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Corcoran Reverie’s Vice President of Marketing, Bobby Parker, is recognized as one of United Way of the Emerald Coast’s Emerging Leaders inaugural 40 Under 40 presented by Step One Automotive

Corcoran Reverie’s Vice President of Marketing, Bobby Parker, has been recognized as one of United Way of the Emerald Coast’s Emerging Leaders inaugural 40 Under 40 presented by Step One Automotive. This prestigious award recognizes 40 of the top individuals below age 40 in Okaloosa and Walton counties who demonstrate leadership, professional excellence, and a commitment to the communities across Northwest Florida.

“Looking back six years ago and where I was in life, or even just two years ago, I never imagined I would ever be where I am or that I would be receiving an award like this one,” says Parker. “I’m so thankful to the people in my life who have played an integral part in growing and shaping me to who I am today.”

Parker joined Corcoran Reverie, an affiliate of The Corcoran Group, this past April as the Vice President of Marketing after previously serving as the Director of Marketing and Communications for an Alabama-based restaurant group. As a born-and-raised local of Northwest Florida with a background in the tourism and hospitality industries, Parker has been able to provide his skills and talents as well as his knowledge of the local area and target markets to the growing brokerage and its portfolio of agents.

“We have an incredible leadership team at Corcoran Reverie and Bobby is a big part of it as our VP of Marketing,” says broker/owner Hilary Farnum-Fasth. “I am so grateful to be surrounded by such outstanding individuals.”

Parker also currently serves as President-elect for the Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, as well as the Vice President of Membership and Chair for the Northwest Florida Communications Summit. In 2020, he received the Joe Curley Rising Leader Award for the local FPRA chapter and was recognized as Member of the Year.

The United Way of the Emerald Coast’s Emerging Leaders will recognize all of the recipients of the inaugural 40 Under 40 on Friday, September 24, 2021, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm CT at The Place on Beal, and recipients will also be featured in the October issue of VIP Destin Magazine.

About Corcoran Reverie

Corcoran Reverie, an affiliate of The Corcoran Group – a leading residential real estate brokerage firm headquartered in New York City – is a locally owned boutique brokerage specializing in the luxury home market in Northwest Florida from Destin to Panama City Beach and the coastal communities along 30A. With a 130+ agent team led by broker and owner Hilary Farnum-Fasth and partner Jacob Watkins and offices in Seagrove and Destin, Corcoran Reverie holds the #1 office ranking in Northwest Florida based on a closed sales volume of over $750 million in its first year as a Corcoran affiliate. Throughout its entire network, Corcoran is home to more than 120 offices and 5,000 agents in key urban, suburban, and resort markets nationwide. For more information on Corcoran Reverie, visit corcoranreverie.com.

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Stefano Balli is the exclusive member of the Haute Residence Network representing the area of Ponce-Davis, Florida.

Stefano Balli

How did you get into real estate?

I grew up around real estate and construction. My Father being an architect and builder and my Mother a broker at the time, I would spend every Sunday at open houses or scouring the neighborhoods looking at different properties, and my summers were spent on the construction sites or in my Father's office. I like to say it's in my blood. My upbringing created a strong passion for real estate over the years, specifically for architecturally significant properties. I believe my experience in design and construction has enabled me to stand out in the competitive industry.

 What trends have you seen in South Florida real estate in the past few months?

I think we've seen a significant flocking to South Florida. People are looking for larger spaces, quality construction, thoughtful and unique design, open floor plans, along with at-home amenities such as gyms, offices, and detached guest houses. I think the recent experience has created an entirely new meaning to what "Home" really is. The homes I've had the pleasure of selling create an experience for my clients - they have everything they need at home. 

What has been one of your favorite homes to represent the seller and/or buyer and why?

Hammock House was a very special project for me in representing our Firm. The home was thoughtfully designed around a natural hammock and its surrounding 80+ oak trees. We were able to maximize the lot's usable area and simultaneously maintain its strong connection to nature, preserving most of the vegetation on the property. The home is sprawled on just under an acre and roughly 12,000SF.

