Join our upcoming webinars:

Friday, April 24th at 4PM EST

Three of the top agents that cover some of the highest-regarded real estate markets in the country: Susan Breitenbach (The Hamptons), Chris Cortazzo (Malibu), and Jill Eber (South Florida). REGISTER: https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nlBLUB7cSiyEqFmXmDOgnA

Monday, April 27th at 4PM EST

We host our second “Coast to Coast” real estate webinar, featuring top agents in their respective markets: Cristal Clarke (Santa Barbara, CA), Darlene Streit (New Mexico), Chris Karas (Paradise Valley, AZ), and Sylvia Fragos (Aventura, FL). REGISTER: https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TgokTM4pTaiV-e7G7FsEgA

Highlight quotes from the webinar:

Brian Guiltinan: "The good thing about real estate is that, with technology, we have moved this way for a few years... I think we will see a lot of product (homes) hit the market this summer... You have to know your marketplace. It takes time to build relationships."

Moira E. Holley: "Zoom has now become part of my daily routine. I feel comfortable with my iPhone, iPad and Facetime walking through a property with clients on the other end, or just sending them a video so they can take a look."

Frank D. Isoldi: "Manhattan is an awesome place; Brooklyn is off the charts. But we are seeing a shift towards the suburbs. Now more than ever, people are going to be looking for outdoors, home gyms, home offices... It's crucial to have the right people working on the transaction on both sides." 

Devin Kay: "Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook play a pivotal role to keep in touch with people. I have 10-12 buyers from outside of Florida looking to get into the market. Having a huge presence in social media and marketing is going to make a difference... With rates where they are now, banks are going to be more careful on who they lend to and how they qualify people." 

Watch previous Haute Residence webinars with agents, brokers, developers and other industry leaders here.

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The event will be covered extensively by Fox Business Network and Anchor of FBN:AM, Cheryl Casone, who is taking her New York film crew to Miami's sandy beaches to interview some of the real estate industry's biggest names at the Summit.

The panelists will be part of this year's Summit at one of the grandest residential locations in all of South Florida, where they will dialogue, among other topics, about where their clients are moving from to Miami. Listen and learn from them by purchasing your ticket to the Summit HERE.

They are:

Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Head of Sales, G&G Business Developments

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Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale is originally from Argentina, having spent half of her life in the United States, where she graduated with a bachelor of arts degree. She moved to Miami and immediately started working in real estate, one of her passions. In her role as a co-partner of a Miami real estate firm, Maria works on helping individual clients as well as institutional investors to acquire, sell, and lease properties in commercial and residential spaces. Throughout the years, she has developed a strong relationship with the top commercial, multifamily, and residential brokers, as well as a deep network of South Florida top real estate attorneys. Maria is passionate about keeping her clients' best interests at heart, focusing more on achieving long-term goals than on closing a specific transaction.

In her current role at G&G Business Developments, Maria is responsible for overseeing the sales operation of new real estate developments, with a specific focus on the Aston Martin Residences in Miami.

Jeff Miller, Director of Sales, Brown Harris Stevens

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Jeff Miller, Director of Luxury Sales for Brown Harris Stevens, is an expert in high-end collectible properties located in Miami Beach and the surrounding areas.

Ranked consecutively by The Wall Street Journal as a leading agent nationwide, Jeff utilizes his 15 years of expertise to guide his clients through all aspects of luxury real estate acquisitions. With over $1 billion dollars in sales, industry know-how, and an extensive list of high-profile clientele, Jeff continues to deliver a tailored experience exceeding his client’s expectations.

When working with Jeff, clients feel confident navigating today’s market, and he has the numbers to prove it. Along with his national accolades, Jeff has also been ranked as the #1 Agent at Brown Harris Stevens | Miami continually since 2010. Leading the industry in multi-million-dollar real estate acquisitions, Jeff consistently leads his clients every step of the way.

Integrity, experience, professionalism, and evidence-backed results; Jeff Miller can help you accomplish your real estate goals today.

Lourdes Alatriste, Partner and Private Office Advisor, Engel & Völkers Miami

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Recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Top 250 Sales Agents in the USA, Lourdes Alatriste has over 25 years of experience in the Miami Premium Residential Market. In 2010 and 2011, Alatriste was the  Top Producer agent in Engel & Völkers Miami; in 2012, she was Top Producer nationwide; and in 2014, she won a President’s Circle status in the Elite Awards at Engel & Völkers, one of the most prestigious real estate firms worldwide, established in 1977. Throughout her career, Alatriste has cemented her success as a high-end luxury property specialist with unparalleled knowledge of the market. From 2009 to 2015, she was also the firm’s #1 Listing Broker. In each calendar year, she has surpassed her own sales records. Her relationships from Europe to the Hamptons and beyond are a product of her excellent reputation. She entered the Real Estate Title business in her early 20’s and had her own title company soon after for over 20 years.

