Event Details

"Every Market Has Its Opportunities"-Sponsored by The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove

Event Description

Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres 6:00 p.m.

Seminar & Discussion 7:00 p.m.

Dinner to follow

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**PRESS RELEASE**

MASTER BROKERS GATHER AT

THE RESIDENCES AT THE RITZ-CARLTON

COCONUT GROVE

COCONUT GROVE, Fla (October 22, 2002) – The Master Brokers Forum recently held an educational seminar at The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove, hosted by The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove.The Master Brokers Forum is a network of top real estate professionals recognized as leaders in the real estate industry.

More than 100 members attended to tour The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove and to hear guest speakers:Pat Dahne, Regional Director, Coldwell Banker; Rob Robison, President, Robison Consulting, Inc.; and Ron Shuffield, President, Esslinger Wooten Maxwell.

The Master Brokers Forum consists of 250 member; membership is by invitation only.Individuals must have five years or more of consistent full-time residential sales and over $5 million per year in residential sales volume or 50 transactions per year for at least five continuous years.Founded by Helen Jeanne Nicastri following Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the organization was formed to pool the human element in the wake of computer failure.

“We are please to be convening at The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove where The Residences offer all the world-class amenities of this elegant hotel..” said Alicia Cervera, Jr., Cervera Real Estate, Chairman of the Master Brokers Forum.

The brokers expressed awe of the Old World charm and elegant finishes so evident throughout The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove.Emilio Palomo, principal of Riteway Properties and a Master Broker for eight years, enjoyed a tour of The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, noting, “The name Ritz is synonymous with greatness and The Residences’ prices are in line with the current market.”

Christopher Zoller, EWM Sales, said, “This is definitely a boutique hotel that looks as if it has been here a long time.Residents will definitely take advantage of the amenities and wonderful food.”

Jeff Morr, head of Majestic Properties, and a Master Brokers Board Member, was very impressed with The Residences, remarking, “This is an opportunity to live in a gorgeous, full-service building where you can walk to neighborhood shops and restaurants in the charming Grove.”

“World-class hotel amenities define life at The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove,” said Director of Sales and Marketing Veronica Cervera.“To complement their well-appointed, spacious residences, homeowners will enjoy all the benefits of this pampered lifestyle, with the hotel’s well-trained staff at their beck and call.”

Located at 3400 SW 27 Avenue in the heart of Miami’s dynamic bayside village, this uniquely inviting residential development includes 217 exceptionally luxurious condominium residences in two towers above and adjacent to the newly opened hotel.While residences are available on the 9th to 22nd floors of the second tower, the first tower is virtually sold-out.Visit the on-site sales office or call 305-856-9626.

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Advisory Board L to R: Christopher Zoller, Darlene Dale, Minnie Lauderdale, Josie Wang, Thomas Byrne, Alicia Cervera, Jr.; Donna Bloom, Emilio Palomo, Hazel Goldman Murphy, Meri Framer Zidel, Carlos Garcia, Patricia Klock Parker, Jeff Morr, & Jo Sumberg