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1 1 Thank you all for the overwhelmingly positive response for the premiere is- sue of Global Momentum. I have heard from many of you as to how you used this communication to help showcase our global presence and secure more exclusive listings. I am very glad we were able to provide yet another point of distinction with the brand to help you continue to grow your business. As mentioned in the first issue, the intent is to update all of you on a quarterly basis on our international happenings. The next issue will be inserted in Collections, so you will have all brand-worthy news and information in one place. This past quarter was indeed excep- tionally busy, and we had two global regional meetings. Our EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) affiliates meeting in Rome was extremely well attended and informative with best practices from colleagues in that region includ- ing Portugal and South Africa. The Rome office opening also took place that same week at the historic Villa Aurelia with breathtaking views of this idyllic city. Affiliates from around the globe came out for this event. The following week our senior leadership team led by Philip White and Wendy Purvey flew to Jupiter, Florida where we hosted the CALA (Caribbean & Latin America) affiliates meeting with key U.S.-based feeder market affiliates in attendance. This proved exceptional- ly fruitful and even provided the back- drop for a $30 million referral to Rio de Janeiro during one of our breaks. I also had the privilege of doing an extensive trip to Asia where I visited our offices in New Zealand, Australia and Tokyo. All of which have been growing their respective businesses year over year and continue to increase market share in their territories. I hope you enjoy this issue, which will highlight in greater detail all I have mentioned above, and please continue to send me relevant content for future issues. Happy Reading! Michael Valdes global vice president, international servicing sotheby’s international realty affiliates llc Featured image: St. Martin Sotheby's International Realty sold Sandyline for $10.5M, their top sale in the last decade. “I am very glad we were able to provide yet another point of distinction with the brand to help you continue to grow your business.” NEWS & INFORMATION ON THE GLOBAL REAL ESTATE MARKET Vol 2

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Thank you all for the overwhelmingly positive response for the premiere is-sue of Global Momentum. I have heard from many of you as to how you used this communication to help showcase our global presence and secure more exclusive listings. I am very glad we were able to provide yet another point of distinction with the brand to help you continue to grow your business.

As mentioned in the first issue, the intent is to update all of you on a quarterly basis on our international happenings. The next issue will be inserted in Collections, so you will have all brand-worthy news and information in one place.

This past quarter was indeed excep-tionally busy, and we had two global regional meetings. Our EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) affiliates meeting

in Rome was extremely well attended and informative with best practices from colleagues in that region includ-ing Portugal and South Africa. The Rome office opening also took place that same week at the historic Villa Aurelia with breathtaking views of this idyllic city. Affiliates from around the globe came out for this event.

The following week our senior leadership team led by Philip White and Wendy Purvey flew to Jupiter, Florida where we hosted the CALA (Caribbean & Latin America) affiliates meeting with key U.S.-based feeder market affiliates in attendance. This proved exceptional-ly fruitful and even provided the back-drop for a $30 million referral to Rio de Janeiro during one of our breaks.

I also had the privilege of doing an extensive trip to Asia where I visited our

offices in New Zealand, Australia and Tokyo. All of which have been growing their respective businesses year over year and continue to increase market share in their territories.

I hope you enjoy this issue, which will highlight in greater detail all I have mentioned above, and please continue to send me relevant content for future issues.

Happy Reading!

Michael Valdesglobal vice president, international servicingsotheby’s international realty affiliates llc

Featured image: St. Martin Sotheby's International Realty sold Sandyline for $10.5M, their top sale in the last decade.

“I am very glad we were able to provide yet another point of distinction with the brand to help you continue to grow your business.”

N EWS & I N FO R M AT I O N O N T H E G LO BA L R E A L ESTAT E M A R K E T

Vol2

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FINANCIAL TIMESOne of the world’s leading business news organizations with

over 12 million unique visitors and a strong focus on EMEA

and Asia, FT.com reaches the ultra-affluent internet user with an

average personal income of $250,000; which is unparalleled by

any other daily business editorial.

