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Compass launches resort division for agents in vacation-home markets

Housing Wire

Compass is certainly known for luxury property sales , but the nation’s top brokerage based on sales volume is looking to offer even more support to agents working on these types of deals. “Agents become more like wealth managers, helping them evaluate investment potential, seasonal rental opportunities, and resale value. .

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Coldwell Banker Realty welcomes top-performing New England agent 

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With more than 16 years of real estate experience, Wood brings extensive expertise in sales, rentals and real estate investing. I am passionate about providing white-glove service to my buyers and sellers, and Coldwell Banker Realty will enable me to enhance that important aspect of my business,” Wood said.

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How to become a luxury real estate agent

Housing Wire

If you’re known in your market as the expert who successfully sells properties between $1 to $3 million, how do you start getting clients looking for homes valued at $10 million+? How do you convince the sellers of $15 million homes to work with you? Invest in a polished personal brand that exudes sophistication and professionalism.

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Agents in Illinois grapple with the state’s housing inventory shortage

Housing Wire

In downtown Chicago, with the high rises, it’s a buyer’s market — maybe the biggest buyer’s market in history if it’s a luxury property. “In We are seeing an investment by both small and large businesses in our economy,” said Mike Van Cleve , a Peoria-based agent for RE/MAX Traders Unlimited. year over year to $122,900.

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Japanese luxury-home developer plans U.S. IPO

Housing Wire

In addition to currently developing and selling luxury residential properties “domestically” in Japan and leasing apartment building units to individual clients in Japan and Dallas, LRE also operates hotels in Tokyo. The design and construction of the luxury properties is outsourced to third parties.

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The 22 must-have real estate marketing tools for 2024

Housing Wire

Here are some options to help you build a strong real estate website: Luxury Presence This high-end website builder is used by most design-forward agents and brokerages for its stunning layouts, high-resolution video capabilities and a sleek luxury feel. Frequently asked questions What are the 4 P's of marketing in real estate?

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5 Contingencies You Should Never Remove When Buying a House

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In our current seller’s market, the national inventory of active listings is down 43.1% They’re making sky-high offers and writing heartfelt letters to sellers about why they should get the house. The provisions of a contingency contract are there to protect buyers and sellers. Mold remediation.