"We are investing in these changes so that our agents can imagine more, achieve more and set even higher standards." —Robbie Briggs

Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International CEO Robbie Briggs on the real estate blog that isn’t just about real estate

Six real estate agents in three states helping one couple? There’s a story here.

Hardwood floors are hugely popular with homebuyers. No secret. But are the days of cherry woods and dark stains over? This just in: Most homebuyers are seeking lighter and brighter hardwood floors in their new homes. Here, discover everything you need to know about the wood floor finishes that are bringing grade-A style, with extra insights from the agents of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, who always know what’s hot — and what’s not — when it comes to all things [...]

Once you’ve committed to purchasing your first home — or selling your current one — it may feel like the closing date can’t come fast enough. ​​Fortunately for all parties involved, the seemingly lengthy home-buying process timeline — which spans several months in a typical market, not necessarily the hot market we continue to experience in Texas — can give both buyers and sellers time to consider all impulses and decisions. This is, after all, one of the most important [...]

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 September 24, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

It’s hard to think of Texas without thinking of snow-covered mountains and ski chalets. 

Allow me to explain. Texans and snowy states — like Colorado, Wyoming and Utah — were made for each other. It speaks [...]