Carlo Habet was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Habet’s illustrious career with credible experience stemming from his business background, his leadership across various boards, and his eventual ascendancy in the Belize real estate market.

Carlo Habet is a third-generation entrepreneur whose family has had a rich history in Belize’s development. Seeing the opportunity for synergy with Brothers Habet’s own real estate developments, he decided to further his real estate education at Champions School of Real Estate in Plano, Texas. He then founded 4Realty in 2009 and has been able to develop a niche market selling commercial and luxury investments with a full-service company that provides boutique quality care to its clients. Currently the President of the Belize National Association of Real Estate, he has been lobbying diligently for the establishment of regulatory legislation in the Belizean real estate industry. Habet is the consummate businessman broker with an unparalleled network, unmatched communication, negotiation acumen, deep national knowledge across sectors, and a long and respected reputation for getting things done.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Habet.

Seth Semilof: Tell us a little about you growing up in Belize with the family business.

Carlo Habet: I honestly got into real estate sort of rowing the boat. It was not what I had really envisioned. I do not seem like the agent type. I am not like typical agents probably because of my background in more marketing, IP, and typical business processes. I know people in real estate tend to be seen kind of like salesmen. I went into it looking at it as a want to cultivate long-term relationships. Something that I have found a lot of success in has been referrals from happy customers, so a large sum of my business is actually referral-based.

SS: Tell us how you were able to survive tough times because that, to me, is what really makes a champion top agent. Anyone can be successful in the good times, but it is the bad times too.

CH: How I survived, I think, was specifically because I played my niche. I was lucky because I have two things going at the same time, which was a steady trickle of smaller residential lots and development companies. That kept me going, but as well, allowed me to spend a lot more time on bigger deals. I have been trying to convince people that there are some deals that you are chasing behind and following up for sometimes a year, but in the end, it is worth it because it closes. I was in a position with my network that I had a couple of these deals for a year. With proper financial planning, I was able to make that happen and with time, it only grew. Every year, I was doing better and better. At a certain point, I realized I have momentum that I do not think is going to go anywhere. I got over my fear of bringing in too many agents and losing focus.

SS: Tell us a little about your company 4realty. How many agents? Do you have offices? Tell us about your empire you built in Belize.

CH: It is not necessarily an empire, but I think we have got a lot done with a pretty tight team. We have currently five agents and the office is for members, mainly administration, and one marketing focal point. From there, what has been very key has been the network that I started with. Choosing the right agent has helped me to expand the network in meaningful ways to places that I did not touch before. We are seeing other agents in other parts of the country also step up, but it is a federal market and such a strong market. There are so many people from the U.S. and from Canada. The demand greatly outstrips supply, so the prices are very strong and very stable.

SS: Where do you see your business in the next five years?

CH: Because we recently expanded again, I think we want to make sure we get the most out of this new set of agents. What we are going to look at next within the next six to 12 months is strengthening our administrative staff. Organizationally, we can improve. You have to have relationships, but what I find the most interesting about real estate is it is really like every other business in that you have a back end and you have people that are also working really hard doing things that no one really knows about. Those things are as key to the success of the company as anything else, so what we are looking at right now is to consolidate our admin, marketing, and specifically to expand marketing a little bit.

SS: If you had to give some advice to someone [getting into real estate], what advice would you give?

CH: The landscape has changed a bit, so there are more established brokerages. There is this environment where if someone wants to be an agent, they can actually try to get a job with an agency first and then learn. I would recommend that. Basically, I would advise that people get the experience under people who know. Go to a brokerage and try and get a job, first and foremost.

For more information, please contact Carlo Habet at (501) 610-4186 or carlo@4realty.bz

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Anna Sherrill was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Sherrill’s illustrious career joining the highly esteemed ONE Sotheby's International Realty team, her remarkable accolades as a multi-million-dollar producer, and her ascendancy in the South of Fifth luxury real estate market.

Since receiving her real estate license in 2000 and joining ONE Sotheby's International Realty in 2010, Anna Sherrill has made a name for herself, ranking both locally and internationally across boards in the Miami real estate industry. She negotiated record-breaking deals as the sales director for several luxury Miami condo developments and contributed wholeheartedly to Sotheby’s International Realty’s unprecedented growth in Florida. Anna ranked #4 amongst all individual agents in Miami on REAL Trends for 2019 sales volume, and #15 amongst Sotheby's International Realty agents nationwide. Her experience and expertise were recognized as part of ONE SIR’s Top Producing circle for 3 consecutive years from 2017, 2018, and 2019. Being a multi-million-dollar producer, Anna Sherrill has generated over $110 Million in real estate sales in 2019. Most recently, Anna has been recognized by the 2020 Real Trends & Wall Street Journal The Thousand Rankings as the #5 agent in Miami, and the #84 in the entire country.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Sherrill.

Seth Semilof: After school, what did you end up doing?

Anna Sherrill: I had some interesting sales jobs. I worked for a company that a friend of my mom owns which booked athletic teams in hotels all over the nation. I did that during college and a little bit after college. I also worked for a headhunting company which was really popular at that time, but as soon as I moved to Miami in 1999, I got my license in 2000 very shortly after. The company that had sold us our place, Suncoast Properties, was a little office in Brickell Key. The owner offered me a job and asked if I wanted to get into real estate. I got my license and started right away.

SS: In 2000, we were in a recession, so you got in at the worst time in the market, correct?  

AS: It was a tough time. I was recruited shortly after by a development company called ISG, International Sales Group. They did marketing and sales for a lot of developers. They still do incredibly well. I went and worked with them right away, which was great. I got into self-developments and that is a great way to start your career. We traveled all across South America and Central America. We would go with an immigration attorney as well. We would meet with different brokers in those cities. They would put people in a room, and we would be able to present our developments. It is a great way to start because you can actually get paid. You are building a business when you are first starting and it is truly your own business. Starting with a developer, they pay for marketing and a lot of the things you maybe cannot afford as a new agent. That really helped me build my business, learn the market, and meet a lot of agents.

SS: Everyone wants to do the luxury properties and you make it seem easy. Tell us some of the learning experiences that led you up to that point.

AS: It is never easy. It is a learning curve of learning to listen to people to try to be an expert in the market. Knowledge is everything in this market and in every market. It is really about educating yourself but also listening to your client and doing what they want you to do. 90% of my business is referral business; it is repeat clients, friends, family, or brokers that refer me business. I know that every client is special and there to teach me as well because a lot of these people are incredibly smart, really savvy, know the market well, know what they want, and know the business well. You can learn a lot from your clients as well.

SS: Can you tell us about being involved in One Thousand Museum and some of the success stories you have had?

