Darin Marques presents

Behind the prestigious double gates of Vintage Valley in the Southern Highlands Golf Course community, this stunning custom estate takes center stage. Constructed by an owner builder with years of experience including many Strip casinos. Its over 5,000 SF showcases incredible spacious design and opulent finishes. The oversized great room flows seamlessly into the resort-styled exterior with a covered patio, outdoor kitchen, pool, spa, swim-up bar, and sunken dining area. Its striking kitchen is designed down to the detail. Double islands with two-tone waterfall edge honed porcelain, custom dark wood cabinetry, integrated Thermador appliances, built-in coffee station, French door oven, and wine coolers enhance the sophisticated design. Two spacious primary suites feature separate seating areas, walk-in closets, and luxurious baths. Stone and wood architectural detailing display a warm, inviting ambiance throughout. Temperature-controlled five-car garage has the foundation for a 2-car lift.

Address: 12 Chalk Hill Ct, Las Vegas, NV 89141

Price: $5,200,000

For more information, please contact Darin Marques at (702) 803-3527 or darin@dmgluxury.com

Darin Marques is the exclusive agent representing the Las Vegas, Nevada real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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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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Darin Marques Presents

Luxurious living unfolds in this over 3,000 square foot single-story home. From the double door grand entry, the airy main level opens to formal living and dining space. A comfortable great room with fireplace borders the spacious gourmet kitchen. The high-functioning linear kitchen design offers granite counters, central island with bar seating, breakfast nook, desk area and plenty of storage. The copious master suite features separate sitting area, two-sided fireplace and access to the lush backyard. The master’s spa-like bath has a make-up table, jetted tub and walk-in shower. The backyard offers lots of privacy! Mature landscaping surrounds the heated pool, spa and covered patio. Architectural detailing adds character throughout the home with arched doorways, bricked exterior, tile flooring and high ceilings. Community parks and trails enhance the gated NW Las Vegas property. Brand new stainless dishwasher, new water softener, & new water heater recently installed.

Address: 4649 Bird View Ct, Las Vegas, NV 89129

Price: $849,000

For more information, please contact Darin Marques at 305-343-9133 or darin@dmgluxury.com

Darin Marques is the exclusive agent representing the Las Vegas, Nevada real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Here, members of the exclusive Haute Residence Network of top real estate agents give us their advice to all those considering joining the industry.

Heidi Bintz, Vail Valley, CO: "Be prepared for a full-time job that can be seven days a week."

Anne Perry, Honolulu, HI: "Develop strong and current database, constant growth, strong market knowledge and leave your ego at the door."

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, Boca Raton, FL: "Join a team where you receive leads, work and close them, and you'll establish yourself organically by being in the field learning the business."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "It's a 24-hour a day commitment."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "You have to figure out what makes you different in the market vs. everyone else. Everyone should have an edge."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Be prepared to spend six months in business development and getting set up for business."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "This is hard work. You have to be disciplined, approachable, and determined to protect your clients' interests throughout each stage of the transaction. You are assisting them with a large financial decision."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Zoom and webinars is a new way of life. LinkedIn is offering ways to connect with like-minded real estate professionals as well as LinkedIn groups. We started our Broadway Realty group that increased to over 700 professionals in a couple of weeks."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Be patient and honest. Your integrity is everything."

James Beasley, Las Vegas Strip, NV: "Start building your database (databank)."

Jeff Hyland, Bel-Air, CA: "Stay calm and work through it. You might not sell your first listing, but with time, due diligence and a bit of luck, the world could be your market."

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "Make sure you are ready to jump in headfirst. In today's market, this is not a hobby job. You have to commit to working long and odd hours. If you aren't an expert on your market and inventory, you won't be able to service your clients properly."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "Your 'why' has to be very clear. Your choice of realty companies and the future education, support plus mentorship is critical to your success."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "If this is your very first introduction into Real Estate, I would recommend assisting an agent. If I had it to do all over again from the start, that is what I would do. Giving up something to gain the knowledge and experience can be priceless."

