Category Archives: Events

Global Networking Event- Los Angeles 2013

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Agents gather for networking event at last year's GNE

Agents gather for networking event at last year’s GNE

This June, hundreds of Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate brokers, agents and executives will be gathered in Los Angeles for the annual Global Networking Event. The conference starts on June 2nd and runs through June 5th, and it’s an invaluable networking opportunity for everyone involved in the Sotheby’s real estate brand. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty will have a group of more than 50 agents attending the event.

The Global Networking Event is another element that makes our brand truly an international one. With offices in over 45 countries and more than 12,500 agents, it’s the only global real estate company that connects affluent buyers and sellers with the right properties on a consistent basis. The Global Networking Event will feature presentations and workshops by top industry leaders on everything from marketing to technology as well as networking opportunities round the clock.

In 2011, The Global Networking Event took place in Miami and ONE Sotheby’s International Realty hosted a series of cocktail events at the W South Beach and around the city to showcase top luxury properties to affiliate brokers.

Stay tuned for more from this year’s Global Networking Event in Los Angeles.

 

 

Las Olas Art Fair Celebrates 25th Anniversary This Weekend

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Festival poster by Jim Holehouse.

The 25th annual Las Olas Art Fair takes place the first weekend of March on Fort Lauderdale’s beautiful, tree-lined boulevard and features some of the newest names in the contemporary art scene, as well as established favorites.

The art fair, produced by Howard Alan Events, Ltd. is a juried, first-class outdoor art gallery showcasing 250 artists from 30 different states.

Works on sale include paintings, photography, ceramics, collage, wood, mixed media, life-size sculpture, and more, with prices up to $30,000. Unique, handmade jewelry, including that of West Palm Beach designer Don Marksz, will also be available.  Marksz works in sterling silver with pearls and gemstones.

Las Olas Boulevard itself is a local’s favorite, featuring sidewalk cafés, art galleries, specialty stores, jewelers, spas, salons, boutiques and more.  Located next to the New River, Las Olas Boulevard is easily accessible by water taxi.  The boulevard is also home to One Sotheby’s International’s office in Fort Lauderdale.

The art fair opens from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. on March 2 and 3, 2013. Admission is free. The navigational address is 600 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

For more information, visit artfestival.com.

– Maria de los Angeles is a freelance wordsmith based in Miami.

Real Estate Connect Takeaway: Become a “Latte Visionary”

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The Real Estate Industry’s top movers and shakers gathered in NYC for Real Estate Connect presented by Inman News. The three -day conference was packed with informative sessions that covered every aspect of the real estate business with a focus on technology and innovation. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s Director of Sales and Brand Experience, Janie Coffey, attended Real Estate Connect and participated in a panel in front of hundreds of leaders and agents from around the country.

The main theme of the conference was achieving the “Latte Vision”, which is delivering a consistent, convenient, fast and digital transaction to every buyer and seller you come across. Similar to the experience that consumers get at Starbucks, “Latte Vision” encourages agents to keep pushing the industry forward by offering consistent service and using digital tools that are fast and get results. Panelist Pete Flint, CEO and co-founder of Trulia, had sound advice for realtors that want to achieve the Latte Vision: “Focus less on a detailed business plan and more on developing something real to show potential investors that reveals a major consumer insight and does something tangible and clear.”

To read more about “The Latte Vision” panel visit Inman News:

You can watch the entire presentation here and get ideas on how to implement “The Latte Vision” to improve your business and provide a seamless service to every client:

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You can also join the Latte Vision Facebook Group to connect with other realtors working towards the same goal: Latte Vision Facebook Group 

Miami International Art Fair Goes Waterfront Aboard Luxury Mega-Yacht

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The SeaFair mega-yacht will host numerous gallery exhibit spaces during MIA 2013.

From January 18-21, downtown Miami’s waterfront will be port to the fourth edition of Miami International Art Fair, one of America’s most vibrant mid-winter contemporary art fairs. It’s all about experiencing world-class art in downtown Miami, which is part of Miami-Dade County’s bustling bayside corridor and where residents enjoy cultural activities year-round.

The fair takes place aboard luxury mega-yacht SeaFair.  Sculpture Miami, a waterside installation and exhibition, will grace adjacent Bayfront Park.

The fair presents 30 curated international dealers representing emerging and established contemporary artists in a variety of media — from painting to photography to video and luxe jewelry. The fair’s mission is to showcase galleries representing the most talented and visionary artists of the 21st century.

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Journey into contemporary art without leaving port.

SeaFair — a work of art in nautical engineering itself — will be docked in front of the Intercontinental Hotel, where international dealers will meet collectors. The 228-foot vessel is the world’s first mobile mega-yacht venue and one of the largest private yachts in the United States, boasting three decks for international galleries as well as a formal glass-walled collector’s lounge, sky deck bar and bistro.

