Former Keller Williams top producer brings an experienced team of real estate professionals to Illustrated
Illustrated Properties has announced that The Forgatch Group, led by top agent John Forgatch, joined the real estate brokerage in Jupiter. Located at 300 W. Indiantown Rd, The Forgatch Group brings a wide range of expertise in waterfront properties, club communities, oceanfront condominiums and family-oriented communities.
Before joining Illustrated, The Forgatch Group spent six years working with Keller Williams Realty of the Palm Beaches. Forgatch is considered one of the top agents in the area, bringing a standard of excellence that led to his selection as one of America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents® for 2019. The award honors the top 1% of active Real Estate Professionals in the United States.
Illustrated, part of the Keyes Family of Companies, is the largest family-owned brokerage in Florida, a top-30 nationally ranked brokerage and a leader in luxury residential sales in South Florida.
“The addition of John Forgatch and his accomplished group provides us with a major asset in a critical market,” said Illustrated President and CEO Mike Pappas. “John is a passionate Realtor with the ability to optimize our exposure through his intimate knowledge of the area as a resident of Jupiter.”
For Forgatch, Illustrated provides a unique opportunity, bringing impressive marketing abilities and a strong support system that will benefit his clientele tremendously in the purchase or sale of property. The group has been extremely successful, driven by a deep sense of integrity and a passion for helping people experience the most that life has to offer.
“I look forward to working with such a talented group of associates and leveraging the firm’s unparalleled technology and marketing infrastructure to grow within the Jupiter Office,” said Forgatch. “We are excited to continue to offer outstanding personalized service to our clients throughout northern Palm Beach and Martin counties.”
The Forgatch Group also includes longtime real estate professionals Toniann De Santis and Jennifer Shenkman.
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 650 agents in 20 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.
