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Curated Estates — Est. 1994

Where
Exceptional
Lives

An invitation-only collection of the world's most distinguished properties — each one a singular expression of architecture and place.

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$2.4B
In Closed Volume
340+
Estates Placed
30yr
Of Discretion
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Featured Collection

Curated
Masterworks

Full Collection
New Listing
Oceanfront Estate
Casa del Mar
Malibu, California
$38,500,000
8 BD 12 BA 14,200 SQ FT Private Beach
Penthouse
One57 Penthouse
Manhattan, New York
$26,000,000
5 BD 6 BA 8,840 SQ FT
Just Sold
Mountain Estate
Snowmass Peak
Aspen, Colorado
$19,750,000
6 BD 8 BA 9,600 SQ FT
Our Distinction

A Standard
Apart

01
Private Advisory

Decades of discretion. Every acquisition guided by counsel that goes beyond transaction into legacy planning.

02
Global Reach

Proprietary access to off-market estates across 40 countries — properties that never appear on public listings.

03
AI Valuation

Proprietary market intelligence powered by machine learning — real-time pricing insights no other firm provides.

04
White Glove Close

From offer to keys, our team orchestrates every detail — legal, title, relocation, and beyond.

AI Intelligence

Instant
Valuation

Our proprietary AI analyzes thousands of comparable sales, market trends, and neighborhood dynamics to give you an institutional-grade estimate in seconds — the same intelligence our top advisors use.

Powered by 30 years of proprietary transaction data layered with live market signals.

MAISON AI — Property Valuator
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Client Stories

Those Who
Trust Us

"MAISON found us a property that didn't exist on any market — a private island estate in the Bahamas. Their access to off-market opportunities is simply without parallel."

R
Richard Ashworth
Chairman, Ashworth Capital

"Three discreet transactions over eight years. Every time, MAISON exceeded what I thought was possible. Unmatched discretion, unmatched results."

C
Catherine Voss
Founder, Voss Ventures

The Collection

Exceptional
Estates

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Oceanfront — Palm Beach
The Whitmore Estate
Palm Beach, Florida
$54,000,000
10 BD · 14 BA · 18,400 SQ FT
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Penthouse — New York
One57 Penthouse
Manhattan, New York
$26,000,000
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Waterfront — Miami
Star Island Villa
Miami Beach, Florida
$31,500,000
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Mountain — Aspen
Ridge Peak Lodge
Aspen, Colorado
$22,800,000
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Oceanfront — Malibu
Casa del Mar
Malibu, California
$38,500,000
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Our Foundation

Thirty Years
of Singular
Purpose

"The finest properties in the world deserve representation that matches their rarity. That belief founded MAISON. It still drives everything we do."

Since 1994, MAISON has operated at the intersection of art, architecture, and ambition. We are not a brokerage — we are a private advisory firm for those who refuse to settle.

Philosophy

Built on Discretion,
Driven by Results

Every client relationship at MAISON begins with a single question: what does success look like to you? Not to the market. Not to us. To you. That question guides every recommendation, every negotiation, every decision we make on your behalf.

We have never chased volume. We have never compromised a client relationship for a commission. This is unusual in our industry. We consider it non-negotiable.

Our advisor roster is deliberately small. Each member of the MAISON team carries an average of 22 years of experience in ultra-high-net-worth real estate. They are former architects, art dealers, and estate attorneys — people who understand that buying a home at this level is never just a financial transaction.

James Whitmore
Founder & Principal Advisor
2024
Luxury Brokerage of the Year
Wall Street Journal
2023
Top 1% Global Volume
Christie's International
2022
Excellence in Client Service
Robb Report
The Advisors

People Who
Define Excellence

JW
James Whitmore
Founder & Principal
CB
Claire Beaumont
Senior Advisor
MC
Marcus Chen
International Markets
SA
Sophia Andrade
Client Relations
MAISON Journal

The Art of
Exceptional
Living

Insight, intelligence, and inspiration for those who demand the finest — from market dispatches to architectural histories.

Market Intelligence
The $50M Threshold: Why Ultra-Luxury Pricing Has Permanently Shifted

A deep analysis of why properties once considered ceiling-breakers now represent the new floor for trophy estates in coastal markets — and what it means for buyers in 2025.

March 2025 Read Analysis
AI Intelligence

Neighborhood
Insights

Enter any neighborhood and our AI generates a live intelligence report — market dynamics, lifestyle profile, investment outlook, and notable recent transactions.

MAISON AI — Market Intelligence

Analyzing market data...

Architecture
The Architects Redefining the American Estate

From Kengo Kuma to SAOTA — the five firms currently commanding the highest premiums on new residential builds.

February 2025
Collecting
Art as Architecture: When the Collection Becomes the Home

How a new generation of collectors is commissioning structures around their art — and the estates that have set the standard.

January 2025
Investment
The Island Question: Private Isle Ownership in 2025

A frank assessment of true cost, liquidity, and the unexpected advantages of holding private island real estate in the current cycle.

December 2024
Private Consultation

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Private
Consultation

Every engagement begins with a private conversation — no obligation, complete discretion. Tell us what you're seeking, and we'll tell you what's possible.

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Complete confidentiality guaranteed
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