AS: People want to understand why we are the most expensive. Obviously, it is the best building in my opinion. It is an iconic building and what they have done here is incredible. Especially during COVID, the price tag here is the highest price tag, not only price per foot but total price. People are not used to paying this price tag in this area, so it really is about educating the buyers, getting the right people through the door, and building that trust. In the beginning, we had a couple of months where nothing was really happening, and it was scary. We did virtual open houses and instead of ten people showing up, we had two hundred and something people watching. We got great exposure, even though at the beginning, it was a little tough. It is all about pivoting, using your resources, knowing the agents selling in your area, following up with them, and knowing your product really well.

SS: What advice would you give to somebody that is in your shoes who might have moved to Miami or L.A., a city without real relationships, which is the majority of realtors?

AS: To start out, if you can, join a team or have a mentor. It is super important because you want to learn from the best of the best. If you want to enter a market and work for people, even if you take on a rental business for a big team, you will learn from that team. I also think if you can, get into development. Even as a junior associate, you learn so much in sales. That can also be people’s career. I am blessed to be in both, but some people are just in development sales, and they do incredibly well in that. If you are inspired by that or the other, whichever one you get into is great.

For more information, please contact Anna Sherrill at (786) 853-8484 or asherrill@onesothebysrealty.com.

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Sandra Miller was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Miller’s illustrious career with credible experience stemming from her corporate background, joining the highly esteemed Engel & Völkers team, and her eventual ascendancy in the Santa Monica real estate market.

Sandra Miller is the principal broker leading Engel & Völkers’ thriving Santa Monica shop, which was the first Engel & Völkers shop to open in California. With numerous prestigious real estate awards and accolades to her name, Miller is also notably one of only a small number of brokers to achieve a Private Office Advisor designation. She believes that real estate is, ultimately, a personal service, so her clients turn to her as a reliable reference long after their home buying or selling is complete. Miller’s personally selected team follows the same principles, working together with her to bring a level of boutique service to Santa Monica that real estate customers have never before experienced.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Miller.

Seth Semilof: What made you make the move to go into real estate?

Sandra Miller: I transitioned from an outside sales representative to inside manager, then I launched in seven different markets for them. When I left, I had 178 indirect distributors under my realm with managers and etc., so a ton of reports all commission only. I knew about five years before I left that when I left that job, I would go into real estate. It was just never a question in my mind. The reason I would go into real estate is because there is no other industry where someone who is good at sales has unlimited income potential like real estate.

SS: How was it pivoting? How was it building your business? Did it take time, or did it start immediately?

SM: It was really an interesting time. It was 2004 when I got my license. What I did was I went around and interviewed different companies, owners, and operators that were running retail storefronts in the U.S. There were not that many in 2004, but I wanted to do retail because that was my specialty. I had thousands of them underneath me in my previous life. I did not know anyone in L.A. because at that point, I was really upper management and traveling between seven different markets. It was really starting from ground zero. What I learned when I went around the country, interviewed people, and set up my business plan, is how to launch. I started marketing about six months before I ever did a deal, needed to do a deal, or wanted to do a deal. I did 20,000 mailers a month for six months before I got my first call.

SS: If you had to give advice to somebody that wants to get into real estate and is scared but has the resources to invest in themselves or to somebody who does not have the resources, what advice would you give?

SM: If they do not have the resources, I advise them to work on a team. Honestly, you need resources in order to be successful. You cannot just wing it. My expertise was launching markets for my old company, so I did the research. I knew exactly what I was getting into. I knew exactly the target market I was going after. I did the mailings, I opened my office, and I had no choice but to be successful. I am not a trust fund baby. I needed to make money. I had a very specific business plan that I executed, and it worked.

SS: How was building, setting up with Engel & Völkers, having a name, having a fancy office, and having to produce?

SM: There was no producing. Santa Monica real estate, west side real estate, really just stopped. They did not have to sell. It is all people with lots of money. There were no short sales in this market. There were no foreclosures in this market. It was just a stalled market, but I survived. I started doing a lot of leasing in those 18 months. Then, the market took off like a rocket. It was eye opening when it happened as a woman business owner that is responsible for other people's livelihoods.

SS: Where do you see your business in the next five to 10 years?

SM: I see continuing to build my team, continuing to make them successful, and doing more of the same. I want to sell until I am 100. I really enjoy the boutique. I do not want to build an empire. I did that and I do not want to do it again. I want to enjoy traveling, which I can do with the Engel & Völkers brand. I can go network with fellow agents and office owners whenever and wherever. I can really enjoy my clients and the homes that I get to sell. It has been a journey.

For more information, please contact Sandra Miller at (310) 616-6213 or sandra.miller@evrealestate.com

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Robert Greenwood was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Greenwood’s illustrious career with credible experience abroad building an understanding of his clientele, joining the highly esteemed Christie's International team, and his eventual ascendancy in the Turks & Caicos Islands luxury real estate market.

Robert Greenwood is on a Directors and Partner of Regency-Christie's International Real Estate, operating as one of the firm's Senior Brokers and Real Estate Advisors and a member of the Christie's Masters Circle. With veteran knowledge and proficiencies in high-value sales, resort management, development, and offshore investment, he has more than 35 years of personal work experience within the Turks and Caicos Islands. His extensive portfolio includes golf courses, condominiums, colleges, and hotel resort projects. Being affiliated with Christie's International Real Estate for almost a decade now, Greenwood has gained invaluable experience in the luxury real estate market guiding buyers with experience, professionalism, and trust.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Greenwood.

Seth Semilof: What exactly is a partner of the Regency Christie's International Real Estate and member of the Christie's Masters Circle?

Robert Greenwood: Christie's International Real Estate is one of the top luxury real estate brands in the world. We have been affiliated with Christie's for almost two decades now. With an investment angle, that has really helped us with our global exposure and the trust of the brand name. We have a fantastic team here at Christie's in the Turks and Caicos Islands with a breadth of knowledge. It is a great collaboration with Christie's and our team of 10 agents works very efficiently in the high-net-worth, high-value world of real estate.

SS: What made you want to get into real estate on the buy and sell side?

RG: It happened organically. At one point, I did the triad where I had a management company, a construction company, and a real estate company where one would feed the other. I did that for a long time, but I always gravitated towards real estate. I love the different styles of architecture. I really enjoy interacting with the people that we meet here. We get such a wide demographic of buyers from across the world, and you never know who you are actually dealing with everything from A-listers to captains of industry. The Turks is not just reserved for mega villas in the $20 million range. We are very price affordable in certain areas and certain condos, so I get to meet some incredible people.

SS: How was the island when you first launched the brokerage firm? What was your strategy?

RG: It was certainly very different than it is today. We did not have the technology that we have today. We did not have the inventory that we had today, but we also did not have the amount of brokerages. There are 16 brokerages within the Turks, but back then, it was three or four. It has always been very word of mouth in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It was slow-moving. Operating a real estate company was not aggressive at all and did not need to be. I do say quite often I have never really sold any real estate. The island already does that for me. My job is to simply guide you through the process.