On October 2nd, 2015, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty announced the appointment of Lourdes Alatriste as the new Executive Director of International Real Estate. Prior to her appointed title, Alatriste served as a Private Office advisor at Engel & Völkers’ in Coral Gables, Miami, where she sold an estimated $176 million in sales volume since 2009. In June 12, 2017, Alatriste returned to Engel & Völkers Miami as Partner and Private Office Advisor, bringing with her more than $76,000,000 million in listings.

Her outstanding professionalism and encyclopedic knowledge of Miami’s finest and exclusives neighborhoods like Miami Beach, Gables Estates, Coral Gables, Bal Harbour, Star Island and others, have proven to be tremendous assets in brokering in Miami. Alatriste has represented both sellers and buyers. Her clients have come to depend on her considerable expertise and market knowledge. They receive the highest level of personalized attention.

As Partner and Private Office Advisor at Engel & Völkers, Alatriste focuses on fostering and continually nurturing relationships with international clientele to expand the international reach and communications strategy while leveraging the strength of Engel & Völkers network, which spans more than 35 countries and territories worldwide with more than 16,500 associates.

Steve Solomon, Senior Director of Luxury Sales, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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Since becoming licensed in 1999, Steve Solomon has had many years of building successful client relationships. As a Broker Associate and Senior Director of Luxury Sales, he is an important member of the team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Steve’s impressive portfolio of completed transactions demonstrates that he is well-versed and experienced in all luxury offerings across South Florida.

In 2017, Steve was recognized as the #1 Douglas Elliman Agent in both Boca Raton and Delray Beach and is ranked #2 in the entire State of Florida.

A resident of the Boca Raton area since 1992, and an active member of the community that he calls home, Steve’s knowledge and access to the high-end Boca Real Estate market are unparalleled. A consistent top producer in the Boca Raton/Delray Beach markets, Steve lists and sells oceanfront estates and condos, waterfront luxury properties, single-family residences located in private country clubs and other gated enclaves. No doubt that he has the expertise and experience to help you in the purchase or sale of any luxury real estate.

Crista Ryan, President, Tina Fanjul Associates

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Crista Ryan is President of Tina Fanjul Associates. Tina Fanjul Associates is fortunate to be situated among the breathtaking beaches, golf, tennis, boating, fishing, polo, equestrian and endless opportunities for dining, shopping, culture, leisure and adventure that South Florida has to offer.

Tina Fanjul Associates has been providing exceptional real estate brokerage services for buyers and sellers in the Palm Beach area and surrounding communities from Miami to Hobe Sound since 1977 when first started by Tina Fanjul. Now led by Ryan, the firm includes 17 handpicked associates and provides comprehensive marketing, sales, and leasing services to its repeating clientele. Associates have expanded to Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Hobe Sound, Manalapan, Gulfstream, Delray, Boca Raton, Miami and internationally to the Dominican Republic.

Sebastian Tettamanti, Senior Vice President, Dezer Development

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Sebastian Tettamanti brings over 18 years of expertise to the real estate industry, having established an impressive resume selling South Florida’s most luxurious residential properties. Tettamanti’s success selling some of Miami’s finest addresses can be attributed to his industry niche focus on high-end residential real estate, combined with his insight into the culture of multi-faceted, global South Florida buyers.

Before joining Dezer Development, Tettamanti owned and operated his own real estate brokerage firm for 10 years where he personally sold over $350 million. In Trump Towers alone he sold over $62 million, which got him honored as the “Top-Producer” for the Dezer Development and Related Group project in collaboration with Donald Trump located in Sunny Isles Beach. On the heels of his tremendous sales success, Dezer Development hired Tettamanti full-time in January 2010 as Director of Sales and Project Manager for Trump Towers.

Having played an integral role in the sellout of Trump Towers, in 2013 Dezer Development named Tettamanti Senior Vice President of Development and Sales for the company. As Senior Vice President, he currently oversees a sales portfolio totaling over $2 billion and manages the in-house sales team. Tettamanti handles the sales and marketing for the recently completed Porsche Design Tower Miami, the luxury brand’s first venture into residential real estate.

