Housekeeping
Decoding Care Labels
The modern laundry care label we see today is the evolution of an extensive classification and regulation system known as the ‘Textile and Wool Act’ put in place by the
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Asset Management
Managing Storage Inventory
To properly manage storage, it’s not enough just to label a box; There’s a process I’ve put in place that helps me to pull inventory and locate items anywhere at a moment’s notice. I’m sure there are other methods, but I can assure you, this plan works. PRO CONTENT
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Books
Cleaning a Rare Book Collection
The favorite place for the family to gather in the winter is the library; It’s cozy and warm. There’s a stone fireplace, plush club chairs, and a sense that the…
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Art
Wynn Win // Loaning Fine Art
Whatever the reason your Principal may choose to loan a priceless work to a museum, as part of your due diligence as the Estate Manager, you should research and collect information on the transaction and create a detailed records file of the transaction. PRO CONTENT
Kimberly Varney
Career
Jump Start Your Private Service Career
Jump-start your private service career with the right résumé, networking, and interviewing skills.
Peter Van Ryder
Career
What is a Mentor?
Whether you need personal or professional development, a mentor is someone that helps you achieve your development goals. In the coming weeks we’ll be launching a mentorship program. If you have interest in participating as either a Mentor or Mentee, join the “Mentorship” group.
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Community
Defining the Mission
The mission of the Estate Management Network is to cultivate, educate, evaluate, and advocate for the professional estate management community.
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Community
Starting a Mentorship Program
We’re developing a mentorship program for our members and would love to hear what Members would want out of the program.
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Pro Blog
Presenting Candidates to Your Principal
After a successful round of interviews, have you wondered how to present candidates to your principal without overwhelming them with a file of résumés, references, and recommendations? I’ve found that writing a brief of candidate sketches is the first step. PRO CONTENT
Kimberly Varney
Human Resources
Hiring The Perfect Candidate
As a private service placement agency, it is our job to source the proverbial “perfect candidate.” The question here is where does the “perfect candidate” come from?
Peter Van Ryder
Agencies
The Ultimate Agency List
In the fall we sent out a poll asking for your favorite domestic agencies. We’ve tallied the responses and put together the ‘Ultimate Agency List’ for our members. Login to see the list.
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Design
The Estate Brand
An estate brand is both an ideology and a physical manifestation of aesthetic, design and service. It represents the intended reputation or expectations of the home.
Kimberly Varney