Fredrik Eklund - Seattle Windermere Event & the NYC Market

Today we enjoyed the Windermere Real Estate event in Seattle which brought Fredrik Eklund, New York City's top producing broker who was promoting his book The Sell (see link below).  Eklund, who produces over $1 billion annually with his team, still maintains all of his own social media presence and emphasizes the need for brokers to be honest and authentic.  As a top producer who represents numerous celebrity clients, he briefed the audience on trends in both design and how he oftentimes works two years in advance with developers to program buildings for buyers and anticipate trends.  Bravo for an total professional representation in the industry for working with the private client segment.  Excellent counsel for brokers who are working with this type of client.

Buy Fredrik's book at:
http://www.amazon.com/Sell-Secrets-Selling-Anything-Anyone/dp/1592409318/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429932903&sr=8-1&keywords=The+sell

Lost Art of Entertaining

One of our favorite interior designers in Portland once said - "just like you have to know where to have your silver polished."  That's true - while not many people still take entertaining guests to its ultimate level of perfection with a stunning table and creative menu - there's something to be said when people do.  It's appreciated.  As a broker, knowing where the client who is new to the city should go for a service like polishing silver is a basic requirement.  We are happy we still have artisans like Art Craft Silversmiths in the Portland, Oregon market.  While we have lost beautiful gift boutiques like Zell Bros' 2nd Floor, there are still resources available for discerning clients.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-Craft-Silversmiths/105184479525128

The Broad | Un-Private Collection Series - John Waters & Jeff Koons

We're looking forward to the opening of The Broad in Los Angeles on September 20.  This series of videos helps get into the artist's head - and perhaps also gives insight to why and how we build our art collections.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8G_0Lapafw#t=34

Portland Art World Excitement with New Concept

Yesterday we had an unexpected surprise - a tour of a new concept in art.  Framing, collection management, and gallery collaborating.  Absolutely brilliant.  Jeffrey Thomas formerly of Jamison Thomas Gallery has opened Jeffrey Thomas Fine Art in NW Portland.  In partnership with Murdoch Collections and Kateyama Framing, it's a brilliant concept that draws the best from a number of galleries in addition to some magnificent estates of artists.

We were so impressed that in conjunction with our Private Client Advisory Board we're holding a briefing for brokers who work with our Private Client Group through Fidelity National Title in Portland.  The select group of brokers who represent collectors in the high and ultra high net worth segment will enjoy a briefing on The Art of Collecting Art - ranging in many topics applicable to the buyer or seller who is also a collector.

Being a collector and - in essence - a custodian of any number of magnificent pieces, is an incredible responsibility.  Representing collectors and having the aptitude to appropriately counsel them toward the proper local resources is an absolute necessity for brokers who represent this segment.  An exciting find!