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Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty Grows Sales Team In Key Markets

NASSAU, The Bahamas (March 17, 2021) — George Damianos, Chief Executive Officer for Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty, and Lana Rademaker, Chief Brokerage Officer, are pleased to announce the addition of three new estate agents: Colleen Carey, who will be based in the Harbour Island office in Eleuthera, Scott Ferguson, who will be based in Treasure Cay, Abaco, and Candis Lakin who will join the sales team in Nassau.

“We’ve seen an increase in activity in all markets since travel restrictions began to lift in January,” Rademaker said. “Eleuthera, including Harbour Island and Spanish Wells, has been a particularly active market over the past six months with a strong demand for turnkey beachfront homes and oceanfront estates. We are also very encouraged by the surge of interest in Abaco properties which will contribute to the ongoing rebuilding efforts post-Hurricane Dorian.

Formerly a co-owner of Studio Ohana in Nassau, Carey has returned to The Bahamas after spending a period of time in the U.S.

“The Harbour Island market is a unique one, even among other luxury markets,” Rademaker said. “It’s an intimate, sophisticated community where discretion and curating long-term relationships are highly valued. Colleen’s natural ability to make deep connections with those around her and her knack for instantly making them feel comfortable make her an excellent fit for this tight-knit community. ”

Ferguson, also a native Bahamian, has been a longstanding successful member of the Abaco business community for decades taking part in a variety of industries including retail, passenger marine transport and construction/development.

“Scott has an extensive personal and professional network and is well-respected as a businessman throughout The Bahamas,” Rademaker said. “He sincerely enjoys being involved in his community and is extremely focused on helping businesses rebuild and thrive throughout Abaco.”

Lakin has spent the past 10  years cultivating her knowledge of Nassau’s highest-end luxury markets while managing marketing strategy and client relations as an Executive Assistant for company owner and Chief Executive Officer George Damianos and top producer, Nick Damianos.

“Candis’ daily interaction with some of our company’s most high-net-worth clients over the years has offered her a unique perspective on our business and the relationships we’ve spent decades nurturing,” Rademaker said. “Her insight into this unique segment of our client base and her extensive understanding of their needs means she’ll hit the ground running as a sales agent. We’re extremely supportive of this new career path she’s chosen.”

Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty has been an industry leader since 1945 specializing in the listing, marketing and sale of luxury and waterfront properties. With 11 offices throughout The Bahamas, Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty boasts the most experienced and successful team of real estate professionals, consistently ranking among the top producers in The Bahamas real estate industry.

About Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty
Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty has 10 offices located throughout the islands of the Bahamas, providing unsurpassed market knowledge of Abaco, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Exuma, Nassau, Paradise Island, Ocean Club Estates, Lyford Cay, Old Fort Bay, Albany and Private Islands. Head office 75 Shirley Street, Nassau. For additional information, please contact 242-322-2305 or info @SIRbahamas.com.

About Sotheby’s International Realty
The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has approximately 22,700 affiliated independent sales associates located in over 1,000 offices in 72 countries and territories worldwide.  Each office is independently owned and operated.

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DAMIANOS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY AND BAHA MAR ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP TO REPRESENT BAHA MAR RESIDENCES

NASSAU, The Bahamas (March 8, 2021) Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty, the country’s premier real estate firm, announces a strategic partnership with Baha Mar, the leading integrated resort destination in The Bahamas, to exclusively represent Baha Mar Residences, the only Caribbean residential ownership project featuring impeccable turnkey residences by two acclaimed hotel brands: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and SLS Baha Mar. A collection of five-star, sophisticated one to six-bedroom oceanfront private homes and waterside villas, Baha Mar Residences are a spectacular, ultra-luxury addition to Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty’s extensive portfolio of exquisite properties in The Bahamas.

“We are honored to represent these extraordinary properties and iconic hotel brands. Baha Mar has created an exceptional destination and we take great pride in showcasing the exclusive Rosewood Baha Mar and SLS Baha Mar Residences across international markets,” said Nick Damianos with Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty.

Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty’s strategic partnerships, technology platforms and expansive network uniquely position the firm to connect with high-net-worth individuals, marketing Baha Mar Residences, along with the destination’s unparalleled ownership experiences, to clients around the world.

“Baha Mar offers the ideal lifestyle experience for contemporary homeowners looking for the privacy of a luxury home paired with the amenities of a world class resort destination,” said Graeme Davis, President, Baha Mar. “As the premier real estate firm in The Bahamas, Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty deeply values our unparalleled approach to resort lifestyle and we look forward to working together to reach Sotheby’s international network of qualified clients seeking the best of luxury living in The Caribbean.”

As the unprecedented circumstances created by COVID-19 have influenced the search criteria for many luxury real estate buyers, Baha Mar provides residential owners with access to a wide range of on-property amenities, including Royal Blue, the Jack Nicklaus championship golf course; tennis at Baha Mar Racquet Club and spa services at ESPA, in addition to signature culinary experiences around the property.

