A s C N B C s ta t e d i n i t s re c e n t a r t i c l e a b o u t t h e S o t h e by ’ s In te r n at i o n a l
Re a l t y ® b ra n d , “d u r i n g a ye a r wh e n t h e words ‘s lowdown’ and ‘s lump’ were used to d e s c r i b e t h e l u x u r y h o u s i n g m a rket , 2016 turned out to be a banner year for Sotheby's International Realty . ”
A banner year indeed; our affiliated brokers a n d s a l e s p r o f e s s i o n a l s a c h i e v e d approximately $ 95 bi l l ion USD in global s a l e s vo l u m e, t h e h i g h e s t a n n u a l s a l e s volume in the history of the brand. This shows tremendous growth over the last 12 ye a r s ; i n 2 0 04 o u r a n n u a l s a l e s vo l u m e
was $4.2 billion USD. I am immensely proud of the hard work and dedication from each member of this powerful network that has contributed to this milestone.
And now, 2017 is a lready off to a strong start. In the first two months of the year, we have already welcomed five new companies to the Sotheby’s International Realty network, our affi l iates have closed on record sales and the power of the brand is radiat ing stronger than ever.
Join with me in celebrating the Sotheby’s In te r n a t i o n a l Re a l t y b r a n d ’ s c o n t i n u i n g success and enjoy this issue of Collections.
With best wishes for 2017,
SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY®
COLLECTIONSVOLUME 1 2017
Featured above: Countryside by Josephine Trotter
NEWS & INFORMATION ON THE GLOBAL REAL ESTATE MARKET FROM SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY® PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE
Philip WhitePresident & Chief Executive OfficerSotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC
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W O R L D W I D EGROWTH
The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently boasts approximately 880 offices in 66 countries and territories worldwide.Beacon Sotheby's International Realty | Holland, Michigan | $9.9 million USD | Prop ID: HP8DC5
for the CONNOISSEURS of LIFE
The brand welcomed the following companies to its network recently:
⋅ Beacon Sotheby’s International Realty – Holland, Michigan
⋅ Chile Sotheby’s International Realty – Vitacura, Santiago, Chile
⋅ Nick Sadek Sotheby’s International Realty – Roseville, CA
⋅ Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty – Pittsburgh, PA
⋅ Sergio Llach Sotheby’s International Realty – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The following branch offices have opened:
⋅ Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty – Abaco, Bahamas
⋅ Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty – Chapel Hill, NC
⋅ Landmark Sotheby’s International Realty – Morehead City, NC
⋅ Monument Sotheby’s International Realty – Lutherville, MD
⋅ Premier Sotheby’s International Realty – New Smyrna Beach, FL and Winter Park, FL
⋅ Terrace Sotheby’s International Realty – Forest Hills, NY
⋅ TTR Sotheby’s International Realty – Annapolis, MD
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From the SEA to the SLOPES SPOTLIGHT ONImagine living in a place that serves the best of both worlds? Where in some locations an exhilarating morning can be spent carving down the ski slopes and an afternoon can be
spent under the beaming sun of a tranquil beach escape. Take a tour around the world to discover regions where it’s just a matter few hours from the sea to the slopes.
Chile
A modern house located in Santiago, this property was designed by distinguished
Chilean architect Gonzalo Mardones. The property spans over 6,000 square-feet and
is ideal for entertaining with four bedrooms, a 16-person dining room, large terrace
with outdoor dining space and parking for five cars.
164 kilometers outside of Santiago, nestled in the Andes mountains, is Portillo, the
oldest ski resort in South America and an Olympic training ground. The property is
additionally in close proximity to Valle Nevado, one of the largest skiable areas in the
southern hemisphere.
Just two hours from Santiago is Zapallar, known for its light-colored beaches mixed
with big rock formations and its fishing, with an operational fishing cove. Viña del Mar,
a beach town popular with tourists, is also easily accessible from this Chilean home.
