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Can Social Media Really Change the Game in Real Estate? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence podcast, host interviews Colleen Gerke. Colleen shares her fascinating journey from being a successful winery owner in Missouri to becoming one of the top real estate agents in Northeast Florida. Colleen discusses the intricacies of transitioning from agriculture and wine production to the competitive world of real estate. She emphasizes the importance of consistent branding, the role of social media, and the power of video marketing.  Colleen is recognized by the Amelia Island Nassau County Association of Realtors as a Top Producer Realtor, recognized by the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors as a Real Producer, is a Top Residential Real Estate Agent on Jacksonville Business Journal's Book of Lists, and is part of Engel & Volkers Diamond Elite Club. She also has a 5-Star rating on Zillow, Yelp, Realtor.com and Facebook. Tune in to this episode as Colleen sheds light on her personal experiences, including the challenges and rewarding moments of her career changes!   Highlights 00:00 - 04:09 Colleen Gerke: How Wine Made Me A Great Real Estate Agent ·        We welcome Colleen Gerke to the show! ·        How she established herself as one of the top agents in the region. ·        Her dedication as a real estate professional in the Fernandina Amelia Island community. ·        Her decision to move to Florida, and her early experiences in real estate. ·        The appeal and growth of Nassau County as a prime location for new residents. 09:08 - 24:35 Transition to Real Estate ·        Colleen began with a career in agricultural communications and public relations. ·        Transitioning into opening and managing a successful winery in Kansas City. ·        Starting with small-scale vine planting, expanding the winery operations. ·        Creating engaging customer experiences through innovative events. ·        The sale of one winery and the contemplation of further life changes. 24:36 - 40:03 The Joy of Closing Deals ·        Colleen's aspiration to live at a peaceful place like Amelia Island and devises a concrete plan to make it happen. ·        The process of selling their winery through a business broker. ·        The importance of not letting emotions affect business deals. ·        Transitioning from a winery to a simple life on a boat. ·        They face challenges brought about by COVID-19. ·        Homeschooling their children, and adapting to a new lifestyle. ·        Leveraging their skills in building relationships and educating clients. ·        Her ability to connect with people and adapt to new circumstances, despite initial plans being focused on simple property transactions. 40:30 - 51:31 Leveraging Social Media and AI ·        Colleen's journey in real estate and entrepreneurship. ·        The joy of making clients happy with their first home purchase. ·        The importance of love, laughter, and joy in overcoming challenges. ·        Colleen shares personal anecdotes from the winery business and real estate. ·        Focusing on consistency and branding, as well as the importance of perseverance through difficult times. ·        The impact of global branding with Engel and Volkers and provides insights on handling higher-end cash transactions in real estate. 51:31 - 01:17:02 Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Agents and Conclusion ·        Utilizing social media and AI tools, specifically mentioning LinkedIn and ChatGPT. ·        Colleen shares how consistent social media strategies like 'Real Estate Tuesday' and 'Tip Tuesday,' as well as detailed monthly market analysis reports. ·        The benefits of using video content for real estate marketing. ·        The importance of maintaining an online presence: o   The significance of collaboration, o   Staying updated with market changes, and o   Adopting new technologies in the real estate industry. ·        Colleen shares their positive experience at Engel & Volkers and how their professional environment aids in their success. ·        Conclusion.   Quotes: “I knew from the get go, it needs to be consistent.” – Colleen Gerke “I knew coming from that marketing side that you can build it but that's not necessarily going people to come.” – Colleen Gerke “When I'm out in public and hanging out with friends not to talk real estate, if you want to talk real estate, they can bring it up. And I'm happy to talk about it with them.” – Colleen Gerke   To contact Colleen Gerke, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Email, and Website.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/close_with_colleen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/closedwithcolleen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@closewithcolleen Email: colleen.gerke@engelvoelkers.com Website: https://www.closewithcolleen.com   If you want to build your business and become more discoverable online, Streamlined Media has you covered. Check out how they can help you build an evergreen revenue generator all powered by content creation!   SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best.

Vous voulez travaillez dans l'immobilier haut-de-gamme ? Ecoutez l'interview Mon Podcast Immo de Sandra Mesnard, directrice du recrutement du réseau de conseillers immobilier indépendants Engel & Volkers au micro d' Ariane Artinian. Vous y apprendrez notamment que le réseau européen compte étoffer ses équipes de 200 agents commerciaux indépendants supplémentaires en 2023.  Cet épisode a été enregistré en live du Forum des métiers de l'immobilier et de la ville (Fmiv).