A VIP preview event takes place January 17, honoring Miami’s Museum of Contemporary Art. Public viewing begins on the 18th. For more information, visit Miami International Art Fair or call 239-495-2024.

Click here to learn more about One Sotheby’s International waterfront properties.

– Maria de los Angeles is a freelance wordsmith based in Miami.

All photos courtesy of Miami International Art Fair.

Coral Gables Tour of Kitchens Highlights Fine Homes and Foods

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One of the kitchens featured in last year’s tour is in a 1926 home designed by Dudley St. Clair Donnelly, later remodeled by Phineas Paist. Greta Hughes (Howard Hughes’ aunt) once owned the home, which appears in the book, "The Mediterranean House in America." Photo courtesy of Coral Gables Tour of Kitchens.

The fourth annual Tour of Kitchens takes place on January 26, 2013 and gives participants a sneak peak into some of Coral Gables’ finest kitchens. The event is a fundraiser for the Coral Gables Community Foundation, founded in 1991 by community leaders to serve the needs of residents.

During the self-guided tour, participants visit private home kitchens throughout the City Beautiful and enjoy tastings from local restaurants and caterers. Stunning interior design and table settings provide a visual feast. Home cooks can expand their knowledge in cooking demonstrations; shopaholics have foodie merchandise, artisan foods as well as home goods to purchase and will especially love a giant garage sale hosted by Les Dames de Escoffier Miami.

The tour begins at 10 AM at Snaidero Showroom where participants can pick up a Tour Program and Map. Addresses are not revealed until the day of the tour. Participants may visit the homes in any order they please between 10 AM and 2 PM.

The tour concludes with a champagne and dessert reception in the courtyard of Books and Books, featuring desserts by local artisans and local cookbook authors available for book signing.

This year, the tour includes an exclusive Patron Party on January 17 for guests to sample food by a talented local chef in a private home.

IF YOU GO

Tickets for the tour are $50. To purchase tickets and inquire about the Patron Party, call 305-446-96770 or visit CoralGablesTourofKitchens.com. All proceeds benefit The Coral Gables Community Foundation.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

According to the website:

“The Coral Gables Community Foundation, through its discretionary, donor-advised, and scholarship funds have helped the youth, elderly, and disabled, and have provided dental care for needy children, sponsored cultural activities, awarded academic, dance, and music scholarships, and offered seminars to educate the public on important health, finance, and estate-planning issues.”

– Maria de los Angeles is a freelance wordsmith based in Miami.

Winterfest Boat Parade Lights Up Fort Lauderdale’s Waterways

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Photo Courtesy of Winterfest Boat Parade.

The 41st annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade takes place this year on December 15 along the Intracoastal Waterway in a 12-mile route from Fort Lauderdale’s New River to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. A family-friendly tradition, the nighttime flotilla boasts a variety of watercraft — from privately owned boats to showboats and corporate megayachts — decked out by local artists, professional decorators and individual boat owners who’ve spent countless hours festooning their vessels with colorful holiday decorations and lights. Musical entertainment also accompanies the visual feast.

This year, Moët and Chandon presented a Black Tie Ball at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino — the largest holiday gala in Fort Lauderdale — to support the non-profit organization that runs all Winterfest activities, which now go beyond the parade itself and feature culinary contests, student art contests, family fun days, grand marshal receptions, white parties and more.

Holiday enthusiasm doesn’t just end on the surf. Shoreline decoration of Broward’s waterfront homes along the route is also encouraged in an extravaganza event.

The parade theme for 2012 is “Musical Memories” with Grand Marshal Deborah Norville of Inside Edition boarding luxury charter yacht the Floridian Princess to lead the flotilla. And for the first time in the parade’s history, a replica of an 1812 tallship, The Lynx Privateer, will be sailing along with the other boats.

The Winterfest Celebration enhances quality of life in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area. From the website:

The Winterfest Celebration embraces the dual goals of providing a means for the community to come together and enjoy spectacular and unique events as well as attract positive national attention to the Greater Fort Lauderdale area as a tourist destination and as a great place to live and work.

With over 300 miles of navigable canals, Fort Lauderdale has been dubbed the “Venice of the Americas” and is a yacht lover’s paradise. Click here to read more about Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront homes and dockage.

IF YOU GO

Grandstand viewing tickets sold out early this year, but there are plenty of viewing opportunities along Las Olas Boulevard starting at 6 PM near the Stranahan House in downtown Fort Lauderdale and admission to Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is only $3, where the parade is expected to pass by at 8 PM.  The official viewing hotel is the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas.

Visit the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade website for more information.

– Maria de los Angeles is a freelance wordsmith based out of Miami.

