Luxury Real Estate

By Kelly Lawlor of ERA Landmark Real Estate

Sharon Tudor Isler, Broker at ERA Landmark Real Estate has been named the winner of the ERA International Collection Sapphire Award. This distinguished award honors Isler for her luxury marketing expertise and her successful sales record in the $850,000+ home market over the past two years. Isler was recognized for this outstanding achievement at the 2009 ERA International Business Conference, held March 5-8 in San Antonio, Texas.

With six closed transactions (at $850,000+) in 2008 resulting in a dollar volume of over 8 Million, Sharon has obviously dedicated herself to exceeding the expectations of this sophisticated clientele. Sharon consistently ranks within the top ½ of 1 percent of all ERA sales associates, nationwide. Her participation in the cultural community of Bozeman, as well as her successful geographic networking activities is to be commended.

Representing the most desirable properties listed by ERA associates around the world, the ERA International Collection program delivers members a competitive edge in the luxury marketplace. The Sapphire Awardhonors the International Collection member who has taken actionable steps in the previous year to work effectively and competitively with the luxury market. This is the first year the Sapphire Award has been given and there were 14 finalists nation wide. The ERA network includes more than 33,000 brokers and sales associates and approximately 2,800 offices throughout the United States and 50 other countries and territories.

Isler entered the real estate industry in 1987, and has won many leadership awards, including the ERA Customer Service Award, ERA National Leadership Circle, the Gallatin Association of REALTORS® Salesperson of the year in both 1999 and 1991 and Rookie of the Year in 1988. She holds the Graduate Realtor Institute and Certified Residential Specialist designations, and is recognized in Who’s Who in Luxury Properties. She is a National Trust for Preservation designate. She is assisted by her son, Brian Tudor, Sales Associate, GRI.

“Since the inception of the International Collection, the classes that were made available to me at convention have been invaluable. The clients I have gained through my work as a leader in the arts, culture, and business community benefit from the unique positioning of the International Collection web sites and the excellent marketing materials. This continues to give me a competitive advantage with affluent buyers and sellers.”

By Kelly Lawlor of ERA Landmark Real Estate

Sharon Tudor Isler, Broker at ERA Landmark Real Estate has been named the winner of the ERA International Collection Sapphire Award. This distinguished award honors Isler for her luxury marketing expertise and her successful sales record in the $850,000+ home market over the past two years. Isler was recognized for this outstanding achievement at the 2009 ERA International Business Conference, held March 5-8 in San Antonio, Texas.

With six closed transactions (at $850,000+) in 2008 resulting in a dollar volume of over 8 Million, Sharon has obviously dedicated herself to exceeding the expectations of this sophisticated clientele. Sharon consistently ranks within the top ½ of 1 percent of all ERA sales associates, nationwide. Her participation in the cultural community of Bozeman, as well as her successful geographic networking activities is to be commended.

Representing the most desirable properties listed by ERA associates around the world, the ERA International Collection program delivers members a competitive edge in the luxury marketplace. The Sapphire Awardhonors the International Collection member who has taken actionable steps in the previous year to work effectively and competitively with the luxury market. This is the first year the Sapphire Award has been given and there were 14 finalists nation wide. The ERA network includes more than 33,000 brokers and sales associates and approximately 2,800 offices throughout the United States and 50 other countries and territories.

Isler entered the real estate industry in 1987, and has won many leadership awards, including the ERA Customer Service Award, ERA National Leadership Circle, the Gallatin Association of REALTORS® Salesperson of the year in both 1999 and 1991 and Rookie of the Year in 1988. She holds the Graduate Realtor Institute and Certified Residential Specialist designations, and is recognized in Who’s Who in Luxury Properties. She is a National Trust for Preservation designate. She is assisted by her son, Brian Tudor, Sales Associate, GRI.

“Since the inception of the International Collection, the classes that were made available to me at convention have been invaluable. The clients I have gained through my work as a leader in the arts, culture, and business community benefit from the unique positioning of the International Collection web sites and the excellent marketing materials. This continues to give me a competitive advantage with affluent buyers and sellers.”

By Robyn Flick of John's Island Real Estate Company

VERO BEACH, Fl. – April 7, 2009 – John’s Island Real Estate Company is pleased to announce that Bob Gibb, President, was honored by the Cultural Council of Indian River County on March 25^th, 2009 at the 14^th Annual Laurel Awards Dinner at Grand Harbor Club. The Laurel Awards recognize leaders that contribute to the quality of the cultural community of Vero Beach in the areas of business, philanthropy, professionalism and volunteerism.