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Photo Credit: LUXE Christie’s International Real Estate

How would you describe a “legacy property”?

Legacy properties are those that offer owners luxury, privacy, security, and most of all, a comfortable place for your family to call home. Legacy properties have space to spread out and often have acreage. These estates include amenities like pools, sports courts, fitness centers, and home offices and are designed to be passed down from generation to generation.

Why would a buyer want to purchase a legacy property in Oregon?

Oregon has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country - ranging from the sandy beaches and rugged coastline along the Pacific Ocean to the high desert of Central Oregon and the majestic mountains of the Cascade Range. Many of the legacy properties I have represented take advantage of the incredible hilltop, desert, mountaintop, or water views.

Oregon has become an appealing place for both out-of-state and out-of-country buyers. In addition to the state’s beautiful and varied landscapes and the fabulous properties that can be found throughout the state, buyers appreciate that there is no sales tax in Oregon. We also have thriving industry clusters that include high-tech, apparel, wine, and clean technology.

Photo Credit: LUXE Christie’s International Real Estate

What are some examples of legacy properties available in Oregon?

Oregon is the ninth largest state in the country but ranks 27th in population. That means we have space to spread out, and many legacy properties take advantage of that!

The 22,000-sq.-foot estate I recently sold in Turner, Oregon, sits on 50 rolling acres with views for miles. This property was designed to be a private resort and has an exquisite array of features including a pool with a retractable roof, a fitness center, two-lane bowling alley, private guest apartment, and entertaining space galore. Being in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Oregon’s famed wine country, the estate also has potential for vineyards and a winery as 23 acres of the estate had soil that was rated “good to excellent” for grapevines.

In Newberg, Oregon, I represented a 25-acre, riverfront estate that would certainly be classified as a legacy property. This country estate features a 8,765 sq. foot main residence, a second full-size guest house, premium equestrian facilities, a tennis court, private pool with cabana and bar, personal gym, two boat docks, and a 7-car garage.

One of my favorite legacy properties is a truly extraordinary estate in Ashland, just 15 miles from the California border. Here, an 8,800-sq.-foot home that can only be described as a nature-inspired masterpiece sits atop a mountain on 700 acres. The home reflects the beauty of the land which surrounds it and was built with rounded edges and graceful curves that reflect the organic flow of natural surfaces. Listed at $6,000,000, this beautiful home provides the privacy of countryside living with easy access to one of the most culturally-rich small towns in not only Oregon but in America.

When buying or selling a Legacy Property, what should a client look for in a broker?

Those who seek high-end, luxury homes need to look for a broker who can be a strong liaison and advocate for them. This means having superior research and negotiation skills as well as connections to superior properties that may or may not be currently on the market.

As vice president and principal broker for LUXE Christie’s International Real Estate in Oregon and COO and designated broker of Christie’s International Real Estate Seattle in Washington, I have experience representing buyers and sellers from all over the world and specialize in legacy properties. Being with Christie’s gives me incredible marketing opportunities to reach a global audience of affluent buyers when selling estates and access to the most extraordinary homes when representing buyers.

I’m also proud to be a member of several prestigious global real estate marketing organizations. My affiliations with these powerhouse organizations allow me to connect with other brokers in the United States and abroad, garnering interest in and private viewings for my clients’ homes and connecting clients with outstanding brokers when they are relocating to new areas.

Legacy estates, especially those over $5 million, represent a niche in the market that requires an extra level of industry knowledge and expertise. Often, $5+ million properties involve more than just the sale of a home. Additional considerations, such as significant acreage, sale of a business, water rights, tax implications, or foreign investments, may come into play during a transaction. With nearly 30 years of experience working with many of the region’s most prestigious real estate firms, I understand the nuances of these multi-million dollar properties and can expertly navigate my clients through the negotiations to a successful conclusion.