SS: Tell us about who your mentor was or who helped mold you into where you are at today.

RG: I cannot mention his name, but he has an extensive background in commercial real estate in Canada. He was actually one of my first sales. The majority of my clients become my friends. You have to have the passion and the love of what you do. I love living in the Turks and Caicos Islands. I love what I do and love the people I meet. People see that and they recognize it is authentic. That is what makes the difference. You can read all the books you would like. You can have all the mentors you like. You can learn all the psychology of sales, but it really comes down to true authenticity. Make sure buyers get what they want. They will tell you everything you need to know.

SS: Who are the buyers? Where are they coming from?

RG: A lot of buyers are from the United States. It is a big demographic for us, and we are so easy to get to. It is a hop, skip, and a jump three and a half hours from New York. 90 minutes from Miami. We have direct flights from Charlotte, from Atlanta, and from Houston. Now, we are getting interest from new demographics in California and Vegas. Predominantly, U.S. buyers, but Europe is another big one and South America. The grand prize here is going to be exceptional, not just for real estate, but for tourism. They go parallel when you come down here. You fall in love on vacation, and we can offer you a condo from $290,000 to $68 million or $86 million. It has the full range.

For more information, please contact Robert Greenwood at (649) 432-7653 or robert@tcibrokers.com

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Philip Weiser was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Philip Weiser’s illustrious career from working in the hotel industry abroad, joining the highly esteemed Carlton International team, and his eventual ascendancy in French and international luxury real estate.

Philip Weiser has worked within the luxury hotel and hospitality industry for decades in London before transitioning to real estate when he and his young family settled in France. Weiser has held his French real estate license for over 40 years and assisted hundreds of buyers and sellers in the sale and acquisition of luxury homes and villas throughout the French Riviera. Launching Carlton International in 1995, the first of the Carlton International brands, Weiser and the Carlton International team collectively speak 14 languages to cater to an international clientele as a leading estate agent on the Cote d'Azur.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Weiser.

Seth Semilof: What made you think of moving to France and getting into real estate? Did you move to France first to do hotels, and then do real estate?

Philip Weiser: Not at all. My pre-Airbnb adventure was very successful. I sold the business and decided that I would move my family into a more international environment in the south of France where we have a good selection of schools with the English language. I was on a trip from Paris to Nice international airport and I sat next to a property developer who had opened the state agency in the town where I was living, and he was about to close the agency. Since I had nothing to do, I said, “I will be happy to see if I can make your agency run.” The Monday following, he forgot it, but he was as good as his word. He took me across the road, introduced me to my new boss, and suddenly I was a real estate. That was in 1982.

SS: Tell us how the business evolved from 1982. Where did you go from there?

PW: We were very successful as brokers as well buying, selling, renovating, and constructing. A lot of money was made at that time and I reinvested all the resources into other projects. The banks were throwing money at this time and in 1992, there was the first Gulf War when Iraq invaded Kuwait. Property prices around the world were heavily affected by that. In Europe, especially because we are closer to North Africa, prices dropped by 50% and interest rates were at 18.6%. I had 50% borrowings and 50% cash, but my properties all lost value of 50%, so I lost everything. It was the end of a glorious 10-year adventure.

SS: How is the real estate changed over the last 20 years? Are people building contemporary homes in the south of France?

PW: The architecture is sort of Mediterranean, with a lot of bay windows and tiled rooms like you have in California. That was the staple that together with traditional homes in the area are the two trends, but in the last five years, the word contemporary has become part of the local architecture dictionary. We never spoke of contemporary architecture. It was modern, but it was never contemporary. Now, we have some magnificent contemporary homes. It is very much the trend today. We must have, at least right now, 10 potential buyers looking for land to build a contemporary home or readymade contemporary homes designed by a local architect they can move straight into. There are very few standardized materials, so the cost of construction in spite of that it is clean, nice, and easy is that it is an expensive item here.

SS: What advice would you give to somebody getting into real estate to be successful?

PW: First is never believe anybody until you have proof of what they are saying is correct whether it is a buyer, seller, colleagues, or other brokers. The second is you need resilience because you have to have face the fact that you cannot win them all. The other self-discipline is being able to get up in the morning, go out, do the job, and stick with it. There is no day off. The last one is that when you are successful, do not spend the money. You may be successful this time. Ultimately, I tell everybody, you cannot sell a house. There are no sales in this job. It is understanding the needs of the buyer.

SS: Do you think your experience, training, and education in the hotel industry is what made you successful? Did you bring that to your real estate company?

PW: Certainly, that aspect played a very important role. A hotel is like a small town. You have lots of people of different nationalities and different characteristics. If you are managing, you have to move the people and the visitors first, not just the staff. All these people have their specific needs, their behaviors, and the way in which they react. If you go to have any peace and quiet managing, I will tell you to have to manage the staff and the guests with a lot of psychology, understanding, and great service.

For more information, please contact Philip Weiser at +33 6 14 34 13 14 or info@carlton-group.com

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Amy Land-de Wilde was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Land-de Wilde’s illustrious career from moving to the Caribbean after a year abroad, strides towards opening then selling her own successful brokerage, and her eventual ascendancy as a leading specialist in luxury real estate.

In 1986, Amy Land-de Wilde became a licensed broker on St. Croix after a year abroad falling in love with colorful Caribbean diving, beautiful topography, the welcoming people, and the island lifestyle. She opened her own brokerage in 2001, which she sold to the Schmidt Family of Companies, Coldwell Banker’s largest affiliate operation, and happily remains a broker there leading the top-producing team. Land-de Wilde has received Coldwell Banker’s top production awards annually since joining forces decades ago. With a track record of representing the most significant properties on St. Croix, she keeps current with industry innovations, marketing trends, and all facets of real estate. Her clients benefit from her excellent negotiating skills, knowledge, and deep connections to the resources that benefit new and experienced Islanders alike.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Land-de Wilde.

Seth Semilof: You moved to the island. You were at the radio station for about five years and then you said, “I either want to come into the financial industry or the real estate industry.” Tell us about that.

Amy Land-de Wilde: I had a lot of good experience managing a radio station and starting in radio sales. If practice for any kind of sales job, you are dealing with an evaporating commodity. You have to have excellent not only people skills, but you have to be organized and follow up to develop good work habits. I really do credit that beginning as one of the reasons I started in 1986.

SS: When you started, things were hot. How long were they hot for? How long did it take you to get your first deal?

ALW: My story is unusual in a way because of what was happening in our market at the time. I had my first deal within a month and my first year was good. People always tell you and it is true that you have to be able to have the cash to support yourself for that period of time. I started doing a newsletter in 1986, which I still do today, so that consistency did not take that long.

SS: You built an amazing company and worked very hard to open it in 2001. Tell us a little about the reasoning behind selling it and when you made that sale.

