Luxury real estate is a competitive industry, which can sometimes make it difficult at times to tap into new, fresh sources of leads. The good news is that luxury real 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 Power of Strategic Partnerships in Luxury Real Estate
How often do you spend time networking with luxury professionals outside of the real estate industry? We’ve all heard the phrase “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” Read More
Could the Luxury Condo Craze Return? Here’s What’s Happening In Urban Markets
While many affluent clients were busy trading in their luxury condos for more space, privacy, and nature over the last eighteen months to escape the confines of a job they Read More
How the Pandemic Is Changing the Affluent’s Expectations of Luxury Homes
With remote work becoming more commonplace and the world still subject to change at any moment, the affluent’s idea of a desirable family home has changed dramatically over the past Read More
How to Capture Luxury Real Estate Leads Organically
Wouldn’t it be nice if warmed up leads fell right in your lap? Although it sounds too good to be true, it’s possible when you have a great digital marketing Read More
How to Prepare for a Luxury Real Estate Listing Appointment
So you’ve landed your first luxury listing appointment — now what? Meeting with prospective clients — especially ones at a higher price point you may have never worked in before Read More
3 Benefits of Co-Listing In Luxury Real Estate
If you ask around the real estate market, many real estate professionals have mixed feelings about co-listing. Plenty of real estate professionals have never co-listed a property with a colleague Read More
Never Stop Doing These 3 Things in a Hot Market
When inventory is low, prices are high. And when the market is hot, what more could a luxury real estate professional ask for? In hot markets like the one we’ve Read More
How to Create Aspirational Spaces That Sell in the Luxury Market
Ever wonder if luxury homes really need to be staged? Most traditional real estate professionals and their clients are familiar with the concept of staging a listing to help potential Read More
A Top 1% Producer’s Unique Approach to Closing Gifts
You’ve negotiated a deal, signed the documents, and now it’s time to part ways with your client. Except how do you thank someone who just shared a multi-million dollar transaction Read More
5 Ways to Improve Your Direct Mail Marketing
Think direct mail marketing is dead? The truth is, direct mail marketing never went away — in fact, it’s still one of the most effective luxury real estate marketing strategies, Read More
Why and How to Network With Local Luxury Real Estate Professionals
As a luxury real estate professional, how often do you nurture the relationships you have with other agents in your market? Better yet, how often do you seek out relationships Read More
3 Tips When Asking For Introductions Within Your Sphere of Influence
If you needed client referrals to jump-start your luxury real estate practice right now, what would you do? There’s no doubt that asking for client referrals is one of the 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
How to Find a Luxury Real Estate Mentor
Top producers in the luxury real estate industry tend to have one thing in common: a mentor. In fact, mentorship is one of the quickest ways to grow your luxury 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
What the Booming Seller’s Market Means For Luxury Real Estate Professionals
With 19.45% of existing home sales in North America now in the $500,000 range and above, the luxury real estate market has seen rapid, unprecedented growth over the last year. Read More
Why Community Is Key to a Successful Luxury Real Estate Network
What would having the support of your colleagues in your back pocket do for your business this year? Or your confidence? Or even your referral network? Too often, community is 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 Art of Improvising Effective Selling Conversations
When it comes to winning new luxury listings to sell, conversations are the key. Think about it. With so many tools and so much technology available to today’s prospects, luxury Read More
3 Real Estate Resources Under $10 For New & Aspiring Luxury Professionals Who Want to Get Ahead
Beginning your career as a luxury real estate professional is an ongoing learning process — one you can start even before you decide to take the leap into this exciting 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
5 Reasons New Luxury Real Estate Professionals Need a Luxury Real Estate Designation
The great thing about breaking into luxury real estate is that all you need is an active real estate license and a passion for unique homes and clientele to do Read More
3 Ways to Level Up Your Listing Presentations
To win the clients everyone wants, you need to do something different, and it starts with listing presentations. It’s true. These days, affluent clients are in high demand. Plus, it’s Read More
Luxury Real Estate Prospecting In High-Net-Worth Circles
While the number of high-net-worth individuals is growing faster than ever, many new luxury real estate professionals haven’t had much exposure to them, especially via luxury real estate prospecting. So Read More
How to Break Into the Luxury Real Estate Market (Even If You’re Not Rich)
Wondering how to break into the luxury real estate market if you’re not already rich and successful? Turns out, it’s a common apprehension for many people considering a new career Read More
3 Ways to Improve Your Luxury Real Estate Listing Copy