1. Customers can access our prominently displayed properties

at ftpropertylistings.com and by visiting FT.com/intl/house-home.

2. We support this exposure with carefully targeted brand

advertising throughout the site and through our exclusive

Distinctive Living editorial series currently featuring life in

Shanghai, which you can view here.

3. We solidify our preeminent partnership with The Financial

Times by placing printed brand advertising (recently featuring

Venice) within the "FT How to Spend It" magazine.

LUXURYESTATE.COMLuxuryEstate.com has grown to become an international

partner with one of the widest selections of luxury properties in

Europe and a specific focus towards luxury homes, prestigious

estates, classic residences, unique castles and country homes.

Sotheby’s International Realty listings and adverts appear front

and center. This Italian hosted site, initially recommended to

us by Milan Sotheby’s Internationally Realty, is now one of our

most significant drivers of network property views with over 6 million in the last year alone. Click here for one of our fabulous

properties in Cologne, Germany.

Wendy Purvey, Chief Marketing Officer Sotheby's International Realty

BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

AN INTERNATIONAL APPROACH TO GLOBAL MEDIA The 2015 Sotheby’s International Realty Media Plan is on target to reach over

1 billion impressions this year. This extensive exposure is due to our far-reaching, globally influenced digital and print media selections and the unique content-oriented ad units including many first-to-market concepts which were implement-ed focusing on our biggest asset – the properties the network represents. We enhanced our plan this year by adding a number of partners dedicated specifically to regions outside of the United States positioning the brand as the most globally connected real estate company in the world.

The media featured below is only a sample of the numerous global opportunities included in our plan. To see the full 2015 Marketing Plan, click here.

We are constantly seeking additional, internationally focused marketing partners who can display our properties and brand in the appropriate, quality way. As we begin planning for 2016, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate with you to find more partners to futher internationally enhance our plan.

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HOMEADVERTS.COMHomeAdverts.com is a multilingual marketing partner based in the UK offering

only the finest selection of real estate from around the world. Currently available in 8

different languages and on 24 unique social networks, HomeAdverts offers global exposure in over 160 countries, with a strong international bias and a focus

on featuring our brand through creatively written blogs and featured properties

segments. Click here for an example featuring Malta Sotheby’s International Realty,

and our affiliates are requested to supply more ideas for great exposure.

BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

HONG KONG & SHANGLUI TATLEROur strong Asian focused marketing partners, Shangliu

Tatler and Hong Kong Tatler offer extensive online and mobile

presence targeting the luxury market amongst influential

social elites in China. Our brand is the exclusive online real

estate channel partner for both of these premier luxury

lifestyle partners driving close to a combined 43 million media impressions. This unique collaboration in the

important Asian market provides an ideal platform to

showcase our premier properties, participate in regional

product launches and offer the Tatler audience our specialty

market expertise. ■

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Asia Pacific NEWS

Melbourne Sotheby's International Realty sells residence for $9.8M

ASIA PACIFIC VISITmichael valdes recently visited some affiliates

within the Asia Pacific region in early to mid-May. He visited

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty, who are celebrating

their 10th anniversary with the brand, and met with the teams

in Queenstown, Arrowtown, Christchurch, Nelson and the two

offices in Auckland. From the "land of the low white cloud," he

then went to Australia where he met with the enthusiastic teams

in Melbourne and Sydney. The team meetings focused on the

growing global footprint of the brand and the future territories to

be added in 2015. The tour continued to Tokyo, where he visited

several offices, and commented on the impressive growth this

affiliate has done with 11 offices and over 250 agents. ■

SIGNIFICANT SALE — MELBOURNEgrand 1930s residence, with tennis court and swimming pool. Presenting an exceptional lifestyle, this grand 1930s resi-

dence, situated on approximately 1,926m2, in one of Toorak’s finest streets offers privacy and luxury. Light-filled living and dining

rooms with superb private entertaining spaces make this a relaxed family environment. Only moments to stylish Toorak and Hawks-

burn Villages, shopping, cafes, restaurants, highly respected private schools and transport.

