ARTHUR MARTENS
ARTHUR MARTENS “The client experience is very important to us because our clients become our family.”
In 2003, Arthur Martens received his brokers license in real estate and began investing in properties. It wasn’t long before he began utilizing his license as a professional real estate agent, starting his own company. With offices across 3 midwest states and investor clients nationally, he hit the ground running. Recently Arthur was ranked in the top 20 of another South Florida firm out of thousands of agents. Today he and his team work with the exclusive global ultra luxury brand, Engel & Völkers. “We focus mainly on Palm Beach Island along with other waterfront and estate residences in South Florida,” Arthur explains, “although we assist clients worldwide!” Tireless service and trustworthy guidance is what every client receives. “The client experience is very important to us because our clients become our family. They’re the people we Copyright Top Agent Magazine
meet on the beach, in church, and whose kids play with our kids.” Because of Arthur’s personal background in investing, he is uniquely able look at properties from an owner’s perspective. “I train my team to look at properties as if they were the ones buying it,” he explains. Another big part of their work is ensuring they’re up-todate on the latest technologies. “We want to adopt technology that will benefit our clients,” Arthur says. One example is how they offered 3-dimensional video tours before hardly any agents in the U.S. were offering it. Now they offer that same 3D experience to international buyers who want to view
Clients with the most exclusive properties can count on an unparalleled level of service as evidenced by Arthur’s expertise being referenced, and listings being featured, in Architectural Digest and Dow Jones Mansions Global, among media outlets. properties with 3D virtual realty headsets. “We always give our clients an edge.” They also set themselves apart by consistently prospecting to find buyers for their sellers, and sellers for their buyers—thus allowing for more confidential off-market sales.
When it comes to marketing their listings, they prioritize early preparation, ensuring properties look their best. “More than 70 percent of buyers first start looking online. Thus, how our clients’ homes look Online is the number one thing we can control in their Copyright Top Agent Magazine
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“He goes the extra mile. We were very impressed with his market awareness and personal concern about the clients needs.” —Dr. Ben and Candy Carson
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favor,” Arthur says. The team hires stagers, professional photographers and videographers to insure success for their clients. “We then send out pre-marketing materials to the target area to prepare the market for the launch date. Then, once the pictures/videos are ready, we list the property a couple of days before the first weekend.” This blitz strategy often creates an auction effect and allows them to sell many homes with multiple offers during the first 10-14 days. Clients leave glowing reviews about their time with Arthur, wanting to spread the word about his service. Dr. Ben & Candy Carson said: “Arthur Martens is an excellent REALTOR to work with. He not only has an Copyright Top Agent Magazine
in-depth knowledge of the job, does comprehensive and accurate analyses, and is very thorough in his work, he is thoughtful, cordial and caring...he goes the extra mile. We were very impressed with his market awareness and personal concern about the client’s needs.” As Arthur looks back on his own career, he thanks God to be working in this industry and with such a fine brand. “Homes are often the centers of joy and love for an individual or family. Real estate is a way to connect on a personal level with people and be an integral part of the priceless events that happen in their lives—that’s what drives me!”
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For more information about ARTHUR MARTENS, ENGEL & VOLKERS PALM BEACH please call 561-221-6661or email arthur.martens@evusa.com Copyright Top Agent Magazine