“These amenities paired with the resort’s rental program make ownership at Baha Mar even more attractive for the clients looking to work remotely, stay and play at their new home,” added Damianos.

As part of Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty partnership with Baha Mar, the real estate company will open a dedicated sales office located at the resort destination. The team is led by Michelle Collie, Director of Sales & Operations, who formerly served as Director of Resort Experience at Baha Mar, and sales associates Bianca Aranha and Jacquelyn Louis. This dedicated team will exclusively manage the real estate services and sales of Baha Mar Residences.

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About Sotheby’s International Realty
The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has approximately 22,000 affiliated independent sales associates located in over 1,000 offices in 72 countries and territories worldwide.  Each office is independently owned and operated.

About Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty
Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty has 10 offices located throughout the islands of the Bahamas, providing unsurpassed market knowledge of Abaco, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Exuma, Nassau, Paradise Island, Ocean Club Estates, Lyford Cay, Old Fort Bay, Albany and Private Islands. Head office 75 Shirley Street, Nassau. For additional information, please contact 242-322-2305 or Info@SIRbahamas.com.

About Baha Mar
Baha Mar is a master planned $4.2 billion integrated resort development operated by Hong Kong-based conglomerate Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited (CTFE). The white sand beach destination includes three global brand operators – Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood – with over 2,300 rooms and 40 restaurants and lounges, the largest casino in the Caribbean, a state-of-the-art convention center, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Royal Blue Golf Course, the Caribbean’s first and only flagship ESPA spa, and over 30 luxury retail outlets. Baha Mar is a breathtaking location with dynamic programming, activities and guest offerings in one of the most beautiful places in the world – The Bahamas. For more information and reservations, visit www.bahamar.com.

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Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty Announces Top Producers and Listing Agents For 2020

NASSAU, The Bahamas (Jan. 20, 2021) — George Damianos, Chief Executive Officer for Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty, and Lana Rademaker, Chief Brokerage Officer, are pleased to announce the company’s top producers and listing agents for 2020.

Nick Damianos was the company’s overall Top Producer and Listing Agent, followed by Mark Hussey, and Christopher Ansell of The Ansell Group. Hope Town-based Jane Patterson was Top Producer in Abaco while Spanish Wells-based estate agent Darrin Sands earned the title of Top Producer in the Eleuthera market.

“Despite the challenges and obstacles faced in 2020 our team pivoted and persevered, capitalizing on the enduring relationships we’ve cultivated with our clients over many years, and harnessing the power of the Sotheby’s International Realty network,” said Rademaker. “I am extremely proud of, and impressed by, what these agents managed to accomplish during such trying times.”

Top Producer Nick Damianos emphasizes Sotheby’s International Realty’s global marketing reach as a key factor in disseminating the competitive advantages of Bahamas real estate to prospects around the world, particularly the firm’s deep well of virtual tools and solutions which were crucial to success in 2020.

“Sotheby’s International Realty’s virtual toolbox has been in place for years, so when travel restrictions were put in place, we were able to hit the ground running and continue showcasing the properties, lifestyle, and residency advantages of The Bahamas to high-net-worth individuals without missing a beat,” he said. “Additionally, we were able to lean on the expansive Sotheby’s International Realty network which allows us to tap into markets that would otherwise be unaware of what The Bahamas has to offer and the spectacular properties we represent.”

“Based on our ability to successfully navigate 2020, we have a positive outlook for 2021,” Rademaker added. “Between all that we learned throughout 2020 from a business perspective, and the number of inquiries we’ve been receiving since the end of last year, we’re confident we’ll move forward into this new year from a position of strength.” 

Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty has been an industry leader since 1945 specializing in the listing, marketing, and sale of luxury and waterfront properties. With 10 offices throughout The Bahamas, Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty boasts the most experienced and successful team of real estate professionals, consistently ranking among the top producers in The Bahamas real estate industry.

About Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty

Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty has 10 offices located throughout the islands of the Bahamas, providing unsurpassed market knowledge of Abaco, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Exuma, Nassau, Paradise Island, Ocean Club Estates, Lyford Cay, Old Fort Bay, Albany and Private Islands. Head office 75 Shirley Street, Nassau. For additional information, please contact 242-322-2305 or info@SIRbahamas.com.

About Sotheby’s International Realty

The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has approximately 22,700 affiliated independent sales associates located in over 1,000 offices in 72 countries and territories worldwide.  Each office is independently owned and operated.

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Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty Significant Sales 2020

From the sale of an enchanting 20-acre Private Island in the Abacos, to that of an architectural masterpiece situated on the golf course on Paradise Island, highlighted here are 14 Significant Sales from 2020 represented by Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty.

