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Peabody & Smith Brokers Attend Conference in Florida
ANDY SMITH AND ASSOCIATES ATTEND GLOBAL
REAL ESTATE AND RELOCATION CONFERENCE
Left to Right: Andy Smith, Jackie Smith, Steve Horan, Paul Boomsa from Luxury Portfolio and
Beth Horan at the LuxuryPortfolio and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Conference
Andy Smith, broker owner of Peabody & Smith Realty along with Broker Associate Beth Horan and Sales Associate Steve Horanrecently attended the 2008 Luxury Portfolio and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® conferences in Boca Raton, FL. About 800 real estate brokers, managers, relocation professionals, sponsors and guests from the U.S. and 11 countries participated in the annual event.
During the LuxuryPortfolio conference, attendees examined housing, design and lifestyle trends in the luxury market and explored strategies for addressing the needs of affluent buyers and sellers. The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World conference featured an impressive line-up of speakers included keynoter Dr. Joseph Michelli, bestselling author of The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary to Extraordinary, who shared insights on "Creating the Total Customer Experience."
“It’s so important for us to get together with other brokers and find out what is current in their market. These conferences are so important to keep us up to date with this ever changing industry, and it really helps our clients and customers by making sure they are working with a real estate firm that is current on what is happening in the local market, but also knowledgeable on the national and global marketplace.” Smith said upon his return.
5.6 million home sales in the U.S. last year,” Pam O’Connor, president/CEO of
Broker Associate Beth Horan added, “Attending the Luxury Portfolio Summit was a great opportunity to share innovative ideas that will help build our business and serve the needs of affluent buyers and sellers. What I love most about this business are the people - the working relationships and friendships that are developed. It is imperative that we know who our customers are and how they live, understanding their lifestyle, so that we can best serve their needs. At Peabody & Smith we want to ensure that it is always about the value of experience for the client and customer.”
5.6 million home sales in the U.S. last year,” Pam O’Connor, president/CEO of
Broker Associate Beth Horan added, “Attending the Luxury Portfolio Summit was a great opportunity to share innovative ideas that will help build our business and serve the needs of affluent buyers and sellers. What I love most about this business are the people - the working relationships and friendships that are developed. It is imperative that we know who our customers are and how they live, understanding their lifestyle, so that we can best serve their needs. At Peabody & Smith we want to ensure that it is always about the value of experience for the client and customer.”
“Although the conference was structured towards residential properties and business this was a great opportunity to develop a better understanding of how to manage luxury participation regardless of the client/customers product, whether it be commercial or residential. It was enlightening to discuss with affiliates from across the country and abroad the various market conditions and pockets of healthiness within their areas.” Steve Horan, Peabody & Smith commercial sales associate added. brokers distinguish themselves, and participating in this conference reflects l commitment to continuously elevating the l
The conference also offered representatives from the top residential real estate firms a forum for discussing issues impacting residential real estate and how to best assist people buying and selling homes. Speakers addressed a variety of topics, including the current status of online real estate, marketing strategies and the real estate market adjustment.
Broker Owner Andy Smith was one of the presenters and spoke on recruiting and retaining top talent, a topic of vital interest to real estate and relocation professionals.
The conference also offered representatives from the top residential real estate firms a forum for discussing issues impacting residential real estate and how to best assist people buying and selling homes. Speakers addressed a variety of topics, including the current status of online real estate, marketing strategies and the real estate market adjustment.
Broker Owner Andy Smith was one of the presenters and spoke on recruiting and retaining top talent, a topic of vital interest to real estate and relocation professionals.
Peabody & Smith Realty is the local representative of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the largest network of 700 premier locally-branded firms producing over $400 billion in annual home sales.
As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Peabody & Smith Realty can assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the U.S. or abroad and can meet corporate relocation. Peabody & Smith also participates in the network’s home listing website, RELOHomeSearch.com, and luxury home marketing program, Luxury Portfolio Fine Property Collection™ which brings world wide exposure to Peabody & Smith’s home listings.
