We asked luxury real-estate agents what it's like working with ultra-rich clients. Many said it's easier than working with regular clients.
around the US about what it's really like working in the industry, what they wish they could tell their clients, and what it's like working with millionaire and billionaire clients in the luxury market.
And as with any client, honesty is the best policy when it comes to super-wealthy clients, Tsalkas said. "Most of them are down-to-earth and want to be treated just like everyone else — in a private car, of course," said Boris Fabrikant of Compass, who sells homes with an average price of $1.5 million in Manhattan.Tim Ireland/AP Images
"This of course comes at a price, as they expect you to be on-call at all times," Laya said."And always remember... everything will happen on their time. And that is the tough part... working EVERYTHING around their schedules."Brian K. Lewis of Compass, who sells $2 million to $10 million homes in New York City, says he loves the"ease of communication" that comes with working with the highest-end buyers and sellers.
"People have the perception it's more challenging to sell ultra-luxury homes to a buyer, but in fact these clients have often bought and sold properties many times throughout their life," Barnett said."For this reason, they know what they like and are able to make quick decisions, which can expedite the process.
Martin Eiden, an agent who sells homes in Manhattan and Brooklyn for between $700,000 and $7 million, says working with millionaire and billionaire clients is"pretty much the same" as with other clients.
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