxury real estate professional is important. As we all know, today’s consumers have high expectations when they hire a full-service real estate professional. Often, we focus Read More
Working With International Clients in the Luxury Real Estate Market
Working with international clients should never be out of the question. One of the biggest benefits of becoming a luxury real estate professional is the ability to branch out far Read More
The February Luxury Market Report
The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to an analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. February’s report reviews the current Read More
Building Rapport in the Luxury Real Estate Market
The thing that really separates a fantastic salesperson from an average salesperson is building rapport — their ability to persuade, inspire, and motivate a prospect to take action. Often when Read More
Sales Versatility – You Have More Power To Persuade Than You Think You Do!
Before we dive into sales versatility, I want to share with you one of my favorite affirmations… “Our job as a great salesperson is to help our prospects overcome their Read More
The January Luxury Market Report
The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to an analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. January’s report reviews the current Read More
Real Estate Marketing Tip: “Theme” Your Luxury Database Phone Calls
When it comes to luxury real estate marketing, having a set strategy is an absolute must. Having a plan is important, and sticking to that plan is even more important. Read More
How to Work Your Luxury Database in Real Estate
Before working your luxury database, take the time to get everything organized for easier planning. First, “purge” the list as much as possible. Remember, you want your luxury database to Read More
December Luxury Market Report Summary: Recapping the Luxury Real Estate Boom of 2020 (Plus 3 Emerging Trends)
While nearly everyone has grown tired of the term “unprecedented” this year, there’s certainly no other way to describe the 2020 luxury housing market and the resulting real estate boom. As Read More
The December Luxury Market Report
The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to an analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. December’s report reviews the current Read More
How Do You Find Wealthy Clients Online? Here Are 3 Ways to Connect
As a new luxury real estate professional, you might wonder how to find wealthy clients without breaking the bank. In fact, you might be wondering, “Don’t wealthy clients only hang Read More
Why Is Maintaining, Servicing, and Building Your Luxury Real Estate Database So Critical?
Getting in touch with new people is getting harder to do, but you must still expand your business by connecting to new people and growing your luxury real estate database. Read More
3 Myths About Millennial Clients Keeping You From Growing Your Luxury Real Estate Practice
After the crash of 2008, it seemed like millennials might not get the home owning opportunities their parents and grandparents did. Fortunately, this demographic saw a huge upturn financially over Read More
Prospecting for Luxury Expired Listings? 3 Critical Game Changers for Getting to “Yes”
What if you could reach out to hundreds of potential clients who were already warmed up to sell their luxury listing? When you work expired listings, that’s exactly what you’re Read More
Tips to Get Your Luxury Real Estate Client Under Contract and Provide a Stress-Free Closing
Working with a luxury real estate client in a low inventory market is challenging and can sometimes be frustrating. If they lose 2-3 homes, who do they blame? That’s right, they blame Read More
November Luxury Market Report Summary: 3 Pandemic Real Estate Trends You Need to Know About For 2021
Did you ever think you’d find yourself reading an article on “Pandemic Real Estate Trends”? This year has been full of surprises — to say the least — yet the Read More
The November Luxury Market Report
The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to an analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. November’s report reviews the current Read More
Growing and Nurturing Your Luxury Database
I want you to think about your luxury database as your future. Your database is a goldmine if you manage and handle it properly. Be obsessed with adding as many Read More
How to Work With “New Money” In Luxury Real Estate – Featuring Debbie De Grote
The face of luxury real estate is transforming faster than ever before. Technology has made it easier than ever to come into “new money” — producing a new kind of Read More
Why Building Your Luxury Brand Image is So Important
What is it about you that’s unique and special? How do you communicate those characteristics through the luxury brand image you’re marketing via your advertising materials and in your presentations? Read More
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