New York (May 29, 2024): Forbes Global Properties, the exclusive real estate partner of Forbes, held its second annual European Regional Meeting at Portugal’s exclusive Quinta do Lago Resort. Chair Matt Beall and Board Directors Quentin Epiney and José Ribes Bas welcomed broker owners and management associates from 21 countries and regions for two lively days of discussion, collaboration, and information exchange, as well as property tours and networking gatherings.
“On one property tour under the sun of Portugal, I was in a group with brokers from Australia, Germany, Italy, Greece. Not just brokers, but experts. People at the highest level of professional real estate consultancy sharing ideas, opinions, incisive insights. What was on display was not just their business successes but also a communality of mindset, values, and personal attitudes. This is what’s making Forbes Global Properties a one-of-a-kind network.”
— Marcus Benussi, Director of Development at Forbes Global Properties
Hosted by Francisco Garcia and Pedro Santos of Portugal Forbes Global Properties, the information-packed agenda saw attendees delve into the current luxury market as they discussed timely trends and opportunities within their respective markets and the new development arena. Members and panelists were joined by Forbes Global Properties Chief Executive Officer Michael Jalbert, Chief Operating Officer El Moriarty, Director of Business Development Marcus Benussi, Editors Kitty Finstad and Nielsen Dinwoodie and included:
- Best Invest, The Republic of Turkey
- Broker Group, Croatia
- Brülhart & Partners SA, Switzerland
- Building Heritage, Florence, Rome and Sicily , Italy
- Chestertons, London, United Kingdom
- Doerfert Immobilien GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
- Driven, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- FGP Swiss & Alps, Switzerland and French Alps
- Hawai’i Life, Hawaii, USA
- INTERNO 21, Lake Como, Italy
- MAISON Bahamas, The Bahamas
- Groupe Mercure, France
- Portugal Forbes Global Properties, Portugal
- Private Property Global, Sydney, Australia
- Rimontgó, Valencia, Spain
- Roula Rouva Real Estate, Greece
- RR&CO, United Arab Emirates
Marcus Benussi, Director of Development at Forbes Global Properties, was struck by the culture of collaboration between members, many meeting for the first time. “On one property tour under the sun of Portugal, I was in a group with brokers from Australia, Germany, Italy, Greece. Not just brokers, but experts. People at the highest level of professional real estate consultancy sharing ideas, opinions, incisive insights. What was on display was not just their business successes but also a communality of mindset, values, and personal attitudes. This is what’s making Forbes Global Properties a one-of-a-kind network.”
Michael Jalbert, CEO of Forbes Global Properties, echoed the sentiment: “This event embodied that common sense of purpose and trust we’ve been building over the past year. It showed the power of independent brokerages working together across markets and borders. Everyone I spoke with shared how proud they were to be part of the Forbes brand, how at home they felt with their global colleagues. There was also a palpable sense of anticipation that this is just the start of our new strategic vision.”
Forbes Global Properties is committed to providing members with ongoing opportunities to meet both virtually and in person, with a focus on promoting the open exchange of information, sharing of best practices, and deepening of local luxury market expertise. The Europe Regional Conference follows the Western Region Conference, a recent symposium hosted by top Los Angeles brokerage Hilton & Hyland, which welcomed members from throughout California, Oregon, Montana, and Hawaii for a day of discussion and collaboration with the Board of Directors and respected colleagues.
About Forbes Global Properties
Led by the world’s foremost independent luxury 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 140 million, our listings tell the stories that make our properties unique. Established in 2020, our invitation-only network spans more than 525 locations and comprises over 17,800 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.
