Episode 38: What Drives Athlete and Celebrity Luxury Home…

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Luxury real estate often looks glamorous from the outside, but behind many high-end purchases are fast timelines, big decisions, privacy concerns, and long-term planning. In this episode, Rick Bell welcomes Ben Moss, National Director of Compass Sports & Entertainment Division, for a behind-the-scenes look at working with professional athletes, entertainers, and luxury buyers nationwide. They discuss relocations, off-market opportunities, custom homes, privacy, resale value, and the decisions that shape luxury real estate. 👉 Tune in to learn how luxury buyers approach building and buying decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and balance lifestyle with long-term value. 🔔 Subscribe to The Insider’s Guide to Custom Homes for more conversations on luxury real estate, custom home building, market insights, and high-end living trends. Episode Highlights • Why athletes and entertainers often approach luxury real estate differently from traditional buyers • What buyers should consider before building larger custom homes and adding premium upgrades • How privacy, security, and lifestyle needs are changing luxury home priorities • Why off-market properties continue gaining attention in luxury real estate • How resale value still plays a role when designing a dream home • What drives buyers to build instead of purchasing an existing luxury home Glossary of Terms Mortgage Amortization – The process showing how mortgage payments are divided between interest and principal over time. 1031 Exchange – A tax strategy allowing investment property owners to defer taxes by reinvesting into another qualifying property. Off-Market Property – A property available for sale but not publicly listed on the MLS. Land Trust – A legal structure sometimes used to help add privacy to property ownership. Homestead Exemption – A benefit that reduces the taxable value of a primary residence. MLS (Multiple Listing Service) – A database used by real estate professionals to access property listings and market data. Comparable Sales (Comps) – Recent similar home sales used to determine market value. Learn more about Ben Moss and The Ben Moss Group: Website: https://benmossgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benmossgroup Related Episodes: · Episode 35 – How a Realtor Adds Value When Building Your Custom Home https://tigtch.com/episode-35-how-a-realtor-adds-value-when-building-your-custom-home/ · Episode 36 – Realtor Interview with Miguel Serrano of Douglas Elliman and Landmark Ranch Estates https://tigtch.com/episode-36-luxury-realtor-interview-with-miguel-serrano/ · Episode 37 – Realtor Interview with Jay Phillip Parker of Douglas Elliman https://tigtch.com/episode-37-luxury-realtor-interview-with-jay-phillip-parker/ Listen & Subscribe 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LzDQNSaAk15tm1rM8J6eo 🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-insiders-guide-to-custom-homes/id1815798115 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TIGTCH Connect with Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tigtchpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TIGTCHPODCAST TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tigtchpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-insiders-guide-to-custom-homes Resources & Links Landmark Custom Homes: https://www.landmarkcustomhomes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesbylandmark LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-bell-lch Email Rick: Rick@TIGTCH.com