Great Taste of the Grove Showcases the Area’s Best Restaurants and Dining

 

This past weekend hundreds of Miami foodies made their way to Coconut Grove for the annual Great Taste of the Grove Festival. The event was a two day affair where over a dozen restaurants served delicious bites along with musical acts and lots of family fun at Peacock Park. The mild weather gave way to a wonderful weekend of eating and enjoying the best of local cuisine.

The restaurants competed against each other for the coveted ‘Taste’ awards, which included the categories Best Presentation and Best Taste. Panorama located at the Sonesta Bayfront Hotel won Best Taste and Jaguar Ceviche received Best Presentation on Saturday. On Sunday, Atchana’s East/West Restaurant in the Mutiny Hotel, won “Best Taste” and was presented the award by WSVN 7’s Belkys Nerey. Guests were able to taste the winning dishes, all priced from $2.00-$8.00 per plate. The cocktails were also flowing and included libations from Bacardi, Madria Sangria, Macallan Whiskey and SX Liquors, among others.

Photo by Miami.com

Organized by the Coconut Grove’s Chamber of Commerce this was the Great Taste of the Grove’s 22nd anniversary. We are already looking forward to next year’s event! For a list of restaurants and dining in the Grove, click here: http://www.urbanspoon.com/n/12/1103/Miami/Coconut-Grove-restaurants

ONE | Sotheby’s Publishes TRENDS 2011 Year In Review

 

ONE | Sotheby’s has published the 2011 Year in Review edition of TRENDS, which covers every area in South Florida and gives an overview of what happened in each market. From Coral Gables to Fort Lauderdale, TRENDS provides an in depth analysis of sales prices and transactions for both single family homes and condos.

By the end of 2011, Miami made it to the Top 10 Recovery list and now leads other cities as the market continues to shift from balanced inventory to a shortage. The ultra luxury section experiences especially high activity and ONE | Sotheby’s was involved in 3 of 4 sales closed over $20million.

Key observations in TRENDS show that prices are steadily increasing and some micro markets have seen a rise of over 40% compared to the same time in 2010. In Miami-Dade the price per square foot is up 14% and in Broward 3%, signaling a strong real estate recovery even with a lagging economy. The numbers also reflect the heavy influence of foreign and international investments.

The 2011 Year in Review TRENDS report contains more in depth information as well as precise numbers and statistics. To review TRENDS, visit this link: TRENDS 2011 Year In Review. 

ONE Sotheby’s Realty Social media Savvy Agents Participate in Miami Social Media Week Feb 13-17

 

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Foursquare, Pinterest, Instagram and Google+ will all take the spotlight at Social Media Week Miami, which takes place at the Adrienne Arsht Center starting February 13th through February 17th. Social Media Week consists of a series of panels and round table discussions focusing on the different social networking platforms and how to use them for business and fun. It is big news that Miami has been chosen as one of the TWELVE social media leading cities in the WORLD to host these events.

With almost 40 panels to fill up the week, we are thrilled that two of One Sotheby’s International Realty’s top agents, and pioneers of Miami’s social Media community, Janie Coffey (@janiec) and Jorge Fernandez (@miamijorge) will be participating in four discussions.

They will be speaking on the following panels:
Janie Coffey:
Monday at 3:30pm- “Essential Strategies for Social Media Engagement
Thursday at 2:30pm- “Keeping Social Real and Organic

Jorge Fernandez :
Wednesday at 4:30pm “Social Media Economic Development
Friday at 10:15am – “Socially Selling Real Estate

Miami is one of the 12 International cities participating in Social Media Week, along with Hamburg, Hong Kong, London, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington D.C.

Whether you are a social media expert or a rookie interested in learning more, this is a great opportunity to network with Miami’s Social Media leaders and delve deep into the hottest topics.
To check out the complete schedule and register for the events visit:
Miami Social Media Week 

Also, make sure to follow One Sotheby’s International Realty and keep up with all the Miami Social Media Week action:

Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
Google+

 

New Luxury Listing: 3500 Curtis Lane, Coconut Grove

 

We are excited to announce a new, ultra exclusive luxury listing: 3500 Curtis Lane in Coconut Grove. This breathtaking mansion has never been on the market and is currently owned by the renown Dutch movie director, Will van der Vlugt , who owns the commercial production company, Caramel Pictures with offices in Amsterdam, London and Miami. Located in a secure gated community and completely renovated in the year 2000 with only the best materials, the compound expands over 2+ acres and boasts incredible open bay views with 300 linear feet of water frontage. The main property is over 11,000 sq. ft with 7 bedroom and 8 bathrooms, which includes a 2,000 sq. ft. master suite and a Boffi kitchen fit for the finest gourmet chefs.  And to fully enjoy the beautiful Miami weather, there is a 65 ft. mosaic tiled infinity edge pool.