Located in the Lakes District of the Patagonia region, this Chilean complex boasts 10
kilometers of property along the Pacific Ocean coastline and is in close proximity to
some of the country’s top ski destinations. The property, comprising six villas, spans
3,600 hectares and has its own marina.
Approximately 150 kilometers from the property is the Osorno Volcano, while
Antillanca is 280 kilometers away; both are year-round attractions offering prime
skiing and snowboarding in the winter months (June – October) and hiking trails in
the summer months (November – May).
First, we head to Chile, where those in the Northern Hemisphere can enjoy some of the best powder skiing in July, August and September and head to the picturesque seaside
towns in the warmer months while, in certain months, both can be enjoyed on the same day.
Chile Sotheby's International Realty | Santiago, Chile | $3.1 million USD | Prop ID: FLWYQQ
Chile Sotheby's International Realty | Puerto Montt, Chile | $10.9 million USD | Prop ID: WKK9X7
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SPOTLIGHT ONNew Zealand California
This sprawling, waterfront estate in New Zealand spans over 10,000 square-feet with
seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Located in the exclusive enclave of Sunrise
Bay, the home features a theater, game and music room, bar, swimming pool and spa,
and extensive outdoor entertaining areas.
The property sits on the edge of Lake Wanaka, which offers an array of water activities
including waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet-skiing, boating and fishing. In addition, the
Otago beaches are three hours away in one direction, while the Southland beaches
are three hours in the other direction. For a more wintery adventure, Cardrona Alpine
Resort and Treble Cone ski fields are located 20 minutes away while Coronet Peak
and the Remarkables ski fields can be reached in just under an hour.
A waterfront retreat, this Southern California property boasts a mountain lodge
ambiance. The four-bedroom home sits at the edge of Big Bear Lake and offers
233 feet of lake frontage with breathtaking views of San Gorgonio Mountain and
Grout Bay.
Located just half a mile from Big Bear Lake are two different skiing, snowboarding
and tubing areas. In addition, with over 300 days of sunshine per year, the seven-mile
long freshwater lake offers watersport activities including water skiing, parasailing,
fishing, wake boarding, canoeing and kayaking. For a more traditional beach
experience, the oceanfront communities of Southern California, including Malibu,
Laguna and Redondo, are only a two-hour drive away.
Next we travel to Oceania, where New Zealand, known for its mix of landscapes, is also
an ideal location for adventure seekers. A day can be sent surfing some of the best
waves in the world, to slopes that can be skied from June to October.
California is another top destination for those seeking variety. Some of the best
Pacific Ocean surfing can be had along the Southern California coast and a retreat to
the mountains isn’t too far away.
From the SEA to the SLOPES
New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty | Otago, New Zealand | Price Upon Request | Prop ID: RZM8H2
Wheeler Steffen Sotheby's International Realty | Fawnskin, California | $2 million USD | Prop ID: 6FB7M9
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SPOTLIGHT ON
Andorra / Barcelona
Located in Diagonal Mar, one of Barcelona’s most cosmopolitan beachfront
neighborhoods, this light-filled apartment showcases captivating views overlooking
the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding metropolis. The property includes the
160-square-meter, three-bedroom apartment with a 70-square-meter terrace and
access to the building’s communal area featuring a garden, swimming pools, tennis
courts and gym. The property is suitable as a residence or a pied-a-terre.
Nestled in the village of El Tarter is this three-bedroom apartment with breathtaking
views of the surrounding mountains. With 1,054 square-feet of living space, the
property has a living room with fireplace and balcony, master suite with terrace
access and a parking space. The residence is near the ski slopes at Grandvalira and
the Snowpark El Tarter, which has the longest line of modules in the Pyrenees and
one of the longest in Europe.
In Europe, the mountain-to-beach experience is just two hours (and one country) away! The Principality of Andorra is an immaculate ski destination, with the largest skiable
area in the Pyrenees mountains. Barcelona on the other hand, is located on the Mediterranean Sea and caters to a relaxed beach lifestyle.