Kim Martin-Fisher, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL: "You must be vigilant, patient, and genuine."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Project events are an excellent way to learn about the project itself and meet new faces in the industry."

Kristine Farra, Chicago, IL: "Work hard. Build relationships, not leads. Take marketing and branding seriously."

Maggie Gold Seelig, Boston, MA: "Find the nicest and smarter person from whom to learn the business, as real estate is an apprenticeship profession."

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "Don't enter this business thinking this is easy money but at the same know that it takes a lot of time and money to become established in order to have a lasting career."

Toni Itkin, Sandy Springs, GA: "Join a brokerage that provides the best training and technology- not the one the gives the highest commission split! Know that this is a full-time business, not a part-time job or a hobby. Then, network, network, network!"

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What should one do or not do when considering a career in real estate?

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "Make sure you are ready to jump in head first. In today's market, this is not a hobby job. You have to commit to working long and odd hours. If you aren't an expert on your market and inventory, you won't be able to service your clients properly."

Anne Perry, Honolulu, HI: "Develop a strong and current data base; constant growth; strong market knowledge, and leave your ego at the door."

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, Boca Raton, FL: "Join a team where you receive leads, work and close them, and you'll establish yourself organically by being in the field learning the business."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Be prepared to spend six months in business development and getting set up for business."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "I say this is hard work. You have to be disciplined, approachable, and determined to protect your clients' interests throughout each stage of the transaction. You are assisting them with a large financial decision."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Be patient and honest. Your integrity is everything."

Heidi Bintz, Vail Valley, CO: "Be prepared for a full time job that can be seven days a week."

James Beasley, Las Vegas, NV: "Start building your data base (databank)."

Jeff Hyland, Bel-Air, CA: “Stay calm and work through it. You might not sell your first listing, but with time, due diligence and a bit of luck, the world could be your market.”

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "Your 'why' has to be very clear. Your choice of realty companies and the future education, support, plus mentorship is critical to your success."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "If this is your very first introduction into real estate, I would recommend assisting an agent. If I had it to do all over again from the start, that is what I would do. Giving up something to gain the knowledge and experience can be priceless."

Kim Martin-Fisher, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL: "You must be vigilant, patient, and genuine."

Kristine Farra, Chicago, IL: "Work hard. Build relationships, not leads. Take marketing and branding seriously."

Maggie Gold Seelig, Boston, MA: "Find the nicest and smarter person from whom to learn the business, as real estate is an apprenticeship profession."

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "Do not enter this business thinking it’s easy money -- it takes a lot of tremendous amount of time, devotion and capital to become established in order to have a lasting career."

Toni Itkin, Sandy Springs, GA: "Join a brokerage that provides the best training and technology, not the one that gives the highest commission split! Know that this is a full time business, not a part time job or a hobby. Then, network, network, network!!"

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They were hosted by Haute Living's Erik Haase. Watch the full webinar below.

Highlight quotes from the webinar:

Heidi Bintz: "Tourists have been coming in all winter, and it's been getting busier. Because of Spring Break and Spring skiing, we're anticipating a busy March. Our restaurants do have limited indoor dining, but that has been slowly increasing. Bars and restaurants have put tables outside and further space, and you can now drink or roam Vail Village and Beaver Creek... The market is tight. Some properties are going under contract instantly. However, inventory does depend on varying locations and price points, and I anticipate it to continue this way. We are limited in where we can build because we're surrounded by a national forest... We get a lot of what we call the Front Range, which is Denver, north and south, and it's about a two-hour drive, give or take, for those people. So I've seen more people wanting to either relocate or spend more time up here. We have a big market from Texas, and from southern Florida. There's Chicago, New York, Europe, and south of the border; we have a pretty large Mexico City clientele. They're here now, and they and they love Vail and the mountains."

