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Personal Styling and Property Staging for Luxury Listings

From personal styling to strategic home staging, these affordable upgrades can help agents win high-end clients and close deals faster.

Selling luxury listings is an art. No matter how high spec the property, or how high net worth the potential buyer, you can’t leave anything to chance.

Ideally, a luxury listing should look the part and sell itself. It’s almost always possible to elevate the look and feel of a listing, though, and it could be worth investing in personal styling and property staging to make the right impression on buyers.

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The DNA of Luxury Part III: The Luxury Mindset Every Agent Needs This Season

With the holidays around the corner, it’s time to step into the true world of luxury. But what is luxury, really? Is it the shimmer of something new or the serenity of having just enough?

Pause Before the Holiday Rush

Holidays. Black Friday. Sales. Before you reach for your wallet, pause. For many, the season has transformed into a chase for more, a pursuit of things and the fleeting rush they bring. If life feels overwhelming, another shopping spree won’t ground you—a reset will.

As Black Friday approaches and gifting floods every advertisement, remember this: You don’t need more. In fact, you may need far less. Letting go of excess, noise and distraction will serve you far more deeply. Decluttering goes beyond your home; it’s an invitation to clear your mind, reevaluate your habits and release people or obligations that no longer bring value or peace.

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Luxury’s next phase: What the 2026 buyer really wants

Luxury real estate is entering a more human-centered era, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes. The home of 2026 is intelligent, restorative and deeply personal.

Buyers are no longer focused on what impresses others; they are asking what restores them. They want homes that align with their routines, support their well-being and reflect their values. We are seeing that shift across every market, from Los Angeles to Turks & Caicos, Miami to Mallorca, where clients are prioritizing intention over excess and meaning over material.

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The DNA of Luxury: Part II – Mastering the Art of Engaging Luxury Clients

Mindset. Behavior. Values. Trust. These are the assets that will help you succeed in the luxury space, and any space in real estate, really.

Have you identified your luxury niche clients? If yes, the next step is to connect with them effectively. In part one of this series, I gave a general overview of the luxury market, and with that information in hand, it’s now time to talk about what luxury clients want and how you engage them.

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Why high-end buyers are still spending big on luxury real estate

High-net-worth consumers are still purchasing houses as they seek strategic investments and relative safety amid tumultuous times.

Market data and anecdotal evidence from luxury experts thus far this year has shown the high-end sector of the real estate market is holding steady, even as other areas of the market falter.

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Make more money in 2025. 5 ways to raise your average sales price

Looking for strategies to increase your average sales price and break into the luxury niche? Jimmy Burgess offers 5 real-world examples designed to inspire.

Most agents would love to increase their average sales price or break into the luxury market, but how do you do that? Success in this arena requires a strategic approach and deliberate actions.

This article will provide you with five actionable steps you can take to increase your average sales price and elevate your business in 2025.

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Luxury real estate is a team sport

Elevating your brand and providing stellar service to high-end clients, luxury expert Kofi Nartey writes, means becoming the hub of a trusted, supportive service ecosystem.

Having played sports at the highest levels, I have come to appreciate the importance of having the right team.

Even in my 10-year professional acting career, I saw the efforts of everyone around me and how they contributed to a successful show or movie. This included the writers, producers, set designs, wardrobe, hair and make-up, grips, gaffers and more, who created the perfect environment for us actors to be in character and deliver the ultimate performance.

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The top 7 amenities luxury homebuyers want in 2024

Luxury homebuyers are willing to pay top dollar for the amenities they want, but they’re very selective, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes. Here are the most sought-after amenities this year.

As luxury home prices soared to an all-time high in Q2 2024, according to Redfin, high-end buyers were active, paying little mind to relatively higher interest rates.

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11 more things you should know before going into luxury real estate

Chris Pollinger shares strategies to help you master market knowledge, build strong networks, leverage sophisticated marketing and provide exceptional client service.

Last week, we explored 11 things to know before launching as a luxury real estate agent. As an expert in coaching luxury real estate brokers, teams and elite agents, I understand what it takes to thrive in this high-stakes market. If you’re an aspiring luxury real estate agent or want to take things deeper, here’s what you need to know.

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