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Incredible! Being without this designation and selling
luxury homes is like driving a car without a license.
Eric Copper, Austin TX
Recognized as the mark of accomplishment in luxury markets around the world, the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS) designation assures affluent buyers and sellers that the agents who have earned it have the knowledge, experience, competence, and confidence they require.
The CLHMS™ designation is earned by Institute Members with documented sales performance in the top 10% of their market.
Members of The Institute actively seek out the latest information in marketing strategies, stay on top of changing market conditions, and know how to handle the special needs of an elite clientele and their exceptional properties. And they are always looking to take their skills, contacts and opportunities even further.
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I have over 34 Years of luxury real estate experience and I have been a Florida resident since 1981, which has amplified my knowledge of the local neighborhoods, schools, economy, market conditions, and zoning regulations. Because of my provincial familiarity, I sell 67% of my own listings person...
Shelly is a graduate of Michigan State University. She has worked in the Real Estate business since 1991, starting as a State Licensed Appraiser. Shelly believes continuous education is important to success. She recently earned her Associate Brokers license, and has attended the National Associat...
Nancy Henline has sold real estate in Western North Carolina since 1978 and is recognized as an expert within the real estate profession. She has been awarded over 25 designations and certifications including the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing designation by The Institute ...
As an avid golfer in Scottsdale and Flagstaff, Joyce has been able to assist clients who are exploring properties and homes in Scottsdale, Carefree, Paradise Valley, Phoenix and Flagstaff and helps them find the perfect community. Joyce prides herself on working one-on-one with all of her cl...
Katrine “Trinkie” Watson, of the Tahoe City, Truckee and Incline Village offices of Chase International knows Tahoe. Moving here from San Francisco in 1966, she has lived in Crystal Bay, Incline Village, Squaw Valley and Truckee. Lakefront residences and estate a...
Recognized as an expert in the marketing of homes and highly regarded for her integrity, professionalism, market knowledge and enthusiasm, Denise is a leader in the Bozeman real estate market. Denise’s 22 years in real estate have been highlighted by numerous awards for her sal...
Carole Smith is one of the most respected names in South Florida real estate. She was named "Realtor of the Year" by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce in 2014.Carole was also named a South Florida mega-broker by Unique Homes magazine and specializes in homes in Coral Gabl...
Embracing the powerful global influence of Sotheby's International Realty®, Nancy Rondeau is a preeminent luxury real estate professional offering an uncompromising commitment to providing impeccable real estate services in the upper-tier residential marketplace for the buyers and sellers...
Eric Copper is well known in the Austin real estate arena. Growing up in a familyof realtors, real estate is part of his DNA.Gary Keller, founder of Keller Williams Realty International, quicklyrecognized Eric's leadership and emergence into the Austin market hiring Ericin 2006 as the broker ...
With over thirty years of expertise in Austin's exciting, competitive, ever-evolving housing market, Susan Avant is the best kind ally and advocate for her clients. She believes real estate is a bit like matchmaking, in that it's not merely a business transaction. Susan has a unique talent for ho...
Pamela Temple began her real estate career in 1998 an in 1999 she was named “Rookie of the Year”. Pam and her husband Kent lead The Temple Team, a 6th level team in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina. Their team closed over $52 million in 2017, and they have recently ex...
Texas Associate Broker Debbie Murray of Allie Beth Allman & Associates has passionately served Dallas area single familyhome, condo, and townhomes buyers and sellers for 20 years. Her vast knowledge of Dallas, Collin, andDenton counties has produced repeat clients from each.&nbs...
What clients really want and Realtors want in a referral is someone who you are guaranteed will deliver a high quality experience with knowledge, expertise and attention, “Understanding from listening, knowledge from experience, focus on detail and easy in comple...
Val Arbona became a Realtor in 1991 and quickly found she could use skills she developed in the corporate world toward helping Home Buyers and Sellers. Listening to concerns and wish lists; organizing a home search or marketing strategy; focusing on and reaching goals - these are the skills...
RON E ARMSTRONG is the founding member of KW Luxury Homes International and the Global Specialist Divisions in the Keller Williams Professionals office of Asheville, NC. He has been representing buyers and sellers of luxury real estate in Western North Carolina for over a decade. A Certified Luxu...
Real estate has been a very big blessing in my life. Each day I have the pleasure of meeting great buyers and sellers and assist them through their sometimes emotional real estate transactions. Working where I live has given me the advantage to help new buyers coming to the area. Star...
