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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David Bowie

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Commonly referred to as one of the most influential musical figures of the 20^th century, Bowie was widely recognized as a glamorous star with dramatic makeup, remarkable style, and unmatched stage presence. Although the English singer-songwriter unfortunately passed in 2016 due to cancer, his lasting legacy is still apparent in the touches he left behind including his longtime Manhattan apartment.

The New York City property was purchased by Bowie in 1999 for a price of $3.81 million. Located in the Nolita neighborhood, the area offers a charming and chic essence perfectly synonymous with his lively image. Records indicate that this property is currently owned by a trust linked to his estate. Recently though, the superstar’s former residence was placed on the market at an asking price of $16.8 million. Less than a month after its listing, the property has secured a buyer and the home is currently in contract.

Bowie's former longtime residence spans over 5,000 square feet of living space and includes four bedrooms. The stylish apartment sits in a mid-rise Manhattan building that dates back to the late 1800s when the property was utilized as a chocolate factory. The vibrant unit offers direct elevator access and opens to a marvelous 56-foot-long great room. The primary bedroom suite offers more than 1,000 square feet and is equipped with a cozy fireplace and spacious dressing room. Other appealing amenities of the superstar home include a library and three outdoor terraces.

The listing for this property is held by Stuart Moss of the Corcoran Group.

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Shawn Levy

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The luxurious Manhattan abode was once home to John Stewart, comedian and former “Daily Show” host who sold the property in 2014 for $17.5 million to financier Parag Pande and filmmaker Ritu Singh Pande. Seven years later, Shawn Levy and his wife, Serena, purchased the home on April 1 for a price of $13 million via a trust. However, in the short two months following, Levy “has recently committed to filming on the West Coast and Europe for the foreseeable future—and the family will not be able to spend time in New York City after all,” according to the listing team led by Danny Davis at The Corcoran Group. This has led the Levy’s to list their former Manhattan abode on the market for $15 million.

As the largest and last penthouse to sell at 40 Bleecker in New York City’s NoHo neighborhood, this condominium is the highest priced property in the newly constructed building. The penthouse consists of the top two floors of the 1900s commercial building, which was converted into loft-style condominiums in 2004. The ultramodern interiors were designed by Ryan Korban although the Levy’s did undergo some minor renovations during their short stay such as painting over some wallpapers. The lavish space spans 6,280 square feet with five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. The home includes two living rooms, a large family room, multiple entertaining areas, office, and two outdoor terraces. According to the listing, “the apartment feels like a house in a doorman condo.”

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Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez

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More than 17 years after the celebrity duo “Bennifer” ended their engagement in January of 2004, they are seemingly rekindling their romance. After being reunited in April, the two have been photographed together in Montana, California, and most recently in Miami where they are reportedly residing in a glamorous waterfront mansion. The home was purchased in April by jewelry designer Paul Morelli for $17.5 million with a rental price of $130,000 per month. It is unclear how long Lopez and Affleck have been living in the lavish property.

The Miami rental is just down the road from Lopez’s first Florida home purchased in 2002 which was later sold in 2005 at a price of $13.9 million. Last year, the popstar purchased a $32.5 million mansion on Miami’s exclusive Star Island with ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez. It remains unknown who will acquire the property after their split.

Lopez and Affleck’s rental home spans a whopping 10,114 square feet and more than a half acre of land offering picturesque views of Biscayne Bay. Built in 1925 and renovated in 2015, the fully furnished mansion includes 11 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms. The interior layout features spacious living areas, fully equipped kitchens complete, and two seated dining areas for entertaining. The extravagant main suite is equipped with a walk-in closet and dramatic balcony where the rumored couple was spotted by paparazzi. The home’s modern, all white décor highlights large windows and glass balconies. Aside from lush landscaped grounds and scenic views of the water, the exterior space also offers a patio, dining area, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, spa, dock, and boatlift. Other perks of the home include a separate guesthouse, gym, and three parking garages.

Julian Johnston of The Corcoran Group holds the listing for this property.

