Over 250 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) affiliates attended the lavish penthouse bash
The Brissi Group of EWM Realty International recently hosted an exclusive soiree at the Fontainebleau Miami for the largest global network of premier locally branded brokerages at the LeadingRE Conference. EWM Realty International is one of the founders and shareholders of the LeadingRE network which is comprised of over 550 top brokerages in over 60 countries with 4,000 offices and 128,000 associates which produced $351 billion in sales last year. At this year’s conference there were attendees from 25 countries around the globe.
More than 250 LeadingRE affiliates joined the Brissi Group on March 1 for a refined evening of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and ample ocean views from one of the most prominent penthouses in the Fontainebleau. Near the red carpet entrance was an intricate model of Botaniko Weston, a private enclave of 125 sophisticated homes designed for modern living and situated on 121 immaculately landscaped acres in South Florida, developed by the award-winning luxury development company, Terra Group.
Distinguished guests included the President & CEO of EWM Realty International, Ron Shuffield, and the President and Executive Vice President of Luxury Portfolio International® (the luxury face of LeadingRE), Paul Boomsma and Stephanie Pfeffer Anton. Attendees from international brokerages included Ark Properties in Shanghai, China, Barfoot & Thompson Ltd. in New Zealand, Bosley Real Estate Ltd. in Toronto, Chas Everitt in South Africa, COMPTOIR IMMOBILIER in Switzerland, Giorgio Viganò Real Estate in Italy, Junot in Paris, LX Costa Rica Consulting S.R.L., Macdonald Realty Ltd. in Vancouver, MD Properties in Qatar and Dubai, Sibarth Real Estate in St. Barts, Von Poll Immobilien in Germany, and many more. U.S. brokerage attendees included Alain Pinel REALTORS in Saratoga, California, @properties in Chicago, Colorado Landmark, REALTORS in Boulder, Gibson International Inc. in Los Angeles, Halstead Property in New York, Laffey Fines Homes International in New York, Paragon Real Estate Group in San Francisco, Perry & Co. in Denver, Robert Paul Properties in Osterville, Massachusetts, Stribling & Associates in New York, and Willis Allen Real Estate in La Jolla, California, to name a few.
The LeadingRE Conference ran from February 27 to March 5 and included notable speakers; LeadingRE Chief Economist Marci Rossell (former CNBC Chief Economist) discussed the global economy as it relates to real estate, Michela O’Connor Abrams, former CEO of award-winning company Dwell Media highlighted elements affluent consumers look for in a home and many other incredible speakers took the stage as well. Brissi Group founder, Ben Brissi also spoke on a panel during the conference sharing insight on the Miami real estate market and where international buyers are coming from. View a portion of the panel with Brissi’s insights here- Panel Clip.
About the Brissi Group:
The Brissi Group (www.BrissiGroup.com) was founded by Ben Brissi and business partner and co-founder Zach Joslin. Formerly a Manhattan based real estate brokerage, the Brissi Group joined EWM Realty International of South Florida. For twelve years, Brissi has worked with high net-worth individuals in the charitable, political, and investment banking areas and is a licensed attorney in both New York and Israel. Joslin’s passion for Miami and the Miami real estate market is evident, having spent three years working for a real estate listing site building pages for every new development in South Florida as well as 27 other select markets around the country. The group represents both buyers and sellers, specializing in waterfront, high-end, luxury condos and estates.
About EWM Realty International:
Founded in 1964, EWM Realty International (EWM) is one of the largest real estate services firms in America. The full-service firm has 10 locations spread through Miami-Dade and Broward counties. EWM’s 800 associates and staff members offer residential and commercial real estate services, corporate relocation, and international services, as well as home mortgage and title closing services through affiliated companies HomeServices Lending, LLC and Columbia Title of Florida. EWM’s annual sales volume exceeds $2.6 billion.