Darin Marques: "The biggest thing I probably help my clients with is especially land purchases. They're buying a new development and looking to buy land to build. Most of them don't understand the process of what it takes to go through hiring the architect and general contractor and going through the permitting process and design review. With my relationships and background that I have in new construction, I've been able to help a lot of the clients navigate through that much quicker. It also helps me understanding luxury properties better. You can go with a basic window package and a home that could be $50,000, or a really high-end custom window package and a house that can be $300,000. As an agent representing luxury properties, having that understanding is really important. I just sold a property that was for the highest in the community in Southern Highlands at $725 per square foot. And we were about $200 a square foot higher than the next property. I was able to convey to the client, because they asked, why [the price was] so much higher. When I broke down the cost of land, permitting architectural engineering, and then the cost of construction, he was fine with it. He understood, he just wanted to see the details.

Mark Salmon: "Covid certainly has driven the market. Obviously, everybody's heard about how strict California has been with regard to Covid and travel. People are vacating the city, especially in the tech industry where they're able to work from home, and we're so close to all that in Silicon Valley and San Francisco. There's obviously a lot of money that comes with that as well, so for those guys, it's really been a second home destination for years and years, but now it's more primaries that I'm seeing. Young techies escaping the city, escaping Covid and all these restrictions to come to Tahoe. They have Bay area wages and pretty inexpensive real estate compared to what they're used to [there]. It's the same problem is I'm hearing in Florida, just that lack of inventory. It's almost scary frankly to a list of property right now because you know what your next three days are going to look like. It's 50 showings and 20 plus offers, and it's very time-consuming at that point... Buying in Tahoe is something you can have for generations and I think will never lose really long-term values. "

Joel Schemmel: "Our market has been kind of insane. Inventory is the biggest challenge because we have such huge buyer demand and very limited inventory. I think we've gone through a cycle that used to be some price points. Now it's pretty much across the board, as far as inventory shortages. I get five calls a day from realtors looking for anything that might be coming up in the near future. Anything under a million dollars, if it lasts more than 48 hours in the MLS, then there's something wrong with it. We've been very fortunate. Last year, we had a record year with over 100 hundred million that we closed, and we are already $51 million for this year... We have the fundamental population growth. We had the traditional Midwest, buyer pool, and that is now significantly expanded to the Northeast, and California is our new kind of crazy source of buyers. And even Texas, it's been interesting. We've never had Texas or California. They both appeared in the last year as heavy-duty buyers. Covid has really just kind of fueled the market to a certain extent...  We will definitely break some records, this year, as far as price points

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Darin Marques Presents

Located in the exclusive guard-gated Roma Hills community, the custom two-story estate “Roma Paradiso,” offers a wealth of luxurious amenities. It features a fitness room, theater with full bar, wine cellar, massage room, infinity-edge pool and spa, front courtyard entry, four fireplaces, and water features. The gourmet kitchen features an expansive central island, butler’s pantry, marble counters, and two-tone cabinetry. The over 7,000 square foot home has six ensuite bedrooms, executive office, formal dining and living areas, loft, and media room. Architectural detailing throughout including coffered, and wood-beamed ceilings, grand spiral staircase, and marble flooring. Corner lot offers unrivaled privacy and incredible entertaining areas. Integrated sound and Crestron system.

Address: 1793 Anelli Ct, Henderson, NV 89012

Price: $3,950,000

For more information, please contact Darin Marques at 305-343-9133 or darin@dmgluxury.com

Darin Marques is the exclusive agent representing the Las Vegas, Nevada real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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How did the pandemic affect the real estate market in Las Vegas?

When the stock market took a hit because of Covid, everything came to a complete stop for about four to five months. It was tough. The biggest thing was to stay consistent, making calls, and developing my team internally and administratively. I took the time to get myself in a good position so that when the market did bounce back, we were ready to take on that business.

What can potential buyers of luxury real estate expect from relocating to the area?

The biggest thing that attracts people here is that there is no state income tax, bringing a lot of California buyers. That can average between 12-16% of their income that they get to keep.