The particular award Mr. Gibb received is the Carolyn K. Eggert Award. This award is given to individuals who have made long-term, noteworthy contributions of both money and time to the wider cultural community. It is not awarded every year, and only at the discretion of the selection committee.

Cultural Council board member Mary Schenkel, who submitted Bob’s name as a candidate for this award said, “You’d be hard-pressed to find a non-profit organization that Bob has not supported or touched in some positive manner in Vero Beach and he throws himself whole-heartedly into everything he does for this community.”

John’s Island Real Estate Company sells exclusively John’s Island properties and has been since 1969. John’s Island is a private residential, oceanfront community of approximately 1,300 families. It offers a fine selection of elegant homes and gracious condominium residences encompassing 1,650 acres between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway.

The exclusive John’s Island Club offers fine dining in several clubhouses, including a new Beach Club with exquisite ocean views, three championship 18-hole golf courses designed by Pete Dye and Tom Fazio, tennis and squash facilities, state-of-the-art fitness center and three miles of private beach access.
 

Pete Dye (http://www.dyedesigns.com/)

Tom Fazio (http://www.faziogolf.com/)

By Michael Edlund

I just received news that Luxury Real Estate is awarded 2009 Webby Award Honoree recognition in the Real Estate category, for excellent "content, structure and navigation, visual design, functionality, interactivity and overall experience"!

2009 Webby Award Honorees, Real Estate

The Webby Awards is the Internet's most respected symbol of success. The 13th Annual Webby Awards received over 9,000 entries from all 50 states and over 60 countries worldwide.

Luxury Real Estate was awarded Most Prestigious Real Estate Website by the Luxury Institute in 2008 and it is with great pride that we continue to lead the crowded online real estate space to stay ahead of our competition to become the only luxury real estate website that is recognized in the 2009 Webby's!

The Luxury Real Estate web department is a strong and creative group and with the prestige that accompany an Offical Honoree selection, have made Luxury Real Estate join the ranks of the Web's best and brightest, putting Luxury Real Estate in the esteemed group of industry leaders such as Amazon.com, eBay, Yahoo!, iTunes, Google, FedEx, BBC News, CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times, NPR, Salon Magazine, Evite, Meetup, Wikipedia, Flickr, ESPN, Comedy Central, PBS, and The Onion.

Judges incluce David Bowie, Harvey Weinstein, Arianna Huffington, Matt Groening, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, Twitter co-founder Biz Stone, Virgin Group Chairman Richard Branson, and R/GA Chairman and CEO Bob Greenberg.

Thank you team!

Michael Edlund Director of Technology

By Andy Fang of LuxuryRealEstate.com

SEATTLE (March 2009) – Shari Chase, President and CEO of Chase International Distinctive Properties, will be recognized at LuxuryRealEstate.com’s annual Spring Retreat (April 26-29). She is the winner of the Luxury Real Estate Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be presented to her at the 7th Annual Luxury Real Estate Spring Retreat in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Earning this award is no small achievement. The Luxury Real Estate Lifetime Achievement Award is an award based on peer recognition, hard work and acknowledgement. This prestigious award is given twice annually to the Luxury Real Estate member who has set an example for the real estate industry, displayed excellence throughout their career and is truly a legend.

Over the past 23 years, Chase’s company has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s leaders in luxury real estate with a network of real estate professionals and loyal buyers, making Chase a master in her field. Since 1986, Chase International has proven itself as a leader of distinction in the industry, with their reputation standing alone. Constantly evolving, their winning philosophy equates to a history of success. Chase International is committed to offering exemplary knowledge and a superior level of creative services and hard work for clients throughout the world. Shari helps Chase International achieve its goals.

As one of the country’s most successful brokers, Shari Chase brings something very special to Lake Tahoe and Reno. In founding Chase International over 22 years ago, she established the notion of finding exceptional properties for exceptional people. “Satisfying people’s needs is easy”, says Shari, “we listen to our clients and use the most effective resources for marketing luxury real estate.”

Shari Chase has created one of the most well known brands for luxury real estate in the nation. Her vision and reputation as a trendsetter influences the way luxury properties are marketed today. Chase’s newest innovation is a social network, ChaseNation, the first of its kind launched in the real estate industry. Chase continues to incorporate new ideas into all facets of her business, whether it’s taking advantage of high tech gadgetry, the latest in social media networking and communication or the bundling of services for asset solutions, which is the company’s newest department. Her company is highly energized, even in today’s environment, tapping into a vibration and awareness that attracts good things into the lives of her entire company. It’s called Heart Centered Real Estate. “Embracing these messages of abundance, awareness and positive energy is a vital ingredient for success,” says Chase.