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Down a private lane in the Hook Pond estate area in the heart of East Hampton village is a new home that masterfully blends a Hamptons traditional with modern sensibilities. Designed and built by Abstract Builders, LLC, the 10,000 sq ft ( on 3 levels) home is perfectly sited on this 1.6-acre lot to take full advantage of the sweeping upper floor views of Hook Pond and the Atlantic Ocean. Open and light-filled interiors are enhanced by white oak floors and the expansive use of glass-including panoramic glass sliding doors imported from Greece-allowing for seamless transitions between indoors and out. The main entrance to the home is through a sleek industrial, steel-and-glass wall that opens to a double-height entry with an adjoining oak-paneled library/den. But the hub of any home today is the kitchen/living area. Here, an open kitchen with a dramatic island of a single slab of luminous Zimbabwe granite-flows into a dining area and generous gathering room with a glamorous smoked-mirrored wet bar, all open to the outside through glass door walls. On the other side of the shared fireplace is a more intimate, formal living room. A junior master suite with direct access to the outside completes the first floor. Ascend the gracious stairway, or take the elevator, to the second floor and to the master bedroom which includes two full baths (one with a soaking tub and vanity), a windowed closet room with custom high-gloss enamel cabinetry with inset lighting, a fireplace of Arabescato marble (which matches the marble in the bathrooms), plus its very own secluded deck where you can sip your coffee and watch the swans glide on Hook Pond. Three more ensuite bedrooms, a lounge/TV nook, and one of two laundry areas complete the second level. Up one more flight is a third-floor observation deck with gas fireplace and wet bar, with an even more stunning vista. On the lower level, each end has floor to ceiling windows which make space feel truly alive in the way that only natural light can. Two ensuite bedrooms flank either side of the lower level but the remainder of the living area is open, with a double-sided travertine fireplace separating a billiard area from an informal viewing area with a 133-inch projection TV. Moving through space you'll pass a glass-enclosed wine cellar and gym, plus a full steam room and state-of-the-art Infrared sauna. Climb an outdoor teak stairway to the pool area, with a 50'x18' gunite pool and separate 10'x10' spa anchored by an elegant pool house with attached outdoor shower surround. Alabama limestone surrounds the pool edge and continues into the pool house so that with retractable glass doors on two sides it's truly integrated with its surroundings. Off the back of the main house are two covered porches with retractable screens and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen that make outdoor entertaining seamless. Time to sit back and enjoy the view and listen to the sound of the ocean.

Address: 20 Hook Pond Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937

Price: $13,995,000

The Hamptons Team are the exclusive agents representing the Sagaponack, NY real estate market as members of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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In the Sound of Music, the von Trapp children sing So Long, Fair Well as they entertain guests from the grand staircase one last time before they head off to bed. If only we all had dramatic double staircases, surely all of our children would perform similarly. Amazingly, many luxury Manhattan residences have spectacular architectural staircases to make either wonderfully dramatic entrances or exits this holiday season. Here are a few of the most gorgeous steps in the city.

520 West 28th Street, PH37

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This spectacular Dame Zaha Hadid-designed penthouse is on the market for $50M. This home is the definition of architectural integrity with Hadid's unique style and attention to detail. The jaw-dropping three-level penthouse is connected by a sweeping, sculptural staircase as well as a private internal elevator. In typical Zaha Hadid style, one can envision the residents of this luxurious home gliding between floors using this sinuous, sexy staircase (flowing attire mandatory).

188 East 64th Street

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The first time ever on the market (just reduced to $11.8M), this sun drenched completely-renovated duplex penthouse that is the pinnacle of the Royale condominium. The home has an unparalleled standard of elegance surrounded by dramatic walls of windows showcasing astounding city, Central Park and river views. The two-stories which showcase the dramatic 19-foot ceilings are connected by the a spectacular, glass spiral staircase that floats magically and, most importantly, does not interrupt those soaring views.

45 Park Place

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Tribeca's highly-anticipated 45 Park Place is a brand new, 43-story residential building developed by Soho Properties with architecture by Michel Abboud of SOMA Architects and featuring interiors by Piero Lissoni—the art director for major Italian brands and sought-after worldwide to design luxury interiors for hotels, restaurants, yachts and private residences. The property is crowned by two signature penthouse duplexes featuring undulating sculptural staircases that are true Lissoni originals.

Fifteen Hudson Yards – PH 88B

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Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Rockwell Group, Fifteen Hudson Yards is the Hudson Yards site’s first tower with for-sale residences. It offers a collection of 285 one- to four-bedroom condominium residences paired with a suite of all-encompassing lifestyle amenities and services that come with living at Hudson Yards. The highlight of Penthouse 88B is a gorgeous glass staircase with handsome oak treads.

Waterline Square

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Waterline Square, the five-acre, three-tower development designed by Richard Meier, Rafael Viñoly, and KPF on Manhattan's Upper West Side, offers one of the most comprehensive amenity programs in all of New York City. The Waterline Club, the development's 100,000-square-foot amenity center, features everything from an indoor tennis court to indoor rock climbing wall to gardening studio to massive children's playroom. The entrance of the Waterline Club features a custom pedestrian bridge and staircase that commands the room. This sculptural, one-of-a-kind masterpiece is the centerpiece of the Club, connecting all three condominium towers and carrying residents to the unprecedented amenity oasis.

