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From cabinetry to butcher-block countertops, natural wood elements are making a comeback — and it’s easy to see why. Whether you want to add an entire wood accent wall or some stylish wooden chairs in the living room, incorporating wood into a home can add an easy sense of warmth, nature and elegance. Here are five reasons why homeowners and buyers are increasingly impressed by houses with natural wood [...]

Each Friday, Robbie Briggs, CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, writes about luxury, trends, business and more in the advertising pages of the Mansion section of The Wall Street Journal. Below is his letter of August 20, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

“Clients need trusted sources to help them navigate a fast-paced and low-inventory market.”

Those words of wisdom come from Philip White, the president and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty. Philip knows a [...]

Even in a seller’s market — such as the one Texas currently enjoys, with multiple offers on almost every home — starting the selling process with an appropriate listing price is key to a faster, smoother sale. However, for most sellers, finding out how much their home is worth remains something of a mystery. Help is at hand. One of the most valuable services a real estate professional can provide is a comparative market analysis (CMA). Here’s how a professional comparative market [...]

Since its founding on December 29, 1845, Texas has been a land of legend. But some of the tall tales you hear about the Lone Star State actually are 100-percent based in fact — even if they sound too farfetched to be true. Because we know you may be planning a move to one of the fastest-growing places in the country, the team at [...]

Each Friday, Robbie Briggs, CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, writes about luxury, trends, business and more in the advertising pages of the Mansion section of The Wall Street Journal. Below is his letter of August 13, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

We try to always make sure our agents have the best training possible — not only in all things technical, but in motivational, too.

A big part of our strategy has to do with mindset, gratitude and communication. [...]