ROGERS REALTY JOINS HOM SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY


Newport Beach, CA, August 15, 2013 -- HÔM Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxury residential brokerage firm representing fine properties across Southern California, and the only exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty for coastal Southern California and Desert regions, has announced that the prestigious Newport Beach-based Roger’s Realty Inc. has joined its firm.

A native of Corona del Mar, Roger McKinnon founded Roger’s Gardens in Newport Beach, which is internationally recognized for its exclusive gallery of rare garden and home furnishings from around the globe. He later joined his father, Charles McKinnon, in forming Roger’s Realty Inc. in 1975. The elder McKinnon helped build the company on the cornerstone of integrity, discerning ethics and faithful dedication to clients. Roger’s Realty Inc. became a specialist in the dynamic luxury real estate market of the greater Newport Harbor area. 

“As another preeminent luxury residential brokerage in Southern California, we are proud to welcome Roger’s Realty to the HÔM Sotheby’s team,” said Mike Shapiro, HÔM Sotheby’s International Realty Chairman. “Our core focus on the coastal luxury market, and shared philosophy to provide clients with the best possible service and experience, make this an ideal fit.”

“Just like HÔM Sotheby’s, we have always focused on exceeding client expectations at Roger’s Realty,” said Roger McKinnon about joining HÔM. “We are proud to join HÔM Sotheby’s with its upscale service, technology and international resources.”

HÔM Sotheby’s will have a new office located at 2737 East Coast Highway (at Goldenrod) in Corona del Mar. The office can be reached at 949.675.2311.

ABOUT HÔM SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
HÔM Sotheby’s International Realty is a luxury residential brokerage firm representing fine properties across southern California. HÔM is the only exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty for coastal southern California and Desert regions. With eight offices in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Balboa Island, Palm Springs, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage and Desert Falls, the Corporate Office is located at 1200 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, California 92660  949.554.1200  newport@homgroup.com www.homgroup.com
                                                  
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$41.5 MILLION BEACH FRONT ASSIGNMENT AWARDED TO ROB GIEM OF HÔM SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

The Irvine Cove Property (2495 Riviera Drive, Laguna Beach) Will Be Presented in a
Sealed Bid Offering on Thursday, June 27

Newport Beach, CA –  Now available, 2495 Riviera Drive, Laguna Beach is one of only five homes that opens directly onto the sands of Irvine Cove, a sought after stretch of Southern California coastline in a gated private community.  Unique property specialists Rob Giem and Tad Baltzer, top producing  agents at HÔM Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxury residential brokerage firm representing fine properties across Southern California, will be presenting the property in a sealed bid.   The list price for the property is $41.5 million and the minimum bid is $28.8 million, which is also the published reserve.

Bids are due before 5:00 pm on Thursday, June 27 to Rob Giem (949.933.7046) at rob.giem@homgroup.com or Tad Baltzer (949.554.4140) at tbaltzer@homgroup.com.

“The property is spectacular,” says Rob Giem. “The local market for luxury property has improved significantly in this calendar year. This sealed bid offering is a compelling opportunity to acquire an exceptional, newly completed seaside residence.” To view photos and video of the desirable beach front property, as well as get additional information on 2495 Riviera Drive: http://www.lagunabeach-oceanfront.com

About 2495 Riviera Drive, Laguna Beach:
Featuring 115 linear feet on the beach, the approximately 7,200 square foot residence includes five bedrooms and nine baths. Completed in 2012, this striking residence perfectly embodies the promise of such an extraordinary oceanfront parcel.  The defining elements of California design – walls of glass, generously scaled rooms, a central courtyard, an informal plan, and correlated indoor/outdoor living – have been successfully incorporated into the design.

Clad in mahogany, bronze, limestone and glass, the substance of the structure is undeniable. Seamless transitions between interiors and exteriors evidence the transparent design complements this one-of-a-kind oceanfront setting. Offered well below the cost, this is an exceptional opportunity which will not come again. 

About Rob Giem:
Rob Giem has been representing clients in the sale and acquisition of fine coastal homes for over two decades. Clients appreciate his knowledge of the market, strategic marketing plans as well as his ability to negotiate favorable outcomes. His dedication has created lasting relationships with extraordinary trust. Rob has been involved in several record-setting transactions including the sales of the most expensive residence in the county, as well as the most expensive off-water and bay front residences. He has closed other record transactions in Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Laguna Beach and Shady Canyon. Recently, Rob was ranked by the Wall Street Journal and Realtrends as the 20th highest producing agent in the United States. Rob also serves as the Managing Director of HOM Sotheby’s International Realty. 

ABOUT HÔM SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

HÔM Sotheby’s International Realty is a luxury residential brokerage firm representing fine properties across southern California. With offices in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Balboa Island, Palm Springs, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage and Desert Falls, the Corporate Office is located at 1200 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, California 92660  949.554.1200  newport@homgroup.com www.homgroup.com