56 Leonard

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Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the grand staircase at 56 Leonard connects the 9th and 10th floors of amenities. This unique staircase combines high-design with functionality, offering residents a unique way to move throughout the amenity spaces of the building.

Madison Square Park Tower

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Standing at 777 feet tall, Madison Square Park Tower is the tallest residential building between Midtown and Lower Manhattan. With interiors by the preeminent London-based hospitality designer Martin Brudnizki, known for his work on high-profile hotels and private clubs, including the decadent redesign of Annabel’s in London and the Soho Beach House in Miami Beach, the building's lobby includes a stunning multi-level library with seating areas that surround a bronze-and-wood detailed custom spiral staircase, which leads to a book-lined mezzanine with selections that were carefully curated by the building’s developer. The double-height, wood-paneled sanctuary overlooks a bijou garden by Oehme Van Sweden.

20 East End Avenue

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Situated in the East End enclave of the Upper East Side, 20 East End Avenue is a luxury condominium designed inside and out by the renowned Robert A.M. Stern Architects. The exquisite building boasts sweeping city and river views, in addition to a variety of club-inspired amenities that are connected by a grand architectural spiral staircase. Spanning 37 feet, this Robert A.M. Stern-designed closed stringer staircase looks like it was transported from a stately New York townhouse. Inspired by the 1920s designer William Delano, of the Beaux-Arts-inspired firm Delano & Aldrich, the staircase features a forged steel and bronze railing and Portuguese limestone treads covered in grey silk carpeting. Illuminating this signature staircase is a three-tiered custom-designed steel and bronze chandelier.

30 Park Place

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30 Park Place Four Seasons Private Residences & Hotel New York Downtown, developed by Silverstein Properties and designed by world-renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern, offers 157 ultra-luxury condominiums, including a penthouse selection of 11 half- and full-floor homes.  30 Park Place also features nearly 40,000 square feet of amenities, as well as a full suite of hotel services, all managed by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown sits below the private residences at 30 Park Place. Occupying the first 24 floors of the tower and known for its five-star services, experiences, and amenities, The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown features interiors by famed hospitality duo, Yabu Pushelberg. Making a bold statement, the grand staircase that leads from the lobby to upstairs is one of the focal points of the property. Accessible to 30 Park Place residents, owners may use the secret door that is tucked within the condo lobby, allowing ease between the two spaces without ever having to go outside.

11 East 82nd Street

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This exquisite 25 foot wide mansion (asking $39M) is  located on one of the most prestigious tree-lined blocks on the Upper East Side, just off 5th Avenue and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Commissioned in 1895 by Daniel Hennessy, the home was designed by renowned architect Henry Andersen, as a private residence for Ellen Prentice Kellogg. Complementing the impressive neoclassical exterior, the equally impressive interior has a  stunning staircase accented in artistic wrought iron designs.

150 Charles Street

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This 45 foot wide Grand Maisonette in the West Village, asking$15.5M, was meticulously renovated by renowned Architectural Digest 100 architect and designer David Mann. The sprawling home has exquisitely designed spaces for the modern lifestyle. Clad in opulent Gregio Carnico marble, the home’s grand hall opens to a signature marble staircase with dramatic soaring ceilings, leading to the enormous great room – an exceptional setting for dining, entertaining, and intimate daily living alike.

96 Degraw and 98 Degraw

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Completed in 2018 by architect-developer Barrett Design, 96 & 98 Degraw Street are two contemporary townhouses (asking $4.5M, each) located in the heart of the Columbia Waterfront District. These magnificent sun-filled homes feature off street parking, four bedrooms, three and a half baths, and dramatic roof decks where you’ll savor panoramic sunset views over the NY Harbor, Governor’s Island, and Lower Manhattan. Their sculptural, oak staircase leads to four sunny bedrooms, an office or play space, and three full baths.

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With a décor and design that feels modern and refreshing without losing the homey comfort residents will come back to every night, this home does not hold back when it comes to luxury lifestyles.

From the high-end appliances from Meile and Henrybuilt in the chef’s kitchen, to windows overlooking both quiet courtyards and the bustle of the city below, this home is a true NYC gem.

The three-bedroom home is set in Sterling Mason, one of New York’s best new buildings both for the quality in its construction and responsibility to the neighborhood in its exterior design, not to mention its tenants amenities like a doorman, concierge, fitness center, and more. The home is also within walking distance of some of the best bars, restaurants, museums, and transit locations in the entire city.

Address: 71 Laight Street, apt. 3F, NY 10013

Price: $6,095,000

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3.5

View the listing here.

For more information contact Linda Feder at 212-605-9292 or lfeder@corcoran.com

Linda Feder is the exclusive agent representing the Upper East Side and Carnegie Hill, New York real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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