Premier Sotheby’s International Realty announced that the “Mariana” model at 1280 Osprey Trail in Estuary at Grey Oaks has sold. The classically designed model by Covelli Development Group features 6,910 square feet of indoor living space with six bedrooms, five full baths, a powder room, pool bath, theater room, cherry wood paneled library and an 1,100-bottle temperature controlled Malaysian mahogany wine room.
The “Mariana” is Estuary’s first green new model home certified by the Florida Green Building Coalition and has won several awards from the building industry. Besting over 220 entries in the 2010 Aurora Awards, the “Mariana” won Best Home in the category of single family homes over $3,000,001. The Aurora competition covers a 12-state region of builders, developers, architects, planners, interior merchandisers, landscape architects and other disciplines demonstrating excellence in building and design.
The “Mariana” also earned awards for Best Home over $3.5 million, Best Kitchen Design, Best Theatre, Best Outdoor Living, Best Master Suite and Best Interior Design by the Collier Building Industry Association at their 2010 Sand Dollars competition.
Covelli Development Group is a Naples-based, custom-home builder in Southwest Florida, and one of the preferred custom-home builders at Estuary at Grey Oaks.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is the exclusive representative of Estuary at Grey Oaks, and the real estate division of the Lutgert Companies. Estuary’s sales center is off Golden Gate Parkway, immediately west of Airport-Pulling Road N. Online at www.estuaryatgreyoaks.
About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is a division of The Lutgert Companies founded in 1984 by Chairman Scott F. Lutgert. The firm has offices strategically located between Bonita Springs and Marco Island with headquarters in Naples, FL. The Lutgert Companies also owns Lutgert Title, Lutgert Insurance, Premier Commercial, and Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, with three offices in the Sarasota region.
About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc.
Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. In February 2004, Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system by Realogy’s subsidiary, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that Christopher Harrington has joined as Broker Manager for the firm’s Old Naples offices located at 390 Broad Avenue South and 776 Fifth Avenue South.
Mr. Harrington’s distinguished career includes 24 years of management experience with exceptional results in marketing and promotional strategies, fiscal oversight, information technology, and associate recruitment and training.
“Chris has an exceptional reputation in his stellar career and we are fortunate to have him on our team,” says Judy Green, President and CEO of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. “His vast experience in real estate and his hands-on style work ethic will help our agents and company grow in scope as the leading luxury brokerage in Southwest Florida. ”
Most recently, Mr. Harrington served as the Chief Operating Officer with Prudential Palms Realty in Sarasota, Florida and was responsible for the daily operations of 6 residential locations and 250 sales agents.
From 2001 to 2007, Harrington was managing broker for Coldwell Banker offices in Longboat Key, East St. Armands Key and West St Armands Key, in Sarasota. His responsibilities included oversight of daily operations and 145 sales associates and employees. Harrington was credited by many of the top agents for his role in achieving record sales volumes during his tenure there.
“I am excited about this new chapter in my career,” said Harrington. “Our business is so much about relationships, and I look forward to working with our agents to share some new approaches and concepts.”
While Sarasota was home base for many years, Harrington is looking forward to making Naples his new home. ” I am very knowledgeable of the Naples market and the clientele our company attracts,” says Harrington. “This is a great opportunity to be a part of such forward-thinking firm like Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.”
Other former positions include Chief Operating Officer for York Simpson Underwood in Raleigh, North Carolina, and managing broker with Arvida Realty Services in Sarasota, Florida. Harrington began his real estate career with Sarasota’s Michael Saunders & Company in 1995, where he was an award-winning multimillion-dollar top producer and later promoted to Manager.
Harrington, a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker, studied at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, and Winthrop College in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He is a Dale Carnegie graduate, and a certified real estate coach. He is also a former USPTA tennis professional.
About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is a division of The Lutgert Companies founded in 1984 by Chairman Scott F. Lutgert. The firm has offices strategically located between Bonita Springs and Marco Island with headquarters in Naples, FL. The Lutgert Companies also owns Lutgert Title, Lutgert Insurance, Premier Commercial, and Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, with three offices in the Sarasota region.
About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc.
Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. In February 2004, Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system by Realogy’s subsidiary, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.
As chairman of the Lutgert Cos., he presides over Lutgert Holdings (which includes insurance and real estate companies) and Lutgert Development, the developer of Mercato in Naples. He and his wife, Simone, are trustees of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, and Scott is a board member at Naples Community Hospital and FGCU.
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