SoFlo's Top Real Estate Influencers
SOUTH FLORIDA’S TOP REAL ESTATE INFLUENCERS HOST STATE-OF-REAL ESTATE TALK AT BOCONCEPT’S NEWEST SHOWROOM: FORT LAUDERDALE
There are a few undeniable terms very much associated with South Florida during this COVID/Post-COVID world we are living in; Real Estate & Design. South Florida has become a global epicenter of commerce, a beacon of normalcy (for whatever that means), and a hotspot for industry and quality of life. This is apparent with the more than two hundred thousand new residents and dozens of global enterprises making South Florida home in 2021. South Florida has oftentimes been viewed as a design and real estate region, however, is now swiftly emerging as the world’s capital.
Residents are observing home inventories are getting swept up in the blink of an eye, multi-family developments are struggling to develop to produce impactful supply, and municipal projects planned and begun prior to the pandemic are already requiring reitterated planning and expansion to pivot with the changing times.
YOU ARE INVITED …
Join moderators Dave Snow (assistant director - City of Miami planning) & Timur Tugberk (Founder - Designing the District) on Thursday, February 17th (6 to 9 pm) at BoConcept Fort Lauderdale’s THE STATE OF REAL ESTATE: a conversation amongst the region’s leading Real Estate influencers discussing how home, work, life, and infrastructure are being redefined in these EPIC times.
This mix-n-mingle, networking-style event not only includes this thoughtful discussion with our region’s TOP Real Estate Influencers Andy Rotondaro (The Corcoran Group), Dana Lund (Engel & Völkers), Grant Killingsworth (Senior Vice President, CBRE), Nelly Estopiñan (Compass), and Maria Jimenez (The Cuffia Group), there will also be a cocktail hour hosted by VOSA Spirits, and hors d’oeuvres provided by SoFlo’s first zero-waste household goods delivery service, The Rounds.
This dynamic panel discussion event will take place on Thursday, February 17th from 6 pm to 9 pm at BoConcept Fort Lauderdale (2378 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305), with the discussion beginning at 7 pm. Light nibbles and libations will be served for the mix-and-mingle portion of the event following this very unique real estate talk.
We welcome all interested in attending to RSVP by submitting the form below.
We look forward to hosting you at this Real Estate thought leadership panel, one of many new unique programs to be hosted monthly at BoConcept Fort Lauderdale all winter and spring long (Regional Women in the Arts group art show coming in March for International Women’s Month, stay tuned…).
Timur Tugberk - Designing the District
After a decade and a half of experience in Interior Design, Digital & Traditional Marketing Strategy and Communication Development, Public Relations & Policy, Brand & Product Development, Social & Digital Media Consulting, Event Coordination, and Advertising, while working in fast-paced industries with distinct clientele, Timur has mastered the art of managing multiple and complex client accounts, launching and leading deadline-driven marketing programs and campaigns from conception to completion, and identifying and attracting the right target audience by fostering sustainable external and internal relationships through social, digital, and content-based communication. He likes to say, “ at Designing the District, we take a design philosophy to creative problem solving,” which is apparent by the variety of beautifully calculated outcomes created using design principles through his degree in Interior Design and the many subject matters within which he works.
David Snow - City of Miami
David Snow is the current Assistant Director for the City of Miami Planning Department and has been with the City for over 14 yrs.
He manages a department of over 25 staff members that are responsible for coordinating Land Development, Comprehensive Planning, Urban Design, Historic Preservation, Art In Public Places and Hearing Boards efforts within the City as well as overseeing high-profile projects such as Streetscape Master Plans, Legislative Code Amendments, Neighborhood Revitalization District(s), and the Virginia Key Master Plan implementation.
David has also played a leading role in the creation and implementation of the Wynwood Revitalization District, Miami Design District Special Area Plan, Regatta Park Design, and Miami 21 Sign Code. He is currently coordinating the Miami 21 Task Force Final Report implementation, the West Grove Affordable Housing Study, and the Marine Stadium Flex Park Design.
David has a Bachelor of Science in Planning and Urban Development from Arizona State University. Has served as Chair of the Planners Technical Committee of Miami-Dade County from 2012 – 2014 and currently serves on the Miami Shores Village Planning and Zoning Board. He continues to work towards making the City of Miami a successful metropolitan center by addressing planning issues related to emerging urban development trends and future adaptation needs climate challenges.
Andy Rotondaro - The Corcoran Group
Dually licensed in Miami and New York, Andy Rotondaro is an accomplished real estate agent with over 10 years of experience in residential sales. He started his successful career as a realtor in New York with industry leader Richard Hottinger helping to form The Hottinger Team.
Andy relocated to Miami in 2014 to launch Corcoran’s Miami office, and now focuses solely on growing this thriving branch. He manages a top-producing team of agents in Miami who are fluent in multiple languages (English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Hungarian), and serve a high-end domestic and international clientele. Andy has distinguished himself with his superior service, impressive sales record, above-and-beyond approach that ensures satisfied clients and successful deals. His mission is threefold: to help buyers make smart decisions and good investments; to achieve top dollar for his sellers on their terms; and to deliver a seamless process for all.
