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Many agents said working with affluent clients is easier than working with ordinary clients.
- Business Insider surveyed real-estate agents around the US about what it's really like working in their industry.
- We asked those who work in the luxury market what it's really like working with millionaire and billionaire clients.
- Many agents said working with affluent clients is easier than dealing with ordinary clients because they tend to know exactly what they want, they have the means to get it, and they don't waste any time.
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Business Insider asked real-estate agents around the US about what it's really like working in the industry, what they wish they could tell their clients, and what it's like working with millionaire and billionaire clients in the luxury market.
Many agents said working with affluent clients is easier than ordinary clients because they tend to know exactly what they want, they have the means to get it, and they don't want to waste any time.
One agent said wealthy buyers want a good bargain as much as anybody else - and since they have more options, they'll walk away if the price isn't exactly right.
Here's what it's really like working with ultra-wealthy clients in the real-estate industry.