Featuring: Formal entry, elegant lounge, separate dining, library, modern kitchen, family, rumpus room, 5 bedrooms, study, 4 bath-

rooms, powder room, ducted heating, air-conditioning, polished floors, intercom, security system, outdoor entertaining, swimming

pool, tennis court, 3 car garage with internal access and electric gates. Closing date: April 18, 2015. Sold at$9.8 million. ■

L to R: Michael King, Harriet France, Michael Valdes

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Asia Pacific

SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY® BRAND ENTERS FRENCH POLYNESIA Sotheby’s International Realty announced

May 29th that the brand’s luxury real estate

services are now available in French Polyne-

sia with the opening of French Polynesia Sotheby’s International Realty.

The firm, which is managed and owned

by Jacques C. Menahem, will serve the

luxury residential real estate market

throughout Tahiti and the islands in French

Polynesia. The first office is scheduled to

open in the second quarter in Tahiti.

“Expansion across French Polynesia

continues the brand’s commitment to pro-

viding access to the Sotheby’s Internation-

al Realty network’s exclusive real estate

services in luxury real estate destinations

around the world,” said Philip White, presi-

dent and chief executive officer, Sotheby's

International Realty Affiliates LLC. “French

Polynesia has a distinctive luxury residen-

tial market and is one of the most coveted

vacation home destinations for Europeans

and international property buyers. I am

proud to welcome Jacques Menahem and

his team to our global network.”

According to Menahem, French Polynesia

benefits from both its location in the mid-

dle of the South Pacific and its 118 beautiful

islands, of which the most well-known are

Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea. “As well, the

few 280,000 inhabitants make French Poly-

nesia a welcoming destination,” he said.

“The luxury residential real estate market

in Tahiti is beginning a period of expansive

growth and we believe the Sotheby's Inter-

national Realty brand will help us meet the

needs of high net-worth individuals interna-

tionally looking for luxury homes in French

Polynesia and overseas using the brand's

global platform. Our focus is on providing

comprehensive service at every stage of

the process. The quality of our service is

based on detailed knowledge of the market

and its dynamic, precise and proven pro-

cedures, and a motivated, responsible and

skilled team. We are delighted to become

part of the Sotheby's International Realty

worldwide network, and look forward to

bringing French Polynesia’s extraordinary

properties to the far-reaching corners of

the world.” ■

French Polynesia

OPENINGS

French Polynesia Sotheby’s International Realty

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EMEA

SIGNIFICANT SALE — DUBAIGulf Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to

present the recent sale of one of the finest properties in Dubai,

UAE. Designed by the renowned Italian architect, E. Claudio

Madola, this Jumeirah beachfront villa has won two awards for

its architectural design. With its beautiful Middle Eastern archi-

tectural features, and presenting the best of modern technology,

this family villa is a masterpiece. The marble flooring and the

walnut wooden floors seen throughout the house are of the

highest standard. The handcrafted details of the Fantini water

fountains, carved woodworks and the Islamic handmade wall

decorations are examples of the owner’s extraordinary passion

for aesthetics and specifics. Closing date: March 2015. Sold at

AED 43,000,000. ■

INDIA AND UK, BETTER TOGETHERNorth India Sotheby’s International Realty was the

recent host to the United Kingdom Sotheby’s Interna-tional Realty team at the end of April. This trip was aimed

at developing business synergies between both these two

important markets for future opportunities. There was an event

organized inviting prospective clients, developers and media to

introduce them to UK luxury residential market. The event was

very well attended and appreciated, which was followed by three

days of one-on-one meetings with the prospective buyers. The UK

and North India teams have created a strong connection through

exchanging referrals and recently establishing an India-focused

desk within the UK Sotheby's International Realty office. ■

POLAND SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PRESENTS AT THE WARSAW STOCK EXCHANGE

Poland Sotheby’s International Realty was invited to

present at the VII Congress of Banking Law and Capital Markets

event, held May 6-7 at the Warsaw Stock Exchange. View a video of the event.