Thanks to his high level of dedication, accessibility and market knowledge, many of his clients end up becoming lifelong friends and continue doing business with Andy as well as refer him to others.His keen negotiating skills, analytical thinking, strategic marketing and business acumen were honed over the years thanks to his sales and management background, and entrepreneurialism as co-founder of the HottinDaro luxury cashmere clothing label sold in Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom’s.
Originally from Connecticut, Andy attended American University of Rome and graduated with honors from Manhattanville College with a degree in Economics. He has lived in various neighborhoods of Miami and is the owner of two condos. Andy resides with his wife and dog in North Bay Village in Miami, is President of his condo association, and serves on the Community Enhancement Board for the city. He knows the ins and outs of many different areas including Greater Miami, Downtown, Miami, Brickell, Edgewater, Midtown, Miami Shores, North Bay Village, Miami Beach, South Beach, Mid Beach, North Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbor, and Sunny Isles.
Passionate about experiencing new places and cultures, Andy loves traveling the world, from the Caribbean to Asia. He additionally plays guitar for a Christian Rock group called the Joy and Thunder and is a big soccer fan. He was captain and all conference for his university in college. Andy is currently a season ticket holder for David Beckham’s Inter Miami in the MLS.
Dana Lund - Engel & Völkers
Dana brings over eight years of experience in real estate, hard work, and thoughtful customer service to her clients. She has real drive and enthusiasm while servicing her clients and positioning them in the best way to achieve their real estate goals.
Prior to Engel & Völkers, Dana worked on behalf of landlords and business owners negotiating leases for both office and retail tenants in the Washington, DC Metro Area.
What she loves most about being involved with real estate are the relationships she builds with her clients through referrals and repeat business. Dana attributes her success to not only her passion for real estate but also understanding each of her client’s unique wants and needs.
Dana is a licensed salesperson in Florida, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Dana is active in the community and supports numerous charities including Kidney Cancer Research at the Foundation for the National Institute of Health and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. She is a self-proclaimed foodie and thoroughly enjoys trying new restaurants.
Grant Killingsworth - Senior Vice President, CBRE
Grant Killingsworth joined CBRE in January 2015 as First Vice President in the Occupier Services Group in South Florida, where he specializes in representing office tenants in the market. He brings nearly 15 years of commercial real estate experience to the industry, with an extensive background working for prestigious landlords and corporate clients. Mr. Killingsworth’s practice is based on the principle of building long-term relationships by providing innovative solutions to clientele regardless of size, scope, or complexity of an assignment with uncompromising standards and integrity.
Prior to his role with CBRE, Mr. Killingsworth spent nearly a decade with Jones Lang LaSalle as part of a team exclusively responsible for marketing and leasing over three million square feet of office space in South Florida, most notably Espirito Santo Plaza and 1221 Brickell in Miami’s Central Business District. Over the course of his career, he has represented a wide range of local, regional, and multinational corporations, nonprofits, and educational institutions.
Mr. Killingsworth started his career in 2000 working for several institutional property owners. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of the lease underwriting process, which has since allowed him to implement unique and creative strategies to drive meaningful cost savings for his tenant clients. He also has significant experience in the office development process, from the design and financial underwriting phase through construction and ultimately lease-up.
Nelly Estopiñan - Compass
Nelly is a motivated realtor living and loving Fort Lauderdale, a South Florida City she feels very passionate about. She knows from personal experience that Fort Lauderdale is an excellent option for a second home or to raise a family due to its wonderful beaches, great properties, top-rated schools, convenient international airport, and exciting boating lifestyle.
It is important that clients feel well informed and confident about their choices and as your realtor, Nelly will assist and guide you through the process of buying your dream home or successfully selling your property. She will be your partner and use her expertise to help you achieve your goal in the local real estate market.
Bilingual and having lived in different countries, Nelly relates to the complexity of relocating and enjoys working with clients from other countries and cultures. She believes in building trustworthy and lasting relationships.
Some of her favorite activities include reading, networking, going to the beach, and doing pilates. Many of her friends reach out to her for advice on spots to hit up in town and recommendations. Nelly is a lawyer with an LLM from the University of Chicago Law School. She is a spouse member of YPO - YPO Gold organization.
Maria Jimenez - The Cuffia Group
With a wealth of experience in Real Estate, contracts, and negotiation, and a certification from The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, Maria skillfully structures deals designed to put clients in their dream homes, providing expert guidance and utilizing an abundance of professional and technological resources.
A master at building lasting relationships by gaining the trust of buyers and sellers through smooth closings, her unwavering dedication to her clients can best be defined by her "full-service real estate" approach, dedicated to each of her clients; she is always available to assist them around the clock.
