DALLAS, Texas. (October 26, 2010) – From California to New York, and Canada to Florida, 100 of the top real estate professionals working in the upscale residential market converged last week in Austin (TX) at The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s annual Leaders in Luxury (LIL) conference where they discussed strategies for better serving buyers and sellers in today’s luxury home market.

According to Scott Harkness, a Senior Sales Representative with duPont REGISTRYTM, the exclusive event was an invitation-only educational and networking opportunity for real estate agents who handle million and multi-million dollar homes and estates.  “This prestigious conference provides cutting-edge information on what’s happening in the luxury market segment, offers insights on best practices in the business, and creates valuable networking opportunities,” said Harkness.

“Leaders in Luxury registration is specific to agents in the luxury home niche,” said Laurie Moore-Moore, Founder of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. “This gives LIL attendees the opportunity to build an exclusive network of contacts focused on the upscale residential industry while sharing with the best in the business. Since competency is the key to working successfully with the luxury buyer and seller,” added Moore-Moore, “LIL is designed to provide attendees with important knowledge and insights, giving them a competitive edge in meeting the needs of the affluent.

Harkness considers attendance at Leaders in Luxury to be essential for success in today’s marketplace. “Attending the Leaders in Luxury event is an investment for my clients,” said Harkness. “With the current real estate market, I have to be proactive to stay on top of the market conditions. By networking with the best in the business, sharing ideas, and learning about the latest trends and outlooks, I can help my affluent clients find success where others are finding challenges.”

Harkness represents duPont REGISTRYTM, a name synonymous with a luxury lifestyle, offering comprehensive marketing programs for luxury real estate through precise placement of a world-renowned printed magazine and the unprecedented reach of our digital magazine and website.

The Leaders in Luxury conference is an annual event.  For information, visit www.LeadersinLuxury.com  or contact The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing at 214-485-3000.

About The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM)

The Institute trains real estate professionals who work in the luxury home market internationally and awards the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation which is the official designation for many North American real estate brands.  Find training and membership information at www.LuxuryHomeMarketing.com or phone 214-485-3000.