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Forbes Global Properties Expands in Italy with the Addition of Immobiliare ZB

With decades of experience and a commitment to personalized service, Immobiliare ZB has become a benchmark in Liguria’s high-end property market.


GENOA, ITALY  April 15, 2025 –
Forbes Global Properties, an international network of selected real estate brokerages that connects buyers and sellers to the world’s most exceptional properties, is proud to welcome Immobiliare ZB to its prestigious ranks. Drawing from more than 30 years of deep market knowledge, Immobiliare ZB has defined the real estate experience in Italy’s north-western region of Liguria, where it will officially represent the brand.

With its historic headquarters in one of Genoa’s most prestigious neighborhoods, Immobiliare ZB specializes in the search for exclusive homes and elegant villas that capture the essence of the region’s beauty and lifestyle. At the helm is Ugo Ballerini, whose extensive knowledge and hallmark dedication have been central to the company’s reputation for excellence.


“Joining Forbes Global Properties reflects our continued commitment to delivering exceptional service and lasting value to our clients. We are honored to represent Liguria on this prestigious global stage and look forward to sharing the unique beauty of our region with a broader international audience.”

— Matteo Ballerini, Manager, Immobiliare ZB


Dating back to the 16th century, this magnificent 600-square-meter apartment within the historic Villa Spinola Carrara is owned by one of Genoa’s most distinguished aristocratic families.

Powered by a dynamic and forward-thinking team working from two offices and united by uncompromising values, Immobiliare ZB prioritizes meaningful, long-term relationships with clients—guiding them with care and expertise through every step of their real estate journey.

“We are delighted to welcome Immobiliare ZB to Forbes Global Properties,” said Michael Jalbert, CEO, Forbes Global Properties. “Their long-standing expertise, deep regional insight, and client-first philosophy make them an ideal member of our network in this very important region of Italy and align perfectly with our mission to connect discerning buyers with the world’s finest properties.”

“Joining Forbes Global Properties reflects our continued commitment to delivering exceptional service and lasting value to our clients,” said Matteo Ballerini, Project Manager and Real Estate Agent, Immobiliare ZB. “We are honored to represent Liguria on this prestigious global stage and look forward to sharing the unique beauty of our region with a broader international audience.”

The exclusive worldwide residential real estate partner of Forbes, Forbes Global Properties provides branding and marketing services to the world’s premier real estate firms and is now represented by real estate agents across 26 countries in more than 600 locations. As members of this exclusive network, Immobiliare ZB will benefit from Forbes’ engaged audience of more than 167 million to connect, inspire, and inform affluent potential homebuyers and sellers about the finest properties for sale globally.

Homes are presented across Forbes and Forbes Global Properties print, digital, and social media channels and paired with expert commentary, timely market data, and top-tier editorials. Immobiliare ZB’s prime residential listings will also be showcased on forbesglobalproperties.com, a curated collection of high-value, quality home listings.


About Immobiliare ZB
Founded in 1997, Immobiliare ZB has become a trusted name in Liguria real estate, offering expertise in finding exclusive homes and villas that reflect the region’s elegance and charm. Backed by a dedicated team of forward-thinking professionals, the company has built a reputation for personalized service and creating lasting client relationships.
About Forbes Global Properties
Led by the world’s foremost independent residential brokers and industry veterans, Forbes Global Properties is the exclusive real estate partner of Forbes. Our members connect discerning buyers and sellers of the most exceptional properties worldwide. Leveraging Forbes’s worldwide reach and digital monthly audience of more than 167 million, our listings tell the stories that make our properties unique. Established in 2020, our invitation-only network spans more than 600 locations and comprises over 20,000 property experts across the U.S., Asia, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Europe. For more information, visit forbesglobalproperties.com.
For media queries, please contact:
Lori Levin, Rubenstein Public Relations, +1 212.805.3013, [email protected]

 

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