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How to become a luxury real estate agent

Housing Wire

Depending on your market location, luxury properties might be priced at $500,000 or $50 million! What we would like to focus on for the purposes of this article are the top 10-20% premium properties in your market. million, this 3,400-square-foot property on Riverside Boulevard is a true gem on New York City’s Upper West Side.

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5 Contingencies You Should Never Remove When Buying a House

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While it’s tempting for buyers to waive contingencies to make an offer more compelling, it can leave them unprotected from unexpected fees, health-threatening situations, and—worst-case scenario—a bad investment. Buying a house at a price above the appraised value will pretty much ensure that the buyer will never recoup their investment.”.

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Second-Home Buyers are Embracing Luxury Co-Ownership

McKissock

Vacation homes are known to be a costly investment due to the never-ending upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning costs — even during slow seasons when most homes are unoccupied. Second-home buyers are seeking alternative solutions to help them own vacation homes without incurring more costs and frustrations.

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The Latest Trends in Outdoor Spaces

Eppraisal

As year-round outside events gain steam, homeowners are investing in that which takes the edge off of the cold temperatures. More luxurious properties might offer multiple shower stalls and place various plants within for ambience. It can be wood combustible but there are also models that run on liquid propane.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

She serves her clients and her community as a Broker-in-Charge at Hawai‘i Life Real Estate Brokers and a Director of Hawai‘i Life One – Big Island, the company’s concierge suite of services, as well as a curated collection of Hawai‘i’s most exceptional properties and locations.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for April 2023

Lamacchia Realty

With decades of success in the industry under his belt, Mark is thoroughly invested in his client’s best interests, and will steadfastly work to achieve their goals. He is skilled in many facets of Real Estate including both Buyer & Seller Representation, Commercial, Investment, Relocation & Luxury Properties.

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6 Ways Real Estate Technology Can Ruin Your Business

McKissock

“The days of ‘adequate’ photos are totally gone,” says Gretchen Koitz, principal of The Koitz Group , a firm that specializes in luxury properties in Maryland. “It It is imperative that agents turn to professionals so that properties are shown at their very best.