Surrounded by lush tropical foliage, the mansion is perfect for maximum entertainment and sports aficionados. A 5,000sq ft. guest house located on the property has its own private pool that any visitor will love, as well as a lit clay tennis court. Listed at $16.9 million, 3500 Curtis Lane is undeniably one of Miami’s finest bay front estates.

For more information about this incredible mansion visit: 3500 Curtis Lane or contact One Sotheby’s associate Jorge Uribe:  786-371-8777, http://www.jorgeuribe.com/

Social Media Influencers Janie Coffey and Jorge Fernandez Join ONE Sotheby’s

 

We are so excited to announce that two of Miami’s most influential, technology savvy agents have joined ONE Sotheby’s Realty. Janie Coffey and Jorge Fernandez are both pioneers for using social media to connect with clients and close sales all over South Florida.

Janie Coffey is one of the founders of the #MiamiRealEChat, which takes place on Twitter every Sunday and unites realtors from all over the country to discuss relevant topics regarding the industry.  Janie focuses on the Coral Gables market and manages a successful blog The Coral Gables Story, which has been featured by local news station CBS4. The website features important neighborhood news, listings, and other interesting information about the area. Our president Beth Butler, was recently quoted by Miami Agent Magazine saying “Janie has a unique niche. She focuses on historic homes with a concentration in Coral Gables. With her admiration for technology fused with her knowledge of historic homes, Janie will be a great asset to her clients and our team.” Janie currently has 2,300+ Twitter followers, with her numbers growing every day, make sure to follow her and stay current with real estate happening in Coral Gables and beyond, she is @janiec. You can read more about Janie in Miami Agent Magazine.

Miami native, Jorge Fernandez has been able to successfully integrate the power of the Internet into the real estate world. He was recently featured  in the Miami Herald Business Monday for his use of technology and social media in his real estate business. In addition to over 10 years of Real Estate Internet marketing experience Jorge brings over 5 years of experience handling high end residential real estate sales and overseeing the day to day operations of one of the areas Top Producers with an average of $50,000,000 in annual sales. “Jorge exposes his sellers to a global audience through his effective use of the internet and other social media outlets,” says Beth Butler, “In order to expose the sellers locally and nationally, Jorge uses innovative marketing techniques to network with agents, which ultimately gives added value to his clients and to ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.” With over 1,000 Twitter followers, Jorge has become one of the social media real estate movers and shakers in Miami. Make sure to follow him at @miamijorge.

We are thrilled to have Janie and Jorge on our team and look forward to many more social media accomplishments in 2011.

#OPENHOUSE Hashtag Helps Promote Open Houses on Twitter

 

The real estate community on Twitter has been rapidly growing for the past year. Industry insiders are using the social media network to make connections that benefit their business and also stay updated on news, market trends and other relevant information. The South Florida Real Estate Twitter community is one of the most active in the country- they created the #MiamiRealEChat, which takes place on a weekly basis and is a platform to discuss real estate topics ranging from neighborhood lifestyles, technology, local politics and more. The #MiamiRealEChat has spread virally and has even caught the attention of journalists, which have highlighted it in articles for The Miami Herald, the South Florida Business Journal and even The Los Angeles Times.

Seeing the success of the #MiamiRealEChat, we would like to introduce the #OpenHouse hashtag as another tool for realtors to optimize their exposure on Twitter. By using the #OpenHouse hashtag followed by the city (example: #OpenHouse #MiamiBeach or #OpenHouse #LongIsland) local house hunters will be able to track your open house, find more information and visit the listings. The #OpenHouse hashtag will complement email and print advertisements and help highlight each cities events.

We are encouraging realtors to start using the #OpenHouse hashtag and help spread it virally across the country. By starting in the most localized form, this simple social media technique has the potential to make great strides in the industry and create a buzz to make people confident in investing once again.

Make sure to use the #OPENHOUSE #CITY Hashtag at your next Open House event.

Follow @ONESIR on Twitter for the latest on South Florida Luxury Real Estate!