Photo Credit: LUXE Christie’s International Real Estate

For more information about buying or selling luxury homes in Oregon, please visit OneBrokerOneWorld.com or contact Kendra Ratcliff at 503-330-6677 or kendra@LuxeCIR.com.

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The home on St. Pierre Rd. was built in 1927, making it one of the oldest properties in the neighborhood. Despite its historic nature, this palatial estate has every modern feature that today’s luxury homebuyer requires. Just minutes from Bel Air’s east gate at Sunset Boulevard and Beverly Glen Boulevard, the amenities of the rest of Los Angeles are just a short drive away.

A Palatial Estate in Los Angeles’ Premiere Neighborhood
The castle-like estate includes a 36,000-square-foot home that accounts for every need and spares no expense. The home was last on the market over 20 years ago, making this a rare opportunity for luxury homebuyers.

Founded in 1923, the neighborhood of Bel Air lies along the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking the Los Angeles Basin. It’s one of the safest and most private in the city, and its location in the foothills provides some of the best views in the city. It’s built a well-earned reputation for luxurious real estate and the home on St. Pierre Rd. is a perfect example.

From the moment you enter through the gates of the one-acre property, it’s obvious you’ve entered an estate fit for a king or a queen. The palatial home is tucked away behind manicured shrubs and soaring foliage, lush landscaping that isn’t just attractive but also provides privacy and security.

The property’s verdant landscape is accented with palm groves that add to its distinctly Mediterranean aesthetic. 277 St. Pierre Rd. is unique within the hillside Bel Air neighborhood because of its rare flat acre parcel.

An Estate Made for Outdoor Entertaining
At the front of the property is a stately stone motor court. Along with a garage and two side driveways, there’s plenty of parking space for your guests. That ample parking space will be necessary because this incredible home has everything you need for hosting large gatherings.

The expansive backyard offers endless recreational opportunities. The shape of the home creates a large westward-facing central courtyard adorned with circular fountains and stairways leading to terraced patios. Intricate stonework frames the rectangular outdoor pool. The pool area also includes a spa, area for lounging, outdoor bar and kitchen, and outdoor dining area. The sprawling green lawn adjacent to the pool is perfect for weekend activities like croquet or badminton.

Opulence From The Moment You Enter
The interior of 277 St. Pierre Rd. is even more breathtaking than its exterior. An opulent vaulted entryway with intricate marble floors guides residents and guests into the home. Sweeping staircases lead to bedrooms on the upper levers. The lower level features nearly 20,000 square feet of entertainment space.

An additional foyer has stone floors complemented by an elaborate chandelier that adds dramatic lighting and a touch of decadent elegance. On the second level above the foyer is a stone floor mezzanine. Simply put, this home is worlds apart from a typical luxury real estate, even in a neighborhood as highly prized as Bel Air.

The kitchen includes a pair of sleek modern islands and state of the art appliances. There’s ample dining space adjoining the kitchen area and the expansive dining room has seating for large-scale dinner parties and is accented by a beautifully-sculpted overhead light.

Endless Entertainment Options
The lower entertainment area features nearly every imaginable amenity. The centerpiece of this area is a gorgeous pillared indoor pool and spa room that embraces the home’s Mediterranean design. Above the pool are two expansive skylights, bathing the large room in comforting natural light. Surrounding the pool area are various lounge areas and a massage room, sauna, and steam bath. This home gives the feeling of a full-service resort in the comfort of your own home.

While the indoor pool area stands out, there are many more entertainment amenities throughout the lower area. Included in this area is a private screening room with chaise lounge chairs and additional seating. A two-lane bowling alley is equipped with automatic scoring lane computers and three score-display televisions.

The lower level also includes a racquetball (or basketball) court and an in-home gym with hardwood floors and mirrored walls. The gym is outfitted with state-of-the-art workout machines from companies such as Life Fitness and Cybex. The lavish cellar includes a full bar and enough storage for even the most complete wine collections.

