Jack McAlister, top Coral Gables Realtor has joined One Sotheby’s International Realty
January 31st, 2012
We are thrilled to present the ONE CIFO Project that has just launched at our new Miami Beach office location. The visionaries behind the project are ONE Sotheby’s principal and founder Mayi de La Vega and Ella Cisneros, founder of the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation, CIFO. By combining forces to create ONE CIFO, they have now created a rotating exhibition program designed to garner more exposure for contemporary Latin American artists as well as to raise fund for the foundation. This collaborative fundraising initiative features a sampling of works by artists who have been nominated for a CIFO Grant by the foundation’s Honorary Advisory Committee of internationally recognized curators, artists and art professionals. All proceeds from the sale od the art displayed in the space will benefit the artists contributing to this effort as well as CIFO’s endowment fund, which was created to ensure the perpetuity and continuity of the foundation’s mission and accompanying programs. The artists currently featured at ONE CIFO include Emilia Azcarte, Amalia Caputo, Eugenio Espinoza and Glexis Novoa.
On Thursday, January 12th esteemed guests from both the real estate industry and the art world gathered at the space, located at 119 Washington Avenue, for the grand opening celebration. Guests were able to browse the exhibition while enjoying cocktails and bites as well as meet the founders of the project. Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Gongora was present to proclaimed January 12th as the official “ONE CIFO Project Day in Miami Beach.” The exhibition is open daily from 10am-6pm for visitors. For more information on the project contact info@cifo.org or 305-455-3380.
This month marks three remarkable years since the founding of One Sotheby’s Realty. Since it began in 2008, in the midst of the real estate crisis, the company has made innovative strides that have now placed it as the area’s leading luxury residential real estate leader, which is constantly surpassing the expectations of both clients and the community. Its third year in business has been the most successful yet, with over $1 billion in closed residential sales, an increase of $650 million over last year.
In just three short years One Sotheby’s has added over 250 top producing agents that focus on all parts of South Florida with expertise to serve a network of elite clientele. The company has also been able to leverage its presence with state of the art offices in Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Aventura and Fort Lauderdale, a strong media presence as well as social media initiatives. “Our strength and knowledge in marketing, our corporate brand identity with Sotheby’s International Realty and our luxury residential listings give us a competitive edge in the real estate arena and have allowed us to close this year out with a great success story, “ says company President Beth Butler.
Fueled by international buyers, the Miami market has recovered faster than any other part of the country, making the outlook for the next three years very optimistic. While we wait for what’s to come, here’s a look at some of the highlights from the past three years:
Top 10 Highest Residential sales:
101 20st #PH-A in Miami Beach: $21,500,000
1736 W 28 ST in Miami: $19,800,000
158 S Prospect in Miami: $14,100,000
4580 N Bay Rd in Miami Beach: $13,500,000
3500 Curtis Lane in Miami: $13,419,495
421 Ocean Blvd in Golden Beach: $12,500,000
55 Palm Ave in Miami Beach: $11,950,000
94 La Gorce Cr in Miami Beach: $11,600,000
27 Star Island Dr in Miami Beach: $10,750,000
510 S Mashta Dr in Key Biscayne: $10,413,000
3500 Curtis Lane closed for $16.9 million
Bellini Williams Island
Developed by the iconic art collector Martin Z. Margulies, Bellini Williams Island is the last residential project on Williams Island in Aventura. This year One Sotheby’s partnered with Mr. Margulies to become the sales and marketing force for the pre-construction development. This December construction officially begun with the first major cement pour to lay down the foundation and sales are underway. The project is expected to be completed in Summer 2013.
Aerial view of Bellini Williams Island Construction
Global Networking Event
In October over 1000 Sotheby’s Realty agents flocked to Miami for the annual Global Networking event, that was three days of real estate networking and conferences. One Sotheby’s took the opportunity to showcase their innovative marketing strategies and President Beth Butler spoke on the Top Ten Technology tips for realtors.