ALW: I started the company in 2001 and at the time, it was just Land-de Wilde realty. Although Coldwell Banker had been talking to our company, which I finally did go to that larger company in another couple of years, I stayed at that company until she closed it. That is what started my company. Coldwell Banker continued, I continued, and that was the best decision ever, so I am very happy about that. When I sold in 2018, there were about 35 people, which is not huge for a company in the States, but I was eager to do that.

SS: How is St. Croix right now with the real estate market?

ALW: Real estate, strangely, was one of the businesses allowed to open since we managed other people's properties here from afar. It was very strict, but people were allowed to come see us to our island. People wanted to get out of their home, so we really benefited from a lot of people who came to visit and loved it who would never have.

SS: What advice would you give to somebody watching us, even a person that is in the business for six years and not as successful or someone having some success but not at that level? 

ALW: I would try to get brutal honesty from people they respect around them if they are not having the success that they feel they should be having. I would first definitely look within and say, “Am I doing my best? Am I spending the hours?” The flexibility does offer us benefits, but it is not 40 hours a week. Work-life balance is something that you need to create if you want to be successful in the confines of giving your all to your business.

For more information, please contact Amy Land-de Wilde at (340) 690-1213 or amydewilde@coldwellbankervi.com

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Darin Marques was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Marques’ illustrious career from working in sales for a top subcontractor, his work in the Henderson community, and his eventual ascendancy in luxury real estate as a home specialist and founder of the Darin Marques Group at Huntington & Ellis.

After graduating from Bonanza High School, Marques pursued sales with the top fireplace and window subcontractor in the city. Within six months, he was the leading salesperson specializing in custom homes. This kicked off years as a successful executive in sales and development. Most recently, Marques was a luxury home specialist for 11 years with Ivan Sher Group, an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties, where he held the role of sales manager for ASCAYA, a premier luxury home community in Henderson with 313 estate sites projected to be the greatest collection of Desert Contemporary architecture in the country upon its completion. As a thirty-year resident of Las Vegas with a deep knowledge of the valley, Marques has an eye for elevated living and a skill set that results in clients achieving the most value when purchasing and selling their homes.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Marques.

Seth Semilof: How was the movement [to creating your own company]? You moved around at the beginning of COVID.

Darin Marques: I left [Ivan Sher Group] in December of 2019 and moved over here to start my team. Then, we rolled around to March, and everything shuts down. I am thinking, “What did I do?” but everything worked out. There was this incredible rebound that started late August, early September of last year. We more than made up for it in the fourth quarter of last year. We grossed almost 22 million in sales just in the fourth quarter and this year we have been off to an incredible start. We are currently sitting at 54 million in sales and on track to break 100 million this year.

SS: How did you get into real estate? Was that your first profession? Tell us a little about your first moves in your career.

DM: Believe it or not, I started working when I was 14. I was into bodybuilding at the time, and I started working for a local health food store here. I worked for them for about five years until I was 19 and one of our customers offered me my first sales opportunity, which was outside sales for a construction company here in town. This is what led me into luxury. I worked for him for a few months as a project manager, then he moved me into sales. I was selling high-end materials for custom home construction: fireplaces, windows, mirrors, shower doors, and all that stuff. The one area that he did not have anybody to focus on was custom homes.

SS: How long did it take you to get your first deal whether it be a listing or a sale?

DM: In my first month, I landed two one and a half-million-dollar deals, which, at that time, would be the equivalent of three or four million now. Both of those were prior customers of mine from when I sold construction materials, and they ended up listing their homes with me. My first 90 days were incredible, but nine months afterward was nothing. The first five years in real estate from 2009 to 2014 was tough. I was going to quit and every year, thankfully, I had two great people who believed in me. The turning point was when I went and met with Ivan. I said, “I am at rock bottom. I am broke. I cannot afford to pay my dues.” He said, “This is the best thing. Everything from here is up.” I move forward and about 90 days later, ASCAYA came to me ready to reopen and start selling luxury home lots again.

SS: What advice would you give to people starting out?

DM: I think anybody who is successful knows that you cannot do it all on your own and to surround yourself with the right people. The other thing I tell all new agents now, I say, "Keep a job for at least a year. Take all the money that you are making from real estate and put that away because that is what is going to finance your business." You are starting a business and any business owner knows that you cannot walk into any business without having money for a startup. It really comes down to time blocking and being organized with your time.

SS: 18 months ago, you went to launch your own business. What made you decide to do that?

DM: I was managing ASCAYA and overseeing 32 agents plus admin at our main office. It was like drinking water from a fire hose for about a year, but it gave me a great opportunity to learn a lot really quickly about managing agents and running a team. It gave me an opportunity, and it gave me confidence. When my contract was up at ASCAYA after five years, I went back and tried to be an agent on the team, and I realized that was not me. I did not want to just be in sales; I wanted to build something. As an entrepreneur, I had all these ideas, and I knew it was not my business. It was scary, to say the least, but it was the best thing that I could have ever done.

For more information, please contact Darin Marques at (702) 485-7755 or darin@dmgluxury.com

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Hilary Farnum-Fasth was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Hilary’s illustrious career from marketing at Regatta Bay, becoming a broker during the Great Recession, and her eventual ascendancy in luxury real estate partnering with The Corcoran Group.

Having started her real estate career within the renowned communities of Regatta Bay and WaterSound Beach, Hilary is well-versed in the art of selling luxury real estate. While the owner and of Beachy Beach 30A & Beachy Beach Destin, Hilary leads day-to-day operations, creates marketing and advertising programs, lists high-end luxury properties, and hires, trains, and manages new agents. Hilary attributes her professional success to a solid combination of tenacity and relationship building. For over 18 years, she has used her powerful negotiation skills to stay ahead of the curve in a dynamic, ever-changing industry.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Hilary.

Seth Semilof: In your bio, you went to Florida State. What did you do after school?

Hilary Farnum-Fasth: I was offered a job in Destin, Florida at Regatta Bay and that is where I got my start. I was in marketing for them and had an incredible mentor. He taught me everything to do with marketing. He always was teaching us how to sell real estate in a visionary way, but I actually did not want to sell real estate because my mom had been a real estate agent. Obviously, I was always meant to be in it and the developer saw that in me. He said, “Listen, you are sitting here on site doing the marketing, but sometimes, clients are coming in and the agents are out in the field. You are the one talking about the real estate, and I would be so much more comfortable if you had your real estate license.” I got the license and literally the day I got licensed, he said, “Oh, by the way, I need you to become an agent because we just had somebody move on.” That is how I got into real estate and, of course, it was the best thing I ever did.

SS: Tell us about how long it took you to start getting into sales. Did you have success immediately with that?