In naming the 35 most influential people in luxury real estate, Unique Homes stated, “No list would be complete without this Tahoe broker, who always has been a bit ahead of the rest. In the mid-1990s, when a $10 million or $12 million residence was considered the ultra high end, Shari Chase had landmark sales of $30 million and $50 million – a record that would stand for nearly ten years. Known for high-profile properties and clients, her firm continues as one of the industry’s pace setters. What others talk about, Chase does.”

As CEO of Chase International, her leadership has attracted some of the finest professionals in the business, and a clientele second to none. Her 160 sales associates and skilled leadership team are strongly committed to providing legendary client services with an unparalleled standard of integrity and expertise. The Chase way is contagious for all who work and play at Chase International.

For more information on Chase International Distinctive Properties, please visit http://www.chaseinternational.com. For more information on the 7^th Annual Luxury Real Estate Spring Conference, visit www.luxuryrealestate.com/conference.

About Shari Chase
Shari is President and CEO of Chase International Distinctive Properties. "We bring buyers and sellers together by using the most effective resources for marketing luxury real estate," says Chase, who was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal. "Whether we're marketing a vacation home, a working ranch, even the multi-million dollar Thunderbird Lodge, our legendary service results in satisfied customers."

About LuxuryRealEstate.com
www.luxuryrealestate.com is the most-viewed luxury real estate Web site in the world. The Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network includes 1,813 of the world’s finest real-estate companies with properties in 100 countries. Participation is strictly invitation-only by CEO/Publisher John Brian Losh. In Ultimate Homes’ 2008 issue, the network represented more than twice the number of top 1,000 most-expensive properties in the country than any other network. The Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network is governed by the Board of Regents.

By Michael Marquette
From his blog: Australian Real Estate Agent in Final Four for International Real Estate Award

Australian Michael Marquette, founder of Marquette Turner Luxury Homes, is one of only two non-American Award Nominees at the 13th Annual Luxury Real Estate Conference to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on Saturday, October 11th through Tuesday, October 14th, 2008!

One of only four international real estate agents nominated in the category of Outstanding Rookie, Michael Marquette will be joined at the award’s conference at the Ritz-Carlton by fellow agency founder Simon Turner.



The Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network is the most prestigious luxury real estate organization in the world, and its website LuxuryRealEstate.com is the most-viewed luxury real estate portal in the world. The invitation-only industry peak body is made up of almost 6,000 offices worldwide.

Marquette comments that “It is such an honour to have been initially invited to be a part of the exclusive Who’s Who, so to have been nominated for an award is truly humbling.”

He continues, “As an Australian, I’m very proud to have been recognized. With around 120,000 luxury real estate agents in 65 countries, the Who’s Who is an amazing network and I’m thrilled and excited that our hard work has been noticed. What this nomination also demonstrates is what Simon Turner and myself have long believed, that Australian real estate deserves a forward-thinking, savvy luxury agency to showcase some of the stunning properties that our country has to offer to a worldwide audience.”

Furthermore, “The launch of our company and its success and recognition in just 18 months is testament to the belief of our clients and others important to us in what Marquette Turner Luxury Homes has to offer, and we look forward to further cementing our place in the market.”

Other top real estate industry awards to be awarded during the conference include the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Billionaires Club, Extraordinary Philanthropist, and the Biggest Sale in 2007.

Michael Marquette & Simon Turner are very much looking forward to meeting and learning from some of the world’s leading agents and the most influential people in real estate worldwide.

For more information, please contact Michael Marquette at +61 433 170 170 or via email michael (at) Marquetteturner.com.au.


Editor’s Note:
As he mentioned above, Michael Marquette is the co-Founder and Director of Marquette Turner Luxury Homes, a member of Luxury Real Estate in East Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Founded on Australia Day 2007 by Marquette and Simon Turner, Marquette Turner is a property consultancy company covering the Australian states of New South Wales and Victoria. Marquette has a background in medicine and a large retail and wholesale business. It is so wonderful to hear the excitement and enthusiasm of these luxury experts about attending our conference and benefiting from the networking opportunities there. Marquette and Turner are busily establishing themselves as the go-to guys in their market. Last week, Turner was invited to a prestigious event celebrating the first A-380 aircraft in Australia. Keep up the great work!

By Yvonne Harvey

You are in for some wonderful treats at the 13th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference. We are honored to have Niurka speak at the conference. You know those times when you just feel something is right…? That is how I feel about Niurka speaking to all our members. I know she will empower and entertain all of our conference attendees, and I hope that you will be one of them. Be prepared to be inspired!

