Miami is known for its art deco buildings especially along Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue in the South Beach section of the city. The now trendy and fashionable South Beach district was once a run-down, seedy, and crime-filled area. South Beach ultimately saw a resurgence that has made it one of the most expensive commercial areas of Miami. The diversity of tourists and residents from Latin America, Europe, the Caribbean, and other parts of the world has made this area the linchpin of luxury real estate. Numerous exclusive condominiums, hotels, shops, and restaurants line the main thoroughfares of Miami Beach.

Miami Beach luxury real estate continues to draw the well-heeled to the exciting and trendy areas of Miami Beach. Those drawn to the area come because of the luxurious real estate offerings, privacy, and for the superior offerings that can’t be found elsewhere in the area.

One of the most exclusive sections of the area is actually a separate island from the main island on which Miami Beach is located. Fisher Island began as the result of dredging that created the island in 1905. The first construction occurred in 1919 and up until the 1980′s was the home to a few select wealthy individuals. Today the island is home to many famous celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Andre Agassi, Julia Roberts, and Boris Becker. It has numerous mansions, luxury apartment buildings, a country club and observatory. The inaccessibility and privacy of Fisher Island helps to make Fisher Island a very desirable facet of luxury real estate.

Another desirable neighborhood that is also a separate island is Star Island. Also home to many celebrities such as Shaquille O’Neal, Madonna, Will Smith, and Gloria Estefan. Star Island has cachet because of the many celebrity owners and multi-million dollar luxury homes. Access to the island is only via the guard house entrance. Another secured Miami Beach enclave is Palm Island. Like Palm Island, it has a secured entrance and offers luxury homes for the upper middle class and rich.

One of the newest areas of Miami luxury real estate is the area known as Millionaires Row along Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. Many new high rise luxury condominiums and resort hotels are found along Collins Avenue. These residences are desirable because of their view of the ocean as well as the Miami skyline across Biscayne Bay. They also offer access to the prime shopping, nightclubs, and restaurants that are found along Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive.

There are a few rather simple steps you can stick to that will help dealing luxury real estate much easier. Keep them in mind at all times and you’ll find you have an easier time loading and unloading the high-end property.

Take the extra step

You must always be ready to take that additional miles; take a private showing on a quick notice, keep refreshments readily available during an open house, and always, always be prepared to deal with the extra cranky buyer. It can be tough to deal with a rude customer, but keep your cool and remember that you are dealing with a new type of consumer.

Luxury isn’t ‘luxury’ without service:

Think about all the different industries that work within the luxury market. They may be hotels, stores, or luxury car companies, but they all have one similar goal that you may have noticed; they make providing excellent services their number one priority. You can’t lead a successful business without great services; they are what will bring you new customers and keep the faithful ones around for years to come. Customers in luxury real estate will expect services that can’t be found elsewhere.

Keep up to date:

Service is also represented in your personal knowledge. Know all the important facts about the luxury real estate and you’ll be one step ahead when the patrons finally arrive for any purchase. Nothing looks worse than a luxury real estate agent that can’t handle the facts of the purchase. Learn all about the property, location, surrounding area, and anything you can possibly get ahold of. Buyers can afford to be choosey or picky about any aspect of the home they wish to be and it’s your job as the seller to keep par with them; never overlook or downplay the concerns of the buyer. Even if the issue seems small or trivial, answer the best you can and if you are unable to, do your best to find out all you can.