Whether they’re lending their expertise with market analysis or listing some of the most exceptional properties around the globe, our leaders and agents spent another month at the forefront of the ever-evolving real estate industry. Catch up on what you may have missed in October from these top headlines.
Global
The Agency Founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky recently sat down with Realtor Magazine to share his insights on what he wished he’d known when he first began his career in real estate. Read the article to get Mauricio’s best tip for new brokers.
President Rainy Austin spoke with the Los Angeles Business Journal about The Agency’s strategic decision to remain private. “In order to be nimble, and also to be growing at the rate and expansion that we are,” she’s quoted, “it’s just easier to be able to make decisions and not have to wait to justify them to someone else.” Read the article to learn why companies are reconsidering or delaying their initial public offerings.
In a piece for Inman, Mauricio Umansky shared five tips for nurturing hesitant homebuyers with cold feet.
Rainy Austin also authored a post for Inman detailing what it takes to be a full-service real estate agent, starting with a laser-sharp focus on the client’s interest from end to end.
Tina Christensen of The Agency Denver recently recounted a past experience with a client with commitment issues to the Wall Street Journal. Four months and twenty showings later, well, you’ll just have to read the story and find out.
Managing Partners of The Agency Hamptons Dana Trotter and Tyler Whitman made a grand debut with the title sponsorship of The Hampton Classic Horse Show, as reported in The Real Deal. Read all about the private event here.
Colorado
The Agency Aspen is nominated for The Aspen Times’ Best of Aspen, Snowmass, Basalt readers’ choice contest. Cast your vote here.
California
James Harris and David Parnes shared on their stunning new listing in Pacific Palisades with Mansion Global in an exclusive feature. View photos of the Ken Ungar-designed modern farmhouse here.
The Four Seasons Private Residences appeared in a Los Angeles Magazine feature on the city’s new crop of branded residences with five-star resort-style amenities.
Eric Haskell’s new Santa Barbara listing was featured in Mansion Global. Known as the Prancing Horse Estate, the property boasts a Tuscan-inspired mansion, a Lakers-themed basketball court, a rooftop fitness pavilion and vineyards on more than 12 acres nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. View the full listing and photos.
Mann Report announced the rebrand of Century Plaza’s residential towers to Park Elm at Century Plaza, which is part of the sales and marketing partnership helmed by James Harris and David Parnes alongside Mauricio Umansky and The Agency Development Group. “It’s one of the best developments to ever hit Los Angeles,” Mauricio explained in Los Angeles Magazine.
In a Realtor.com article, Jamie Camp of The Agency Calabasas weighed in on why Dr. Dre’s Malibu mansion hasn’t sold after nearly a year on the market.
The Netherlands
Karina Nipperus’s recent listing in Amsterdam Oud-West appeared in a piece by The Week showcasing some of the most picturesque homes abroad. On top of the charming white herringbone floors, fireplace and French doors, the residence also boasts an updated kitchen and walled garden patio.
Panama
The Agency has launched in Panama, as announced in Real Estate News’s Brokerage Beat. “Given Panama’s global presence as a gateway to thriving economies in Central and South America, we know that this market will be a perfect addition to The Agency family,” said Executive Vice President Jim Ramsay.
Victoria Levitam, Managing Partner of The Agency Panama, snagged a Broker Spotlight feature in Inman and shared how her commitment and relationship-driven approach has led to her success in the industry.
New York
Chris Toland’s listing on the Upper West Side appeared in a piece by Mansion Global showcasing some of the most extravagant Gilded Age properties on the market. The five-story residence balances contemporary comfort with beautiful original details, including mahogany wood paneling, seven fireplace and Louis Comfort Tiffany transom windows. Get all the details and see more photos here.
A co-op studio in Chelsea listed by Joshua Garner and Mike Fabbri appeared in The New York Times’s weekly roundup of properties on the market. Listed at $620,000, the top-floor residence features a dishwasher, customized closets, through-the-wall air conditioning and a private terrace.
Shane Boyle listed the Union Square apartment where Taylor Swift snapped the polaroids for her original 1989 album. “It’s for anyone looking for that Soho loft, back to the ’70s, edgy vibe,” he told Curbed. Read more about the duplex and see the photos here.
Canada
James Milonas, an agent at The Agency Toronto West more commonly known by his social moniker James in the City, was featured on Canada’s national MLS for his social media prowess. “I came out of the real estate womb on social media,” he explains. “I said forget Facebook, I’m going to go hard on Instagram and just give you the raw truth about the real estate market.” Spoiler alert: It worked. Read the article to learn more about how social media is driving business for REALTORS®.
The Agency Oakville recently won top honors in the Oakville Beaver Readers’ Choice Awards 2023. Led Managing Partners Steve Bailey and Katia Bailey, this Toronto outpost of The Agency earned Platinum in Best Real Estate Brokerage category and Diamond in the Best Real Estate Office category.
Ohio
The Agency has landed in Ohio. Led by Managing Partners David Ayers and Nick Zawitz, the new office will satisfy a niche in Cleveland’s high-end home market. The story appeared in both Crain’s Cleveland and Cleveland Business Journal.