Real Estate is one of the most competitive careers that a person can pursue, especially in today's market. Today Colleen and Alicia talk with new(ish) agent Tara Bowman of Engel and Volkers Western Frontier about her first year as an agent, the good, the bad, and the ugly, and how changing careers paths can be the best thing to happen to you...no matter how old you are. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingladiesofmtre/message

What will 2022 hold for us? Will interest rates go up? Will the housing market crash? In today's episode, the leading ladies discuss with guest host PollyAnna Snyder what 2022 might hold for us in the Gallatin Valley market. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingladiesofmtre/message

In today's episode, Colleen and Alicia are joined by guest host power broker, PollyAnna Snyder of Engel & Volkers. With four shops across Montana PollyAnna has a lot to share about how she landed in Montana and what she's done since she's been here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingladiesofmtre/message

Meet Carleigh: Carleigh's career path started quite young, and she has had the honour of travelling worldwide with business, exposing her to learn, adapt, and succeed in her real estate and investment endeavours. Her first year in real estate began on the North Shore in Vancouver, where she was awarded ‘Rookie of the Year' by her firm of now over 400 agents. Several years later she followed her love for the mountains and joined the Team and Engel & Volkers Whistler where she has been a top performer year after year, serving the communities of Vancouver, Squamish and Whistler. Her ambition has always been to bring the highest level of service to the marketplace. This dream, paralleled with the professional and positive energy she brings to the industry has granted her the ability to be where she is today. It's Carleigh's hope, that by fostering and nurturing her connections in the communities her clients reside in, and giving back to their local businesses and charities, she will encourage others to do the same. She wants to inform her vast network on trends and work collaboratively with other business minds to ensure the communities stay ones we love to live in. Her passion is real estate but her number one priority will always be her client's needs, wants and desires. Carleigh wants to do good work with good people and help support strong investments and healthy lifestyles that embrace everything the Sea to Sky has to offer. Whether you're looking to buy or sell, she looks forward to working with you! Achievements: • Rookie of the Year awarded by Oakwyn Realty • Top Agent behind the franchisee owner in 2019 Engel & Volkers Whistler • Diamond Club Member with Engel & Volkers America • Medallion Club Member • Yahoo Finance Top 20 agents in Canada list Carleigh Hofman (604) 805-5358 carleigh@carleighhofman.com Links mentioned in this episode: https://carleighhofman.com https://mattparker.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/houserich/message

Real estate comes with it's fair share of challenges no matter what market we're in, but there's a big difference between primary and resort markets. However, that's not to say agents can't make the transition from one to the other.    What do agents need to know before making the jump from a primary location to a vacation destination? What are consumer expectations in resort towns and how do they differ from their primary counterparts?    In this episode, lead advisor for the Blankenship Group, Beau Blankenship shares how to stand out in a resort market.   "I don't think anyone can understand the pulse of a market unless you're IN it." -Brendon     Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode     1 thing to know about resort towns in the Covid-era As more people are able to work remotely full-time, what does that mean for the future of resort towns?   How to make a name for ourselves in feeder markets How can we become synonymous with our markets, so when consumers in larger, feeder towns think of making an investment, we're the very first name that springs to mind?   The importance of being active on the ground How can we expect to position ourselves as local experts if we don't know what's happening in our communities?    Guest Bio-    Beau Blankenship is a successful business owner, luxury real estate investor, lead advisor for the Blankenship Group and License Partner for Engel & Völkers 30A Beaches. From a young age, Beau has consistently had a strong desire for success and possessed the drive to go above and beyond to make his goals a reality. From the beginning of his journey, he struggled to find a foothold in the ultra-competitive fields of real estate and property management. As a result, Beau learned what it took to lead a company. After years of dedication to sharpening his sales and team building skills, Beau finally opened his first brokerage in 2018 at the age of 27, and has since cleared nearly a billion dollars in personal sales volume since the start of his career. His brokerage, which grew from 4 advisors in 2018 to more than 70 in 2021, has cleared more than $608 million year-to-date. With grit, determination, and a shrewd sense for business and real estate investing; Beau grew his brokerage sales from $235 million in 2019 and to approaching a billion in sales in 2021. Beau was able to do this within the span of 3 years. Beau continues to lead the markets at #1 in GCI and volume for Engel & Voelkers, #1 in the 30a market for personal sales, #1 of year growth in the Engel & Voelkers network, and Real Trends The Thousand 2020 #36th in the country and #71 in 2019.   From his football career with the Jaguars to his powerhouse success with his Engel & Volkers brokerage, Beau has managed to defy the odds and proven time after time again that anything is possible. Beau's unique ability to adapt to an ever-changing market and streamline the buying and selling process make him a force to be reckoned with in the 30A area.   To find out more and to connect with Beau, go to: https://beaublankenship.evrealestate.com/ https://m.facebook.com/beau.blankenship.9 https://www.instagram.com/beaublank/?hl=en beau.blankenship@evusa.com