These accomplishments would not be possible without the vision and efforts of One Sotheby’s executive as well as the agents and supporting staff. We look forward to staying in the for front of South Florida’s real estate industry for many years to come.
This year Art Miami returned for its 22nd year with one of its most spectacular exhibit of over 100 galleries and international art, located in Miami’s Midtown area. Partnering as Art Miami’s only real estate sponsor, One Sotheby’s was in on an action packed week that included a live #MiamiRealEChat on Twitter and a VIP cocktail reception during the fair.
The fair kicked off on Nov. 29th and ran through Dec. 4th with thousands of international visitors passing through, which included artists, art collectors, VIPs and celebrities (Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas made their rounds). One Sotheby’s showcased exclusive properties, as well as the ultra luxury pre-construction development Bellini Williams Island, at a very chic lounge at Art Miami, where guests enjoyed refreshments and snacks.
Andy Burgess, Palm Springs House, 2011 featured at Art Miami
On Wednesday, Nov. 30th the social media real estate gurus, @Miamijorge and @JanieC to name a few, gathered at the fair to tweet live during the #Miamirealechat. They posted photos of the art works, and shared their experiences to followers in other cities. If you haven’t heard of the #MiamiRealEChat, it’s a monthly Twitter conversation that anyone interested in real estate can join to discuss what’s going on in the market. The next chat will be in January, stay tuned for more info.
Jorge Fernandez, @MiamiJorge tweeting from Art Miami during the #MiamiRealEChat
Another highlight of One Sotheby’s at Art Miami was the VIP cocktail reception on Dec. 1st, where agents and special guests celebrated with cocktails and had the opportunity to browse the vibrant Asian Art Exhibit in the special Mandarin Oriental section. It was an incredible experience being part of Art Miami, and one thing that we were able to reassure ourselves about was the incredible synergy between art and real estate — they go hand in hand.
Adriana Faerman, Philip White, Alvaro Cardenas and Beth Butler at the VIP Reception
Alina De La Vega, Liza Lamar, Chris Leavitt
Ceci Samaja, Stephen Burke, Hector Silva and Janie Coffey
Danny Lopez, Susy Dunand, Ivette Mella and Mayi De La Vega
We are excited to partner with Cadillac (@GMsoutheast) and Martin Miller’s Gin (@MartinMillerGin) to present the Fort Lauderdale Open House Real Estate Crawl this Saturday, Nov. 12nd! For this event we are inviting a group of social media savvy guests to join us for a tour of Fort Lauderdale’s most exclusive luxury properties, all the while driving the new 2012 Cadillac vehicles.
The caravan starts at Ed Morse Bayview Cadillac where everyone will climb aboard and start the ride. From there we will head to three different stops that will all offer a unique and fun experience that guests can Tweet about and share with their Facebook friends. After the three stops we will head back to the dealership where the GM Southeast Team (@GmSoutheast) will have gifts for the Best and funniest Tweets of the day!
If you would like to participate please RSVP to: social@workshopcollective.com
Or send us a Tweet to @ONESIR
The Global Networking Event, hosted by Sotheby’s International Realty, took place at the Fontainbleau in Miami Beach from October 24- 27. Agents from affiliate offices in 38 countries attended the conference where speakers included Sotheby’s Realty executives, Aron Ralston, the survivor who inspired the movie 127 hours and Chris Smith, co-founder of Tech Savvy Agent, among others.
The Global Networking Event kicked off with a welcome cocktail at The Residences at the W South Beach, hosted by One Sotheby’s. Guests sipped on champagne, light bites and took tours of the uber luxury model units on the property. From Beverly Hills to Buenos Aires, it was a night of networking among the agents that together represented the best luxury real estate company on the globe!
There were many special appearances by our team on panels, which included president Beth Butler and Camila Valverde, who spoke on different topics regarding technology, productivity and agent services. Our social media gurus, Janie Coffey, Jorge Fernandez and Seth Feuer led the #SIRTechNet cocktail tweet-up at the Bleau Bar, where they gathered a group of agents eager to discuss social media trends over cocktails. One of the most important highlights of the event was the launch of Sotheby’s International Realty’s official YouTube Channel. Here users will be able to find videos of the most exclusive homes anywhere in the world. To watch the videos, click here: Sotheby’s International Realty You Tube Channel
Over the Global Networking Event was a complete success and we are already looking forward to next year!