For some luxury homebuyers, only the best will suffice. With its premier location, large flat parcel, and unsurpassed luxuries that spare no expense, this home is truly fit for royalty.

Photo courtesy of Joyce Rey 

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Address: 2075 Crayton Road

For more information, please contact Dante DiSabato at (239) 537-5351

Dante DiSabato is the exclusive agent representing the Naples real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photo courtesy of Dante DiSabato 

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Once you have a listing, how do you prepare a marketing plan specific to that property? 

Our 6-prong (pricing, positioning, placement, promotion, prestige and prospective buyer) marketing plan is tailored to each individual property. But, our common objective for every seller is aiding him/her in obtaining as many qualified buyers possible into or to his/her property until we have it sold.  The bottom line of a listing is to sell it, Period! We first price the listing correctly the day we take the listing, create property differentiation and are persistently proactive until that buyer is at the negotiating table. We sell fast and very effectively. Please visit http://www.luxurysouthbeachrealty.com/marketing.asp for our marketing program.

What media channels do you find work best, and why do you think they work? (Print, online, direct selling, word of mouth) 

Each media outlet works depending on the needs and purposes assigned to it. Servicing our sellers with targeted, effective advertising to position our properties and drive sales are important and necessary. But, word of mouth, contacts, networking and the old-fashioned way of speaking and meeting face-to-face are equally crucial. Adding the personal touch is still very professional.

What advice or assistance do you offer your clients when it comes to staging their property for potential buyers? 

We have to remember that the condition of a home or condo is vital to any sale. Properties that are in good, or tip-top, condition show better and sell better. Those that look good stand out, and have more chances of being sold faster and for more. It is better to be in the top 5 of the competition than in the bottom 5. Ideally, #1 or #2 showing spots are the best.

When it is time to showcase the home, how do you decide to have an open house, or to show the property by appointment only? 

Open Houses, broker open houses and by appointment only are separate things but not mutually exclusive. With broker open houses, we want to show the property to our colleagues. Our colleagues are not only great in giving us input on the property but they can talk about it with their customers which can become potential buyers. Open houses are for getting potential buyers directly to the property. And, by appointment only works great because he/she who has made appointment has this property on the top of his/her list.

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What do you see as your company’s greatest success in 2012?

Echelon Estates has had so many great things happen in 2012 - Echelon's move to level 26 of Sydney's only 6 star energy efficiency rated building, No1. Bligh Street, which has already featured on the cover of numerous Architectural magazines and won many awards, has been a great move for the company.  The attraction of our first hi-profile International agencies, choosing the luxury branded portal created by the company (www.echelon-estates.com) as a means to raise the International enquiry levels on the luxury assets they represent, was another huge success for the company. And we would consider the exclusivity of the Australian market with Haute Residence as another successful string to the bow of Echelon Estates - a relationship which will bear fruit for many years to come.

What do you see as some of the biggest opportunities in the coming year ahead?

If I was to sum it up in a word I would say "collaboration".  As soon as we launched the Echelon portal, within a week we had a French real estate organization, an Italian family with a villa in Tuscany and a Costa Rican resort owner contact us. So for us, it’s about creating something of value and working with like minded people from across the planet, to achieve successful outcomes.

What changing market aspects will have the greatest impact on the way you conduct business in 2013?

Echelon Estates is perfectly positioned to capitalize on the changing market - in fact our entire business model takes advantage of these changes: Overseas agents looking to capture the interest of high-net-worth individuals from the wealthiest economies in the world at present will look to showcase their client’s properties on our luxury branded portal targeting the Australasian market.  So we are looking forward to attracting the best in the industry and nurturing the professional relationships with our International Associates. On the ground here is Australia, as the mining boom slows, the federal government is looking to stimulate the housing sector, so we will reap the benefits of that - attracting owners of luxury assets who realize the importance of a real estate firm with International reach, and as 2013 will see the opening of three Echelon Estates offices in key Cities globally, we believe we will be able to add considerable value to everyone associated with the brand.