Organized and run by law students from Warsaw University,

only a select number of guests were invited for this seminar.

Guests included the president of Warsaw, Hanna Gronkiewicz-

Waltz, along with senior representatives from business media

(Forbes) and the banking industry.

Poland Sotheby's International Realty was represented by

managing director, Arkadiusz Wojciechowski, who discussed

the topic of "Financial Behaviours of HNWI in Real Estate"

promoting key findings from the recent Luxury Lifestyle Report

and Wealth-X Reports.

Wojciechowski stated, “As the luxury real estate experts in our

market, we welcome opportunities to connect to this important

audience (lawyers and bankers), exchange knowledge and

receive feedback from a generation of future industry leaders.” ■

NEWS

Gulf Sotheby’s International Realty | 4-Bedroom beachfront villa | Sold at AED 43,000,000 | Umm Suqeim, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

Arkadiusz Wojciechowski, Poland Sotheby's International Realty Managing Director, discusses the topic of ‘Financial Behaviours of HNWI in Real Estate'

North India and UK Sotheby's International Realty event in Delhi

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NEWSCALA

CALA REGIONAL NETWORKING EVENTon may 7th and 8th we gathered for the CALA

Regional Networking Event held at the Wyndham Grand Jupiter

at Harbourside Place, in Jupiter Florida.

The event started with a Welcome Reception at The Bear's

Club, a spectacular private golf club where CALA affiliates had

the opportunity to meet and network with Sotheby's International

Realty owners from key feeder markets in the US. The following

day participants focused on a business agenda that brought

together the collective expertise of owners and management in

a setting that allowed for shared dialogue, business discussion,

and strategic planning.

Among the attending CALA affiliates were 6 companies who

had record sales in 2014 including Anguilla, Bahamas, Bermuda,

Turks & Caicos, Cayman Islands and Puerto Rico. ■

SIGNIFICANT SALE — BERMUDAthis expansive estate, just sold by Rego Sotheby's

International Realty, was beautifully designed and built

in 1992 for the enjoyment of a large family. Every detail of the

property has been carefully crafted with high-end materials

and workmanship designed with a fine sensitivity to traditional

Bermuda features. The main house includes four spacious

bedrooms all en-suite, a large formal living room, informal living

room/movie room with wet bar, dining room and library all with

fireplaces, an office wing, a conservatory, two wine cellars,

elevators and a two-bedroom staff apartment. The grounds are

magnificent with a beach pavilion, two-bedroom guest cottage,

separate gym, pool, tennis court and putting green, as well as

access to Grape Bay Beach. Sold at $14.75 million. ■

feedback from attending affiliates

“Thank you for hosting and coordinating such a great event.” — nelson stabile, brazil

“It was extremely informative and great to see what others in our region are doing.” — brock sorenson, puerto rico

“It was great and worthwhile.” — buddy rego, bermuda

“Enriching content and great value, we are taking a lot of ideas to implement in our offices.” — adriana duque, uruguay

Rego Sotheby's International Realty Bermuda estate sells for $14.75M

Welcome reception for the CALA Networking Event at The Bear's Club

Bermuda estate includes a pool and beach pavilion

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EMEA

SOTHEBY’S EVENT: RUSSIAN PAINTING AND WORKS OF ART LONDON – 29TH MAY – JUNE 2ND 2015

the sotheby's international realty brand was

delighted to sponsor the recent exhibition, private view and recep-

tion of Russian Art held at the Sotheby’s Auction House in London.

The brand collaborated with representatives from the UK, Mos-

cow, San Francisco, New York, Greenwich and Sonoma to ensure

a strong brand presence throughout this prestigious event, which

attracted strong media interest. One of the many highlights was

a private tour of the exhibition by Lord Mark Poltimore, deputy

chairman of Sotheby’s Europe and chairman of Sotheby's Russia.

