This month, the August sun was just as hot as The Agency’s sizzling headlines. Here are some highlights.
National
Mauricio Umansky published his latest contributor article for CSQ, sharing his experience growing The Agency and the lessons he’s learned while going through an acquisition. “If I can offer any advice as a founder and CEO going through a fundraise or acquisition, I would say keep an open mind,” he writes in the article. “A partnership of this kind can open endless possibilities, foster strategic growth, and make both sides of the table more profitable. After all, a win for one is a win for all.”
Managing Partner at The Agency Development Group Mike Leipart spoke with Business Insider about the explosive popularity of pickleball and how real estate developers are rushing to add courts to new properties to attract the sport’s 4.8 million US players. Expect to see it at increasingly more developments, such as Las Vegas’s Ascaya.
RealTrends showcased words of wisdom from The Agency’s President Rainy Hake Austin. She penned a compelling article on multigenerational marketing and how it helps agents prosper in today’s market. “Staying up to date on what is motivating buyers and sellers and creating a comprehensive marketing strategy to appeal to their wants and needs is crucial in gaining a competitive edge,” she comments in the feature.
Seattle
Jen Cameron, Managing Partner of The Agency Seattle, was recently featured in Inman‘s Broker Spotlight, sharing insights into real estate, leadership and so much more.
Feast your eyes on 2033 36th Avenue W. The New York Times recently featured this Tudor Revival in their famed “What You Get” series. Even compared to the 1732 Colonial in Connecticut and 1893 Italianate home in Denver, this architectural masterpiece stands out for its discerning style and location in Seattle’s exclusive community that locals have dubbed “The Village.”
Northern California
As reported by The Real Deal, Jeff Barnett is joining The Agency to oversee expansion into Los Gatos and surrounding markets. Excited to return to boutique-style service, he looks forward to growing his team with like-minded agents in the coming months.
Mauricio Umansky and Cicily Sterling‘s new listing in Pebble Beach, California, garnered attention from Mansion Global. Listed at $33.5M, 1691 Crespi Lane encompasses a 10,418-square-foot, five-bedroom main home dubbed “The Edge,” designed by California-based Sterling Huddleson Architecture to maximize its sweeping views of Carmel Beach, Point Lobos, Pescadero Point and the renowned Pebble Beach golf links.