From the SEA to the SLOPES
Barcelona & Costa Brava Sotheby's International Realty | Barcelona, Spain | € 1.45 million EUR | Prop ID: JSPT5K
Andorra Sotheby's International Realty | Canillo, Andorra | € 325,000 EUR | Prop ID: P5YVQD
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URBAN ESCAPE | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
SEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K LISTINGS of DISTINCTION
Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty has listed an unprecedented 25,000-square-foot mansion in the North Side neighborhood of Lincoln Park in Chicago for
$50,000,000 USD. Stylistically, the regal home beckons comparison to those found in London, with gilded elements, intricate tile work and old-world charm. Featured in
both Mansion Global and Architectural Digest, this opulent home is a masterclass in attention-to-detail with manicured grounds, privacy and elegant finishes throughout.
Click Here for more information.
Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty | Chicago, Illinois | $50 million USD | Prop ID: CF7PGF
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THE HULL HOUSE | NEW LEBANON, NEW YORK
William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty | New Lebanon, New York | $395,000 USD | Prop ID: 4RQMT7
SEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K LISTINGS of DISTINCTION
Fully restored, but outfitted with modern conveniences, William Pitt Sotheby’s
International Realty has l isted the histor ic, Federal-era Hul l House for
$395,000 USD. Originally built for Caleb Hull, the innkeeper of the once adjacent
Columbia Hall, the home comprises 3,200 square-feet of living space, two fireplaces
and access to both Jimminy Peak and Bousquet ski resorts in winter. While no longer
part of the property, Columbia Hall once saw historic visitors the likes of Mark Twain,
General Lafayette and Charles Dickens. Click Here for more information.
Nestled on nearly two acres on Amelia Island, Manormor Sotheby’s International
Realty has listed an extraordinary French-inspired chateau for $4,400,000 USD.
The most expensive property available on the island, this grand home is on the
banks of the Amelia River and, were it not for Florida’s year-round idyllic climate, one
would think they were visiting the French Countryside. A three-car garage, massage
room, library, and elevator are among the many amenities afforded by this property.
Click Here for more information.
Manormor Sotheby’s International Realty | Amelia Island, Florida | $4.4 million USD | Prop ID: W2KNP6
FRENCH-INSPIRED CHATEAU | AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA
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A PIECE OF HISTORY | LEINSTER, IRELAND
Hidden inside a secluded Irish valley lies Luggala, an exquisite 18th-century castle listed by Ireland Sotheby’s International Realty for € 28.000.000 EUR at the center of an estate
comprising 5,000 acres. Luggala nestles into a cleft at the northern end of the valley, with its principal rooms looking south across a verdant sward towards Lough Tay. Covered recently
in The Wall Street Journal, this historic and sprawling home belongs to Garech Browne, the great-great-great-grandson of Arthur Guinness, the founder of the famed Irish brewery.
Click Here for more information.
Ireland Sotheby’s International Realty | Leinster, Ireland | € 28 million EUR | Prop ID: GHLH29
SEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K LISTINGS of DISTINCTION
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Listed for $3,295,000 USD and resting high on a bluff, Landmark Sotheby’s
International Realty has listed this timeless shingle-style home in North Carolina.
Designed for entertaining, this coastal home features 7,000 square-feet of living space
including five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The home was featured in July 2015’s
issue of Better Living, was chosen to be the backdrop of L.L. Bean’s summer catalog,
and was most recently featured in Nicholas Sparks’ film, “The Choice.” Click Here for
more information.
Listed by Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage, Celine Dion’s
Floridian family compound, complete with its own water park, has been re-listed for
$38,500,000 USD. Built in 2010, the five-and-one-half-acre Bahamian-inspired
family compound features five pavilions, including the main house, two guest houses,
beach house and simulated golf range leading to the tennis court. The property was
recently covered in The Wall Street Journal. Click Here for more information.
