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 June 11, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

“Of all the awards that our agents and our brokerage earn in any given year — something that still thrills me, after my 40-plus years in this business — one honor comes with a little extra excitement.

Each year, [...]

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 June 4, 2021.

I have always said that we don’t just sell properties — we sell lifestyles.

Homes, high-rises, ranches, land: The places are the ultimate manifestations of the lives that unfold there.

In support of that theory, I want to shine some light on all the lifestyle stories, content and trends that we create, research and share for our [...]

Fort Worth natives bristle for good reason at the suggestion that Dallas-Fort Worth now forms a single, cohesive entity. Despite their proximity, the two cities offer a distinctly different experience to potential home buyers.

If you’re thinking about selling your home, you want to be sure you’re in good hands. But with so many real estate agents out there, how can you be sure you’re picking the best person for the job? With about 2 million active real estate agents in the U.S., it’s important to do your due diligence when meeting with agents. 

Before signing on the dotted line, there are a few key questions you should ask your prospective agent. That way, you can get to know them and their [...]

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 May 28, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

As phenomena go, this is one with quite a view.

At this moment, we have seven penthouse residences on the market, from Dallas to Fort Worth, at prices ranging from $400,000 to $15 million. 

Have you ever considered the high-rise life? They write songs about it, you know. I highly recommend Bobby Short’s rendition of [...]

With the robust seller’s market across the U.S. showing no signs of weakening, the time needed for selling a house in Texas continues to keep pace with the national average. Prices are rising, inventory is low and a steady influx of out-of-state buyers means Texas sellers are unlikely to see their homes languish in the listings for long. Find out how long it takes to sell a house in Texas and where current trends are likely to head in the [...]