They were hosted by Haute Living and Haute Residence director Erik Haase. Watch the full webinar below.

Highlight quotes:

Carlo Habet: “We have a lot of people that come in to us based on our professionalism, one, but secondly, our response. We are trying to learn our client, understand what they really want, and then present the options that we really believe in. We also work very well with other agents. We have good relationships throughout the country. That is a big plus because essentially, it gives us access to everything in the country. If someone likes dealing with us, we can broker anything for them.”

Elisa Linton: “I am having fun learning and growing my business. Into 2021, we are still rocking and rolling, so the Houston market is still hot. It is still an active seller's market. Homes on the market are still low, inventory is still now, and, of course, interest rates, a big part, are still low. Both buyers and sellers are able to take advantage of this market and come out on top. My goal is to be there to assist with each transaction.”

Steve Nassar: “We have the Portland Real Estate Podcast. Our listener base is mostly professionals, other realtors, industry insiders. It is a tremendous credibility that I am the expert that other experts go to. I have a podcast listened to by other agents for the inside information on what is happening, what is working, and what is going on in real estate. Where it has been helpful for me with business is I am also a broker owner. I am one of the partners at Premiere Property Group. We are the biggest brokerage in Oregon, so it helps with recruiting as well.”

Vanessa Neumann-Andrews: “The number are phenomenal, and they are climbing as far as the agents, the offices, and the sales have been off the charts. They spend a good couple million dollars on digital marketing and print. With the ties to their auction house and their very elite clientele, we can market to them as well. It has been quite phenomenal: the tools, the instructors, the guidance, the leads, and the quality. They call it a white glove service that we have been known for and it is what people expect.”

Nancy Tallman: “It is a lower cost of living here. We do not have homeless people. We do not have crime. We do not have any of the negatives of big city life, but we have culture, arts, great food, all the positives, so it is attracting a lot of people. Our golf course communities had the highest increase of sales in our entire market. People move there full time. They move their families there. They are interested in getting away from the stress of city life.”

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3639 21st St, Boulder, CO 80304, listed by Catherine Burgess

Photo Credit: HBK PHotography

"Unlike other downturns, this pandemic is encouraging people to move. After being stuck inside for months, people are more acutely aware of the shortcomings of their homes than ever previously. Across every price band, people want spaciousness. This new pent-up demand is leading to higher levels of buying and selling than we've ever seen before. With interest rates remaining historically low, we anticipate that buyer demand will continue to outpace inventory well into 2021." - Catherine Burgess, Boulder, CO.

4 Hawkeye Place, Park City, UT 84060, listed by Dennis Hanlon

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Summit Sotheby's International Realty

"I don't think that we will see another summer like we just experienced for sales. Park City set records each month from June through October. I do feel that we will still see a strong exodus from cities to mountain resorts but it will be at a somewhat slower pace from 2020. Historically low interest rates and low inventory should keep buyers coming." - Dennis Hanlon, Park City, UT.

207 Wilson Peak Dr, Mountain Village, CO 81435, sold by Anne-Britt Østlund

Photo Credit: Mountain Rose Realty

"2020 was a banner year for real estate across the country, much to many people’s surprise. Will it continue? I think so. The pandemic made people reevaluate their lives. In quarantine, we were forced to take a close look at how we were living, where we were living and if that was how we had dreamed our lives would unfold.  In short, it made people wake up and take action. Focus has turned to family, health and the home. With inventory levels down an average of 25% and sales volume up approximately 96%, I expect to see the luxury market continue to gain strength into and through much of 2021 as the migration of wealth continues out of the big cities and to more unique and exclusive areas like Telluride, Colorado. A happy side effect of the pandemic, it has forced us all to make lifestyle changes, most for the better, and to re-align our priorities to focus on what really matters!" - Anne-Britt Østlund, Telluride, CO.

Read more expectations for 2021 from members of Haute Residence, including the areas of the Caribbean, South Florida, the west coast of Florida, Southern California and Northern California, the New York tri-state area, the Pacific Northwest, Texas, Costa Rica, and Canada.

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Saturday morning a report surfaced that a local employee on Main St had tested positive for COVID-19 and word spread like wildfire. By Saturday afternoon, I received a notice that all Vail resorts, (Park City Mountain Resort) were closing for a week. This announcement was quickly followed by Deer Valley, Alta, Snowbird and Brighton announcing that they would also be suspending operations for at least a week. By Sunday evening, all resorts except for Brian Head in central Utah and Powder Mountain had announced that they were closing. On Sunday evening, Summit County came out to say that all of the county resorts, PC and DV, restaurants, churches, spas and most businesses would have to close until at least April 16, ending any hope that the ski season might continue. Restaurants would be allowed to deliver meals for curbside pick up only. The food markets would stay open as a necessity.

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On Monday, Powder Mountain also closed, leaving Brian Head as the only Utah resort open. (Editor's note: Brian Head has since closed for the winter season). Driving around town Monday morning felt more like mid-April than mid-March. It was warm, very little snow in town and streets were empty. Then, Wednesday morning we experienced an earthquake! Fortunately for us here in Park City, we were far enough removed from the epicenter that it was only a jolt that did little if any damage, but it certainly shook already frayed nerves.

The good in all of this is to see how everyone in Park City has rallied to help each other. Immediately, a Facebook page came up for residents in need, to ask for help and for those willing to help. It is truly warming to see how many of our local residents have stepped up to help those who have lost their jobs or for health reasons are afraid to venture out. The offers to go shopping, pick up meals from restaurants or find sanitary products for those who cannot are an inspiration. It seems that in times of crisis people step up, and perhaps even more so in small close communities like Park City. While things will most certainly get worse, this will end, and hopefully, we will come out stronger.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dennis Hanlon

In the meantime, life and business go on. Not surprisingly, Real Estate sales have slowed, but have not come to an end. I see new sales being reported every day across all price ranges and market types. The biggest change is that we are not holding open houses right now and agents are working from home rather than offices. Fortunately for us, we are accustomed to doing business remotely and through virtual methods, so I am still able to communicate effectively with my buyers and sellers and show properties to interested buyers. As is often the case, difficult times also bring opportunities and the savvy investor is ready to act! As many of us are now working from home and have time, I would love to hear from you and chat about what is happening in your area and perhaps just to chat about real estate in general.

Take care, be safe and please help out as much as you can… good times will return soon enough!

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