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The agent is the last person that knows ANYTHING about a real estate transaction involving their client.

Additionally, "A" list celebrities do NOT use brokers, they have no need to, even very few "B" list celebrities use brokers.

It's especially humorous, br... That you opt to scoff at those who do offer stabs in the dark, yet come to a Real Estate Idea Center with... Uh, no ideas.
--A

Before she died, Elaine Young was a realtor who sold so many homes to celebrities that she became a celebrity herself.

Brian,
you laugh and spent the time to type and then edit this post but I notice you did not share any ideas? Was not aware that Hutchison, KS was a major celebrity center!

Well, you who are criticizing the discussion probably have so many sales with celebrities that they keep them secret and close to the vest. I was sincere when I asked the initial question. I wish I hadn't asked, I feel made fun of. My question was legitimate while some of the responses were unfair.

I have the one agent/manager address that was posted that I will follow up on, I thank the poster for that.

I dislike the statements made about spending my time doing other things. I noticed there was no reply to my question of what those other things were, except paying for flyers and lists and send them to the higher end customer.

This thread is supposed to be a safe place to ask questions about our business. I know I wasn't given a manual on how to be a broker when I got my license...i.e. why this site is a good resource for me. Thank you for the help and support I have received.

What's even more interesting is how did a brand new agent like yourself end up with a $2,250,000 listing ? Good for you!! I'd like to hear that story.

I hope you read contracts more closely than you read this thread! I believe you missed something!

I'm glad to know that the agent is proactive enough to explore any opportunities to expose his listing. I'm sure his client is as well! Congratulations are in order for the agent if for no other reason, than securing a listing of that price range. It's obvious that he is seeking helpful opinions, not criticism.

As you are a moderator, I was under the impression that it's your job to keep the forum civil and enforce the rules, not antagonize.. am I correct?

I apologize for the way the post above sounded, it really was not meant the way some took it or antagonistic, I will edit it now, it was very late when I posted it.

Paul, I certainly haven't sold anything to someone such as Ben Affleck, but I have a fairly long list of clients that are known by everyone on this board.

Again, I apologize for the way the post sounded, it wasn't meant that way.

- George Michael used a broker to list a property he owned here in Dallas (beautiful and tastefully-decorated with a great view I might add).

- I represented one of the 100 richest people in the world in a transaction on the buyer side personally.

- A local Realtor named Carolyn Shamis represents so many celebrities that she herself has become somewhat of a celebrity around town.

- I have a picture of a platinum record that was displayed in the hall of a rock star whose house was listed with a Realtor from when I was showing it to some buyers of mine.

You guys are right, I did mis-read:)

I wasn't talking about them not using real estate brokers, I thought you were talking about celebrity brokers, my bad.

Take care guys, I shouldn't have got involved in this discussion.

I guess you've still lost me there. What kind of brokers is it that "A" list celebrities don't use?

By the way I know Denzel Washington's talent agent personally so even a guy as big as him uses an agent to negotiate movie deals and such.

Again, I mis-read, I thought the original poster was looking for a celebrity broker to get in contact with this person.

Instead of confusing the issue more, just do a search for "celebrity brokers" in Google.

Look up the most expensive neighborhoods and then get on the phone and promote the listing to them. Now you have a great reason to call them. A lot of wealthy people only hang out with other wealthy people so you may get lucky and find someone who knows someone who is looking for a 2+ million dollar home. You might even get another listing or 2 out of your solicitation.

Hope this helps,
Cliff

I'd imagine a $2,225,000 home has a fantastic kitchen. In general, wealthy buyer enjoy the finer things in life - wine, gourmet food, etc. Promote the listing to other agents and high end homes with a wine & cheese or gourmet chef night in the listings' kitchen. Create an event where qualified buyers will come to you! It's an idea!

There are magazines that profile high end homes also websites. I would contact other agents that sell in that price range. An agent in our area that had a home over 1 mill put up a bulletin board that said " LaBron, Buy this home!" He had a pic of the home, broker and his info.... It was done up very nice. He got so much media attention from it...major papers and the news that it took his career to the next level. Nope...he didnt sell to LaBron but he did sell it!