EXHIBIT 23.1
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
    As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our
report dated March 31, 1999 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement. Our report dated February 25, 1999 included in
ResortQuest International, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1998, incorporated by reference in this registration statement, is no longer
appropriate since related financial statements have been presented giving effect
to business combinations accounted for under the pooling of interests method.
 
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Memphis, Tennessee,
May 20, 1999.