HFF: Ironically, I did have success immediately, but it was because I went all in. I actually invested in myself heavily. What I mean by that is everything was pulling way back and the first thing that people do is the thing they should not do, which is they stop paying for all the marketing. They get fear-based and fear drives them which for me, fear is not even in there at all. There was a local newspaper where if you had an ad in there, you were it. I did these full-page ads that cost a fortune. I went all in, so it allowed me to build very quickly and stand out very quickly.

SS: How did you come up with the entrepreneurial idea to bring Corcoran to your area?

HFF: They actually chose me as fate would have it. They had decided Corcoran was going to start having affiliates and they were looking for key brokers. They wanted a partnership with specific brokers, and they had identified me. As a broker, I had never ever had any interest or desire to be under a national brand. I had actually always been an independent broker, but Corcoran was that one brand that I always modeled after. I thought they had figured it all out and I love their messaging.

SS: What is some advice that you could give to a new agent or anyone that is getting into the business today?

HFF: This did not happen overnight because it is 20 plus years of loyalty. I did my job in cultivating those relationships and they now want to refer everybody to me. It should take a little time to cultivate that loyalty and those referrals. The goal is to make it a long-lasting career instead of this immediate overnight, make a lot of money type thing. I am growing something that is going to sustain for years and years, 10 years from now, 20 years from now. It is actually one of the coolest careers in that way.

SS: Where do you see yourself and your business in the next three to five years?

HFF: I definitely plan to open more Corcoran Reveries all throughout the southeast. I cannot wait to bring this brand to all the areas it is a perfect fit for. We are going to continue to grow and provide insanely high-level training at a luxury premium for agents because that is something missing in the market. Someone gave me that privilege when I started, and I want to give that now to all the agents that come and decide to be with us.

For more information, please contact Hilary Farnum-Fasth at (850) 231-5030 or hilary.ff@corcorangroup.com.

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Leslie Modell was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Modell’s illustrious career from a native New Yorker beginning with hands-on experience as a real estate rookie to her ascendancy in luxury real estate partnering with Sotheby’s International Realty.

Modell has developed lasting relationships with many of New York’s elite and is an expert in dealing with the world’s most sophisticated high-end clientele. She recently launched the Global Luxury Property Network Group with other top-producing Sotheby’s International Realty brokers, a networking group connecting industry leaders and innovators worldwide. Modell, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor, Associate Broker, and founder of The Leslie S. Modell Team, is a top producing broker in Manhattan who was ranked among the top 10 agents in the Sotheby’s International Realty East Side Manhattan Brokerage for 2019 and 2020 and among the top 1% in sales of Realogy Brokerage Group’s agent network from 2015 to 2018.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Modell.

Seth Semilof: After college [studying sociology and psychology], what did you do Leslie?

Leslie Modell: I pursued my music career with various different entrepreneurial businesses in between. Then, somewhere around 2004, I started to get the real estate bug. We were moving around a lot within Long Island to New York, etc., and I said, “looks like a fun job.”  I am a people person. I love to talk, and I am a good salesperson. I have always done sales my entire life, so I thought that the connection was very strong for me to branch out into real estate.

SS: When you got into the real estate business, what was your strategy coming in as a rookie?

LM: As a rookie, it is really important to get in at the base. Get your foundation set and that foundation will carry you the rest of your career. When I started, I did some hardcore walking to various buildings, introducing myself to different doormen, understanding floor plans understanding, researching different buildings, and getting educated. That is the most important takeaway of today: being an educated agent is everything. Knowing exactly the questions somebody will ask you about a specific building because typically it is the same question. If you are one step ahead of the game, you are always going to be that much more educated to someone and to give a feeling of trust and security to that seller or that buyer.

SS: You started small to get the singles and doubles and grew. Tell us how you are able to be successful in that.

LM: It is all about networking, getting your voice heard, and getting your brand out there. I actually have a social media company I work with specifically for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. You have to get the word out. You have to keep doing deal after deal after deal. Get seasoned. Get confident because the confidence plays. I was never afraid of the price point because if you can do a one bedroom, you could do a four bedroom. Once you get the confidence to build your business and build the momentum, you go to the next level. That is why I tell people in my team there is no deal too small because that studio buyer four years later, could become that three- or four-bedroom buyer.

SS: Where do you see the city [New York] right now?

LM: The city is definitely bouncing back. Those COVID discounts are in the rearview mirror. There are some discounted and there are some values still out in the fields but not like there was. I have personally been involved in multiple offer situations, so I do see a really good upward trajectory toward getting out of this cycle and moving into the next cycle. My business personally has been phenomenal. I have lots of contracts out. I have lots of my listings either closed or in contracts. We are certainly getting traction in the market.

SS: Where do you see your brand going over the next three to five years? Tell us a little about what you foresee in the future.

LM: I see myself growing constantly. I always know there is another plateau to reach, so right now, I have been building out my team. I have three people on my team and the next step would be growing that team, constantly evolving, constantly growing, and maybe getting into new development in the future. The sky is the limit for everyone in this industry and that is why I love it. Nothing is too far of a reach. You have a goal, you set your goal, and you go for it.

For more information, please contact Leslie Modell at (917) 488-5374 or leslies.modell@sothebyshomes.com.

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Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Schemmel’s illustrious career at Schemmel Group, his growth of knowledge and expertise in the Sarasota, Florida area, and his ascendancy in the real estate market.

Comprehensive knowledge of the Sarasota area real estate market, strong business skills, and an affinity for luxury properties have established Joel among the top 1% of Realtors® in the Sarasota area. Joel and his team at the Schemmel Group have set several sales records in addition to being the top producing team within the Sotheby’s affiliate in Sarasota every year since 2008.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Schemmel.

Seth Semilof: Going back to that first year, what made you successful? What made you stay in the business and not quit?

Joel Schemmel: I had to make the leap of faith into the business. many people coming into the real estate world it is cushy job and easy to break through and be successful, but it was harder than any of my other careers before. We had no connections to anybody here in Sarasota, so it was certainly a reality check for us to how to grow  the business. I thought with my background as an attorney and accountant people would be flocking. You really have to start from zero and build up your business. I made good relationships with a couple experienced agents and they let me take their listings, have open houses at those listings, even advertising a little bit from my perspective, so that is really how I started.

SS: A broker brought up how they built their business by basically going to all the open houses. Is that how you started your business?

JS: The reality is, of course, when you did an open house, you would think you would pick up a buyer, but my additional strategy was to meet all the neighbors and really establish myself as a as a source of information in that neighborhood; somebody you go to. It was definitely a twofold strategy.

SS: How did you get your first sale and how long did it take?

JS: The biggest challenge right is you start your initiatives and unless you stick with them for a good amount of time, I mean doing direct mail, which we did a lot of back then, you do it for three months, it was a waste of money, you have to do it for a year to produce your property, your first tangible transaction out of it. It is going into this business with your eyes open, that it is a year or two of investment, from my perspective, to get things rolling. It can be very lucrative, but it is a humble beginning.