One of the biggest reasons agents are resistant to investing is the fear that it will spread them too thin and eat away the time they dedicate to generating leads. But what if investing could make your entire business more efficient and profitable by allowing you to create your own luxury listing inventory?    A lot of agents are looking to jump into the luxury market, but struggle to find the deals in a highly competitive niche. Beau Blankenship was able to turn land deals into luxury properties, and he earns more by being both an agent and an investor in the transaction.  How did he combine land deals, listings and investing to create a killer business model?   In today's episode, real estate advisor, agent and investor, Beau Blankenship shares how to create your own inventory from the ground up.    "Living on commissions can be tough, so invest and sell homes simultaneously." -Beau Blankenship     Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode   Why working with investors is more stable than just focusing on our sphere How do you turn one investing relationship into a steady stream of multiple deals over many years?    How to turn investing into a win for everyone on your team When we set up an investing operation alongside our sales business, do our agents and staff benefit from it?    How to gain a competitive advantage in the luxury market Luxury real estate is highly competitive, how do we create our own inventory so we're not fighting other agents for deals?   Guest Bio: Beau Blankenship is a real estate advisor, agent and investor. ​​He currently serves as a luxury real estate sales associate on Scenic Highway 30A. Knowing the potential of this surrounding area, Beau has always had a passion for increasing awareness to the significance of investing smart, and placing your hard earned money where it counts and where it will thrive. His zeal for real estate has multiplied over the years and he now owns Engel & Volkers in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. As a former athlete, the discipline Beau acquired translates in how he performs for his clients. By delivering originality, enthusiasm, leadership, and die-hard dedication, any of his clients are certain to be in good hands. For more information or to connect with Beau, visit https://beaublankenship.evrealestate.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/beau-blankenship-3265a759/.

Beau Blankenship, "If you don't succeed, you don't eat", Former Running Back for Jacksonville Jaguars & Real Estate Advisor shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #193 Beau Blankenship was a professional football player who used the discipline he learned on the field and transferred it to building a successful real estate business on the Florida coastline. He tells how he went from being a player on a team to being the "coach" for his team now and the lessons he learned along the way. More About Beau Blankenship:  “My name is Beau Blankenship and I've had the wonderful privilege of enjoying the unique, eclectic lifestyle of the 30A scenic highway for over 16 years as my family vacationed here year after year. Knowing the potential of this surrounding area, I have always had a passion for increasing awareness to the significance of investing smart, and placing your hard earned money where it counts and where it will thrive. My zeal for Real Estate has multiplied over the years and I now own ENGEL & VOLKERS in Santa Rosa Beach FL upon completing my professional football career.   As a former Running Back and Track and Field member, the discipline I acquired as an athlete translates in how I perform for my clients. By delivering originality, enthusiasm, leadership, and die-hard dedication, any of my clients are certain to be in good hands. Raised in the charming town of Norman, Oklahoma I've learned the value in building and maintaining solid relationships. I actively listen to my client's needs and wishes including the ones they don't verbally acknowledge and do my utmost best to meet those needs. I practice an open-door policy to make you feel comfortable and ensure you have a responsive, transparent, personalized experience and will work diligently to deliver the best selling or buying opportunities in the scenic 30A area. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to earn your trust with this significant investment.” About Michael Valdes:  Michael Valdes is the President of eXp Global. He is currently the only Latino President of a publicly traded real estate company in the country (Nasdaq: EXPI). In his first year of joining, he has led a team that has opened 12 countries in 12 months without ever getting on a plane which is a feat that has never been done in the industry. This model has successfully touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe and given them an opportunity to change their lives. Michael was the former Senior Vice President of Global Servicing for Realogy Corporation. In that role he oversaw the international servicing platform for all Realogy brands including Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, Better Homes & Garden, Corcoran, Climb and Sotheby's International Realty in 113 countries. He had been with Realogy in a variety of roles for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is a the Executive Chair of eXp Latino and former member of the Realogy Diversity Board as well as the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness. Michael is also the host of "The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind" podcast which focuses on interviewing global leaders in the industry. It is currently distributed in over 90 countries and has over 10 million impressions. He is also a current member of the Forbes Real Estate Advisory Council. He currently resides in New York City and has a home in Miami.

