SEATTLE, WA USA – January 26, 2025 – Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate (LRE®) recently hosted its 17th Annual Luxury Real Estate International Symposium January 22nd through the 24th at the Hotel Due Torri in Verona, Italy. This annual event attracted top luxury real estate professionals, brokers, and management from all over the world to exchange ideas, explore future business opportunities and generate global partnerships.
The International Symposium kicked off Wednesday evening with a Welcome Reception where attendees enjoyed networking over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the luxury hotel situated in the historic center of Verona, beside the church of Saint Anastasia.
The conference program kicked off Thursday morning with the 2025 Global Networking Award Presentation where LRE® members and partners were recognized for their elevated commitment to global networking in the luxury real estate industry. Featured speaker Chris Pollinger, Founder and Managing Partner of RE Luxe Leaders, shared ‘Future-Proof Strategies: Navigating Global Trends in Luxury Real Estate’ which focused on discovering how the global market trends can become powerful tools for dominating your local luxury real estate market. Thursday's program also featured a special ‘LRE® Master Class’ session facilitated by Pam Langan, Director of Membership Programs, covering tips on maximizing Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate memberships utilizing LRE® exclusive tools and resources. The group then discussed what key principles guide industry leaders to successfully navigate through economic shift and major world events.
Thursday afternoon, attendees enjoyed an impressive property tour hosted by local LRE® member Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, showcasing some of the best luxury real estate in the heart of Verona starting at Palazzo Gaspari, an elegant 17th century historical building at Stradone San Fermo, which has been transformed into prestigious penthouses. The group then visited Palazzo Verità, a magnificent 15th century noble palace characterized by the typical architecture of the Renaissance period. The tour concluded with light cocktails at the ‘Piazza Erbe’ and an evening reception at the Terrazza Bar al Ponte.
The program resumed Friday morning with a conversation on ‘Luxury Listing Portals, Online Lead Management and the High Net-Worth Consumer’ led by Perlin Gentil, JamesEdition, Rob Thomson, Waterfront Properties & Club Communities, and Meghan Barry, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate. Attendees then heard from Tim DeBellis, W Real Estate, and Dawn Stone Mullin, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, on ‘Client Relationship Management’, discussing tools and tactics to help connect and cultivate relationships with luxury clients. After a brief networking break, the program continued with a panel discussion of top professionals sharing their secrets to navigating success year after year: Olivia Hsu Decker, Golden Gate Sotheby’s Intl. Realty, Asher McInerney, Carlton International, Kyri Papoui, Concierge Auctions, Jose A Gouvea, Florida Luxurious Properties, and moderated by Bente Madtsen, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate. This informative session led to group discussions on ‘The 2025 Luxury Real Estate Market’ looking at the year ahead and the best practices needed in planning for success.
Attendees and guests spent the afternoon at a winery in Valpolicella, one of Italy’s most famed wine producing region, for a private tour and tasting. The International Symposium ended with a private dinner at Palazzo Castellani di Sermeti, a thoughtfully curated banquet hosted by Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, featuring authentic Italian cuisines and delicacies.
Event sponsors included Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, Concierge Auctions, and RE Luxe Leaders, and JamesEdition.
Following the International Symposium, the 27th Annual Luxury Real Estate European Ski Trip took place in Canazei, Italy from the 24th of January to the 2nd of February 2025.
View photos from the 17th Annual Luxury Real Estate International Symposium here.
Learn more about upcoming LRE® events at: www.LuxuryRealEstate.com/Events
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Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate (LRE®) has been leading the real estate industry since 1986. Founded by Chairman Emeritus John Brian Losh, this hand-selected group of more than 130,000 professionals with properties in more than 42 countries collectively sells over $300 billion of real estate annually, making it the most elite and comprehensive luxury real estate network in the world.
Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate’s global network is showcased on LuxuryRealEstate.com, the leading portal for luxury listings online, presenting more multi-million-dollar estates than any near-peer. Frequently distinguished as a leader in the industry, the company has been recognized by Forbes, the Inc. 5000 List and The Wall Street Journal. In addition, they have been honored multiple times by The Webby Awards, ADDY Awards and the Web Marketing Association.
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