Using the #OpenHouse hashtag will attract visitors to local Open Houses

Significant Sales of 2010

 

2010 was a tremendous time for One Sotheby’s International Realty- many exciting accomplishments were made by our team of over 200 associates, who closed mega-deals all over South Florida. From luxury condos, to magnificent homes and five-star mansions, here’s a look a back at the most significant sales of the year.

158 South Prospect in Miami:  Closed for $14.1 Million

510 South Mashta Drive in Key Biscayne: Closed for $10.413 million- Former home of superstar Cher was sold by One Sotheby’s assocaite Jorge Uribe.

510 Mashta Drive

40 Indian Creek Island in Indian Creek- Closed for $9.3 million:

205 S.E. Spanish Trail in Boca Raton- Closed for $6.3 million

Upper Penthouse One at the W South Beach Residences in Miami Beach- Closed for $6.2 million: Harvey Daniels,sales associate for The Residences at W South Beach, completed the sale with the buyer’s representative Eloy Carmenate, one of the company’s top producing agents.

3581 Crystal View Court in Coconut Grove- Closed for $5.5 million: Formerly the home of NBA player Carlos Boozer, from the Utah Jazz was sold by One Sotheby’s associates Tomi Rose and Marisela Cisneros.

5745 Pinetree Drive in Miami Beach- Closed for $4.65 million

5760 North Bay Road in Miami Beach: Closed for $4.5 million

6035 SW 92 Street in Pincrest- Closed for $3.28 million

9881 W. Suburban Drive in Pinecrest- Closed for $3.275 million

We’re looking forward to representing the most outstanding and luxurious homes of South Florida in 2011 while we continue to offer the most high-end and professional real estate services to our clients. To see our complete collection of exclusive listings  click here.


Beth Butler joins ONESIR as President

 

CEO Mayi Vega and President Beth Butler

We are excited to announce that Beth Butler has joined One Sotheby’s International Realty as the company’s president. After serving as consultant for the past year, it is a natural transition for Butler, who plans to expand the brokerage with new offices and innovative marketing strategies. Recently, she strategized the development of the OneSIR iPad application that is becoming a popular selling tool among agents in all areas of South Florida. (Download the FREE app here)

Butler’s forward vision will lead the company with a technology driven approach that will continue to mark the brand as the leader in the South Florida Luxury Real Estate. To read more about Beth Butler’s career and her initiatives for One SIR, read the detailed coverage in the latest edition of the South Florida Business Journal. “One Sotheby’s New President Plans Growth.

Photo by Mark Freerks, courtesy of the South Florida Business Journal

ONE SIR’s Social Media Strategy Featured in The Miami Herald

 

Today’s Business Section of the Miami Herald features a very informative article focused on how the Miami Real Estate industry is using social media to connect with clients, find leads and build business relationships. Our Marketing Director, Bradley Nelson was interviewed and shared insight into the company’s social media initiatives that have been creating buzz among the Twitter and Facebook real estate networks. The article describes that our company is also ahead of the curve by hosting tweet-ups that give unique exposure to listed properties,  ”ONE Sotheby’s has pushed to expand its social media strategy beyond the virtual world, hosting “tweetups” at some of its high-profile listings.”

Our social media efforts have become a fundamental part of our marketing strategy and we’re excited to see our agents using this new media to share industry news, updates and give viral exposure to our extraordinary luxury listings.
To read the entire article click here:  Real Estate Agents turn to Social Media to Connect with Clients by Toluse Olorunnipa

Make sure to follow us on TWITTER: @ONESIR

and ‘Like’ us on FACEBOOK to stay up to date with the latest news on the South Florida Luxury Real Estate Industry: www.facebook.com/onesothebysrealty

Welcome New Associates to the ONE Sotheby’s Realty Team

 

We would like to introduce you to the new agents that have recently joined One Sotheby’s Realty. Each one is a trusted expert in the South Florida luxury real estate market and is prepared to help our clients buy and sell providing excellent service and top professionalism. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome.