JUPITER ISLAND ESTATE | HOBE SOUND, FLORIDA
Sotheby’s International Realty - Palm Beach Brokerage| Hobe Sound, Florida | $38.5 million USD | Prop ID: 9SKY53
SEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K LISTINGS of DISTINCTION
Landmark Sotheby’s International Realty | Wilmington, North Carolina | $3.295 million USD | Prop ID: C5Y7TK
TIMELESS WATERFRONT LIVING | WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
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Listed by Melbourne Sotheby’s International Realty, this New York-style warehouse
conversion rises three levels and creates a modern metropolitan experience with
its sleek design and open concept layout. The penthouse-style main bedroom is
wrapped in glass and features a walk-out terrace that showcases unrivaled sunset
views. The property is only minutes away from Victoria’s vibrant cafes and shopping
districts. Price is available upon request. Click Here for more information.
As recently covered in The Wall Street Journal, NHL Investor Bill Foley and his family’s
sprawling Whitefish, Montana estate is listed for $26,700,000 USD by Glacier Sotheby’s International Realty. Foley holds stake in the NHL’s newest franchise, the Las
Vegas Golden Knights, and is selling his 2006 home nestled on over 21 pristine forested
acres near the Canadian border. The property also features a creek, pond and three guest
cabins. Click Here for more information.
ART MEETS ARCHITECTURE | MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIASPRAWLING WILDERNESS RETREAT | WHITEFISH, MONTANA
SEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K LISTINGS of DISTINCTION
Melbourne Sotheby’s International Realty | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Price Upon Request | Prop ID: 7MFCP9
Glacier Sotheby’s International Realty | Whitefish, Montana | $26.7 million USD | Prop ID: C65FV3
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LISTINGS of DISTINCTIONSEEN & HEARD A ROU N D T H E N E T WO R K
EMERSON BUCKHEAD | ATLANTA, GEORGIA
FEATURED NEW DEVELOPMENT
Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty is the exclusive sales and marketing team for Emerson Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. The gracious residences offer two and three-
bedroom floor plans as well as a two-floor penthouse suite. Each offering features tremendous city and canopy views, all easily enjoyed from expansive terraces. All of the residences will
enjoy private and direct elevator access and benefit from five-star amenities like an elegant fully-staffed lobby, full-time valet and concierge, resident great room, private dining room,
fitness center, yoga studio, Zen garden, heated lap pool, open-air pool house, and formal lawn. Available units start at $2.2 million USD. Click Here for more information.
Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty | Atlanta, Georgia | Emerson Buckhead
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LIV Sotheby’s International Realty closed out 2016 with the sale of an eight-bedroom,
eight-bathroom home in Beaver Creek, Colorado that closed for $8,475,000 USD;
this was only the second sale in the region over the $8,000,000 USD mark in 2016.
The firm is additionally off to a strong start in 2017; their office in Vail, Colorado set
a local record by selling a $23,000,000 USD seven-bedroom, 10-bathoom home.
The company also recently released their 2016 Resort Report – a collaborative report
with Big Sky Sotheby's International Realty, Benson Sotheby's International Realty, Summit Sotheby's International Realty, Sierra Sotheby's International Realty, Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty, Jackson Hole Sotheby's International Realty, Telluride Sotheby's International Realty, Sotheby's International Realty Inc., Sun Valley Sotheby's International Realty, and Steamboat Sotheby's International Realty.
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty sold this 10-bedroom home in Vail, Colorado for $23 million USD LIV Sotheby’s International Realty sold this home in Beaver Creek, Colorado for nearly $8.5 million USD
SIGNIFICANT SALESSEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K
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Kaiser Sotheby’s International Realty recently sold the Atlanta Falcon’s kicker,
Matt Bryant’s waterfront retreat in Orange Beach, Alabama. The home sold for
$2,880,000 USD, making it the most expensive single-family home sold in Orange
Beach in the last six years. While on the market, the home received media coverage
on many outlets including The Wall Street Journal. Bryant and the Falcons finished
second overall in the NFL in 2016, falling to the Patriots in Super Bowl LI.
