With idyllic, cobbled streets bounded by the finest Mexican Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, the city of San Miguel de Allende in the heart of Mexico is still somewhat of a hidden gem.

Transitioning into real estate part-way through your career certainly isn’t a move everyone can pull off. Many try, but only those with a honed set of skills (and a thirst for continuous improvement) are able to make it in this competitive industry.

With one of the most active high-end real estate markets in the world right now, it’s an exciting time to be a Luxury Collection Specialist in Portugal.

It takes a very specific set of skills and a particular personality to become the top selling agent in your area—especially if that area is an affluent city like Montecito, California.

Marsha Kotlyar of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is a big believer in giving back. Find out why philanthropy is so firmly rooted in her ethos and the causes she chooses to direct her time and money. 

There is no one path to the top of your profession. Learn how top Luxury Collection Specialist Amanda Marcum of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Foster Realtors got her break and how she stays on top of her game. 

Discover the unique challenges facing real estate professionals who work with the stars as Andrew Manning of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties talks us through some of his most unforgettable experiences.