I could not be happier to see that Arthur Greenstein and his Uptown Locators has been acquired by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Real Estate to add a new division to the leading boutique broker’s already haute luxury services: luxury leasing.
And they could not have found a better agent, or person, in Arthur.
First of all, Arthur and I go way back — he has consistently been a trusted source for vital market information and tips on some of the best leasing properties in town . Like this. He’s one of the first I call for data or stats. And he can rattle off statistics like Lawrence Yun.
“Right now, 42 percent of U.S. households lease their homes,” says Arthur.
42% ? Wow!
Arthur also says that what he and Briggs are about to offer “is a much higher level of service than ever offered in the Dallas market.”
The acquisition means Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty can work with a much greater range of new clients and seamlessly offer luxury leasing options to current clients, said Greenstein, who joins the firm as Director of Leasing. This is a shrewd move given the low inventory of our market: many buyers have no choice but to lease for 6 months to a year as they continue to house hunt, or until a new home is completed.
The new Leasing Division is part of BFSIR’s Uptown/Downtown Information Center, 2500 Cedar Springs Road, right in the heart of Dallas’ most vibrant luxury leasing neighborhoods.
Unlike conventional apartment location services, Greenstein’s team are licensed Realtors so they understand and can advise on real estate transactions from every aspect. Agents also provide tours of properties – instead of simply sending out lists of options, which is common. Kind of old-fashioned customer service, but Arthur is one of the most thorough and persistent agents I know.
“This new division will be vital as we continue to grow our relocation services,” said Robbie Briggs, President and CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. “It will also help our agents find homes for clients who have sold their current home but want to take some time finding or building another one, a common situation in today’s market.”
Exactly. Operating under the BFSIR umbrella will allow Greenstein and his team of leasing agents to list his clients’ lease properties in the Multiple Listing Service. That will give Realtors more options for sellers seeking transitional housing and provide landlords vastly increased exposure for their properties.
“I have long wanted to expand our leasing services, but we needed to find the right team,” Briggs said. “Arthur’s business model ties in well with our operations and will help us offer the level of service our clients deserve.”
President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty with six offices in Dallas, Uptown, Lakewood, Ranch and Land, The Ballpark and Southlake.