In late 2016, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer on
the sale of this $11,000,000 USD Mediterranean-inspired home inside the highly
sought after Silverleaf Community. Complete with two spas, a home theater and a
1,000-bottle wine cellar, according to the local ABC coverage, this contemporary
home was the second highest priced home sold in Arizona in 2016.
SIGNIFICANT SALESSEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty completed the sale of an $11 million USD home in Arizona
Kaiser Sotheby’s International Realty sold NFL kicker Matt Bryant’s home in Orange Beach for $2.8 million USD
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William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty set a record at the end of 2016 with
the $9,000,000 USD sale of this sprawling home on the grounds of the historic
Apawamis Country Club in Rye, New York. The classic Tudor-style home, as well as
the $150,000 USD worth of artwork sold alongside it, became the highest sale of a
non-waterfront property in Westchester County for 2016.
Encore Sotheby’s International Realty in Indiana recently closed on the sale of a
$4,800,000 USD 22nd floor executive flat with views of the Indianapolis skyline. The
residence features all the luxuries of a five-star hotel, including concierge access, a pool
and gym. This sale marks the largest residential real estate sale in the company’s
six-year history as well as the largest residential real estate sale in Indianapolis
according to the MIBOR Realtor® Association, with the previous record being set at
$4,290,000 USD in 2003.
SIGNIFICANT SALESSEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K
William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty sells record-setting home in Rye, New York
Encore Sotheby’s International Realty sold this $4.8 million USD executive flat in Downtown Indianapolis
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SIGNIFICANT SALESSEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K
Sergio Llach Sotheby’s International Realty in the Dominican Republic closed on
the company’s first sale three months after joining the brand and only 73 days spent
on the market. Las Lomas #11 at Casa de Campo® Resort is an incredible waterfront
and golf paradise that features six-bedrooms across nearly 17,222 square-feet of living
space. The contemporary villa sold in late 2016 for an undisclosed amount.
Czech Republic Sotheby’s International Realty closed on its first sale since joining
the network. After only two weeks on the market, Castrovicky Dvur, a luxury farmhouse,
sold for € 3.000.000 EUR near the capital of Prague. The stone construction home
was bought by a local client.Sergio Llach Sotheby’s International Realty sells their first home in the Dominican Republic
Czech Republic Sotheby’s International Realty sells Castrovicky Dvur for €3 million EUR outside of Prague
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S t e a m b o a t S o t h e by ’s I n t e r n a t i o n a l Re a l t y in Colorado represented the buyer in the sale of the
sprawling $16,250,000 USD Vista Verde Ranch in
Clark, Colorado. Built in 2010, the 83,000-square-foot
property was most recently used as a guest ranch,
earning a AAA Four Diamond rating in the United States
garnering its premier status. Shadowed by the rugged
peaks of the snowcapped Zirkel Range at the headwaters
of the Elk River, Vista Verde Ranch consists of 587 acres.
Village Sotheby’s International Realty sold this
6,0 0 0 - sq u a re - fo o t h o m e o n h a l f of a n a c re fo r
$4,000,000 USD. The former home of six-time
PGA Tour winner Jeff Sluman, this brick-and-shingle
estate conveys a stately English ambiance in the
Chicago suburbs. The home features five bedrooms,
five bathrooms and a professional bowling alley in the
basement. The residence was covered in Architectural Digest last September.
The highest price sale in Barrington, Rhode Island
since 2014, Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty sold this shingle-style waterfront home for
$3,500,000 USD. Built in 2008, the home boasts
state-of-the-art construction and features unrivaled
views of the Narragansett Bay – the home received
coverage in the local Providence Journal.