Originally from Mexico, and 29-year-old South Florida Resident. She attended Universidad de el Valle de Mexico in Mexico City, completing a bachelor's degree in Communications. Bicultural and Bilingual, Maria brings a unique set of skills to knowledge in her integrity, energy, hard work, and creativity, in every detail of your real estate experience.
For the past 2 years, Maria has been part of The Cuffia Group and his legendary team, together they have been Ranked # 14 Team in Florida for Mega Teams by 2021 Real Trends
With over + $1 billion closed sales in real estate, more than 300 successful transactions, and a fearless go-getter with a solid business, marketing, and fresh approach to South Florida Luxury real estate.
Maria's clients and colleagues value her long record of successfully guiding local, national, and multinational clients through their residential real estate acquisitions and a new lifestyle in South Florida. In addition to representing million-dollar properties, Maria enjoys helping families wanting to buy or sell property ranging from single-family homes, to condominiums,
Mother of a Beautiful Daughter, animal activist, and Longtime Volunteer of the Fostering program of the animal community shelter, Maria always finds time to help her community.
Neighbors, friends, and clients all agree that Maria makes sure that new residents feel welcome and confident in their new South Florida residence.
Serving, Weston, Southwest Ranches, Palm Beach, and Naples "My mission is to make real estate for a real living while maintaining the utmost standards of integrity and professionalism."
About BoConcept Fort Lauderdale
One of BoConcept’s Largest Franchisee to Open Third South Florida Store in October The iconic Danish functional furniture brand’s newest location is at the River Market mall in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Iconic Danish furniture franchise BoConcept is coming to Fort Lauderdale. In October, Carlos Salamonovitz — one of BoConcept’s largest franchisees — will open his third Florida store and tenth store overall at the River Market mall.
“Our first two Florida locations in Coral Gables and Miami have been huge successes, and we’ve seen so much demand for a store in Fort Lauderdale,” Salamonovitz said. “We couldn’t be more excited to finally meet that demand with the new River Market location.”
Salamonovitz, who currently oversees seven BoConcept stores in Mexico and two in South Florida, with additional locations in the pipeline for both markets, says Florida has proven to be the perfect market for the fast-growing furniture franchise.
“BoConcept is an international brand, and Florida is a very international market. People know us from their home countries, and they know that we offer superior products to just about any other option in the U.S. or abroad,” Salamonovitz said.
“There is also a growing number of first- and second-time home buyers in Florida, which means there is a huge demand for high-end but affordable furniture.”
With the opening of the new Fort Lauderdale location, BoConcept now boasts 16 stores in the U.S. and more than 300 stores in markets across the globe, putting it well on its way to hitting the franchise’s ambitious growth goal of 350 units globally by 2023.
As BoConcept continues to grow, Steen Knigge, the franchise’s director of U.S. marketing, says franchisees like Salamonovitz are critical to the brand’s success.
“We have always been keenly aware of the fact that BoConcept as a franchise is only as strong as its franchisees, so we are always looking for sophisticated, passionate entrepreneurs to help us expand into new markets, and that’s exactly what we have with Carlos,” Knigge said.
“His stores throughout Mexico and Florida demonstrate exactly how successful this model is when run by someone who understands the system and knows how to execute. We know this is just the beginning for Carlos.”
Originally founded in Denmark in 1952 and franchised in Paris in 1993, is dedicated to building successful stores through entrepreneurial franchisees. The functional furniture brand is actively targeting sophisticated retail communities in major cities, including Austin, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix and Scottsdale.
To learn more about franchising with BoConcept, visit https://www.boconcept.com/en-us/franchise.
About BoConcept
Since opening its first franchise in Paris in 1993, BoConcept has become a global leader in the design of bold, stylish furniture, boasting nearly 300 locations in 65 countries around the world. Founded in Denmark in 1952, BoConcept differentiates itself by offering premium quality, modern designs that elevate interior spaces to achieve their full potential. The company remains focused on creating functional furniture for the urban consumer through partnerships with the world’s leading interior designers. Backed by a proven global concept and strong franchise support system, BoConcept’s 16 U.S locations include a flagship store, which opened in December 2017 on New York City’s famed Madison Avenue. For more information please visit www.boconcept.com. To inquire about franchise opportunities, please visit https://www.boconcept.
Alongside the colorful array of new Floridians, it is no surprise that iconic design houses, like BoConcept - Denmark’s fully modular, highly customizable, luxury furniture brand, have fully pivoted to respond to the times. Offering convenient programs like Quick Ship & Furniture-for-Now (loaner), which provide design seeking consumers a variety of multi-room solutions that arrive within two weeks of order placement, or a temporary solution when awaiting a longer-lead customized piece(that BoConcept is famous for), answers the supply chain woes experienced by pretty much every other furniture manufacturer globally. It is strategic pivoting, customer-first innovation, and positive consumer response that has contributed to the brand’s explosive expansion in South Florida, opening its first new concept showroom globally in Fort Lauderdale’s River Market shopping district this past November.