Sam Palmer: Expertise from experience
Born and raised in England, Sam Palmer lived in London, Australia and Monaco before making Los Angeles his permanent home. After working in sales and building a successful recruitment agency, Palmer — who had developed a passion for homes and design, joined Hilton & Hyland in Beverly Hills. Specializing in luxury homes located in Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood and Malibu, the team also represents properties in the United Kingdom, France and Switzerland. Sam Palmer’s global network, entrepreneurial mindset, attention to detail and first-hand knowledge of running estates that require a sizable staff definitely set him apart. He may be the only real estate agent in the world with experience living in trophy estates, which include the 56,500-square-foot Spelling Manor in Holmby Hills, and Sloane House, an 18th-century Georgian mansion in London. Living with house staff and knowing the ins and outs of managing large properties, Palmer and his wife Petra Ecclestone… READ MORE
Jay Luchs
We had the pleasure of interviewing Jay Luchs, a Vice Chairman at Newmark and one of the most successful commercial real estate brokers in the world. Originally from Potomac, Maryland, he has been living in Los Angeles since 1995. Recognized for his “For Lease” and “Leased” signs on buildings throughout the city, Jay Luchs has represented some of the world’s most notable fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Celine and James Perse, and found retail and offices locations for LVMH, Tom Ford, Aviator Nation, Fred Segal, Christian Louboutin, Alo Yoga, SBE Entertainment, Craig’s, Avra Beverly Hills, Sean “Diddy” Combs and many others. Having closed billions of dollars of transactions, Luchs and his team also represent over 125 properties on behalf of various landlords.
Bronwyn Jones: Sustainable luxury real estate
While modeling and acting in Australia, Bronwyn Jones, encouraged by her father, earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She discovered her passion for business as she traveled with her ex- husband for venture deals. An active philanthropist from an early age, Bronwyn has advised prominent green-focused brands. With an approach rooted in sustainability, her consulting firm, Coral Sustainable Services, introduced the WELL Building Standard by Delos to Australia and later to the United States, inviting builders and developers to add wellness applications and technologies into their projects. Her dedication and optimistic spirit allowed her to build strong relationships with international clients. Inspired and encouraged by successful women in real estate, she decided to get her license and to apply her business skills and market knowledge to the luxury real estate industry… READ MORE Share your experience with #CompassConcierge
The Freud Group: Miami’s exclusive properties
In Miami’s luxury real estate market, The Freud Group aims to find the impossible for its clients: “We set ourselves apart by constantly thinking outside the box to find our clients the perfect match, the best possible deals and conditions.” In 2009, former Parisian and New Yorker Michael Wiesenfeld and his Italian wife Zelda Freud embarked on a career in real estate. A serious challenge for these serial entrepreneurs inspired by the story of Michael’s grandfather, a penniless holocaust survivor who became a successful real estate investor in Paris. A few years later, The Freud Group partnered with celebrity DJ and music producer David Guetta and The Related Group, Miami’s number one condominium developer. Together, they worked on the launch of the Paraiso Bay, an exclusive luxury residence in Edgewater. Over the years, the couple established strong bonds with major developers like Two Roads Development, which gives them exclusive deals on new luxury and ultra-luxury constructions… READ MORE Share your experience with #TheFreudGroup