Over 1,000+ affiliates attended the GNE
Survivor Aron Ralston gave a moving keynote speech
Beth Butler participated in a panel of speakers
Daniel de la Vega, One SIR Founder Mayi de la Vega and Bradley Nelson at the W South Beach
OneSIR Fort Lauderdale agents enjoying the GNE events
Places to visit during Sotheby’s International Realty’s 2011 GNE
Welcome to Miami! We’re thrilled to have you in our city for the 2011 Sotheby’s International Realty Global Networking Event. We’ve created a ‘Miami Beach Hot Spots’ list of top restaurants, shopping, culture and sightseeing choices. There’s even a taxi service to help you navigate the area. We hope you enjoy your stay in Miami!
MIAMI BEACH HOT SPOTS
Miami Beach Taxi Cab: (305) 532-5555
RESTAURANTS
11 Washington Avenue
(305) 673-0365
Joe's Stone Crab
112 Ocean Drive
(305) 532-8112
Prime 112
101 Ocean Drive
(305) 695-8484
Prime Italian
1901 Collins Avenue
(305) 695-3232
Nobu at the Shore Club
2201 Collins Avenue
(305) 695-1695
Mr. Chow at the W Hotel
4385 Collins Avenue
(786) 507-7900
Cecconi's at Soho Beach House
157 Collins Avenue
(305) 532-4700
2377 Collins Avenue
(305) 604-6988
STK at Fontainbleau
1700 James Avenue
(305) 673-0973
Casa Tua
BARS & LOUNGES
Happy hour every day from 5-7
40 Island Avenue
(305) 673-1717
The Standard
150 20th Street
(305) 534-3800
Townhouse Rooftop Lounge
Espanola Way – restaurants, live music, cocktails
Outdoor area between 14th & 15th St, From Washington to Jefferson Ave
Dining and Drinks on Espanola Way
SHOPPING & RECREATION
9700 Collins Ave
(305) 866-0311
South Pointe Park
South of 5th Street – Starting at Washington Ave & Inlet Blvd
South Pointe Park
LINCOLN ROAD – Beginning at 17 ST & Alton Road
Lincoln Road offers Movies, Restaurants, Shopping, Bars andi s one of Miami Beach’s liveliest areas.
1100 Lincoln Road
(305) 695-8383
1119 Lincoln Road
(305) 695-1005
Rosa Mexicano
1100 Lincoln Road
(305) 695-8383
Van Dyke Cafe
1022 Lincoln Road
(305) 534-9191
915 Lincoln Road
(305) 532-0088
Meat Market
1660 Lenox Ave
(305) 434-7787
Shake Shack
BARS ON LINCOLN ROAD
1040 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Segafredo Lincoln Road
942 Lincoln Road
(305) 538-7997
Finnegan's Bar
On Thursday Sept. 22 the ONE Sotheby’s Team attended the South Florida Business Journal’s Entrepreneurship Awards ceremony at Gulfstream Park for an exciting evening surrounded by over 400 industry leaders and influential business owners and attendees from across the area.
The awards ceremony honored the spirit and passion of entrepreneurs through several categories, which included ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ that was awarded to our founder and principal, Mayi de la Vega. In accepting the award she said she owed her success to her father, “a Cuban refugee who has survived cancer three times.” Our firm was also recognized with the ‘Service of the Year Award’, thanks to our dedicated and hardworking team of agents and staff.
The South Florida Business Journal has also named as one of South Florida’s 25 most Influential Business Women at a luncheon in Fort Lauderdale. We are so proud to have someone as accomplished as Mayi at the forefront of One Sotheby’s!
To read more about the Entrepreneurship Awards visit The South Florida Business Journal.
Mayi de la Vega accepting the Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the South Florida Business Journal
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