Along with the extraordinary sales success of Porsche Design Tower Miami, Tettamanti is engaged with the sales and marketing of Residences by Armani/Casa, global fashion icon Giorgio Armani’s first residential real estate project in the U.S. The 56-story, oceanfront condominium project in Sunny Isles Beach is a partnership between Dezer Development and The Related Group.

Tettamanti additionally serves as the broker for Dezer Platinum Realty, a boutique real estate brokerage firm in Sunny Isles Beach with over 100 agents specializing in exclusive luxury condominium and single-family home sales throughout South Florida. With an impressive track record, Dezer Platinum Realty has closed $56 million in general real estate division sales for the first quarter of 2018 and has been responsible for the two most expensive penthouse sales to-date in Sunny Isles Beach.

He studied at the University of Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in marketing and economics and met his wife Maria Tettamanti, also known as The Wordy Girl--arguably one of Miami’s most renowned bloggers. Originally from Argentina, Tettamanti now resides in Miami, Florida with his wife and two children.

Christian Martinez, Regional President of Florida, Compass

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An experienced leader in digital/social strategy, monetization and media integration across both the US Multicultural and Latam markets, Christian Martinez is currently the Regional President of Florida for Compass, where he is tasked with overseeing all of the brokerage’s operations for the state.

Prior to Compass, Martinez spent six years at Facebook as the Country Director of Mexico, and prior to that as Head of US Multicultural; an effort which brought to market digital and social marketing scale to the US multicultural marketer. Prior to Facebook, Christian spent 13 years at Univision Communications where he was VP of Network TV and Interactive Sales for the Southeast and Southwest regions. In that role, he was responsible for leading the only integrated sales office in the country, in which he oversaw a team of network TV and digital sellers focused on providing clients a fully integrated, cross-platform approach. Martinez has led traditional, digital, programmatic, mobile and eCommerce efforts in the tech and media spaces. He is a graduate of the University of Florida where he received a BS in Business Administration. He resides with his wife and two children in Miami, FL

Full Schedule of Events at Haute Residence 2020 Luxury Miami Real Estate Summit:

11:00am – 11:30am: Welcome and Registration

11:45am – 1:15pm: Titans of Miami – “East Coast Kings”

Masters of the Miami skyline sound off on where they see the luxury market heading and its evolution.

Developer Panelists: Gil Dezer, Louis Birdman, Dan Kodsi, Shahab Karmely, Marcelo Kingston, Edgardo Defortuna, Ricardo Tabet, Eric Fordin

1:15pm – 1:30pm: Jumbo Loan King

Eric Fessler, expert entrepreneur, has over 30 years of mortgage banking experience closing over $10 billion. Fessler discusses the procurement of jumbo loans in single-family homes along with warranty and non-warranty new condominium developments on a nationwide scale.

1:30pm – 2:30pm: Lunch – Residences by Armani/Casa

Network with the greatest minds of development and brokerage in the luxury real estate market.

2:45pm – 3:45pm: International Power Brokers Panel

Top broker/agents from key international real estate meccas such as Miami Beach, Los Angeles, New York City and Cayman Islands sound off on the latest in market conditions and development.

Panelists: Dolly Lenz and Jenny Lenz (NYC), Mary Ann Osborn (LA), Richard Steinberg (NYC), Cody Vichinsky (NYC) Olivia Hsu Decker (San Francisco) Jay Parker (Miami), Ben Bacal (Hollywood Hills), Michael Goldstein (Miami), Sue Nickason (Cayman Islands)

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Miami Power Brokers

Top South Florida brokers share their knowledge on the evolution and direction of the luxury market today.

Panelists: Jill Eber, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Jeff Miller, Lourdes Alatriste, Steve Solomon, Crista Ryan, Sebastian Tettamanti, Christian Martinez

5:00pm: Summit Closing Remarks

Photo Credit: Dezer Platinum Realty LLC

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Bitcoin investors, Facebook-progenitors and former Olympic rowers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are renting their minimalist Los Angeles mansion for a whopping $150,000 per month—and the social networking possibilities there are limitless. The sleek home is located in the Bird Streets area, tucked on a steep slope high above the Sunset Strip.

The minimalist mansion with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and manicured lawns can be rented for $150,000 per month.

The 8,000-square-foot space boasts a loggia that opens to the outdoor terrace and pool.

Straight out of a movie set, the massive modern five-bedroom, nine-bathroom estate is ideal for entertaining on a grand scale. You don't rent this place merely to crash for the night. In fact, we’re not sure if any sleeping goes on in this house—unless it’s out of lust. The estate is a pure showstopper.

