Luxury Real Estate

Courtesy of: Carina de Sousa of IRG International Realty Group

IRG International Realty, the exclusive affiliate on the Mainland since 2005, is awarded new territories in the Atlantic Islands and the Republic of Cape Verde

London, United Kingdom--IRG International Realty Group, the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates in Portugal for the past five years, has been appointed to additionally represent the leading network of real estate brokerages in the Madeira, Azores, and Cape Verde archipelagos.

“Christie's Great Estates selected IRG International Realty Group to be our service provider because they deliver our key requirements of integrity, professionalism, and an exceptionally high standard of customer care,” says Neil Palmer, Chief Executive Officer. “We are pleased to announce, therefore, that we have now further strengthened our relationship with IRG by adding these three new territory assignments. Concurrently, we expand the reach of the global real estate network to encompass 140 countries.”

Christie's Great Estates is the only international luxury residential network owned by an art business. Together with Christie's, the world’s leading art business, the network delivers a unique synergy of being able to advise on the acquisition and disposition of both fine homes and fine art.

IRG International is a leader in the marketing and sale of important properties in Portugal, entrusted to list the country’s highest-value properties. These include the exquisite Vila Mar, an exceptional residence nestled in Quinta da Marinha, considered to be the most luxurious resort development on the Estoril Cascais Riviera.

“With Christie’s Great Estates renowned global sales and marketing network we can further develop IRG´s worldwide marketing program,” says Ole Jespersen, managing director and owner of IRG International Realty Group. “Both IRG and Christie’s Great Estates focus on quality marketing to achieve the best results for our vendors.”

IRG International Realty Group’s Head Office is located in the prestigious Avenida da Liberdade in the heart of Lisbon and there are also boutique offices in Quinta do Lago in the Algarve, Estoril, Funchal (Madeira) and in Kensington, London, United Kingdom. Sales Representative for the office in Madeira is Frederico Fernandes, experienced in Madeira real estate for many years.

About Christie’s Great Estates
Christie’s Great Estates is the leading international network of real estate companies dedicated to the sale and marketing of luxury homes and is a subsidiary of Christie’s, the world’s leading art business. Christie’s clients who buy and sell works of art often request real estate services. To satisfy this demand, Great Estates, founded by Kay Coughlin in 1987, was acquired by Christie’s in 1995. Today, the Christie’s Great Estates global network spans more than 40
countries with 1,000 offices and approximately 34,000 brokers.

Admittance to the Christie’s Great Estates network is offered by invitation only to those real estate companies with proven records of success in high-value home sales and who exemplify Christie’s traditional value of service. Once awarded affiliate status, brokers may then display the coveted Christie’s brand and use the proprietary marketing services of Christie’s Great Estates, which has successfully marketed high-value real estate around the globe for more than 20 years. Exceptionally skilled local real estate specialists, a client-focused approach, and strategic global marketing to a qualified audience of proven luxury consumers are the hallmarks of Christie’s Great Estates.

About IRG International Realty Group, Portugal
IRG International Realty Group is one of the leading international brokerage companies in Portugal and specializes in sales of Portuguese high-end and luxury residential real estate. IRG is the exclusive affiliate in Portugal of Christie’s Great Estates, a worldwide real estate network and subsidiary of the world’s oldest auction house, Christie’s. IRG’s Head Office is located in the prestigious Avenida da Liberdade in the heart of Lisbon and there are also boutique offices in Quinta do Lago in the Algarve, Estoril, Funchal (Madeira) and in Kensington, London, United Kingdom. www.irgportugal.com