You can search our complete directory of associates here: One Sotheby’s Realty Associates

Shirley Pardon

Shirley Pardon

Shirley was born, raised and lived in London, England until she moved with her husband and son to Miami in 1991.  Her husband is one of the world’s foremost decorative (faux) artists and Shirley ran their joint business firstly in London, then New York between 1986 and 1989, finally here in Miami when they relocated.  Needing more of a challenge Shirley felt Real Estate would provide her with an opportunity to represent herself and Miami to overseas clientele, particularly fellow Brits.  “Clients feel comfortable doing business with people who understand their customs and language” she says. Shirley recently joined the Sotheby’s “family” as this is an instantly recognizable name in the international market.  During the Real Estate market downturn, Shirley set about getting educated about her new career.  She earned her GRI diploma, (Graduate of the Real Estate Institute), her TRC (Transnational Realty Certification), CIPS (Certificate of International Property Sales) and her Luxury Home Market certification. She is also an REO (foreclosure) and Short Sale Specialist.  “Even wealthy clients have problems, so it is encumbent upon the agent to be able to help in all spheres of the market”.  Shirley is a professional dedicated realtor, excited to join the prestigious Sotheby’s company and cannot wait to extend her business to her many contacts throughout the UK and Europe.  For all your real estate requirements, call Shirley who will give you her undivided professional attention whether you are buying, selling, leasing, investing, relocating or just looking for a place to hang your hat in paradise!

Arielle Biscayart

Arielle Biscayart

Arielle Biscayart was born in Rome, Italy, raised in Paris, France and moved to Miami in 2004. She worked for over 10 years in the advertising industry in Paris for large magazine publishing and internet service provider companies. Since she has become a South Florida resident, Arielle has sold real estate to a local and international clientele while being involved in the diverse and growing arts community ( she coordinated projects involving event organization, sales and fundraising for various art galleries and museums in Miami ). Arielle offers an extensive experience in selling real estate for an elegant international clientele and art collectors while coordinating events for the South Florida art scene. Therefore, it became obvious for her to join One Sotheby’s International Realty’s office in Miami Beach as an Estate Agent in order to combine her passion for real estate, art, people and luxury living. Arielle is pleased to cater real estate services throughout the United States and the world, working for Sotheby’s Realty, an internationally recognized brand which offers a distinctive service: a strong partnership with the Sotheby’s Art Auction House and a global network of real estate offices around the world. Arielle is proud to provide with superb real estate services to individuals who enjoy a sophisticated lifestyle, inspiring art, architecture, gastronomy, traveling and fine living. www.lookslikehomeblog.com

Kevin Kreutzfeld

Kevin Kreutzfeld

Kevin is energetic with an infectious personality and a natural vision of persistence, integrity and commitment to match the most extraordinary clients with their desired properties. His drive to succeed originates from years of unparalleled personal attention to the real estate industry researching market trends, successful marketing tools and innovative ideas that differentiate a stagnant listing from a successful sale. Kevin is an effective networker, with personal experiences in the upper echelon of clientele from around the world. He is dedicated to providing his clients with detailed excellence and outstanding personal attention.

Daniela Bonetti

Daniela Bonetti

Born and raised in Italy, Daniela Bonetti relocated to Miami Beach in 1993. It wasn’t a business move, it was a purely emotional move and it was the best decision I’ve made, says Daniela. She decided to become a real estate agent few years later, and she has been one of the top performers in the Miami Beach market. Her combination of skill, dedication, expertise and energy has earned her the reputation as a consummate professional, a knowledgeable realtor that gets the deal done efficiently and quickly. She specializes in luxury waterfront condominiums and single family homes. Daniela is one of the most well respected and successful realtors in the Miami and Miami Beach market, often achieving Majestic Property’s top performer status. Her innate intelligence and drive for success make her one of the most sought after professionals around. Being fluent in English, French , Italian, and some Spanish,  makes her the ideal broker for all international customers. She brings an extensive knowledge and experience to the table, as a licensed real estate broker, and is continually a company top listing agent and one of the company’s top ten producers.

Clelia Maufroy

Clelia Maufroy

Owner of a successful PR Agency and prominent expert in Marketing and Public Relations in the International Luxury Goods industry for a decade, Clelia Maufroy brings excellence of service and distinguished customer satisfaction to her real estate career. With a degree in International Business and Marketing, her main objective is to identify the ideal property for each customer, by connecting buyers and sellers between Europe and the US, to great opportunities available in the Miami real estate marketplace. A Miami Beach Resident for more than a decade, she is a natural when it comes to networking and she has established an extensive net worth customer base among the local European community, a winning combination she brings to Sotheby’s International Realty. She credits her proficiency to a dedicated, astute, proactive, and detail oriented personality that allows her to present her clients with a wealth of information and resources to ensure a smooth and effective transaction. Originally from France and raised in more than 10 different countries, she is still a world traveler and thrives in the cosmopolitan culture of Miami. Clelia is fully fluent in both English and French with ample knowledge of Spanish.

