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Let me tell you something most agents don’t want to hear…

Breaking into luxury isn’t about waiting for a $2M listing to magically fall into your lap.

It’s about strategy.

And one of the biggest strategies that helped me break into higher price points…
was going after opportunities that most agents ignore.


The Strategy That Changed Everything

Early in my career, I wasn’t handed luxury listings.

I had to go out and earn them.

And one of the ways I did that?

👉 Expired and canceled listings

Think about it…

These are homeowners who:

  • Already raised their hand to sell
  • Already went through the listing process
  • And didn’t get the result they wanted

That’s not a cold lead…

That’s a motivated seller who still needs a solution.


Why Most Agents Miss This Opportunity

Here’s the reality…

Most agents avoid expireds and canceleds because:

  • They assume the seller is frustrated (they are… but that’s an opportunity)
  • They don’t know what to say
  • Or they’re chasing “easy” leads instead

But here’s the truth I’ve learned over 25+ years:

👉 There is no easy button in this business

The agents who win are the ones who go where others won’t.


The Data Advantage (This Is Where Most Agents Lose)

Now, strategy is one thing…

But you also need access to the right data.

For nearly 20 years, I’ve used a platform called REDX to:

  • Find expired and canceled listings
  • Identify FSBOs
  • Target absentee owners
  • Pull neighborhood data for circle prospecting

And here’s what I love most…

👉 You can drop a pin on a listing and instantly get homeowner data around it.

That means:

  • Just listed? Call the neighbors
  • Just sold? Market to the neighbors
  • Want more listings? Start conversations immediately

This is how you build momentum.


What’s Happening in Today’s Market (And Why This Matters)

Right now, we’re seeing something interesting…

A large percentage of listings are:

  • Being withdrawn
  • Expiring
  • Or sitting without offers

In fact, after the fall market, many listings didn’t sell—and those homeowners are still out there.

👉 That’s what I call low-hanging fruit

And here’s the kicker…

Many of them haven’t even interviewed another agent yet.


The Opportunity Most Agents Are Missing

If you’re serious about:

  • Increasing your average sale price
  • Breaking into luxury
  • And getting more listings

You need to stop waiting…

And start prospecting with purpose.

Because the difference between agents stuck at average price points
and those closing luxury deals…

👉 Is not the market
👉 It’s the marketing (and the strategy)


Want to Try What Worked for Me?

For the first time ever, I’ve partnered with REDX to offer something special.

👉 A FREE 30-day trial

No upfront cost. No risk.

Just an opportunity to:

  • Tap into motivated sellers
  • Start more conversations
  • And position yourself for higher-end listings

Final Thoughts

Look…

Luxury isn’t a price point.

It’s a mindset, a strategy, and a level of execution.

And if you’re willing to do what others won’t…

You can go places in this business you never imagined.

Michael LaFido
Founder & CEO | Luxury Listing Specialist Designation (LUXE)
Michael@MarketingLuxuryGroup.com
LuxuryListingSpecialist.com
LuxurySpecialistGear.com

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