Spearheaded by Miami real estate agent Mayi de la Vega, ONE Sotheby's International Realty was founded in December 2008. Building on a reputation for emphasizing experience, reputation and passion to its customers, qualities that define the Sotheby's International Realty© brand, the company grew to six offices and 250 associates in just three short years.
One Sotheby's International Realty History
ONE Sotheby's international Realty specializes in the sale of luxury properties in Miami and Fort Lauderdale encompassing the markets of Pinecrest, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, Downtown Miami and Brickell, Miami Beach, Aventura, Hollywood, Las Olas, Hallandale, Ft. Lauderdale, Coral Ridge and Lighthouse Point. Already recognized as a market share leader in many of these markets, ONE Sotheby's associates bring passion and commitment to every client they serve.
Founder & CEO of ONE Sotheby's International Realty Mayi de la Vega with President & COO of Sotheby's International Realty Philip White
International is not just our middle name. ONE Sotheby’s has aggressively expanded its presence in foreign markets. The firm hosts well-attended seminars and other networking events in Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Mexico, Russia, Peru, England, Hong Kong and Panama, among others. Its Miami Week initiative promotes South Florida luxury listings in one country at a time.
In preparation for each visit, ONE Sotheby’s advertises listings, arranges for guest speakers such as attorneys to teach foreign investors how to navigate the South Florida market, and collaborates with local public relations agencies to secure coverage by the best media outlets. These efforts draw real investors to elegant meetings that take place in affiliate offices, art fairs, charity fundraisers and Sotheby’s auction houses.
Partnerships with more than 500 affiliate offices in more than 40 countries give ONE Sotheby’s an unparalleled edge in locating the best properties and investors. Since its debut in 1744, Sotheby’s Auction House has evolved into the luxury go-to for prestigious possessions from jewelry to antiques. Its name translates around the world. Sotheby’s counts nearly three quarters of Forbes’s 100 richest people, more than half of its richest Americans and all dozen of its billionaire art collectors among its clientele. Through this rare level of brand recognition and global footprint, ONE Sotheby’s is able to match the most coveted properties with international buyers.