SS: How did you evolve your business to where it is right now? How long did it take you to get that first trophy property?

JS: The way I approached it was to really focus on my neighborhood, to build a track record, so I became the expert in the neighborhood where I lived and built from there. You are building that base and that is the beauty of it. Once you get it going, it builds on itself to a certain extent, but I did not get into the million plus properties right away. It took a couple years.

SS: What advice do you have if someone's watching this that in a career they're not happy and they want to get into real estate? What advice would you give them?

JS: You have to approach it like a business, so it is not going to be instantly gratifying like it may be perceived from the outside. It does take some time to build up, so be ready to invest money, if you can, but your time. You have to be self motivated. Anybody can be successful in this business, but you do have to dig in and be very persistent. We have always taken the approach that we add value to our clients. Determine your strategy or your niche to add value because that will be what people gravitate towards.

For more information, please contact Joel Schemmel at 941-587-4894 or joel.schemmel@premiersir.com

Joel Schemmel is the exclusive agent the Sarasota, Florida estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Built in 1940 by the U.S. Navy just prior to WWII as the operational command center of the Navy’s North Pacific Fleet communication system, “Building 39” is considered to be one of the most historical properties on the West Coast. This one-of-a-kind residence sits on 10 spectacular, secluded acres on Bainbridge Island in Seattle’s Puget Sound and has been transformed into a timeless island estate that has retained its historic appeal. Classic design and modern amenities fill the 12,018 square-foot home that is the epitome of luxury, style and privacy. Features including a 1,000+ square-foot master suite; 14-ft. ceilings; an indoor pool; 5-car garage; formal gardens; lovely patios and terraces; and a gorgeous gourmet kitchen that overlooks the property create an unprecedented level of luxury. This incredible estate is not only a special piece of history but a place that you will be proud to call home.

For more information about this residence other luxury Washington properties, please contact Scott Wasner at 206-910-1410 or scottwasner@christiesrealestateseattle.com.

Christie's International Real Estate, Seattle is the exclusive real estate company representing the Central/Eastern, WA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

Address: 10000 NE Kitsap St, Bainbridge Island, Washington, 98110

Price: $9,750,000

Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle

Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle

Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle

Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle

Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle

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Exquisitely detailed, this John Midyette designed 2 bedroom, 4 bathroom partial adobe home is set on 3.26 acres in the Casas de San Juan gated community. Enter the courtyard through an ornate wrought iron gate. Design accents will catch your attention as you open the hand-carved wood double doors to a foyer with elegant tile floors and hand-painted coved ceiling.

Pass through the wet bar into the grand living room with high ceilings, gorgeous wood beams and chandeliers. The fireplace with decorative mantel is a dramatic centerpiece of the room and stunning mountain views from the windows and French doors add to the appeal.

The spacious gourmet kitchen boasts custom wood cabinetry, utility room, center island, Saltillo tile floors and built-in appliances with matching cabinet fronts. There's a formal dining room as well as several seating areas; some with kiva fireplace and access to the portals surrounding the home.

The master suite has a separate seating area with kiva fireplace, generous walk-in closet and adjacent study. The spa-like master bath has jetted soaking tub, custom tile vanity and views of the distant mountains.

Visitors can relax in the guest suite with a kitchenette, fireplace, ensuite bathroom with dual vanities and a separate entrance.

Enjoy outdoor entertaining on the portals, with landscaping, a water feature and views for miles. Extra features are Talavera tiles, wood floors, custom lighting throughout. Just a short drive from Santa Fe plaza and the Opera.

Address: 10 La Traviata, Santa Fe, NM 87506

Price: $1,325,000

For more information, please contact Darlene Streit at 505.920.8001 or dstreit@dstreit.com

Darlene Streit is the exclusive agent representing the New Mexico real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Photo Credit: Sotheby's International Realty

Photo Credit: Sotheby's International Realty

Photo Credit: Sotheby's International Realty

Photo Credit: Sotheby's International Realty

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Piney Point estate on 2.2+ acre wooded home site. Inviting two-story with high ceilings, large rooms, and walls of windows overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds. Well-designed for entertaining. Master down with a beautifully-remodeled spa bath. Game room and media room up. All bedrooms have private baths. The park-like property has a walking path, pool, tennis court, and separate two-story 1,400 sq. ft. (appraisal) guest house with kitchen, living, dining, plus 2 bedrooms and 2 baths.

Year Built: 1973

Exterior: 6,095 sq. ft. (approx.)

Lot Size: 117,000 sq. ft. (approx.)

Address: 7 Memorial Point Lane, Piney Point Village, TX 77024

Photo Credit: Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

Photo Credit: Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

Photo Credit: Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

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Masterfully designed by HEH in collaboration with Von Studnitz Architects and Studio Preveza, this brand new estate is located near the end of a cul de sac on Bel Air’s most coveted view street. Inspired by James Perse design elements, the residence is a canvas for the quintessential California lifestyle. The gated retreat delivers warm, high-end finishes throughout its open-concept floor plan, thoughtfully designed to maximize city & ocean views. The home features 6 bedroom suites, including the luxe Master & Guest Quarters with separate entrance, as well as a state-of-the-art Kitchen & multiple living spaces that flow to the exterior where a 50-ft infinity-edge Pool and hillside backyard with olive grove, French lavender & Tuscan rosemary create an urban oasis. Additional luxuries include a home theater, gym, 3-car garage & motor court. Pairing architectural innovation with carefully curated interiors, this estate sets a new benchmark for modern comfort in a desired locale.

Co-Listed with Jordana Leigh - Rodeo Realty

Co-Listed with Christopher Pickett

Address: 1030 Somera Road, Los Angeles, CA 90077

Price: $12,500,000

For more information, please contact Ernie Carswell at 310-345-7500 or ernie@carswellandassociates.com.

Ernie Carswell is the exclusive real estate company representing the Sunset Strip/West Hollywood real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photo Credit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Photo Credit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Photo Credit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Photo Credit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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Strolling down sidewalks and catching up with your neighbors awaits at the idyllic community of Westhaven just southwest of Nashville near the historic Natchez Trace.

Named one of the nation’s 50 best master-planned communities, this stately home is located within a block of Westhaven’s Founder’s Square and is impeccably appointed.  Newly renovated, the home features a bright and airy open concept living room and kitchen and is perfect for holiday gatherings and game night.  The home has five bedrooms, five and half bathrooms, and the downstairs master retreat overlooks the beautiful back courtyard.

Filled with natural light, this is truly a special home that has been updated with the latest finishes and features. With a separate entrance, the home has an apartment over the three-car garage offering flexible living space for guests, in-laws or nanny quarters. The large, private yard and outdoor living areas is the ideal retreat from the busyness of everyday life. 

Just a golf cart ride away is a variety of shopping and amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, playground, pool, tennis courts, and Arthur Hills designed 18-hole championship golf course and club. 

