Strategic Acquisitions – Two Amazing Companies – Exceptional Leadership

Today, two strategic acquisitions strengthen Sotheby’s International Realty’s company-owned presence in key luxury markets and bring exceptional leadership and advisors directly to its company-owned brokerage. I was honored to serve as an M&A advisor to Sotheby’s International Realty.

Just announced was the acquisition of One Sotheby’s International based in Florida with an additional presence in Princeton, NJ, and TTR Sotheby’s International in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, further strengthening its company-owned brokerage. This strategic move expands its presence in the nation’s most prestigious and active luxury markets.

“This is a strategic investment in the strength of Sotheby’s International Realty and in the visionaries who represent our brand,” said Philip White, president and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty. “One Sotheby’s and TTR Sotheby’s have built high-performing businesses grounded in strong leadership, deep market expertise and an unwavering commitment to their clients.”

White added, “Mirroring New York’s role as the financial capital of the world, Miami is a cultural capital, and Washington, D.C. is the political capital.”

Mayi de la Vega	Daniel de la Vega	Mark Lowham

“I am incredibly proud of our team and the extraordinary company we have built together,” said Mayi de la Vega, Founder and Executive Chair of One Sotheby’s. “Our vision was to create a brokerage defined by exceptional people, a strong culture and a shared commitment to excellence. This milestone is a testament to our collective achievements and an exciting opportunity to build upon our success with an even greater platform for growth.”

“Aligning with Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. strengthens this foundation by providing our team with direct access to world-class tools and elevated international reach without compromising the boutique feel, agility, and hyper-local expertise that define who we are” said Daniel de la Vega, President & CEO of One Sotheby’s.

“By bringing together our respective strengths, we’re not only expanding our reach beyond the greater Washington, D.C., area, we’re elevating what’s possible in luxury real estate,” said Mark Lowham, executive chairman of TTR Sotheby’s. “Together, we are uniquely positioned to bring greater expertise, innovative technology, and an even higher level of service to our advisors and their clients, delivering exceptional results in an increasingly dynamic marketplace.”

I have done my fair share of M&A opportunities over the past twenty years. I have never seen two deals that look the same. The most impressive dynamic of each deal is the intellectual capital that comes together because of mergers. Look for Sotheby’s International to continue to set the pace in luxury real estate around the globe for years to come.

Finally, to my Compass International Holdings teammates, our new teammates from One Sotheby’s International and TTR Sotheby’s International, thank you for your trust! Without mutual trust and respect these opportunities are not possible. Together Sotheby’s International Realty is even stronger!

This is Where We Are Now!