Erica Boyer of Sotheby’s Corporate Alliances said, “It was a

treat to have so many affiliates in town and we are delighted

with the partnership collaboration. There was overwhelming col-

lector interest, with around 550 guests viewing the exhibition.”

She added, “It was fantastic to have the added interest of the

Sotheby’s International Realty booth at the front of the main

reception, and of course the mobile screen within the heart of

the auction house- it looked very impressive indeed.” ■

THE BALTICSsotheby's international realty affiliates

David Russell, International Marketing director, and Vestards

Rozenbergs, owner and chairman of the board of Baltic Sotheby's International Realty, held a Sotheby's

International Realty seminar for Latvian banking and legal

services representatives. The seminar discussed repositioning

the brand value, global footprints, global marketing and real

estate market trends in Latvia. The event took place in the

sophisticated Gallery Park Hotel in Riga, Latvia. ■

NEWS

Reto Barmettler, Deputy Director of Russian Art Dept, Sotheby's UK

Russian Art Sale in London

David Russell speaks at the Seminar for Latvian banking and legal services representatives

Joining the EMEA International Servicing team, at the Russian Art Week reception party on June 1st hosted by Lord Mark Poltimore, from L to R: Christina Krenos (Sonoma, CA), David Russell, director international marketing EMEA; Reg Fairchild, ONE Sotheby's International Realty; Elisa Handbury, auction relations; Sandeep Dhariwal, UK Sotheby's International Realty; Dominic Longcroft, New York, NY; Jamie McMullan, servicing director EMEA; Elena Aponovich, VIP Sales, Moscow Sotheby's International Realty; Andrei Manoukovski, Moscow Sotheby's International Realty; & Olivier Beumer, managing director EMEA

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EMEA

MAURITIUS HOLDS THEIR LAUNCH PARTY

on june 15th 2015, Mauritius Sotheby's International Realty held

their launch party in a beautiful chateau on

the grounds of Villa Valriche, one of their

"golf and villa" resorts. Some one hundred

dignitaries attended, including Gilbert,

Eric and Hector Espitalier Noel, three of

the four brothers who are the franchise

owners. Thierry Rey, the CEO of the

company, gave a welcome speech, followed

up by EMEA managing director Olivier

Beumer and servicing

director Jamie McMullan.

Mauritius managing

directors and experienced

real estate operators,

Diane Watkins and Timo

Geldenhuys, also attended.

It was a beautiful setting;

held at night, with the

chateau illuminated in

blue light. Jamie McMullan

trained the staff two days

prior to the event at their

offices in Bagatelle and

Grand Baie. ■

ROME LAUNCH EVENT SUCCESS!

on april 28th Rome Sotheby’s International Realty held a highly

successful launch event at the beautiful

grounds of Villa Aurelia where they greeted

over 600 guests, including many affiliates

from around the world who flew in for the

EMEA Affiliate conference held April 27-29

in Rome.

During an unforgettable evening, guests

enjoyed fine Italian aperitifs while sipping on

prosecco and taking photos of the beautiful

scenery of the "eternal city,"

and they were also charmed

by the exposition “Magnifi-

cent and Noble Jewels,” an ex-

clusive preview by Sotheby’s

Geneva auction house.

“I’m pleased by the opportunity to not only

show our fellow affiliates the authentic

Italian lifestyle,” Lodovico Pignatti Morano

said, “but also to share best practices, cre-

ate new relationships, build upon our re-

ferral network and cultivate opportunities

with ultra-high-net-worth customers.” ■

OPENINGS

Rome Sotheby's International Realty launch event in Villa Aurelia

Daniela Mascetti (L) and Sara Miconi (2nd from R) from Sotheby's Auction, Lodovico Pignatti Morano (2nd from L), owner Rome Sotheby's International Realty, Philip White (R), President and CEOMauritius Sotheby's International Realty

Sotheby's Magnificent and Noble Jewels

“i’m pleased by the opportunity to not only show our fellow affiliates the authentic Italian lifestyle, but also to share best practices, create new relationships, build upon our referral network and cultivate opportunities with ultra-high net worth customers.”

