As 2020 slips into Spring, Very-High Net Worth Individuals will become the most influential demographic in the luxury real estate market. These clients possess a few distinct differences from their Read More
Tips and Tricks to Implement Safe Showings In the Age of COVID-19
Even though the world is at a virtual standstill, there are still plenty of luxury homes for sale, as well as plenty of buyers looking to buy in the luxury Read More
Estate Of Mind Podcast Highlights: Leaders in Luxury With Special Guest Andrew Hong
Best practices in luxury real estate marketing are always changing, and anyone who has sold a multimillion-dollar home or two can attest that the path to luxury real estate success Read More
Two Types of Blog Content For Luxury Realtors That Practically Write Themselves
Blog content is one of the most effective real estate marketing ideas for a luxury realtor to attract leads online. However, it’s also one of the most time-consuming aspects of Read More
Luxury Live courses move to Livestream: We’re Committed to Your Success During Uncertain Times.
While circumstances may have recently changed, our commitment to your success has not. During these uncertain times, we understand that many real estate professionals are wondering how recent events will 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
Key to Luxury Real Estate Success: Creating Systems, Not Goals
Why does it seem like the most successful luxury real estate agents have more hours in the day than the rest of us? There are many paths to luxury real Read More
Estate Of Mind Podcast Highlights: Luxury Live with Special Guest Louise Guido
Welcome to the first full episode of our new podcast, Estate of Mind, where you can learn real-time actionable real estate marketing tips to get more listings and successfully market Read More
3 Real Estate Marketing Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore in Your Luxury Listings
Since sellers are relying on you to create a high-quality listing that sells their home fast and for as close as to their asking price as possible, knowing exactly what 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. This month’s report reviews the 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
The Importance of Continuing Education for Luxury Real Estate Agents
In an ever-changing market, stagnation is the enemy of luxury real estate success. If you’ve spent any time at all reading our Monthly Member Spotlights, you’ve seen that every real 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
Institute President Diane Hartley Shares 3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Luxury Home Marketing Strategy
Recently, we spoke with our very own President of the Institute, Diane Hartley, to answer the three biggest questions on every luxury real estate agent’s mind when it comes to 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
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. This month’s report reviews Read More
Member Spotlight: Jim Walberg
Jim Walberg entered the real estate space building spec homes in 1976. He was so unimpressed with the real estate agents that he dealt with while selling his spec homes, Read More
3 Things Luxury Real Estate Agents Can Outsource to Grow Their Business
Time is a luxury real estate agent’s most precious commodity. The more time an agent has, the more time they can spend on networking and nurturing client relationships, which is Read More
The Right Way to Ask for Testimonials and Why It’s Important
Creating social proof around your services is one of the keys to real estate success, but asking for testimonials can be uncomfortable even if you’ve provided a great experience for Read More
How to Nurture Client Relationships After the Transaction
Here’s a staggering stat: According to NAR, 88% of homebuyers say they would use their real estate agent again, but only 11% actually do. When we talk about real estate Read More
When Do You Hire Your First Assistant?
The simple answer is that you should hire your first assistant when you are ready to be a full-time salesperson and when you can afford to hire one. The real Read More
Member Spotlight: Christine and Carl Battista
Becoming a successful real estate agent looks different for everyone, but some stories are truly astounding. Unlike most real estate success stories, Christine and Carl Battista’s started their career in Read More
Before You Drop the Price On a Slow-Moving Listing, Consider These Alternatives
Adapting to real estate trends in the luxury market takes some creativity, especially in a static market. Seeing the “days on market” creep up higher and higher on your listings Read More
The Difference Between a Luxury Real Estate Agent and a Luxury Real Estate Expert
With so much information publicly available online, the role of a luxury real estate agent is changing. Along with that, becoming a successful real estate agent is starting to mean 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
The Demand for High-End “Green” Homes Continues
As more affluent buyers are looking to reduce their carbon footprint, eco-friendly, or “green,” amenities are a must in high-end homes. But this is more than just having energy-saving light Read More