ORLANDO FL (03/26/12) - A global audience of the top real estate professionals was in attendance for the Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT, March 22-24, immediately followed by The Leading Real Estate Companies of The World Annual Conference March 24 – 26 at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando in Florida. Participants included Larry Roberts, CEO of Bahamas Realty Ltd, a member of Luxury Portfolio International TM, the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World(R).
The program offered strategies for serving luxury home buyers and sellers, highlighting what motivates today's luxury consumers in a rebounding market. "Last year, the real estate market experienced many positive changes as it continues to adjust," said Paul Boomsma, president of Luxury Portfolio. "The luxury space in particular attracted a renewed attention creating a demand for our network's real estate professionals to stay on point with the ever-evolving luxury preferences which was reflected in our increased attendance this year."
Keynote speakers included Robert Frank, best selling author and senior writer for the Wall Street Journal, whose session, "Identities of the High-Beta Rich," examined the changing impact of wealth on the economy and Dr. Michio Kaku, famed Futurist, Physicist and bestselling author. Also featured were numerous panel discussions featuring Luxury Portfolio members and wealth experts from other industries, who exchanged perspectives on how to define ad project luxury offerings.
Jim Taylor from the Harrison Group conducted a sales seminar illuminating trends relating to today's luxury consumer, identifying the sources of opportunity and defining how to capitalize on the changed market.
Rounding out the SUMMIT was social media expert Spike Jones, who shared ways to make "Word of Mouth Marketing" work for all audiences in a digital age.
During the conference Mr. Roberts attended a meeting of the International Advisory Board of Leading Real Estate Companies of The World, of which he is a Board member, and discussed, in addition to many topical issues, ways in which to enhance the brand and expand the Network beyond the 30 countries already represented.
About Bahamas Realty Ltd.
Established in 1949, Bahamas Realty Ltd. is one of the largest and most respected real estate companies in The Bahamas spanning three generations of active involvement in the real estate industry. Our award winning website – www.bahamasrealty.bs – features a wide selection of waterfront and beachfront homes, estates, private islands and condominiums throughout the islands of The Bahamas. Our luxury arm – Bahamas Realty Luxury Portfolio – comprises a unique collection of the most sought after luxury waterfront homes and island retreats in The Bahamas. Bahamas Realty Ltd. is a full service company - ready, willing and able to fulfill all of your real estate needs. Call us. We’ll help you navigate the crystal clear, turquoise waters of The Bahamas.