Television-Celebrity Real Estate Pro Among Speakers At SIBOR’s ‘Global Real Estate Symposium’ on Oct. 17

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25, 2013

Fredrik Eklund of Bravo’s ‘Million Dollar Listing New York’ has over $1.5 billion in residential sales on his resume

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Real estate professionals and business leaders will gather on Oct. 17 for one of New York City’s most highly anticipated industry events: The Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) 7th annual Global Real Estate Symposium.

Attending the event will be keynote speaker Fredrik Eklund of Bravo TV’s “Million Dollar Listing New York,” who will discuss the tenets of local and international transactions.

This year’s symposium will be held for the first time at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr. in the Staten Island community of Livingston. The gathering will include breakfast, and seminars throughout the day in the Great Hall; lunch at the Chinese Scholars Garden, and a cocktail reception in the Tuscan Garden.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE

“Snug Harbor provides a spectacular setting for a spectacular event,” said, Sari Kingsley, chairwoman of the event. “Each of our guest speakers has been carefully selected to ensure those attending are fueled with the enthusiasm and knowledge required for succeeding in today’s global marketplace. Whether your business centers on  real estate or another industry, you will benefit from the information provided at this very special event.”

Eklund, for example, is a licensed real-estate broker of 11 years, with over $1.5 billion in residential sales to his credit. Originally from Stockholm, Sweden, and now residing in New York City, Eklund works with the Eklund-Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Eklund studied at the Stockholm School of Economics before founding an Internet company and working for the investment bank SEB in Stockholm, London, Singapore and Tokyo.

In addition, he is the founder of one of Scandinavia’s most high-end residential real estate brokerages, with 35 employees and $500 million in closed sales in the last year alone.

LEVERAGE THE MARKETPLACE

Twenty-seven percent of U.S. Realtors reported working with an international client in the past years, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Guests at the symposium will learn from experts how to leverage the New York City marketplace to take advantage of this growing opportunity.

“As worldwide commerce continues to transition, it becomes essential for forward-thinking Realtors and others associated with the housing industry to understand the ins and outs of global commerce,” said Traci Cangiano, president of SIBOR. “Our Global Real Estate Symposium provides a pathway of useful information for those wanting to expand their international business relationships.”

WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS

The symposium will cover a range of topics and provide ample networking opportunities for attendees.

Complementing Eklund’s presentation, topics at the symposium will include: Residential and commercial trends in the global arena; the economic development of Staten Island; the cultural hub of Snug Harbor; funding issues related to international transactions; international buying and investing in New York City; technology tools for international transactions; cultural factors in global negotiations, and representing the foreign purchaser in the legal world.

In addition to Eklund, guest speakers will include Lynn Kelly, president and chief executive of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden; Danielle Grossenbacher, associate broker, Brown Harris Stevens; Leticia Remauro, chair, Community Board 1; James Prendamano, broker, Cassandra Properties; John Pietera, Broker, Cassandra Properties; Varun Sanyal, planning program manager, Staten Island Economic Development Corp.; Wesam Berjaoui, regional manager, University Islamic Financial; Robb Pair, president & CEO, Harlem Lofts; Vanessa Saunders, CEO and broker, Global Property Systems Real Estate; Jeffrey Stanton, CEO, The Real Estate Institute of America, and Lana Choy, Esq., general counsel, Summit Associates.

EVENT SPONSORS

SIBOR’s 7th annual Global Real Estate Symposium is presented by Vanguard Funding and Equity Settlement Services.
Additional sponsors are Neuhaus Realty Inc.; PrimeLending, and Robert DeFalco Realty.

Supporters of the event also include: American Homes of Staten Island; Chris Arrigali, Esq.; Claire Properties; Dawning Real Estate, AMO; Joan Camerlengo Realty; Tristar Mortgage Corp.; United National Realty; Cangiano Estates; Century 21 Papp Realty; Cornerstone Realty Partners; Dalia Properties; Excel Realty Associates; Gillani Homes; Hometime Realty; JTB Home Inspection; Liberty Homes of Staten Island; Maria Didia; Platinum Mortgage; Salmon Real Estate; Sari Kingsley Real Estate; Sovereign Bank; The Real Estate Institute of America; Tom Crimmins Realty; University Islamic Financial; Village Realty SINY; Summit Associates; Bonfiglio & Asterita, Attorneys at Law; ICCM New York, and Barton Horowitz, Relevant Public Relations.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for the symposium, including breakfast, lunch and cocktail reception, are $75 for SIBOR members and their guests, and $95 for non-members.
To purchase tickets, contact Annmarie at SIBOR by calling 718-928-3223 or via email at [email protected].

About The Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR)

The Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR) is the largest not-for-profit trade association in Staten Island, N.Y.
SIBOR exists to enhance the ability and opportunity of its members to conduct their business successfully and ethically; and to promote the preservation of the public’s right to own, transfer and use real property.

Comprised of over 1,600 members, SIBOR serves real estate agents, brokers and affiliated professionals throughout the borough and surrounding areas.

SIBOR is the provider of the Staten Island Multiple Listing Service Inc. (SIMLS), which works as a clearinghouse through which more than 250 local real estate firms exchange information on properties they have listed for sale. Together, its members participate in over 3,000 real estate transactions every year.

All SIBOR members belong to the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

SIBOR may be reached at 718-979-0007 and viewed online at http://siborrealtors.com. SIBOR may also be visited on Facebook at “Staten Island Board of Realtors,” on Twitter via @SIBOR, and on YouTube at the Staten Island Board of Realtors and RelevantPR channels.

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