Address: 1312 State Blvd, Franklin, TN 37064

Price: $1,174,900

For more information, please contact Lisa Culp Taylor at 615-300-8285 or lisa@lctteam.com.

Lisa Culp Taylor is the exclusive agent representing the Tennessee real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Photo Credit: Forest Home Media

Photo Credit: Forest Home Media

Photo Credit: Forest Home Media

Photo Credit: Forest Home Media

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Built by a life-long rancher and renowned breeder of cutting horses, this luxury equestrian estate sits on 8.4 acres in Molalla, Oregon, conveniently located between Portland and Salem in the foothills of the Cascade Range just 15 miles from the Mt. Hood National Forest.

The estate’s custom home is a blend of the best from Mid-Century, contemporary and ranch styles with simple, clean lines and interesting design elements that make it special. The welcoming, open-concept great room looks like it leapt from the pages of Architectural Digest, with 10-foot ceilings, an oversized kitchen island with breakfast bar and a floor-to-ceiling transparent wine wall between the office and great room. The covered outdoor kitchen and living room provides immense space for entertaining and enjoying Oregon’s year-round mild weather as well as fabulous unobstructed views for miles around. The innovative design extends into the master suite as well. The whole suite was the property’s original homestead, and the 10x10 meditation room was once the front porch. The master bath has a wet room concept with a free-standing tub and exquisite tile work.

The luxurious nature of this property continues to the stables which were built to be a showcase structure. By design, the stables don’t look like a barn but rather like a reflection of the house. The building has an office space, tack room, overhead doors on each end, and seven total stalls that include three extra-large stalls that are large enough for horses to foal and grow and four standard stalls. Obsessed with details, the owners created an infrastructure that supports an active lifestyle with minimal fuss, including an effortless drainage system, a raised double-wide driveway, easy pass-through garage door access in the barn, and noble pipe fencing.

Don’t let the quiet, private, rural location fool you, Molalla’s small but mighty commercial center with groceries, shopping, and dining is just a four-minute drive from the house and three of Oregon’s best golf courses are within five miles.

This property is not available for sale on the open market at this time, but private showings may be arranged and offers to purchase may be submitted through the property’s representatives Friederike Svensson and Juli Martin at LUXE Christie’s International Real Estate.

Address: 11471 South Highway 211, Molalla, OR

Price: $1,200,000

For more information, please contact Friederike Svensson and Juli Martin at 503-388-5570 or info@svenssonmartin.com.

LUXE Christie’s International is the exclusive real estate company representing the Oregon & Washington (SW, Central & Eastern) real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

Photo Credit: Christie's International Real Estate Seattle

Photo Credit: Christie's International Real Estate Seattle

Photo Credit: Christie's International Real Estate Seattle

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Located at the acclaimed Auberge Beach Residences & Spa on the beachfront in Fort Lauderdale, this 5 bedroom (including service quarters) condominium home is the essence of true luxury and sophistication.  Auberge S1801 is a southeast corner thru unit with both beachfront and Intracoastal views. Outfitted with Italian Carrera marble, with Wolf and Subzero appliances, this residence is ideal for the discerning buyer looking for an unparalleled level of service and a most memorable experience.  The community boasts 450 linear feet of beachfront and offers residents an exclusive array of cultural and culinary experiences.

Address: 2200 N Ocean Blvd., Unit S1801, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

Price: $4,850,000

For more information, please contact The Howland Group at 954-658-4712 or michelle.howland@compass.com

The Howland Group is the exclusive agent representing the Fort Lauderdale real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

Photo Credit: Compass

Photo Credit: Compass

Photo Credit: Compass

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Passing through the gates of the Enclave at Carronbridge, you leave behind the hustle and bustle of the vibrant Cool Springs area of Franklin, and enter a world of peace, privacy and luxury living. The impeccable, traditional style home on a half acre plus lot on Haddon Court has three bedrooms on the main level. With over 6,000 square feet, there are a total of four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. The impressive interiors include an elevator with service for all three floors including the finished lower level area.  You’ll be impressed with the spacious storage throughout.

From the formal living room and dining room to the home theater and covered porch, the home offers versatile entertaining and living areas and is located just south of the state’s capital city, Nashville.

Address: 300 Haddon Court, Franklin, TN  37067

Price: $999,900

For more information, please contact Lisa Culp Taylor at (615) 790-7400 or lisa@lctteam.com

Lisa Culp Taylor is the exclusive agent representing the Tennessee real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Photo Credit: Forest Home Media

Photo Credit: Forest Home Media

Photo Credit: Forest Home Media

Photo Credit: Forest Home Media

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It starts with the light. No other home in Aspen is lit so elegantly, though it’s not fixtures that make the magic here. This experience is all natural, with unhindered northern light filtering through the impossibly tall windows. But the light is just the beginning. At Wood Duck Lane, a series of inspired design decisions reveal themselves, room by room, space by space. This is a deliberate design choice: a progression that is elegant and logical. The result is a home that’s as impressive as it is immersive – comfortable for a family large or small, ready for world-class entertaining, and still perfect for intimate nights by the fire. Each room flows gracefully into the next, with areas of activity smartly removed from spaces intended for study, work and quiet contemplation. 

Just through the front door of Wood Duck Lane, owner and visitors are greeted by the heart and soul of the residence: a great room fully deserving of the name. The walls are clad in imported stone and a large hearth provides a linear point of interest on the eastern wall. But it’s the windows that create awe, rising twenty-eight feet high, with unobstructed views of the adjacent Hallam Lake Nature Preserve and Smuggler Mountain beyond. Outside, expansive deck space provides an intimate outdoor experience as well as a unique space for entertaining. A custom hot tub and fire pit invite a longer stay in any season, while glass railings provide unimpeded views from anywhere in the home. (Yes, your home on Wood Duck Lane will provide an occasional glimpses of actual wood ducks.)  

It is conveniently located near the Music Tent and minutes from the downtown core yet overlooking 40 acres of the most pristine and protected land in all of Aspen. This is a home for those whose Aspen idea involves both nature and neighborhood and for those yearning for that special home created without compromise.

Address: 102 Wood Duck Lane, Aspen, CO 81611

Price: $34,950,000

For more information, please contact Maureen Stapleton at 970.948.9331 or maureen.stapleton@aspensnowmasssir.com

Maureen Stapleton is the exclusive agent representing the Aspen, CO real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Photo Credit: Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty

Photo Credit: Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty

Photo Credit: Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty

Photo Credit: Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty

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Whimsical and fun, with every detail imaginable! This 6 bed/6 bath home located within the Equestrian Club Estates is the perfect place to be during Wellington, Florida's own Winter Equestrian Festival. Golfcart or bike straight to the show, stop home for a lunch, never worry about parking, and never miss a class at the show! With 2 pools, snack bar for the kids, and separate guest cottage, this is the only place you'll want to be to host the whole family or friends while horse showing in Wellington!

