Industry veteran brings decades of experience to Palm Beach-based powerhouse

Illustrated Properties has bolstered its team of top luxury real estate producers with the addition of industry veteran Lori McAlear. She is based in the company’s corporate headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens.

McAlear brings more than 20 years of experience to Illustrated. She was most recently with BWG Realty. Her background also includes marketing and management, having served as vice president for the third largest international advertising agency, J. Walter Thompson, and senior vice president for a $5 billion private corporation.

A graduate of Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing/Management, McAlear also owned her own advertising agency in West Palm Beach, giving her the experience needed to reach homebuyers through various channels. McAlear is an active member of the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches.

“Lori McAlear embodies what Illustrated is about,” Illustrated CEO Mike Pappas said. “She brings not only her ability to connect with clients, but a deep knowledge of the luxury Palm Beach market. Coupled with her marketing background, there is no doubt she will help our team reach the next level.”

Illustrated was recently named the 2018 Member of the Year by Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury marketing division of preeminent global network Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, one of the luxury real estate industry’s most coveted awards.

“For decades, I’ve seen what the Illustrated team has produced,” McAlear said. “Its reputation in Palm Beach luxury real estate is unmatched when it comes to client service and the resources made available to their sales associates. I’m thrilled to have a chance to be part of it.”

In July 2016, Keyes and Illustrated Properties announced the completion of a merger between the two companies, which continue to operate under their existing brands. Overall, Keyes and Illustrated generate more than $6 billion in annual revenue from their real estate service lines.

Keyes and Illustrated control more than 20 percent of the $1 million-plus market in northern Palm Beach County.

About Illustrated Properties: The story of Illustrated Properties began in the 1930s, when F.F. “Bud” Adams, Sr. started selling land in Hobe Sound and on Jupiter Island. His son, Bud Jr., took the family business to Palm Beach in 1975 and founded Illustrated Properties. He also became the exclusive broker for Lost Tree Village and John’s Island. Under the leadership of Bud Jr.’s son, F.F. “Chappy” Adams III in the 1980s, Illustrated grew significantly while implementing new and innovative real estate technologies. The company endured a great loss with the passing of Chappy Adams in January 2013 but continued to grow as the #1 real estate brand in Palm Beach County while maintaining the culture of a family-owned business. Today, Illustrated Properties has more than 500 agents in 21 offices throughout Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Volusia and Collier counties. Illustrated is a Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate and a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® network.