ONE Sotheby's International Realty Appoints Longtime Executive Daniel de la Vega as CEO

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the preeminent luxury real estate brokerages along Florida’s East Coast, has appointed Daniel de la Vega as Chief Executive Officer. Over the last 17 years, Daniel has risen through the organization since its inception in 2008, and has played an integral role in the firm’s growth into a brokerage that generates annual sales of nearly $10 billion and manages a multi-billion dollar portfolio of the region's most prestigious new development projects.

Founder Mayi de la Vega will serve as Executive Chair and maintain an active presence within the company. She will remain involved in shaping the firm’s strategic initiatives, culture, and global positioning, while continuing to have a hands-on role in marquee new development projects. Mayi will work closely with the company’s agents to help strengthen their businesses and access new avenues for growth.

“My vision for ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has always been to create a company defined by integrity, excellence, and a culture where our agents can truly thrive,” said Mayi de la Vega, Founder and Executive Chair. “Daniel has been integral to that foundation from day one. His leadership, discipline, and deep understanding of our business have shaped our growth and strengthened our culture, and there is truly no one better equipped to guide us into our next era. We remain committed to ensuring our firm continues to lead with purpose, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to our clients and our leading luxury agents whose professionalism and passion have defined this company's success.”

In addition to his new role as CEO, Daniel will continue serving as company President. He will oversee strategy across all brokerage, new development, and commercial divisions, while executing targeted expansion regionally and into markets outside of Florida. Daniel’s priorities include a focus on talent development, continued service excellence and driving economies of scale through technology integration, and expansion of the client service portfolio with insurance, title, mortgage, and property management offerings that deliver enhanced value to agents and clients at every touchpoint. He will also expand the synergy between new development projects and the brokerage business to create a more powerful, interconnected platform that elevates results.

“It’s an honor to continue working with Mayi and the strongest executive leadership team in our industry to build upon the vision and legacy she has created,” said Daniel de la Vega, President and CEO. “Our focus remains absolute: to define the highest standard of luxury real estate service, to provide seamless experiences for our clients, and to empower our agents with the best tools and resources in the industry. We look forward to further investing in our team, expanding our global reach, and capturing the tremendous growth opportunities that lie ahead for Florida’s East Coast and beyond.”

Under the leadership of Mayi and Daniel, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has become a dominant force in Florida’s luxury real estate market. They have established the company as one of the nation’s highest-producing Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates with #1 market share in Florida, positioning it among the fastest-growing brokerages in the country, as ranked by RealTrends.

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ONE Sotheby's International Realty Launches Luxury Podcast Series

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has launched the ‘The New Luxury’ Podcast Series. The leading luxury brokerage along Florida’s East Coast created the podcast to give their sales agents valuable insights, strategies and ideas through informative and inspiring discussions. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty will invite leaders from some of the world’s most iconic and emerging luxury brands to discuss the innovative ways in which they are navigating this ever-evolving marketplace. Episode 1 will feature Mayi de la Vega, founder and CEO of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

“We are constantly looking for new ways to effectively connect with our agents,” said de la Vega. “Our sales associates are always on the go, visiting properties and meeting clients. A podcast offers an energizing avenue to share new ideas, and give agents access to some of the luxury world’s most influential minds.”

Other confirmed speakers for Season 1 include Glenn Gonzales, founder and CEO of Jet It; Janice O’Leary, Executive Editor of Robb Report; and senior executives from brands such as Shinola and Holman Motorcars. Season 1 will also feature Daniel de la Vega, President of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, who will discuss the global appeal of branded residences.

“Featuring luxury perspectives beyond real estate is key,” said Isadora Badi, Senior Vice President of Marketing at ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. “That brings diversity of thought to the show. We are looking to other industries for new strategies and technology and then connecting the dots with lessons we can apply to our own business.”

Podcasts have boomed in popularity in recent years. Over 78% of Americans are familiar with podcasting and more Americans listen to podcasts than have Netflix accounts. Monthly podcast listeners have grown 61.5% in the past 3 years.

How to Listen/Subscribe:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-luxury/id1603758456

Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CT4T5GgrLeioBgtWDgRV8

iHeart Radio Podcasts: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-new-luxury-91279781/

OMNY Show Page: https://omny.fm/shows/the-new-luxury

This article was produced in partnership with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

Sotheby's & ONE Sotheby's International Realty Post Record Year In 2018

Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that the brokerage firm achieved record sales in 2018 amid a slowing market. Sotheby’s closed more than $112 billion in sales volume, the highest performance in company history. In addition, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty (ONE SIR), which was founded in 2008 by Mayi de la Vega, also had a record year with an increase of almost 50% sales volume from 2017 to 2018 and are the sales leader for $1 million+ homes in Miami. ONE SIR reported a 9.02% market share in 2018 which is up from 7.1% in 2017. ONE SIR also reported $1.36 billion in sales volume, up $441 million from 2017 of $919 million reflecting an increase of 47.97%. ONE ONE Sotheby’s International Realty now has 15 offices in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties with over 750 agents.

“Our real estate market continues to be on an upward trend, we’ve been outperforming in the luxury market and don’t predict a slowdown anytime soon. There are massive growth opportunities and we’ve been seeing not only companies and CEO’s making the jump to South Florida but families are migrating here as well,” said Daniel de la Vega, President of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. “We credit our continued success to the agents and employees of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. They are some of the most well respected and globally connected professionals in the industry and are working tirelessly to make these deals happen every day.”