Real Estate Accolades

Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty agents rank top in U.S.

Set on 2.6 acres in North Dallas with unparalleled outdoor living spaces, the home at 18845 Campbell Rd. is listed by Pogir for $2,000,000.

Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's

The annual REAL Trends 500 report, which analyzes sales data from the country’s most successful real estate firms, ranks Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty among the best firms in 2012.

REAL Trends considers data, verified by independent accountants, for more than 1,000 brokerages. Only 500 hundred are ranked in the REAL Trends report, based on sales volume. BFSIR, with 185 agents in five offices throughout the Metroplex, competed against firms with hundreds of agents.

BFSIR ranks sixth in the nation for the greatest increase in transactions from 2011-2012, with 1,609 transactions that represent a 133 percent increase.

“This national recognition is a reflection of how strong the economy is in Dallas and across Texas,” said CEO Robbie Briggs. “That strength has allowed us to expand so our agents can sell the luxury lifestyle across the Metroplex.”
BFSIR also ranks 19th in average sales volume per agent.

“More than 50 percent of our agents produce over $5 million per year,” said Gene Taylor, executive vice president and director of sales and agent development. “It gives our clients a huge pool of luxury real estate experts to choose from. We’re privileged to have this team.”

BFSIR is the only Dallas firm ranked in both categories.

Confirming its position as the leader in luxury real estate in the Metroplex, BFSIR also ranks 12th for highest average sales price, at $772,967 — the only Dallas firm in the top 15.

BFSIR also ranks high in the following categories:

Eighth of all U.S. Sotheby’s affiliates ranked, based on transactions. Five of the top eight affiliates have at least twice as many offices as BFSIR.
97th for closed sales volume for 2012, at $1,243,704,230. BFSIR ranked 198th in 2011.
97th in the Billionaire’s Club of 122 firms that closed at least $1 billion in sales in 2012. BFSIR closed over $1 billion in sales for the first time in 2012.

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty is the oldest privately held real estate boutique in Dallas. With five Metroplex offices and 185 associates, the firm specializes in significant properties, from historic to contemporary, and represents all areas of Dallas, from the Park Cities to Southlake. For more information, visit briggsfreeman.com. Also see updatedallas.com for the latest in real estate news. CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.

Set on 2.6 acres in North Dallas with unparalleled outdoor living spaces, the home at 18845 Campbell Rd. is listed by Pogir for $2,000,000.

Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's

Set on 2.6 acres in North Dallas with unparalleled outdoor living spaces, the home at 18845 Campbell Rd. is listed by Pogir for $2,000,000.

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Solid Gold

Dallas' iconic gold buildings gleam following $50 million renovation

The Gild, Campbell Center, gold buildings

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The Gild, formerly known as the Campbell Center, shiny gold.

A pair of eye-catching gold buildings off US-75 in Dallas are shiny as new following a $50 million renovation.

The buildings, located at the intersection of 75 and Northwest Highway, on the southeast corner, were previously known as Campbell Center, but are now appropriately called The Gild. Because gold.

Located at 8150-8350 N. Central Expwy., the 20-story towers were designed by Neuhaus & Taylor and originally built in 1978, with ensuing renovations in 1999 and 2009. The gold exterior comes from a microscopic coating of real gold within the glass panels. We take mirrored glass buildings for granted now, but having two cool gold-clad buildings was pretty cool in 1978 and is still cool now.

The property was acquired by California-based Fenway Capital Advisors in 2021, who set out to transform them into The Gild, a premier Class A property featuring two 20-story towers, plus two two-story concourse buildings known as The Lofts at the Gild.

Dallas architecture and design firm Gensler spearheaded the renovation, elevating the tenant and visitor experience with new amenities and contemporary design.

The transformation starts with enhanced entrances to both the North and South towers, which open to upgraded lobbies boasting hospitality lounges, coffee bars, and "grab & go" options, complemented by the newly opened White Rhino coffee shop and Hightower Café.

Cafe at The Gild, formerly Campbell Center.SquareFoot Photography

Modern amenities include a state-of-the-art conference center, fitness center, and an on-demand car transportation service. In addition, an in-house concierge in each tower provides services to tenants and their employees.

The Lofts offer redesigned interiors featuring social corridors and tenant lounges with active and quiet zones. These areas included a media room, shuffleboard, ping-pong, workspace, conference rooms, and arcade games.

The building also now has more than 100,000 square feet of modern spec suites ranging in size from 2,000 to 16,000 square feet. Ready for you to rent!

"The transformation of The Gild reflects our vision of creating a campus feel that is greatly desired by today’s modern tenants and their office needs,” says Fenway Capital Advisors managing partner patrick Tribolet. "We wanted to create an environment that allows our tenants to be able to recruit and retain the best talent in the market and help to reestablish the NCX as one of the top submarkets in Dallas.”

The building is managed by Stream Realty Partners, with leasing efforts spearheaded by Stream Managing Director Matt Wieser, VP Marissa Parkin, and Senior Associate Patrick Cruz.

"The comprehensive renovation of The Gild underscores Fenway’s commitment to providing top-tier amenities and innovative spaces that enhance the tenant experience," said Wieser. "These upgrades not only modernize the property but also create a vibrant, community-oriented environment where businesses can thrive."

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