Address: 14149 & 14159 Calypso Lane, Wellington, FL 33414

Price: Available upon request

For more information, please contact Maria Mendelsohn at 561-758-1605 or maria@mariamendelsohn.com

Maria Mendelsohn is the exclusive agent representing the Equestrian and Luxury properties within Douglas Elliman’s Sports and Entertainment division as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Photo Credit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Photo Credit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Photo Credit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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Blue Zone Realty International Presents: Luminous, Grand Ocean View Estate in Manuel Antonio Costa Rica. On the Edge of Paradise.

Villa el Cantico is an elegant, expansive estate located on the front ridge in Manuel Antonio. This rare and coveted 2-acre property offers some of the most scenic and breathtaking views imaginable. Perched directly in the monkey and wildlife corridor, guests of Villa el Cantico are treated to southern views of the world-famous Manuel Antonio coastline, the dramatic and inspiring island formations, and the forever views of the warm Pacific Ocean. The fresh tropical ocean breezes and warm sunshine come together to delight and entice you into spending a lot of time on the expansive poolside deck, or one of the terraces that adorn 6 of the 7 bedrooms.

As you arrive at Villa el Cantico and pass the impressive electric gate, you will notice the recently remodeled guard casita and the captivating exotic trees and plants as you wind your way up to the circular driveway and beautiful garden areas. The front of the home is impressive, yet inviting, with classic finishes and magnetic curb appeal.

When you enter into the home, you will be welcomed with a custom water feature, and a combination of floor to ceiling glass windows, as well as an impressive mix of stone, concrete and wood finishes. The old-world style winding terrace draws your attention upward to the wrought iron finishes and the exotic local woods. The ever-present ocean views draped in the background will pull at your imagination and draw out your creativity and wonder.

This epic estate was thoughtfully designed for entertaining and for living. Every room, from the surround sound equipped media room to the chef's kitchen, the master suites to the guest rooms, is tastefully finished, and beautifully appointed. This home is enticing and captivating inside and out, and it lends itself equally as well to entertaining a large number of guests, or an intimate gathering of just a few.

Beyond the 25 foot, high windows is the gorgeous infinity pool and oversized decks and patios. The exterior rancho is finished with palmex roofing materials and is the perfect place to enjoy a cold beverage while you gaze out over the inviting coastline. Guests of Villa el Cantico have said that they saw more monkeys. sloths, and birds while enjoying the poolside deck than they did at the national park. This home has it all. The well thought out architecture enhances every aspect of the private costal oasis which is a very short 10-minute walk from Playa Beisanz.

Address: Puntarenas, CR - 60504

Price: $2,495,000

For more information please contact Blue Zone Realty International at (506) 8446-0275 or tim@bluezonerealty.com

Blue Zone Realty International is the exclusive agent representing the Costa Rica real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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Photo Credit: Blue Zone Realty International

Photo Credit: Blue Zone Realty International

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Facing west with stunning views of Biscayne Bay, the property measures approximately 80,000 square feet (two acres) and offers 200 square feet of water frontage.

Home to only 40 waterfront properties, the 300-acre Indian Creek island situated on a man-made barrier island along Biscayne Bay is one of the most private and prestigious neighborhoods in the world. Also known as Miami’s Billionaire Bunker, Indian Creek is home to celebrities, business moguls, sports figures and other prominent individuals. Its beautiful estates are all situated on expansive waterfront lots measuring tens of thousands of square feet.

Privately owned, this residential enclave includes the ultra-exclusive private membership at Indian Creek Country Club. The luxurious Indian Creek Golf Course encompasses the entirety of the island’s interior. Indian Creek has high security and employs its own professional police force and 24/7 armed boat patrol.

Address: 4 Indian Creek Island Rd, Indian Creek, FL 33154

Price: $31.8M

For more information, please contact The Jills Zeder Group at 305-341-7447 or jille@jillszeder.com

The Jills Zeder Group are the exclusive agents representing the Miami Beach, Fisher Island, FL real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

Photo Credit: Coldwell Banker Real Estate

Photo Credit: Coldwell Banker Real Estate

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Representing the pinnacle of luxury living in Playa Vista, 5900 Village offers incomparable finishes and design in Playa Vista. As a premier model home of the most exclusive architectural single-family homes in the area, 5900 Village blends Luxury & Lifestyle in Silicon Beach. Three-story detached residences employ a modern design with voluminous spacious living areas that offer unmatched entertainment opportunities, as well as unparalleled personal sanctuaries - creating idyllic California indoor/outdoor living. 12 foot High ceilings upon entry and the finest finishes make this Jewel shine above the rest in the burgeoning 'Silicon Beach' neighborhood of Playa Vista.

Address: 5900 Village Dr., Playa Vista, CA 90094

Price: $4,750,000

For more information, please contact Kris Zacuto at 310.702.6299 or kris@kriszacuto.com

Kris Zacuto is the exclusive agent representing the Silicon Beach, CA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photo Credit: HILTON & HYLAND

Photo Credit: HILTON & HYLAND

Photo Credit: HILTON & HYLAND

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Best Intracoastal views in Palm Beach with floor to ceiling glass doors leading to a huge 2,979 sq ft terrace. Amazing water views to the north, west and south sides. See the boats and enjoy the sunsets from your private outdoor space atop the Tower Vallandry Condominium situated on the northwest tip of Ibis Isle. Breathtaking views from all rooms. Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom offers all hurricane doors, newer kitchen and baths, granite flooring, a huge living room, and a separate dining room. Only 2 apartments share the Tower floor with the elevator opening to a private vestibule. This 22 unit building has a doorperson and covered parking. First time on the market in decades. Ibis Isle has 2 pools, lots of green space, and is located across A1A from Phipps Ocean Park and the Palm Beach Tennis Center. Short drive to Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course, Worth Avenue, restaurants, and cultural centers.

For more information, please contact Pamela Gottfried And Joan Wenzel at 561.371.5700 or pamela.gottfried@elliman.com and joan.wenzel@elliman.com

Pamela Gottfried And Joan Wenzel are the exclusive agents representing the Palm Beach, FL market as members of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

Photo Credit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Photo Credit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Photo Credit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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Amazing development opportunity on a 16,640 SF lot (8k-9k FLAT) with canyon views in prime Brentwood location. The purchase comes with a full set of architectural plans, soils, etc. for a 7,156 exquisite estate-sized traditional home with modern details, designed by acclaimed architect, Ken Ungar. Located on a quiet street; Mandeville Canyon to Chalon, across from prestigious Brentwood Country Estates

Address: Brentwood, CA

Price: $7,500,000

For more information, please contact Robert Radcliffe at 310.317.9900 or rob@robertradcliffe.com

Robert Radcliffe is the exclusive agent representing the Brentwood, CA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photo Credit: Compass

Photo Credit: Compass

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