Instead, Ms. Dillard, an associate broker with Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta, plays up her negotiating skills and drive.

WSJ: In Real Estate, Looks Can Sell

Ultraluxurious amenities sometimes outrank other factors, such as location or size, says Josh Doyle, senior vice president and associate broker at Corcoran.

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The 26-year-old associate real-estate broker, who lives in Hoboken, N.

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In November, financier Steven Rattner agreed as part of a settlement with the SEC over alleged influence-peddling at New York's flagship pension fund to not associate with any investment adviser or broker dealer for two years.

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