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Finding the Right Luxury Agent for Your Needs

How can luxury home buyers and sellers find the best real estate agent to serve them? Your time, privacy, and residence are incredibly valuable. Yet, overall the process of buying or selling a home or condo remains one of the most time consuming and inefficient processes. So, how can luxury real estate buyers and sellers secure a professional agent that will ensure a smooth and profitable transaction that best delivers on their needs and tastes?

The Basics

 Finding ‘a’ real estate agent isn’t that difficult. Many agents work extremely hard. There are thousands of them scaling the walls of Facebook, approaching the wealthy at golf course clubhouses, and putting their faces on signs,  But how do you choose a great one for your individual and unique transaction?

  • Check the internet
  • Ask for referrals
  • Look for those specializing in your type of transaction
  • Interview them

Cut through the sales hype! Ask about their values, evaluate their approach to business, and see if they take the time to really inquire about what is most important to you.

Seek out a Realtor who is respected and liked in the industry. Look for an agent with the right balance of hustle and experience. Make sure you know who you will actually be working with. Some big-name agents have large teams. It is no good choosing one of these faces from a billboard if you’ll be relegated to working with the newbie in the office.

VIP TIP: Make sure you position yourself as a great client too. Have a well-defined list of wants and needs. Show that you are prepared, qualified, and are serious about taking action.

For Luxury Real Estate Buyers

It is critical to find an agent who appreciates your taste in property. If you’ll be buying from a distance, or flying in for an inspection trip from NYC, LA, Hong Kong, or Monaco your agent must have carefully curated a shortlist to view. If they are floundering from the beginning it isn’t likely to get any better later.

For Luxury Real Estate Sellers

Be prepared to go through presentation materials heralding all the ways your luxury home will be marketed. Some agents and real estate brokerages do more than others.  Even within the same brokerage, some Realtors have higher quality marketing teams, tools, and materials than others. Make sure the materials address your specific neighborhood and include detailed comparables for your specific property. Even for the most spectacular homes on the planet, it takes hard work, dedication, expertise, and connections to bring about a successful and expedient sale.

So if the agent’s network is what moves big listings, how do luxury home sellers ensure that the agent of their choice possesses the connections to find the right buyer?

Look for a strong history of sales in your price range and area as well as strong, long-standing involvement in the local community. Furthermore, you’ll want an agent with a global reach so ask your agent about their partnerships with agents and companies in other markets. For example, as an agent, I make it a point to speak at numerous real estate events every year to connect with potential buyers. In addition, I’m part of an elite real estate website collaboration that connects me with the top realtors in all the luxury real estate markets where my future buyers could be coming from.

Savvy homeowners also know that the sale is only one part of the agent’s job. Agents play a significant role in screening potential buyers and keeping your personal belongings and information safe during the process. Does your agent have a system for that?

For Luxury Real Estate Renters

Perhaps you are not ready to buy yet, or just need a luxury rental while on a special project for a year. Your time, privacy, and a low-stress level may be just as important for you now as when buying a $10M pad of your own. Unfortunately not all high-end real estate agents want to work with rentals, or at least won’t provide an equal level of service and dedication to renters. Find one that will appreciate your business for what it is, and put in just as much effort.

For Luxury Real Estate Investors

Many highly qualified individuals, fund managers, and even celebrities are increasingly embracing real estate as an investment. Some are engaged in very active real estate investment and upscale home flipping. However, not many Realtors are excited about working with real estate investors, especially in the luxury market. Others are simply not up to date on trends, tools, and strategies investors are using today. Specifically look for an investor-friendly agent who is happy to facilitate the types of transactions you are seeking, and can even bring extra value to the table as an advisor.

Expert Advice Provided by Jade MillsWith over $4 Billion in career real estate sales, Jane Clark is the leading real estate agent for the coveted areas of North Dallas and Collin County. Jane consistently works with A-list celebrities, tech founders, and business leaders relocating to one of the fastest-growing luxury real estate markets in the US. Jane is world-renowned for her incredible sales record, international success, and her integrity and professionalism. To work with Jane, please call at +1 (214 802 4680) or visit her website at www.jademillsestates.com for more information.

Visitors Guide to Richardson Texas

A Visitors guide to Richardson Texas

A hip, affluent suburb located just north of Dallas known for its telecom corridor and expansive parks and trails system

An affluent inner suburb, Richardson is often called the Telecom Corridor because it is home to AT&T, Verizon, Cisco Systems, Samsung, Texas Instruments, Fujitsu, and MetroPCS. Major insurance industries like BCBS, GEICO, United Healthcare, and State Farm are also located in Richardson, helping create a bustling, entrepreneurial energy and uplift the economy. Beyond the business side, Richardson is in an ideal location just north of Dallas with direct access to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit line, making it easy to commute. 

Enjoy a variety of annual award-winning festivals throughout the year, along with the incredible performances held regularly at the Eisemann Center of Performing Arts. Richardson also boasts an extensive park and trail system, giving locals and visitors alike the chance to appreciate the natural setting and numerous recreational activities. 

What to Love

  • Vibrant art scene 
  • Picturesque countryside
  • CityLine  
  • Near Dallas Area Rapid Transit line 
  • 30 parks and lots of trails
  • Significant annual events 

People & Lifestyle 

An ideal location and close proximity to Dallas make Richardson a great place to live for anyone who wants to enjoy a residential lifestyle while remaining close to the city. Many local and startup businesses choose Richardson as their home base, which means there are always job opportunities on the horizon, contributing to the town's growing economy. The economy is partly why the city ranks as one of the best cities to buy a house and one of the best places for retirees. 

Richardson is also home to the Dallas Arts District, the largest contiguous urban area in the country. Spanning 19 blocks of Downtown Dallas, the district works to connect residences, schools, commerce, and culture to cultivate a vibrant destination for residents and visitors.
 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping 

Richardson's main shopping and dining area, CityLine, is a streamlined mixed-used development center offering a little something for everyone, ranging from retail space to offices, entertainment, and more, all within a convenient distance to the suburbs. 

At this premier destination, you'll find a plethora of opportunities:

Things to Do in Richardson, TX

The Cottonwood Art Festival is a free art festival held on the first full weekend in May and October each year. This semi-annual juried art show features work from 250 artists carefully selected from a large pool to showcase their art to festival attendees. 

The famous Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is an award-winning event that boasts an incredible lineup of music acts, live entertainment, shopping, food, and family-friendly activities. It is widely considered one of the best music festivals in the entire state of Texas. In the past, well-known musicians like Blue October, Pat Benatar, Peter Frampton, and Leon Russell have taken the stage alongside tribute bands and finalists from the singer-songwriter contest.

The Charles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, named after local philanthropist Charles W. Eisemann, is a massive, state-of-the-art performing arts center with three unique performance spaces, an art gallery, concessions, a bar, and pre-show buffet dinners. 

Among the numerous parks in Richardson, the following are some of the most popular:

  • Prairie Creek Park: This wooded park gets its name from the serene creek characterized by a waterfall that runs through the park. There is also a trail and several picnic areas. 
  • Cottonwood ParkCottonwood Park is Richardson's first inclusive, all-abilities playground featuring amenities for all ages and ability levels. 
  • Spring Creek Trail and Nature Center: One of the larger parks in the area, Spring Creek is 51 acres of hardwood forest, meandering walking trails, and a creek. 

Schools 

Richardson is served by the Richardson Independent School District, which is home to several Blue Ribbon Award-winning schools and ranks #6 on Niche’s list of best school districts in Dallas Country. It is also the home of the University of Texas at Dallas.

Some Properies Jane Listed and Sold in Richardson