With easy open-air access via huge sliding glass doors, an L-shaped  negative-edge swimming pool, terraces, a tanning-shelf, a lounge with wet bar, media room and jaw-dropping panoramic "jetliner views" of L.A., this home is primed for partying all the time.

The home opens up to allow breezy night air to flow through the house.

The home's open spaces are ideal for entertaining, including this minimalist kitchen.

Dining area

The home features polished slab limestone floors throughout the sprawling interconnected spaces, which includes five en-suite bedrooms, an office/library with custom-crafted built-in storage, and a combination kitchen/dining/living area so large it looks abandoned when not used. Clearly this area isn't the home's most important space in which to hang out. But it's nice, and there when necessary.

One of five bedrooms

Guest bedroom. although we doubt much sleeping goes on in this home.

The estate has nine bathrooms

Living space with ample lighting and a modern fireplace

James Bond Alpha male media room

The 8,000-square-foot contemporary home is immaculately manicured, boasting extensive floor-to-ceiling transparent glass and spaces so wide open, twins could host an "Unthink" rally (antisocial networking group) or an “I Hate Mark Zuckerberg” party for nearly everyone in L.A. not on Facebook.

The Winklevosses (or Winklevi, as tandemly teased in the Oscar-winning The Social Network film) could probably practice rowing in the pool. The space could host a holiday party for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Angels, Lakers, Clippers, and Kings, and still have room leftover. The eventual renter could comfortably ride a bike through the home—and by bike we mean a Harley Davidson. It’s that big and open. The house should be converted into L.A.'s coolest nightclub.

Patio view of Los Angeles at night

Outdoor patio area with more signs of OCD-like perfectionism. It's a sleep-deprived estate with lots of pillow-talk.

Open-air loggia adjacent to the pool

Pool view of Los Angeles and the Sunset Strip below

Negative-edge swimming pool

Not exactly warm and cozy (sans the pool and fancy modern fireplaces), the home almost looks staged by two Alpha male perfectionists—down to the James Bond 007 scenes on the massive TV wall and underground garage for six luxury cars or even more crew racing shells.

The Winklevoss Facebook settlement with Mark Zuckerberg elevated the twins to the top 1%.

The venture capitalist identical twin brothers who claimed their Harvard classmate Zuckerberg stole their idea for Facebook (and eventually settled for $65 million), bought the home in 2012 for $18 million (not bad for pseudo-inventors). Even though Zuckerberg's determination sealed their legacy, the twins and Zuckerberg aren't likely Facebook friends.

We can only wonder where and how the Winklevoss twins upgraded after this home. But we’re sure the trailer of the next James Bond film is paused in their new media room.

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Currently, Facebook’s corporate office resides at at 335 Madison Ave. between 43^rd and 44^th streets, but an increase in staff may leave the company squeezed for space.

Photo courtesy of Facebook New York

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

My specialty as a Real Estate Broker is to be the Listing Broker.  In this market, to be the best, you must have the inventory.  Once I attain a listing, the fun begins.  I have a professional Photographer take photos and a virtual tour.  I enter these photos on my marketing publications and send out postcards to neighboring areas to get the word out.  Broker Tours or Open Houses are also a great way to get the word out.

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

The majority of my clients contact me through word of mouth or referral base.  I believe this is due to my presence in the market.  I have a heavy presence on Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites.  I advertise in a few print publications as well, such as "Home Gallery of Bucks County", which I believe is the best Print publication around in my area.

Do you find that specific media channels have become more effective for specific markets, properties, or market segments?

I feel that some media channels have definitely become more effective.  As I stated in the previous question, Facebook and Twitter are huge media channels that help me attract and attain more business.  In some cases, more than direct mail and Print advertising.  It's a huge tool that everyone, no matter what business they're involved in, should utilize.

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

I have mixed emotions about staging.  Don't get me wrong, it definitely can take a home that is an eyesore into a more attractive home.  But, it also isn't natural. When clients look at homes, they need to visualize how they home should look while is lived in.  Not how the home looks as model house.  It obviously depends on the buyer, but I think home staging is not necessary when selling a home.  I think it's the marketing and Broker that sell the home, not the Staging.

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?

When it’s time for The Joseph Bograd Team to run an Open House or show a property, much preparation is involved. We like to plan an open house at least 2 weeks in advance.  It gives us time to make brochures, market the open house.  Whether it is in print or social media advertising, you need to give time for the advertising to work.  You can't start marketing a property the Friday before the Open House on Sunday.

When showing a home, we make it a point to educate ourselves with the homes that we will be showing our prospects before the actual appointment.  This way we are well prepared and are comfortable with the client and knowledgeable about the home.

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