As luxury real estate continues to attract an influx of national brands like Sotheby’s, Compass, and Serhant into markets such as Newport, Rhode Island, a quiet yet powerful counter-trend is emerging. High-net-worth individuals are increasingly turning away from the corporate giants and opting for boutique brokers who provide something that the big players simply can’t: true local expertise, discretion, and relationships that endure well beyond the closing of a sale. Tracy Le