An important part of the Fall Conference is the presentation of top industry awards. We are honored to be presenting Lois Schneider, founder and President of Lois Schneider Realtor the Lifetime Achievement Award. We are also introducing several new awards this year to those deserving members on Monday, October 13, 2008.



Making its mark in a spectacular historic building in Center City, The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia will host this year’s conference. Walk in the footsteps of America’s forefathers and become a part of history. Stay in one of America’ most venerable cities and absorb the character of American landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.

To sign up for the 13th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference, click here.


Editor’s Note:
Yvonne Harvey is the Events Coordinator for LuxuryRealEstate.com. So when you come and enjoy the wonderful presentations, discussions and networking opportunities at Luxury Real Estate conferences, you know who to thank. This will be an event to remember! It’s not too late to sign up for the Fall Conference, so if you’re a Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate member, contact Yvonne Harvey today to reserve your space.

By Yvonne Harvey

LuxuryRealEstate.com is pleased to announce a key contributor and speaker at the 13th Annual Fall Conference on October 11-14, 2008 in Philadelphia – Niurka. Her name might not sound familiar, but her clients certainly are: Mercedes-Benz, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Keller Williams, World Financial Group and many others. She has also received the prestigious Wall Street Journal Award for her excellence in Business and Finance.

Since 1994, Niurka has devoted herself to mastering effective communication and influence for the purpose of producing immediate and lasting results. She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, consultant and peak-performance coach. As an entrepreneur, Niurka founded Niurka, Inc. in 1999 to serve the growing demand for customized training, consulting and results coaching solutions.

When Niurka speaks, her audiences are inspired, empowered and entertained. Her style combines step-by-step tactical teachings with humor and vivid storytelling. Her energy and warmth will intimately engage each conference attendee. Participants will not merely observe and listen; they will enthusiastically participate and be driven to action. To view a YouTube video from Mercedes-Benz describing their positive results from working with Niurka, click here. For more information on Niurka, visit her Web site: www.niurkainc.com.

We invite you to join us at the Fall Conference to enjoy Niurka’s contributions, as well as many other breakout groups and top industry panels. Reserve your spot today for the conference.


Editor’s Note:
Yvonne Harvey is the Events Coordinator for LuxuryRealEstate.com. So when you come and enjoy the wonderful presentations, discussions and networking opportunities at Luxury Real Estate conferences, you know who to thank. Niurka sounds like an awesome person, and I’m looking forward to hearing her inspiring words at the Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference in Philadelphia this October. Yvonne has done a great job keeping us posted on this conference. We hope to see you there!

By Robert Lockard

I have some good news and some even better news. The good news is that RE/MAX Cayman Islands just joined LuxuryRealEstate.com, expanding our global network even further into the Caribbean. The even better news is that Kass Canada Coleman, the Broker/Owner of Beachcastles and an agent with RE/MAX Cayman Islands is No. 6 on the list of top international RE/MAX brokers, based on residential commissions paid from January through April 2008.

It’s always nice to hear good news like this. Apparently the Cayman Islands are enjoying a very healthy real-estate market right now. Check out Kass’ website www.beachcastles.com for some in-depth information about the Cayman Islands, in case you’d like to go visit.


Editor’s Note:
Robert Lockard is the Public Relations & Media Specialist with LuxuryRealEstate.com. I am Robert. I create all of Luxury Real Estate’s newsletters, write the editorials in LuxuryRealEstate.com Magazine and much more. Good job, Kass, and welcome to the network! I’d like to include the actual list to back up this claim, but I’m not sure if I’m allowed to yet. I hope you don’t mind. The above picture is from: www.beachcastles.com/home/team.php?id=0.

By Brian Langhorst

Rollie Jordan of The Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek, Colorado was recently awarded 5th place among all Denver REALTORS® for total sales volume in 2008! This award was presented by the Denver Board of REALTORS® at their annual roundtable awards luncheon.

Rollie is a long-standing member of LuxuryRealEstate.com and Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate. She has listed many of the landmark listings in the greater Denver Metropolitan area. She is currently one of the listing agents for Greystone Manor in Evergreen, Colo. listed for $24,000,000 USD. This listing is truly one of a kind in the state of Colorado. The listing is set upon 57 acres with seven outbuildings, including an entertainment pavilion.


Editor’s Note:
Brian Langhorst is LuxuryRealEstate.com’s Membership Manager. He meets members’ unique needs through the dynamic services LuxuryRealEstate.com provides. This is wonderful news. Congratulations, Rollie!