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CALA

SIGNIFICANT SALE — TURKS & CAICOSamazing grace – Unique and captivating beachfront

property of grace and elegance, Amazing Grace, just sold by

Turks & Caicos Sotheby's International Reatly, is

situated on a premier and rare beachfront estate site in the

Turks and Caicos. Set amidst Providenciales' ultra-high-luxury

properties within the exclusive beachfront neighborhood

of Leeward, Amazing Grace boasts 282ft. of exquisite, pow-

dery-white sand on an extraordinary 8.4 acres, with direct canal

and dock access.

Spanning 12,282ft.2 under roof (nearly 9,000ft.2 of internal

area), five superb bedrooms overlook a spectacular pool and

lush grounds. In the main wing, a formal living room and sepa-

rate casual lounge flow off the dramatic entrance, with curved

coral stone staircase and custom railing. All rooms on the lower

level open to gracious elevated terraces and commanding

views towards the turquoise sea. On the upper level, the Grand

Master Suite features an oversized master bedroom, with white

marble bathroom and indoor/outdoor shower, all opening to an

expansive wraparound terrace, and adjacent to a large dressing

room and massage room. The Guest Wing boasts 4 private bed-

room suites, inclusive of its own private lounge and kitchenette

area. A high-ceilinged basement is fit-out as a state-of-the-art

home theatre and wine cellar seating 10 or more. The entire

home is clad, inside and out, with hand-cut Barbadian Coral

Stone, and floors are surfaced with marble and stone imported

from Belgium. All doors and windows are custom-painted

mahogany, specified to hurricane standards. The roofing is

traditional cedar shingle, with copper guttering and elegant

light-turquoise shutters to complete the classic Barbadian

style. Sold at $15.1 million. ■

SIGNIFICANT SALE — U.S.V.I.the one of a kind Villa Whydah, just sold by United

States Virgin Islands Sotheby's International Realty, is perched on the secluded western tip of St. Thomas, in the 397-

acre Timbers Resorts Preserve at Botany Bay. Whydah is named

after the most successful pirate ship that ever sailed before

sinking off Massachusetts in April of 1717.

The villa itself sprawls over 19,000 square feet of designer

interiors including 4,000ft.2 of outdoor pool and entertainment

areas. Whydah boasts commanding 270 degree views over the sur-

rounding cays, two exquisite half moon bays and the meeting place

of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, where sea life including

turtles, rays, dolphins and whales can be spotted on a daily basis.

Truly remarkable views are enjoyed from just about any location on

the property, and one can see as far as the Spanish Virgin Islands

of Vieques and Culebra, and even Puerto Rico on a clear day.

Whydah also overlooks the secluded Mermaid’s Chair and Sandy

Beach, which is arguably the nicest beach on St. Thomas.

This private, top-of-the line retreat has six bedrooms, eight

bathrooms, a two bed/bath caretaker cottage, two guest cottages,

a four car garage, custom tiled pool with underwater scenes and

spa, and a large formal kitchen with cabinetry designed by Clive

Christian. All of the interior flooring is made of the finest coral

stone. A large gazebo with wraparound seating and children's play

area, complete with fish pond and fountain, will entice one to the

pool deck and outdoor entertaining areas. Perhaps even more

amazing is " the tower." The tower is a 3-story, stone turret with

an out-of-this-world observation deck, a second master bedroom,

and an office/study constructed of rich mahogany wood and stone

tile floors whose design is inspired by the “captain’s quarters” of a

pirate ship! Sold at $8.9 million. ■

NEWS

Turks & Caicos Sotheby's International Realty sells Amazing Grace for $15.1M

United States Virgin Islands Sotheby's International Realty sells Villa Whydah for $8.9M

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CALABELIZE SOTHEBY’S PLACENCIA OFFICE OPENING

on june 5th, 2015 Belize Sotheby’s International Realty, belizesir.com proudly launched its

second office, located on the beautiful

Placencia Peninsula in Southern Belize.