Susan Sinclair-Naraghi, MBA, MA & Associates is ranked as one of the top luxury home agents globally and is based in Newport Beach, California. She works with clients internationally through the Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate global network as well as her own personal international network - ...
From Boca Raton to Palm Beach, Sharon serves South Florida real estate clients delivering top notch customer experiences with cutting edge technology and the market knowledge from her 26 years in the business. Oceanfront to historic homes, country club to deep waterfront for boating, luxury...
Kevin has an extensive background in sales and marketing. For 16 years he served in a variety of management roles growing his Real Estate brokerage from 20+ agents to 165 agents. His company ranked in the top 250 brokerages in North America and the top 50 in the Prudential system. Kevin Patterson...
Since 2002, Karen has been a top producing agent, a Realtor of Distinction, closing more than forteen million dollars annually. Her accomplishments include: Founding president of the Charleston Luxury Group A Multi-Million Dollar Producer, in the top 1% of all agents in the Tri-County region...
Whether you’re buying or selling a luxury home, you need aknowledgeable specialist, trusted advisor and skilled negotiator working foryou.The Gamble Team recognizes the distinctive lifestyle needs of thehighly successful, with 20+ years of expertise in luxury real estate. We aren’tjus...
Ann Marie and her husband Jim have The Bay Area Team at Pacific Union/Christie's International Real Estate, and have consistently been the top ranked realtors. They specialize in Luxury Estates, including equestrian and country properties. They are members of many luxury and globa...
Native Houstonian, Dawn Gervais, prides herself in offering her clients the highest quality representation and professionalism along with superb customer service. She remains committed to personal and professional growth, always looking for new ways to excel and enhance the real estate expe...
An expert Broker-owner and investor with 20+ years ofexperience, Christine and team have been honored every year in 5280 Magazine asthe top tier of metropolitan Denver real estate professionals, and is a Leadersin Luxury award recipient. Specializing in athletes, families, high profileclien...
I provide residential real estate expertise in the Calgary area - downtown, suburban, acreage lifestyles. With 17+ years of diverse real estate experience, I offer a unique perspective and out of the box approach to everything I take on. My residential real estate kn...
Barbara epitomizes integrity, energy, determination & creativity during every real estate transaction.Barbara’sextensive knowledge of the local residential real estate market is unparalleled. She specializes in applying her expertise and market knowledge for the benefit of her cli...
Margaret “Maggee” Miggins serves as President and ChiefBroker of The Miggins Group at Keller Williams Realty in Short Hills, NewJersey. Over her 18 year real estate career,Maggee has soared to the top 1 percent of agents in the industry due to her superbservice, extraordinary ma...
As a full-time Real Estate Broker with KW Newport Estates Luxury Homes Division, Cindy Hanson has earned a reputation for her strong work ethic, professional integrity, and genuine passion for helping her clients achieve their real estate dreams. Originally from Taiwan, Cindy is fluent in Mand...
Margaret possesses over 40 years of residential and commercial real estate experience, from South Florida to Central Texas. Margaret is committed to excellence and to continue keeping her clients well informed during every aspect of the transaction. Colleagues would ...
Living on the lake is a frame of mind. It's like living on vacation 365 days a year! Lake Norman is my kind of place. My family and I really enjoy the Lake and it's people. After moving to Lake Norman several years ago it didn't take long to realize that living on the lake is a frame of mind. It'...
• A local real estate expert & Broker, with over 35 years of experience. Licensed in NC & SC. • Personally helped over 3,000 families and individuals purchase homes in Richland and Lexington. • Successfully Received Relocation award 8th in Country out of 500 Weichert O...
Featured on HGTV's House Hunters with a Manhattan couple who invest in an income producing multi-million dollar vacation home in the heart of Old Town. Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), member Institute for Luxury Home Marke...
Experience: 10 years of business experience Marketing expert Highest degree of professionalism, customer service and honesty Trilingual: English, Spanish & Italian My Core Values: Highest standards of customer care Operate at all levels of service with ultimate re...
Christopher Fling has more than sixteen years experience selling luxury homes in some of the mostexclusive neighborhoods in the United States. He is also leader and educator in the real estate industry. He has held brokerage leadership positionsaround the US. Christopher draws on his...
Building long lasting relationshipsis at the core of Leigh’s business success. Last year, 90% of her business was from past clients, past clientreferrals and other real estate agents. With more than 19 years experiencein real estate, Leigh Hays has seen and done it all from...
Wendy Cline Properties specializes in luxury, equestrian, farm and ranch, residential and commercial real estate. Professional resources allow us to offer comprehensive plans for clients looking to invest in both residential and commercial ventures.Wendy Cline Properties strives to provide the be...
