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How To Sell The Worldâs Most Expensive Homes: Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Agents Share Their Experiences Working With Celebrities
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Ever wonder what it takes to become a real estate agent to the stars? Coldwell Banker Global Luxuryâs vast network of agents works with some of the wealthiest homeowners in the world. Exclusively for Forbes, three top Coldwell Banker-affiliated agents share their experience and advice on working with celebrities, athletes, Wall Streeters and more.
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After selling her line of designer clothing stores and moving to Bergen County, New Jersey, Michele Kolsky Assatly of Coldwell Banker Realty wanted to continue working to provide high-touch services to a high-end clientele. A career in luxury real estate felt like natural fit â a move further bolstered by her affiliation with the admissions committee for a notable high-rise building in the area, which elevated her brand as more and more il
But one building, in particular, stands out: a tiny, bright blue home sandwiched between two much-larger townhouses.
Dubbed the narrowest home in America by Ripley s Believe It or Not and the Oprah Winfrey Network, the Hollensbury Spite House is 7 feet wide, 25 feet deep, and a total of 325 square feet.
It was also built out of spite. An arrow shows the location of the Hollensbury Spite House in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia. It is located at 523 Queen Street. Google Maps
While now a popular and charming photo-op, the home s origins are far from charming
Over the years, the home has become a popular Instagram spot in Old Town, with visitors often stopping to snap photos in front of it, arms outstretched to highlight its small size.
There is an incredible organization I just found out about called Leap Charities. They specialize in helping those in the less than 50% of income for the areas average. They help in many ways including rental help, going from renter to owner assistance and other ways to help struggling families get into a safe and more permanent living situation.
My favorite things I found out about is the Leap organizations building communities. Working with organizations and donations from our Treasure Valley Community they have been developing affordable housing using upcycled Shipping Containers. The final result is beautiful.
Growing up my grandmother was a bit of a hoarder and had a shipping container in her yard to help hold all of her treasures . So when I think of shipping containers on properties my mind goes to that, and it was not pretty, it was quite the eye sore but I loved grandma so much it didn t matter. However what they have done with these upcycled shipping containers has me al
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DENVER, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/
Today, The RE/MAX Collection debuted The Luxury Launchpad, a dashboard of marketing tools and concierge services created in association with LUXVT. The online platform streamlines business for luxury agents around the world and empowers them to continue to deliver an elevated experience for clients.
From elegant brochures to eye-catching social media ads, The Luxury Launchpad gathers more than 45 marketing pieces – many customizable – all in one place to assist agents in showcasing their property portfolio. Through LUXVT, agents are also able to access a list of vetted companies in their market offering drone photography, virtual staging and other services luxury clients have come to expect and appreciate. Whether an agent is listing their first luxury home or their fiftieth, the platform will generate a custom marketing plan based on the answers to just a few questions. Once a plan is created, busy luxury profession