The event was well attended by mem-

bers of the Placencia community and

Belize Sotheby’s International Realty

agents, who were also celebrating the

one year anniversary of Belize Sotheby’s

International Realty.

The opening of

Belize Sotheby's

International Re-

alty in Placencia

is well-timed.

This increasingly

popular area

of the country

is steadily

attracting a

more upscale

clientele, from

tourists to real

estate investors

and developers. Apart from having one

of the best beaches in Belize, and easy

access to both aquatic and inland adven-

tures, Placencia offers a sense of calm,

privacy and peacefulness. This is among

the many reasons why it was a natural

choice for Belize Sotheby's International

Realty's second location. Placencia’s

private property owners and large-scale

developers have certainly responded

positively. Francis Ford Coppola knew Pla-

cencia’s potential when he invested in his

beautiful beachfront resort over a decade

ago. Belize Sotheby’s International Realty

is anticipating much more growth, while

meeting the professional real estate needs

of this expanding area.

This is the start of another great chapter

for Belize Sotheby’s International Realty’s

growing strength and presence in Belize. ■

OPENINGS

this increasingly popular area of the country is steadily attracting a more upscale clientele by both people on vacation and real estate investors and developers.

Owners L to R: Shane & Brittany McCann; Kristin Lamoureux, Curt Fisher

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CanadaSOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY QUÉBEC OPENING

Sotheby’s International Realty Québec is proud to announce the grand

opening of new flagship office in the heart of

Montreal’s prestigious Golden Square Mile.

"As the premier luxury res-

idential real estate company

in the province, Sotheby’s

International Realty Québec

prides itself on shaping new

trends in the industry. No res-

idential resale company has

ever positioned itself in the

downtown core, so it was only

natural that we be the first to

move into downtown’s most sought-after

neighborhood,” explains Sacha Brosseau,

director of operations. Named after the

square mile it once covered, the Golden

Square Mile is lined with gorgeous archi-

tecture and Victorian homes. Given the

Sotheby’s brand’s long association with

the art and auction world, it made sense

to be situated in this culturally rich area,

home to several of Montreal’s top muse-

ums and art institutes.

Designed by Sacha Brosseau and

Marilyn Fryer from Sotheby’s International

Realty Québec and Andrew MacFarlane

(vice-president of operations) from Sothe-

by’s International Canada, the three-story

headquarters features modern glassed-in

offices, an impressive lounge, and houses

stunning works of art from local artist Michel

Gamache. The 5,000ft2 space also boasts

two closing rooms, three boardrooms and

an enclosed outdoor terrace, perfect for

negotiating and closing multi-million

dollar deals in comfort and privacy.

Sotheby’s International Realty

Québec will be neighboring its parent

company Dundee 360 Corporation,

allowing both teams to blend cul-

tures and cement the vision behind

their recent affiliation. ■

SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA IN ONTARIO

gananoque, ontario is ideal-ly situated on the shores of the St.

Lawrence River, one and half hours from

Ottawa and Syracuse, NY, and less than

three hours from Montreal and Toronto.

The Thousand Islands International Bridge

is less than 15 minutes away, which allows

for many US citizens to have easy access

to their Canadian properties. The standing

population of the town of Gananoque is

5,300, and is surrounded by the township

of Leeds and Thousand Islands, with ap-

proximately 20,000 full-time residents. In

the summer season the population easily

doubles. Kingston is a major area located

within 25 minutes, which has over 130,000

permanent residents. ■

OPENINGS

L to R: Robert Byrne; Jean Pierre Miramont, Andrew MacFarlane, Sacha Brosseau

as the premier luxury residen-tial real estate company in the province, Sotheby’s International Realty Québec prides itself on shap-ing new trends in the industry. No residential resale company has ever positioned itself in the downtown core, so it was only natural that we be the first to move into downtown’s most sought-after neighborhood.

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