South Florida Real Estate Blog

May 15

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s Top Brokers Receive Distinguished Awards

Two of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s Top Producing Brokers have been recognized for their success. We would like to congratulate them for their exceptional work and for raising the bar for South Florida luxury residential real estate .

Jorge Uribe, Senior Vice President, has been recognized by the Daily Business Review as one of the Top Residential Dealmakers of the Year. In 2012, Jorge Uribe sold one of the highest prices properties in Miami-Dade county history and he specializes in the areas of Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach and Fisher Island.’

Eloy Carmenate, Executive Vice President, received a R.E.A.L. award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, for his achievement and leadership in the South Florida real estate industry. Eloy focuses on selling the best real estate in Miami Beach.

Eloy Carmenate receives R.E.A.L. Award

Congratulations to Jorge and Eloy, their dedicated work is what makes ONE Sotheby’s International Realty stand out from the rest.

Mar 28

ONE Sotheby’s Receives “Most Innovative Method Of Marketing Award”

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Victoria Sampaio of ONE Sotheby’s with the award

Madeleine Romanello organized the event.

On Thursday, March 21st, brokers and agents from ONE Sotheby’s attended the Inaugural Better Beach Awards hosted by the Real Estate Council of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce at the at the Loews Hotel in Miami Beach. Guests at the event included realtors, architects, developers, designers, philanthropists and entrepreneurs that gathered to honor the best in each industry.

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s President Beth Butler received the “Most Innovative Method of Marketing Award” for the company’s forward thinking and effective marketing initiatives in areas such as social media and international outreach. Other awards categories included, The Green Award, the Innovative Designer Award, the Better Beach Citizen Award, and the Most Spectacular Restoration Award.

Madeleine Romanello, who is part of the ONE Sotheby’s team and also an active member of the MBCC Real Estate Committee, organized the event.

Seth Feuer of ONE Sotheby’s

Mar 15

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Launches New “Only With One” Site

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The newest marketing initiative in the ONE Sotheby’s portfolio is the ‘Only With One’ campaign that highlights the benefits and exposure that clients buying or selling their homes receive when partnering with our firm. The new site is a virtual platform that shows how ONE Sotheby’s works with major media and online outlets at a local, national and global level to market properties to an affluent audience.

The site also showcases others benefits that come with working with ONE Sotheby’s. This includes privileged access to the Sotheby’s Auction brand, whose clients include 68 of the 100 richest people on the Forbes list. It also means being featured in numerous ONE Sotheby’s International Realty branded publications and specialty sites dedicated to niche markets and property categories. There is also access to networks such as the luxury marketplace, JamesEdition.com, the International Herald Tribune, and “The Business of Extraordinary Living” section of the Wall Street Journal.

No other Miami real estate company can match up to the worldwide exposure that ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has access to. For more information what it means to buy or sell your property with ONE Sotheby’s, visit www.onlywithone.com

Mar 5

TRENDS: Annual Real Estate Market Report Is Now Available

Posted in Coral Gables, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami Beach, OneSir Press Room, Real Estate Market Report Comment

We are proud to announce that the latest issue of TRENDS: 2012 Year In Review is now available. This edition of TRENDS offers a comprehensive look at the Miami real estate as well as Fort Lauderdale real estate market by highlighting the activity in each neighborhood- from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale.

With the stabilization of the market, one of the key observations for 2012 was that it was the new 2002. The average sales price in both counties has increased from $446,000 to $620,000 in the last ten years, with a significant growth in the ultra luxury sector. Areas with Miami Beach waterfront homes, Coral Gables waterfront homes and Fort Lauderdale waterfront homes saw record-breaking sales that had been unmatched before. There are now only seven months supply of waterfront inventory in both counties and properties continue to sell very quickly. Residential properties with a closing price over $1,000,000 or higher saw a 27% increase in 2012.

With the recovery of the market, there are now close to 90 new condominium tower development underway. Combined, these projects will add over 12,000 new units to the overall inventory. Overall 2012 was a monumental year for real estate in South Florida and we are excites to present this data to you in TRENDS.

Click here to read the issue.

Feb 28

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Will Be Exclusive Sales & Marketing Firm for ONE THOUSAND MUSEUM

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ONE Thousand Museum, a new tower designed by world renown architect Zaha Hadid will soon grace the Downtown Miami skyline. Developed by Louis Birdman and Gregg Colvin, ONE Thousand Museum will be located at 1000 Biscayne Boulevard across from the American Airlines Arena and soon to be cultural hub Museum Park. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to be the exclusive Sales & Marketing Firm for this world-class project that will change the landscape of luxury real estate in our city.