Matthew Hussey is a New York Times Bestselling author, internationally recognized speaker, entrepreneur and human dynamics specialist. He hosted his own radio show ‘Love Life with Matthew Hussey’ for 2 years on iHeart Radio in the United States which has now become a podcast on iTunes and Spotify.  Matthew appears regularly in major US and international media, and has been the star of 2 primetime TV shows, for NBC in the USA and for Channel 7 in Australia. He was also the star of his own digital series on the ABC app in the USA, and a resident columnist for Cosmopolitan magazine for 3 years. In addition to his work with his vast online community, he has delivered keynotes and consulted for major brands including Accenture, Proctor and Gamble, Bare Minerals, Weil Gotshal & Manges, Virgin Gyms, Engel & Volkers, Hugo Boss, Oxford University and worked with various celebrities over the years including Christina Aguilera and Eva Longoria. Matthew is the CEO and founder of MatthewHussey.com where he has built a global brand over the last 12 years. His YouTube videos have been viewed over 330 million times, his weekly videos reach 8 million followers, and his newsletter has 2 million readers daily. More than 100,000 people have attended his sold out tours. Twice yearly Matthew holds his Retreat in Florida, where clients from across the globe fly to spend 6 days in complete immersion with Matthew and his team to transform their confidence and create a blueprint for the next chapter of their professional and personal lives. 

We sit down with our in-house social media expert, Stephen Covic. We chat about all things social media and strategy in the real estate space.

Today we sit down with two successful advisors, here in Vancouver. Katie Burkard and Tita Cool bring valuable insight into the Vancouver real estate market while keeping us laughing and showing their genuine passion for this industry.

En este episodio, entrevisto a Paco Paz. Paco, a pesar de su juventud (26 años) tiene una interesante y dilatada experiencia dentro del sector inmobiliario. Además de ser inversor a título particular, ha trabajado en Engel & Volkers, empresa sobre la que nos cuenta su experiencia a lo largo de la entrevista. Actualmente, Paco ayuda a inversores a encontrar oportunidades de inversión inmobiliaria en su propia empresa (Emérita Inversiones). La entrevista está llena de perlas en forma de consejos que te resultarán muy interesantes. Puedes encontrar más contenido interesante en https://www.vivirderentas.net/ En este podcast hablamos de: El podcast de Paco Paz: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JCf1aEhg35IncMTXgijZR?si=jgloXhMuS5qzcrAZ5UXWKg Emérita inversiones: https://emeritainversiones.com/ Un restaurante: Membibre (Madrid) http://restaurantemembibre.com/ Un libro: Las meditaciones de Marco Aurelio https://www.amazon.es/dp/8430601031/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_mDVbGbGTZSV0E

In this episode, I discuss the impact of urban exodus trends on the Barrie & Collingwood markets with Kyle McVittie of Engel & Volkers Barrie.

