Ep 120 Breaking Into Luxury Real Estate: Why Most Agents Never Make It | Shawn Kunkler & Meg Garrido

Realtor180 with San Francisco Realtor Shawn Kunkler of the Homeward Associates team

Realtor180 with San Francisco Realtor Shawn Kunkler of the Homeward Associates team
Ep 120 Breaking Into Luxury Real Estate: Why Most Agents Never Make It | Shawn Kunkler & Meg Garrido
Jul 02, 2025 Season 2 Episode 120
Shawn Kunkler / Meg Garrido

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In this eye-opening episode, Shawn Kunkler sits down with top-producing agent Meg Garrido, who went from Atlanta to Vail and built a powerhouse real estate team in one of the most exclusive markets in the country. Meg shares how her background in fashion gave her a secret edge in delivering white-glove client experiences—and why that matters more than ever in the luxury space.

They dive deep into the realities of high-net-worth clients, the hidden power of discretion, and the critical role of trust in multi-million dollar deals. From off-market listings and commission battles to using creativity to close impossible transactions, this conversation is packed with real-world insight.

If you’re aiming to attract luxury clients, land bigger deals, or protect your value in a shifting market, this episode is your playbook. Most agents never hear this stuff—don’t be one of them.


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