Anne-Sophie G. Mavroleon, “Sophie” is a Miamiresident since 1984. Sophie comes from Amiens, France where she studiedpolitical sciences at IEP Strasbourg and law at the University of Amiens.After spending one year in an MBA exchange program at SUNYUniversity in Albany, NY, Sophie lived...
Since 1986 Trish Giassa (also known as Patrizia, her birth name) has helped hundreds of people reach and enjoy their homeownership dreams and goals, one at a time. Trish brings a deep local knowledge, full competency in the process and legal obligations, sharp marketing exper...
Kim is adedicated Realtor, GRI, CLHMS with an entrepreneurial and real estatebackground. She gives world classservice, and is known for her attention to detail, negotiation skills anddedication to her clients. Kim is a graduate of UT Austin, with a degree inFinance, and although she sough...
Very early in life I realized the power of a lasting experience is truly worth cherishing. I love homes. I love helping those find the American dream. I have had the privilege of helping many with this exact pursuit, and my secret is simple: - I strive to consistently wow my guests with u...
Patrick "PR" is President of Genuine Real Estate Corp. a residential real estate consulting firm he founded in 2018. Before opening Genuine, Patrick was the Sr. Vice President of Sales for the Midwest Region of Related Companies of New York. In this role he oversaw ...
ForCarol Russo, real estate is all about seeing the big picture. She understandsthat real estate is personal and emotional yet also a business, and helpingpeople achieve their goals begins with a solid strategy. With an MBA inMarketing, a BFA in Graphic Design and a nearly twenty year track recor...
I have lived in Whistler since 1977 and was instrumental in developing our luxury real estate market. We have many spectacular properties and I have represented many. I have a passion for Real Estate which comes with a Lifestyle that makes my clients happy. I have represented some of the f...
Evelyn has specialized in the sale of luxury condo residences in Vancouver for more than 25 years, representing buyers and sellers both locally and internationally, dealing with her clients with knowledge , professionalism and integrity. She is very grateful for the referrals and ...
Broker Associate Mary Kriske understands that buying or selling a home can be stressful…She also knows that choosing the right agent is perhaps the most effective step you can take to reduce that stress level and ensure a positive outcome!A calm approach coupled with knowledge, skill, and ...
Itwas an intense focus on her goals that helped Loretta Phinney become a topRealtor. Even as she sensed that the business of real estate was for her, hervision took some time to materialize. With two small children at home, Lorettadecided to first attend Mount St. Vincent University in Halifax, b...
JoanmarieCurran is affiliated with Realogics Sotheby's International Realty. Wellrecognized and respected for her passionate commitment and tireless, calmenergy in all matters related to home, she brings a broad range of professionalexpertise and knowledge of property types from urban condos ...
Colleen is the most unique Luxury Property Specialist you'llever meet. After a spectacular career as both a military supersonic jet pilotand airline pilot, in 1995 Colleen set her sights on becoming the consummate realestate consultant in the high-end luxury market in San Diego County, C...
Jon Barnwell has worked as a Realtor in Rabun County, Georgia since 2005, having first moved to the area from Atlanta in 1986. He is a local graduate of Rabun Gap Nacoochee School and earned a B.S. Degree from the pre-veterinary program at Berry College in Rome, GA. After graduat...
I am a husband, a dad, a Realtor, a community volunteer, an athlete, a wine detective, a sailor, a passport stamp junkie and a cancer thriver. Jim Walberg has been a San Francisco Bay Area business owner and entrepreneur for over 45 years – with the last 30+ of those years growing ...
Bill has a penchant for doing things right and striving to reach for the top in any endeavor he pursues. He is a top-selling author, TV commentator, former military supersonic jet instructor pilot and airline pilot. He's been a broker since 1994, specializing in the residential luxury market. Bes...
Jeffrey has a passion for real estate and brings a unique set of tools and experiences to the greater Dallas real estate market. He graduated from Columbia Business School in New York City and has an MBA in finance and marketing. Jeffrey went on to found his own successful derivatives trading fir...
Meet the market experts that will lead you through our training courses:
Tami is a Million Dollar Guild member as well as a real estate marketing expert and accomplished trainer who receives outstanding reviews.
Lucio Bernal is a Million Dollar Guild member of the Institute and has been working with affluent clients for nearly 20 years, specializing in executive and corporate relocation services.
Kofi is a nationally recognized expert in luxury real estate who has managed and trained hundreds of agents.