Eileen Kedersha

Eileen Kedersha

Eileen is a full time business and Real Estate professional for over twenty years. As a professional Realtor, her qualifications and experience will make your buying or selling experience effective and efficient. Her goal is to find the home of your dreams at the price you want to pay. Alternatively, she will help you sell your home at a price that meets your financial objectives and in the time period that meets your needs. She understands that she must meet your expectations in order to gain your trust and your business. Having worked and lived in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Georgia, she has gained a broad perspective of several real estate markets, which has given her a distinct advantage assisting her clients. She is a detailed oriented professional specializing in the South Florida luxury home and condominium markets. She provides her customers and clients with unparalleled service. She uses a comprehensive approach to marketing Real Estate, employing latest electronic and computer technology, internet exposure as well as all aspects of the media. She is a consistent award winning top producer; a member of the top producers club. She is a Florida resident; a member of the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale; she is conversational in German and Italian. She lived in Switzerland for nine years and she also lived abroad with her aboard their sail boat for three years, while cruising the Mediterranean. Living in Europe has helped her better serve her European clients and assist them in their International Relocation needs. She also has an interior design background. Her new home construction and remodeling experience has also proven to be a valuable asset to clients. Education: Cornell University, Deans List; Professional Designations: SRES Designation she believes in old fashioned, personalized service with the professional follow up her clients have come to expect. No task is too small to help her clients enjoy a positive experience during the process of selling or acquiring a property. If you want results, put her to work for you!

William Kedersha

William Kedersha

William Kedersha, CDPE initial entry into the real estate market began in the 80′s. His experience encompasses sales, site acquisition, obtaining entitlements, construction, turn around properties and financing both residential and commercial projects. One of the first Relators© in South Florida to enter the Short Sale and Foreclosure markets. He has earned his Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation. He has been active in successfully purchasing foreclosure properties for clients. Bill attributes much of his success as a realtor to his working partnership with his wife, Eileen and from his personal investing as a principal combined with over 25 years of sales experience working with Clients. He has participated in all facets of real estate transactions; realtor, buyer, seller, developer and financer. His extensive negotiating experience and business background have strengthened his successful real estate career. He is results-oriented, with strong leadership, negotiating and analytic competence, displaying excellent sales and communication skills with a proven track record. Consistent success has been achieved working with his network of investors and clients. Once engaged by a client, Bill & Eileen’s first step is to identify their client’s needs and objectives. Then an extensive market research is completed, specifically designed to identify suitable competitively priced properties for investors or buyer clients; for our sellers a comprehensive comparative market analysis is completed to price the home correctly in the current market environment. The client’s goals drive the team’s focus and ability to meet clients’ expectations. Working in a broad range of industries and disciplines has given Bill indispensable knowledge that he uses to achieve positive results for each client. He has conducted or facilitated seminars and workshops, both nationally and internationally. Bill has held the position of Chief Executive Officer with several public and private companies. Attention Boaters, Bill & Eileen are experienced cruisers. They lived aboard their 49′ Hallberg Rassy for 3 years in the Mediterranean and have sailed Florida, Bahamas and the Caribbean for over 30 years. We know waterfront properties and will find the perfect home for you and your yacht!

Brian Hero

Brian Hero

Licensed in real estate sales since 1990 and a licensed real estate broker in the State of Florida since 1998, Brian brings a unique investment perspective to the changing real estate market in South Florida.  A multi-million dollar producer now affiliated with One Sotheby’s International Realty, Brian earned a B.A. from Rutgers University and was formerly the Vice President of Real Estate and Acquisitions for a multi-national company.  Brian’s professional and academic background is unique in this business and enables him to provide his clients with sound guidance and a high level of personalized service.  “His expertise and integrity, combined with his diligence, discretion and negotiating skills are unmatched,” says one satisfied client. A resident of Fort Lauderdale since 1995, Brian is also active in the community, having served on the Board of Directors of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival as well as the Sky Harbour East Condominium.  Brian is also a member of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and the Tower Club. Brian specializes in listing and selling the finer properties in South Florida, including waterfront with boat dockage.  Satisfied clients include numerous high net worth domestic and international buyers and sellers. For a confidential appointment or more information, please contact Brian at (954) 854-4870 or via e-mail at bhero@onesothebysrealty.com