Replacing an entire roof on the wrong house? That’s quite a big OOPS if you ask me! Jenea Kennedy, a real estate veteran of 20 years, has experience working with new construction — and has seen some pretty costly blunders. But not all crazy shit in real estate is naked people, frustrations, and horror stories. Listen in to find out how Jenea met her husband, and hear how the story may or may not include some sashaying up the stairs on home tours.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Show Notes 02:30 – Introducing Jenea, an association leader in the Atlanta, Georgia market and a veteran of 20 years 04:20 - She’s part of the Engel & Volkers team; she’s an organization and volunteer junkie 06:10 - She sold a family home to her future husband; they live in it together now and raised their kids there 09:45 - Jenea’s background and broker challenge 11:00 - She started in real estate part-time while she was working with IBM; she quit IBM and worked full-time with a firm that had great marketing and leads 11:40 - The broker got greedy, the business was doing great, but then he started overspending; when checks started bouncing, they knew they had to go 13:10 - She got all her money, but other agents weren’t able to recover 14:45 - Jenea’s advice 14:50 - She gives real estate school and instructor suggestions; she recommends people tell people they’re in real estate NOW 15:55 - She tells people to ask brokers if they offer new agent training before they join one; she also advises to learn the market 18:35 - Her CSIRE story 18:40 - She was showing a home to a couple that wanted a home in an area with new constructions; they spoke with neighbors 19:40 - The neighbors weren’t happy with the builders and said that the property wasn’t what they thought or expected 20:40 - The roof wasn’t installed properly, which they realized a week before closing 21:35 - Her client was driving past the house and on the day they were supposed to do the roof, no one was there even though the builder said they were 21:50 - They had taken off and replaced the roof of the wrong home - the model home; they still had roof issues afterward 22:30 - The lessons 22:40 - She shares the experience with her clients and allows them to make the decision themself 24:00 - Agents are an important component of the process, even with a builder; ask your agent what their experience is with new construction 27:35 - How to contact Jenea, Facebook and her website 3 Key Points Ask your broker how clean their accounts are.  Learn the market! Make sure you’ve got someone who is experienced in your corner.

Shannon Brooks, a real estate advisor with Engel & Volkers has been featured in Minnesota Monthly's publications, Minneapolis Magazine, as well as HGTV's Five Day Flip. All of that aside, Shannon is not JUST a mega successful real estate agent, she is also involved in multiple charitable organizations. Tune into our interview with her about her philanthropic journey & learn more about what needs there are in the community that we, as a real estate community, can help serve. ALL AMERICAN DREAM INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/allamericandreampodcast/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allamericandream/message

Come trovare e scegliere la cassa giusta? la più idonea alle nostre necessità? Ho trovato un articolo di un blog di Engel&Volkers che riprendo in questo episodio. L'articolo da 5 ottimi consigli per essere efficaci e non sbagliare nella scelta.Seguici su Spreaker, Spotify e sui nostri web site www.giuseppeleida.itwww.supernormalstudio.it

Anthony Hitt, “Fail spectacularly, fail fast and fail often”, CEO of the Americas for Engel & Volkers explains how he started in the industry on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #131 Anthony Hitt has served as Chief Executive Officer of Engel & Völkers Americas since January of 2014. Anthony has been personally involved in Engel & Völkers’ emergence in the United States since 2010, when the Hamburg-based real estate leader tapped him to establish its presence within California.More About Anthony Hitt: As a top-producing agent himself for many years, Anthony was continually acknowledged for his business acumen and commitment to customer satisfaction by publications such as the Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times. Drawing from his experience,  and from his success managing his own record-setting team of twelve real estate professionals under the Anthony Hitt banner, Anthony established a training course for other agents to raise the bar for superior performance in the industry. Prior to joining Engel & Völkers, Anthony worked with Sotheby’s International Realty in Los Angeles for eight years and closed approximately 400 real estate sales transactions amounting to nearly half a billion dollars. Los Angeles Magazine named Anthony one of the city's "Super Agents," and Los Angeles Business Journal awarded him astheir first and only "Green Agent of the Year." Anthony credits his business and real estate success to his philosophyof providing exceptionally personal customer service and constantly implementing the most up-to-date systems for efficiency and comprehensive service. He has authored several books to share his advice for success in business and in life with others, including "Essentials of Personal Achievement", "Taking Charge", and "Positive Impressions." Engel & Völkers is known as the leading destination for highly selective real estate service with unique, international accessibility and looks to Anthony’s leadership for its continued growth and success, now with almost 150 shops and close to 3000 real estate advisors spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico. More About Michael Valdes:Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s. Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.

