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 incorporated by reference in this registration
statement 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 restated financial statements have been presented giving
effect to business combinations accounted for under the pooling of interests
method.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Memphis, Tennessee,
July 16, 1999.