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Takes Home the Floridian Award for Best Real Estate Brokerage

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On Saturday, December 1st, the who’s who of Miami gathered at the Miami-Dade College Chapman Conference Center for a special awards ceremony for The Floridian Awards. Among the evening’s guests and presenters were local celebrities and VIPs that included Louis Aguirre, Jennifer Valoppi, Irene Marie, Ian Buchanan and Laurie Jennings, among others.

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty was nominated to win the South Florida’s Best Real Estate Brokerage along with broker Eloy Carmenate, and both won in each category. The winners were determined by votes which proves that the community stands behind our brand and our service. The Floridian Awards recognized achievements by South Floridians in 47 categories including businesses, philanthropy, hospitality, sports, entertainment, and the arts.

We are very honored and proud to have received the Floridian Award, many thanks to everyone that showed their support for voting for us.

Art Basel 2012- An Interactive Map

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In Miami, Art Basel is the most anticipated time of the year because it brings the best art exhibitions and events to the city. Art collectors, VIPs, celebrities and the who’s who of the world flock to Miami Beach, the Design District, Wynwood and Downtown to attend the most extravagant and exciting events and browse coveted art by the top painters, sculptors and photographers.

The main Art Basel exhibition takes place at the Miami Beach Convention Center and there are countless other satellite fairs around town that worth checking out. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has put together a helpful interactive map to navigate to through the various fairs. Use the map to get more information about 22 different exhibits and make the most of your Art Basel experience. Some not to be missed stops include Design Miami, Fountain Art Fair, Pulse Miami, Red Dot, Verge Art Miami Beach and the NADA Art Fair, among others.

Also, make sure to include a stop at the ONE CIFO Project on your list, located at the ONE Sotheby’s Miami Beach office. This collection of artwork by contemporary Latin American Artists is an ongoing collaboration with CIFO (Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation) that is presenting their third major exhibition.

Visit the map here: Art Basel Interactive Map
Happy Basel-ing!

ONE Sotheby’s to Participate in the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Oct. 25th-29th

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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show returns to South Florida for its 53rd year on October 25th-29th. ONE Sotheby’s is excited to be a sponsor of the event and will have a VIP booth located at the Yacht Builder’s Annex Tent in Bahia Mar Marina where our top brokers and agents will be showcasing the most exclusive waterfront properties in the area. Guests are invited to visit the ONE Sotheby’s booth throughout the fair from 10am-7pm.

Fort Lauderdale is known as the yachting capital of the world, so it’s fitting that this boat show is one of the three largest in the country. With over 3 million square feet of exhibition space spread across six locations, this event is expected to attract thousands of watercraft aficionados from all over the world. From super yachts to sport fishing boats and even jet skis, the fair caters to everyone that enjoys life on the water.

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty specializes in waterfront real estate and participating in the boat show is a perfect opportunity to connect with buyers and sellers interested in living close to South Florida’s beautiful waterways. We hope to see you at the boat show and tell you more about the incredible homes that are currently available in area.

If you can’t make it to the boat show this year, visit waterfrontpropertysir.com to view Sotheby’s International Realty’s portfolio of breathtaking waterfront properties.

Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Real Estate Luncheon Focus on Miami’s Promising Real Estate Rebound

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ONE Sotheby’s International Realty participated in the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s annual real estate luncheon where panelists discussed how Miami’s real estate recovery is leading the country. Madeleine Romanello, broker at ONE Sotheby’s and MBCC Council Chair helped organize the event, which drew a crowd of over 250 of Miami’s top realtors and industry leaders.

Madeleine Romanello, ONE Sotheby's Broker and MBCC Real Estate Council Chair at the luncheon

During the panel conversation, ONE Sotheby’s President, Beth Butler, addressed the room with key points, which included how the influx of international buyers has had a positive impact on these recent changes. Beth was quoted by the Miami Herald, saying that the outlook will continue to be optimistic as long as “we don’t screw it up” and focus on strategically placing new construction development in areas that are not already oversaturated. The steady decline in inventory is another positive sign that Miami real estate market is becoming stronger after the devastating bust.

ONE Sotheby's President Beth Butler

The theme of the luncheon “Anchored in Concrete- Miami Leading the Way!” was a fitting slogan for an event where spirits were high about the outlook for the city. Miami’s proximity to Latin America and Europe, as well as the comfortable climate and amenities offered by new luxury condos will continue to make it an attractive location for foreign buyers. In the last year alone, not only has the real estate market increased, new cultural and entertainment venues have made it the best place to enjoy a resort lifestyle, which can’t be found in many other cities around the country.

We look forward to continue to be part of Miami’s new real estate era, where things are looking very well! read more about the MBCC Real Estate Luncheon in The Miami Herald. 

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