Village Sotheby’s International Realty sold the former home of golfer Jeff Sluman for $4 million USD
SIGNIFICANT SALESSEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K
Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty sells record-setting home in Barrington, Rhode Island for $3.5 million USD
Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty sells the $16.25 million USD Vista Verde Ranch in Clark, Colorado
every home has a story
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Paris Ouest Sotheby’s International Realty, in collaboration with Mauritius Sotheby’s International Realty, hosted a cocktail party at its office called “Discovering Mauritius and its Exclusive Residential Developments.” The event was attended by clients who have expressed a keen interest in Mauritius. Developments highlighted at the event included Villas Valriche, Marina Duplex at La Balise Marina and St. Antoine Private Residence. The two companies cross-promoted the event on their respective blogs and social media channels.
POWER of the BRANDSEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K
Mauritius Sotheby's International Realty | Rempart, Mauritius | Rs 29,000,000 MUR | Prop ID: RHBY6P
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I n a d d i t i o n , B r a d H e n d e r s o n , president
a n d c h i ef exe c u t i ve of f i ce r of Sotheby ’s
Internat ional Realty Canada h a s b e e n
networking within the network, meeting with
Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty,
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, ONE
Sotheby’s International Realty and Sotheby’s
International Realty, Inc. to collaborate on best
practices in business strategy, marketing,
technology and operational structure, as well
as develop and strengthen connections with
offices and agents around the network.
Networking within the Sotheby’s International Realty network is a
prominent and trending notion. Meeting with other Sotheby’s International
Realty affiliates provides not only a better understanding of the other’s
market, but also a better understanding of the powerful network and the
true global reach of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand and how the
brand can be harnessed to better serve clientele locally and abroad.
On a recent trip to Taiwan, the owners of Brazen Sotheby’s International Realty in Bellevue, Washington scheduled a meet-and-greet with the team
at Taiwan Sotheby’s International Realty. The meeting incited a larger
discussion and an impactful exchanging of ideas on how to connect the
two real estate markets.
President and Principal Broker of Summit Sotheby’s International Realty Thomas Wright
has also traveled to present around the network,
sharing his insights on how to give a powerful and
inventive listing presentation with various affiliates.
In the past year, he has visited Dreyfus Sotheby’s International Realty, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, Ward Wight Sotheby’s International Realty and Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty.
President and Principal Broker of Summit Sotheby’s International Realty Thomas Wright presents at an affiliate networking event
Members of Brazen Sotheby’s International Realty and Taiwan Sotheby’s International Realty connect and collaborate
President and Chief Executive Officer of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Brad Henderson
POWER of the BRANDSEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K
NETWORKING WITHIN THE NETWORK
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The International Property Awards recognize the highest levels of achievement
by companies operating in all sectors of the property and real estate industry.
The awards were formally presented at a gala dinner in mid-December at The
Savoy in London. At the event, Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty
was awarded “Best Real Estate Agency Marketing Caribbean” and Ginevra Sotheby’s International Realty was recognized for “Highly Commended Real
Estate Agency Argentina.”
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"...Best Real Estate Agency... Highly Commended Real Estate Agency..."
SEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K
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Managing Broker for Summit Sotheby’s International Realty Dave Johnson was recognized by the Utah Association
of Realtors® with the Distinguished Service Award. The award
honors those who have made outstanding contributions
to the real estate industry and who serve as leaders in
their local communities. To read more about Johnson’s
tremendous achievement, Click Here.
Inman News reported the accomplishment that Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty
has grown into a $1 billion business in the greater Seattle, Washington area. Click Here to read
the full article.
Dave Johnson of Summit Sotheby’s International Realty honored with Distinguished Service Award
KUDOSSEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K
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KUDOSSEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K
The Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC Senior Leadership Team proudly recognizes the Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate members who were among the
2017 graduating class of Ascend: The Executive Leadership ExperienceSM. The program is available exclusively to Realogy brand-affiliated brokerage owners who are in the
process of grooming a successor to lead their company into the future.