In a space where we are constantly surrounded by noise and options, agents need to be able to cut through that noise by providing high value service to clients. It is especially important to be able to do this in the luxury market. How can we continue to deliver a luxury experience? Where is the luxury market sitting today? What best practices should agents be using?In this episode, CEO of Engel & Volkers, Anthony Hitt, explains some of the best practices that top luxury listing agents are using to further their success in the climate of today’s industry.     We’re providing a much higher level of service than we have probably ever provided as an industry, and we’re continuing to go in that direction. -Anthony Hitt   Takeaways + Tactics Clients who want a luxury experience sit at every price point, and we need to deliver that experience to make successful transactions. In an age where we’re constantly being inundated with the noise that elements like technology bring, we have to provide a higher and higher level of service. If we don’t, we won’t be amongst those who survive and thrive in our industry. In order to articulate your value proposition properly, you need to be using four best practices. These are attracting the best talent, constantly learning and training, collaborating with your network of fellow agents, and taking action on the data you have.   We also shared insights on: Delivering a luxury experience at every price point Why high-level service is vital today What we need to articulate our value proposition   Agents in the luxury market have to continuously provide a higher level of service for their discerning clientele. Today, discerning clientele stretch across all price points, and we need to be able to deliver a luxury experience across the board. By attracting the best talent, consistently learning and training, collaborating with our network of fellow agents, and taking action on the data we have to drive successful sales, we can set ourselves up for success in our industry and really add value.   Guest bio Anthony Hitt is the CEO of Engel & Volkers Americas since January 2014. Engel & Volkers is known as the leading destination for highly selective real estate service with unique, international accessibility and looks to Anthony’s leadership for its continued growth and success. The company now has almost 150 shops and close to 3000 real estate advisors spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico. As a top-producing agent for many years, Anthony was continually acknowledged for his business acumen and commitment to customer satisfaction by publications such as the Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times. Drawing from his experience – and from his success managing his own record-setting team of twelve real estate professionals under the Anthony Hitt banner – Anthony established a training course for other agents to raise the bar for superior performance in the industry. Anthony credits his business and real estate success to his philosophy of providing exceptionally personal customer service and constantly implementing the most up-to-date systems for efficiency and comprehensive service. He has authored several books to share his advice for success in business and in life with others, including "Essentials of Personal Achievement", "Taking Charge", and "Positive Impressions." https://www.evrealestate.com/

We flew down to Miami to meet with our Engel & Volkers partners in the Coral Gables office and received a really fantastic snapshot of their market, how it relates to the New York area and where it's heading. We see many buyers in New Jersey consider the move to South Florida due to NJ being so highly taxed so it's always great to be able to learn more about the market trends there so we can inform our curious clients here. HUGE thanks to our team there for being so welcoming and always taking great care of our referrals. Here's Miami!!!

Brookhouse Residences is a collection of 10 brand new exclusive homes in a heritage building, coming soon to East Vancouver. Expertly crafted by heritage developer James Evans, these unique 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units seek to preserve as much of the original components as possible to accurately maintain the historical characteristics of the building.  Andrew Carros, Partner at Engel & Volkers, sits down with Matt and Adam to detail this new and exciting project, expected for Summer 2018!

Will Blakey is CEO of MOM (MyOfficeMove.co.uk), the online marketplace for moving office. Will is also an investor in start-ups, such as Den Automation - the innovative light switch & plug socket business - as well as being an online  business and life coach (link here) with a mission to help people "become the best version of themselves & live the life they want". As an industry outside (Will's background was as varied entrepreneur in security, marketing and sales), Will is starting to shake up the traditional office agency market with his latest business, helping users of the platform find office premises and move into them as seamlessly as possible. Despite his success to-date, Will see MOM as complimentary to the property agencies and fully appreciates the services & skills offered by existing brokers & agents. Speaking with Will reminded me of Anthony Hitt's comments. Speaking from his role as CEO of Engel & Volkers (the residential estate agency) he identifies three areas where brokers / agents will continue to thrive: Offering outstanding customer service. The right personal touch can build life-long relationships in a way in which technology is yet to imitate. Utilising tech & data themselves in order to increase the service value. Data is useless without the correct means of interpretation. Expertise is still important in harnessing data and technology to arrive at considered advice. Agents should target the higher price points (in commercial, i think this extends to the larger and more complex transactions). The more bespoke & complex the problem, the more scope there is for an intermediary to add value. My guess is that, while MOM (and, at a more granular level, companies like Hubble) will continue to make the market more efficient (in terms of time) , the complexities & cost implications of many office moves are such that there's still a heavy reliance on good advisors. Will is clearly of this view and keen to ensure that MOM is collaborative in its approach to the market; he is not seeking to be a stand-alone solution, but to improve parts of it. Wellness is important part of Will's life and experience to date. It's interesting to hear his view on how it's a growing part of what many of us are looking for in our work places. Clearly, an element of this is tenant / occupier-led in terms of how office space is fitted out. It does seem, however, that it's an area that demands more attention from developers and landlords than if often currently gets. Will's favourite real estate tech innovation is Giraffe 360 - well worth having a look at their website!