Exuma Cays, Bahamas

Last Asking $15,000,000 | Represented by George Damianos

Abaco, Bahamas

Last Asking $8,700,000 | Represented by Christopher Albury

Old Fort Bay, Bahamas

Last Asking $8,200,000 | Represented by George Damianos

Lyford Cay, Bahamas

Last Asking $6,950,000 | Represented by Nick Damianos

Lyford Cay, Bahamas

Last Asking $5,950,000 | Represented by Nick Damianos

Exuma Cays, Bahamas

Last Asking $5,000,000 | Represented by Mark Hussey

Paradise Island, Bahamas

Last Asking $4,400,000 | Represented by Monty Roberts

Old Fort Bay, Bahamas

Last Asking $4,200,000 | Represented by Monty Roberts

Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas

Last Asking $3,600,000 | Represented by Jane Patterson

Lyford Cay, Bahamas

Last Asking $3,500,000 | Represented by Katina Schopper

Lyford Cay, Bahamas

Last Asking $3,500,000 | Represented by George Damianos

Lyford Cay, Bahamas

Last Asking $3,350,000 | Represented by The Ansell Group

Old Fort Bay, Bahamas

Last Asking $3,250,000 | Represented by Mark Hussey & Bianca Aranha

Old Fort Bay, Bahamas

Last Asking $3,195,000 | Represented by The Ansell Group

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4 Skills You’ll Need to Sell in the Post-Pandemic World

Written by Philip White | First appeared on Magazine.Realtor

As any real estate professional knows, change is the only constant in this industry. With major shifts impacting how today’s agents do business, the best way to stay on top is to keep up. The biggest catalyst for change in the last few years has arguably been technology. We’ve seen its potential especially during the COVID-19 pandemic: In many cases, home buyers and sellers have had to rely on digital solutions for the different stages in a transaction. Agents are responding with virtual home tours, video calls, 3D floor plans, and other digital touchpoints that allow clients to view a home without interacting physically with the space. Before the pandemic, technology was a helpful tool; now, it’s a necessity.

This higher demand for safety and convenience—and the resulting wave of technologies that streamline processes—has changed the role of agents, too. Because consumers have more tools available to ease the homebuying process, agents are no longer the gatekeepers they once were. Now, agents are trusted resources for information and advice that consumers can’t find in a quick Google search. Real estate is a high-value transaction, and though the human element will never disappear, it’s increasingly necessary for agents to deliver stellar service that consumers can’t get from an app.

How You Can Adapt to the Times

As global health events impact how agents use technology, flexibility is key for your business to flourish. The following steps can help you build your resilience and innovate for the future.

  1. Do your research. This tip isn’t new, but your approach should be. As a trusted advisor, you’re the best resource for answers clients can’t get from Google. Know what information is easiest for clients to find online, but make sure to have ideas on hand for questions you’re better suited to answer. Research also will be important in deciding how you’ll share that information and provide more value for your clients. When it comes to technology and the many innovative ways you can streamline processes, remember that not every new app or program will improve your service. Technology is less about the shiny new app and more about making what you already have more effective. For example, my company created an augmented reality tool to address an existing pain point: Clients couldn’t visualize empty or outdated spaces. Now they can adjust a space—or see a design concept—without needing to touch any of the room’s existing furnishings. Don’t invest in new solutions without taking stock. Talk to your clients about what they need, and study the tools that will resonate with your market. This vetted approach is particularly important for smaller brokerages that lack financial resources.
  2. Adapt your visuals. One of the biggest changes across the real estate industry in recent months has been the rise in virtual home tours and open house events hosted online. Virtual content production has been, in many cases, the only way to showcase homes, and the increased focus on visuals—from video and virtual reality to livestream open houses—is working. Case in point: While my company began featuring virtual reality technology on its website in early 2016, consumers today are searching on Google for virtual reality tours like never before. We are seeing similar surges with video content, as evidenced by a 101% increase in video viewership on our website and a 137% increase in viewership on our YouTube channel. While much of the rise of visual consumption can be attributed to social distancing restrictions, it’s also an indicator of what’s ahead: Buyers are searching in new ways, and real estate firms should be ready to respond with compelling video content.
  3. Build your sphere of influence. Offering authentic human connections is a critical way to stand out, so the importance of a healthy sphere of influence can’t be overstated in today’s real estate landscape. Build a solid network, and get involved with the community you serve. While events may be on hold, offer to host webinars or support other online initiatives, and get on the phone to connect with other businesses that can help extend your reach. If a new business moves into your city, for example, reach out and offer to help with rehousing employees. This will solidify your value as a helpful resource—the kind that simply can’t be found online.
  4. Understand the emotional side of the business. The residential property market is nothing like its commercial counterpart. Businesses make calculated investments based on numbers, but when you buy and sell homes, it’s about much more than numbers. An older couple might have raised their family in the home they’re selling, and a younger couple might be looking for just the right home to do the same. Whatever the situation, there are emotions involved, and empathizing with your clients is the best way to make sure you keep pace with them and build trust instead of rushing transactions. When clients reach out to ask for your thoughts, you’ll be able to provide guidance in line with their current circumstances. That kind of service solidifies relationships and engenders repeat business.

Creativity, empathy, and flexibility will allow today’s agents to navigate a changing real estate landscape. By anticipating how recent events and trends will shape the future, you can remain a trusted and valuable resource for your clients.

Philip White

Philip White is president and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC, where he drives the network’s strategic growth as a leading provider of luxury residential real estate services.