The monumental ONE Thousand Museum will rise 60 stories above Biscayne Boulevard and boast half and full floor units, duplex town homes and a single duplex penthouse all outfitted with top of the line finishes and furnishings. “Iconic architecture, unprecedented amenities, stunning skyline and ocean views, and close proximity to Miami’s finest museums and performing arts institutions will position ONE Thousand Museum as the most prestigious new residential property in the city,” says Mayi de la Vega, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s CEO and Founder.

ONE Sotheby’s was chosen as the Sales and Marketing firm because of the exceptional service our agents provide to top tier clientele and for having access to international buyers around the globe. We look forward to marketing the tower to buyers looking for something luxurious and unique in the middle of Miami’s thriving cosmopolitan and cultural scene.

Mayi de la Vega, also added, “With ONE Thousand Museum, the Miami skyline will rival that of New York City when it comes to architectural interest, world attention, and pricing. We simply haven’t yet had a residential tower designed by an architect of Hadid’s caliber in Miami, nor have we seen the level of amenities that this extraordinary building will provide.”

Renderings of ONE Thousand Museum will be released by Zaha Hadid in late March and sales will commence during the same time. For more information about the project please visit www.1000museum.com, or contact 1-855-ONE-MUSE (663-6873)

Feb 26

Mayi de la Vega Makes An Appearance on The Today Show

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The Today Show visited Miami for a live show that featured the best of our city. From fashion to cuisine to real estate, Al Roker and crew took a tour around Miami to show America what it’s all about. ONE Sotheby’s Realty CEO Mayi de la Vega made an appearance on one of the highlighted segments to talk about the area’s real estate recovery and the hottest luxury properties live from a listing in Brickell.

It was great to show the rest of the America the potential of Miami and prove that it’s grown into a cultural hub where artists, entrepreneurs, and new business are flocking to every day. It’s more than a beach town and on par with NYC, LA, Chicago and other major cities.

Many thanks to Mayi for showing the best that we have to offer! It was a job well done!

Click here to watch the video from The Today Show

Feb 7

4 of South Florida’s Top Ten Best Selling Real Estate Agents for 2012 are with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

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At One Sotheby’s International Realty we always strive for the best. Whether it’s providing the latest resources and tools for our agents or exposing our area’s real estate opportunities to the rest of the world, our priority as a company is to always be on top of the luxury market with the best service and professionalism. Our strength is in our agents and we are proud to announce that 4 of South Florida’s top selling real estate brokers/teams are under the ONE Sotheby’s umbrella. Combined they each sold millions of dollars worth of luxury properties in 2012 and we look forward to seeing even more success for 2013.

Here’s a look at who they are:

Mayi de la Vega: The mastermind behind ONE Sotheby’s, Mayi has built her career on selling multi-million dollar homes throughout Miami. 2012 was no different and the influx of international buyers looking to invest definitely led to some of the highest sales of the year.

Jorge Uribe: Specializes in Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, Miami, Miami Beach and Fisher Island. Sold one of the highest priced properties in Miami-Dade County in 2012

Eloy Carmenate: Specializes in Miami Beach luxury real estate. With an office right on Ocean Drive, he has his pulse on the ever changing real estate market in the area.

The Coto Team: This father, daughter and son team focuses on Key Biscayne. For years they have been selling the areas most luxurious homes and they broke records in 2012.

Feb 1

ONE Sotheby’s Listing Is Most Popular Property on Sothebys Realty’s Site for 2012

Posted in Miami Beach, OneSir Press Room, South Florida Luxury Homes Comment

The Sotheby’s corporate website has listed One Sotheby’s $38,0000,000 Miami Beach mansion as the most popular property in 2012. With over 7 million visits to Sothebysrealty.com in 2012, the honor of having the most viewed home on their site is a large one. Other properties on the list spanned Turkey, Grand Cayman, France, Manhattan’s Upper East Side and Aspen.

4358 North Bay Road

Amenities at this Miami dream home include spacious guest home, private dock, outdoor kitchen, home theater, and exercise room. Nestled on 275 feet of waterfront, this property is truly a retreat space with all of life’s greatest pleasures right at your fingertips.

Browse through the rest of the most popular properties on Sotheby’s Realty site. Click here.

Jan 20

ONE Sotheby’s Opens New Office In Sunny Isles

Posted in Lifestyle, OneSir Press Room, Sunny Isles Comment

We are excited to announce our newest office location in Sunny Isles! Set among the area’s beautiful beaches, towering condos and clear skies, the new office will service local and international clientele looking for luxury resort living. The best of Sunny Isles’ residences are located between the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway and Haulover Beach, and some of the South Florida’s most high-end towers, including Acqualina, Trump International and the Porsche Design Tower are there.

Beautiful Sunny Isles Beach

We look forward to being part of the Sunny Isles community and growing the neighborhood’s real estate potential.

To browse our listings in Sunny Isles, click here.

Dec 4

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.