When people think of Vegas, they think of gambling and the Strip, but it’s in the perfect location. It’s a great hub for business. Vegas logistically is perfectly positioned, close to the beach by car or airplane. We have great restaurants, parks, hiking, and of course, the fact that we have the Golden Knights in the NHL, the Raiders in the NFL, and professional baseball coming our way.

Describe your passion for real estate, and especially the Las Vegas market.

Meeting people and helping them. Working for them and doing a great job so they’re happy. In luxury, customer service is a high expectation. You have to take care of the clients because 90% of your business comes from referrals. The first couple of years I got into real estate, I was figuring out the “why”. It wasn’t until I found a client a dream property they really wanted, their dream home; the wife started crying from the joy.

Darin Marques represents the Henderson, Nevada, area as part of the exclusive Haute Residence Network of top real estate professionals. Visit his website here.

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We were excited and thankful to receive 3 design awards in the categories of Large Contemporary Kitchen, Small Contemporary Kitchen, and Small Bathroom. Out of the many great projects submitted from all over the country, Eolo submitted 3 and we were very fortunate to win awards for all 3 in the KBIS Industry Show.

ASID American Society of Interior Design also had us participating on a leaders of Design roundtable to discuss the future of the Interior Design Profession. We challenged the saying of what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas  as we won big for the second year in s row being  an honor to compete with hundreds of these amazing designers throughout the country.

The experience in Vegas was fabulous as Eolo shined again and our projects continued to get the recognition of outstanding teamwork. Upon this great news, Eolo Design celebrates our 12 year anniversary with a bang!

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Stunning 3831 sq ft Custom Home in prestigious guard gated community, The Fountains, with an additional 400 sq ft casita. Total square footage for home and casita is 4231 sq ft. This gem sits on a premium lot located in the back of the neighborhood and features 5 large bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The master bedroom features dual his and her closets. The office and secondary bedrooms also offer built-in shelving. As you enter the home, you are greeted with beautiful natural light and cathedral ceilings with crown molding. Throughout the home, you will notice gorgeous detailed trim molding surrounding the doorways and windows and plantation shutters that complete the home with a clean, finished look. This home also has hardwood flooring and boasts a gourmet chef's kitchen, complete with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and pull out shelving. The home also features central vacuum system and ample storage space with the extended closet downstairs. This estate has fantastic curb appeal with mature trees, lush landscaping, and gorgeous ivy plants. Retreat to your backyard and relax in your own private paradise. Enjoy your beautiful pool and spa, entertain and keep your guests cool under your covered patio with ceilings fans and built-in BBQ, all while being surrounded with an abundance of mature greenery and landscaping. Home is completed with a fully finished garage with cabinets and workbench, as well as a full HVAC system.

Address: 2353 Villandry Ct, Henderson, NV 89074

Price: $995,000

For more information, please contact Michele Sullivan at 702-734-5555 or msullivan@bhhsnv.com

Michele Sullivan is the exclusive agent representing the Las Vegas, NV real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network.

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Address: 8089 Pinnacle Peak Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89113

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

For more information contact Beth Rossum at 702-368-1850 or bethrossum@aol.com.

Beth Rossum is the real estate agent representing the Las Vegas, Nevada real estate market as a part of the Haute Residence real estate network. View all of her listing here.

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A mix of families, active adults, the city’s leading executive officers, and international business leaders or jet setters, who enjoy having a residence in Las Vegas.

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Progressive, new, and exciting. There is a renewed energy with the revitalization throughout the Las Vegas Valley, both in master planned communities as well as urban projects, including Downtown Las Vegas.

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Vegas offers incredible accessibility. There is always something going on and something for everyone. You can dine at a world-renowned restaurant headed by a famous chef or see a show on any given night. If you're into the outdoors, you can go boating at Lake Mead in the morning and skiing at Mount Charleston in the afternoon.

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The most popular luxury homes range from exclusive high rises, to Mediterranean-style estates and desert contemporary-modern marvels. The charm of Las Vegas is that it offers something for everyone.

The average home price is...

It depends on the community. At One Queensridge Place, the average listing price for a condo is $1.2 million.

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