What is it about you and your company that sets you apart from the rest?

Thinking big and acting fast, visionary and global mindset, entrepreneurial and progressive attitudes all set the Echelon Estates team apart within the walls of our office. Backing that rhetoric up with tangible points of difference in the marketplace is what sets us apart in the minds of the clients we represent.

What are the most important questions a client should ask themselves before selecting an agent in your market?

Does this agent have a global cost effective marketing strategy?

What are their unique local marketing channels?

What is their buyer servicing strategy?

Are they part of an effective business unit, supported by a team driving the necessary administrative tasks?

All the time, ask yourself, have they demonstrated how they can add value to every step in the sales process?

Finally, and more importantly, what is their character and attitude like.  They should be smart, fresh, and knowledgeable, have a proven track record and yet still be hungry for the opportunity to represent you.  If arrogance creeps in, walk out.

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What do you see as your company’s greatest success in 2012?

We were again fortunate in these very challenging times to have Bernadette as the top listing and selling agent in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

What do you see as some of the biggest opportunities in the coming year ahead?

The luxury end of the market is gaining strength.  More buyers are choosing to purchase real estate for lifestyle. There is a significant high end variety of real estate to choose from in the Turks and Caicos from beachfront homes, sites and condos to canal from homes and sites.

What is it about you and your company that sets you apart from the rest?

We are involved in all areas of the market and not just the luxury end.  By being involved in all areas of the market we have a wider understanding of the market and the home markets of our buyers. We present our listings in a professional manner with exceptional photography whereas the majority of our competitors do not. Professional presentation of all listings is very important.

What are the most important questions a client should ask themselves before selecting an agent in your market?

What is the agent’s level of experience?

How well do they know the jurisdiction?

Has the agent invested in real estate or in a home in the jurisdiction.?

Is the agent a good listener?If they are then they will easily sift through the properties on the entire MLS and put together a short list of properties to view.

To Learn More: Visit: Bernadette Hunt Haute Real Estate Profile

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What do you see as your company’s greatest success in 2012?

As an exclusive affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate, our brokerage Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates outsold our nearest competitor by 15% in 2012, with more than 60% of our transactions in the luxury market.  We relocated to new offices and grew our sales force as well.

What do you see as some of the biggest opportunities in the coming year ahead?

Buying into the Jackson market has terrific tax benefits for someone looking to get out of a high tax burden state.  Although our inventory is at its lowest, prices have only begun to rise, so this is an opportune time to invest in an amenity-rich resort town.

What changing market aspects will have the greatest impact on the way you conduct business in 2013?

Web-based real estate sites are where a lot of potential clients search prior to contacting a realtor.  Convincing those Buyers and Sellers that my team, LintonBingle Associate Brokers, is their best choice in Jackson Hole is the biggest challenge.  Buyers could easily end up with a less experienced, less knowledgeable realtor.  Capturing that traffic, driving them to our website, and convincing them that we are their "go-to" team, is my marketing challenge.

What is it about you and your company that sets you apart from the rest?

My individual sales records in Jackson Hole have always placed me in the top percent and this past year was a record one. I am recognized throughout the community as the premier Broker with an excellent reputation for service and professionalism. A few months ago, I partnered with Betsy Bingle, an Associate Broker with years of luxury project sales in the U.S. and internationally.  Together we are the most dynamic and client centered team in Jackson Hole.

What are the most important questions a client should ask themselves before selecting an agent in your market?  

Which agent has the most knowledge and longevity in their market? Which agent is going to look out for the client's best interests with a dynamic approach?  Which agent can provide the client with the most accurate and relevant information for their needs?  The Jackson Hole market has approximately 520 realtors, but only the LintonBingle team can deliver the depth of competence and professionalism you should expect as a Buyer.

To Learn More Visit:  Carol Linton’s Haute Real Estate Profile.

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