Ascend is a 46-week learning experience comprised of four one-week interactive classroom semesters at Realogy’s headquarters interspersed with extended online learning
modules. The rigorous Ascend curriculum engaged Realogy senior leadership, real estate industry experts and current successful franchisees from Sotheby’s International
Realty network and other Realogy brands. It culminated with individual case study presentations. The program’s intense face-to-face and online learning experience prepared
the participants to become successful future brokerage leaders by challenging them to significant growth in three core areas identified in the program’s mission statement:
Leading Self. Leading Others. Leading OrganizationsSM.
The graduates and future leaders from this class are Nick Damianos and Lana Rademaker from Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty in Nassau, Bahamas; KaLinn
Dishon from Group One Sotheby’s International Realty in Eagle, Idaho; Ryan MacLaughlin from Island Sotheby’s International Realty in Maui, Hawaii; Jeff Moore from
Gulf to Bay Sotheby’s International Realty in Boca Grande, Florida; Kyle Northup from Synergy Sotheby’s International Realty in Las Vegas, Nevada; Daniel Ravenel from
Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty in Charleston, South Carolina; and Nicole Rideout from Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty in Boston, Massachusetts.
The 2017 Ascend Graduates from the Sotheby’s International Realty brand
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Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty in Australia celebrated the opening of its
new Gold Coast office. The grand launch event was attended by approximately 250 VIP
guests and featured a red carpet, French champagne, oyster bar and luxury vehicles from
Rolls Royce, Aston Martin and McLaren. The event, in conjunction with the stylish and
sophisticated office space, has helped the firm continue to gain business momentum.
C h i l e S o t h e b y ’s I n t e r n a t i o n a l Re a l t y
celebrated its grand opening in mid-December.
Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates
LLC’s Michael Valdes, global vice president,
international servicing, and Daniela Frewa,
director, international marketing & servicing,
were in attendance to welcome the firm to the
global network.
Sierra Sotheby ’s Internat ional Realty h a s
opened a new office in Truckee, California. With
th is addit ion, the f i rm now has nine off ices in
the greater Lake Tahoe region.
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commemorative poster program. The program
is a fundraiser for the Steamboat Springs
Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) with 100% of
the proceeds benefitting the organization. For
the 2017 Winter Carnival, Steamboat Springs
Sotheby’s International Realty commissioned
local artist Chula Beauregard to create a one-
of-a-kind oil-on-canvas painting that captures
the spirit of the carnival. The original piece
and three limited edition signed, numbered
and framed prints were auctioned off and the
artwork was transformed into posters that were
sold during the event, raising over $10,000 USD
for the SSWSC.
SEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K
Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty sponsored the Futures tennis
tournament at the Rafa Nadal Sports Center, which showcases new tennis talent
and give promising players a chance to further their careers and move on to more
significant competitions. To learn more, Click Here.
Summit Sotheby’s International Realty hosted its annual Pie It Forward day
where clients and local community members are invited to pick up a fresh pie
that they could take home to their families for Thanksgiving as a thank you for
their continued support.
In exchange, guests are
encouraged to bring non-
perishable food items that
will then be donated to local
food banks. The pies were
provided by a local, family-
owned restaurant. To learn
more about Pie It Forward,
Click Here.
In a continuation of its partnership with professional basketball team the Miami
Heat, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty donated 500 basketballs that were then
distributed by the team’s players to the youngest patients at Jackson Memorial and
Baptist Children’s Hospital.
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The Sotheby's International Realty brand is proud to announce that it has partnered with New Story, a non-profit organization that puts 100% of its donations toward transforming
dangerous living environments into communities of safe, sustainable homes for $6,000 USD a home.
To meet the Guillaume Family, the recipients of the Sotheby's International Realty brand donation who will have a new home built for the family of seven, Click Here.