What comes to mind when you think about luxury real estate marketing? Maybe it’s high-quality photography or opulent open houses? But what about great listing copy? While it’s true upper-tier 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
5 Signs You’d Love a New Career In Luxury Real Estate
There’s nothing quite like a new career in luxury real estate. The opulent homes, the high profile clients, the bigger commissions — sounds exciting, doesn’t it? For the right person, Read More
Why Now Is the Best Time to Start a Luxury Real Estate Career
Maintaining a successful luxury real estate career isn’t always easy. If you’re like most people, the last year may have stirred up uncertainty surrounding career, income, and what you want Read More
3 Ways to Make More Money as a Real Estate Agent In the Luxury Market In 2021
If you’ve ever wondered how to make more money as a real estate agent, you’ve probably already figured out transitioning to the luxury real estate market is a smart first Read More
How to Sell Million Dollar Homes As a New Luxury Real Estate Professional
The million dollar question as a new luxury real estate professional is how to sell million dollar homes. It feels like a paradox, doesn’t it? Most people believe that to Read More
Luxury Staging Tips With Expert Luxury Home Stager Lori Pedersen
How do you stage luxury homes for sale in 2020? What’s working and what’s not? To get the best and latest luxury staging tips of 2020, we turned to Certified Read More
3 Ways to Create Mutually Beneficial Client Relationships to Grow Your Luxury Real Estate Practice
Are you creating mutually beneficial client relationships in your business? You’d be surprised at how many luxury real estate professionals don’t know they’re leaving opportunities on the table with their Read More
3 Needle-Moving Strategies to Help You End 2020 On a High Note
Can you believe Quarter Four is just a few weeks away? As we enter these last few months of the year, it’s time to start thinking about ending 2020 on Read More
Luxury Real Estate Trainer Tami Simms Weighs In On July’s Impressive Month-End Stats
Despite a rollercoaster of current events all year, the luxury real estate market experienced positive growth during the month of July. In fact, home sales in the $500,000 and above 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
Member Spotlight: Sarina Bergman On Wins, Challenges, and Professional Development During COVID-19
Real estate success stories are looking a little different this year. In some ways, COVID-19 has made luxury real estate a bit easier than usual. As a whole, we’re seeing Read More
Estate Of Mind Podcast Highlight: The Secrets to Real Estate Marketing with David Collins (Part 2)
“I have a listing… now what?” When you decide to become a real estate professional in the luxury market, your real estate marketing strategy is what sets you apart from Read More
Are Luxury Real Estate Auctions the Secret to Accelerating Your Listings?
Very much unlike fine wine, real estate listings don’t age well. So how do you improve your chances of achieving a swift and successful sale? To answer that question, we Read More
Building Your Network as a New Luxury Real Estate Agent? Here Are 3 Ways to Make Your Agent Bio Stand Out
The real estate professional bio is one of the most underestimated marketing tools in any real estate marketing strategy. But when you’re brand new and just starting to build your Read More
These Two Simple Mindset Shifts Can Help You Attract High-Quality Luxury Real Estate Clients
As we prepare for the final quarter in what has been a largely unpredictable year, one thing is certain: success happens when we focus on things we can control. And Read More
New Skills For a New Era: A Letter From Institute President, Diane Hartley
First, we’d like to welcome more than 2,000 Members who joined us this year. You made an incredible and timely decision for your professional growth and we’re looking forward to Read More
Estate Of Mind Podcast Highlights: Luxury Staging With Lori Pedersen and Kofi Nartey
Joining us in our latest episode of Estate of Mind are two brilliant minds in luxury real estate, Lori Pedersen, and Kofi Nartey. Lori is a highly sought after stager Read More
The Luxury Marketing Blueprint: The Framework That Will Change Your Business
Want to learn how to become a luxury real estate agent? Imagine having a step-by-step blueprint to show you exactly how to work with luxury clients, build your brand, build Read More
Rich Buyer, Rich Seller: The Real Estate Agents’ Guide to Marketing Luxury Homes
What’s just as important as marketing luxury homes? Knowing how to work with luxury clients. Money, power, and fame can be intimidating, which is why there’s less competition in the Read More
A Luxury Livestream Review With Luxury Professional Riette Jenkins
Not sure if Luxury Livestream is right for you? During this period of change and reflection, supporting your professional growth and helping you fine-tune your luxury real estate marketing strategy Read More
5 Types of Luxury Real Estate Social Media Posts That Grab Attention And Grow Your Influence
Luxury Real Estate agents often have two big learning curves to overcome: how to network with affluent clientele, and how to network with them online. Interestingly, most agents find it Read More
Millennial Home Buying Trends in the 2020 Luxury Real Estate Market
Millennial home buying trends have become a hot topic in luxury real estate. Millennials include anyone born between 1981 and 1996, and they’re quickly becoming a dominating force in real Read More