Find out how easy it is for your company to partner with New Story and find additional information about the organization on Access, Click Here.
in the COMMUNITYSEEN & HEARD A RO U N D T H E N E T WO R K
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Throughout the month of December, the Sotheby’s
International Realty Extraordinary Living Blog explored the
Farm & Ranch lifestyle. Inspired by this blog series, Brazen
Sotheby’s International Realty recreated the theme on their
own blog, Bellevue and Beyond, utilizing properties that it
represents. To read the full blog post, Click Here.
G i b s o n S o t h e b y ’ s
I n t e r n a t i o n a l R e a l t y
c r e a t i v e l y a d o p t e d t h e
S o t h e by ’s I n t e r n a t i o n a l
R e a l t y b r a n d ’s “A t t h i s
M o m e n t ” c a m p a i g n t o
c e l e b r a t e i t s 1 0 - y e a r
anniversary with the brand.
Summit Sotheby’s International Realty has created a film to highlight its Collections
magazine. The video was produced in-house and offers a behind-the-scenes look of
the creation of the publication’s Winter 2017 Edition, which has undergone a re-design
giving it a new look and feel. To view the film, Click Here. To read the Collections
magazine, Click Here.
MARKETING IDEAS from AROUND the NETWORK
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Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty partnered with
Sotheby’s and BMW motors for three exclusive, invitation-only
luxury events. Each event took place at a different property listed
with the firm and showcased luxury items including fine watches
and jewelry, 20th Century photography and impressionist and
modern paintings. In addition, guests were invited to test drive
newly released, top-of-the-line, high-performance BMW motor
cars, after which they were invited to enjoy fine wine from the
Sotheby’s collection.
Each member of the Sotheby’s International Realty network and its clients benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house.
For more information, search “Auction” on Access, or Click Here.
LEVERAGING T H E AU CT I O N H O U S E
One of the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand’s greatest assets is its relationship with the Sotheby’s auction house. Here are some examples of how the brand’s professionals are capitalizing on it…
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty provided
the luxury venues for three invitation-only BMW
VIP events that showcased luxury items from the
Sotheby’s collections and gave attendees the
opportunity to test drive newly released top-of-the-
line & high performance BMW motor cars
Over 100 guests and clients gathered in Palm Beach, Florida for the auction preview event in January.
In January, Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage in Palm Beach, Florida hosted a
private viewing of Impressionist & Modern Art and
Contemporary Art. Held at an impressive and historic
oceanfront estate l isted by the f irm, Tad Smith,
president and CEO of Sotheby’s, welcomed guests to
preview items up for auction in London this March. For
more on the property, Click Here.
CataloguingFactua l in for mat ion about a lot offered for sale, such as the name of the artist or maker, a detailed description of the object, the year o f i t s c r e a t i o n , i t s provenance (history of its ownership), major exhibit ions in which i t has appeared and publications in which it has been documented. T h i s in for mat ion i s published in the auction c a t a l o g u e , i n b o t h the print and online editions.
AU CT I O N T E R M O F THE MONTHIn each issue of Collections, we will highlight a new auction term.
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AUCTIONCAL ENDA R HIGHLIGHTS
Taureau (A. R. 255) Terre de faïence pitcher, 1955.
Estimated 50,000 – 70,000 GBP
NEWS VIEWSFROM THE GLOBAL
REA L ESTATE INDUSTRY
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Finest and Rarest Wines
London | 22 March
Fine Jewels
London | 22 March
Art Impressionniste et Moderne
Paris | 24 March
Finest and Rarest Wines and The Macallan
Hong Kong | 02 April
Photographs
New York | 05 April
Important Ceramics by Pablo Picasso
London | 10 April
Arts of the Islamic World
London | 26 April
Important Watches
Geneva | 14 May
Diego Giacometti
Paris | 17 May
Latin American Modern Art Evening Sale
New York | 25 May
RM Sotheby’s: Villa Erba
Lake Como | 27 May
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