EDITOR’S LETTER
Building Cities! Transforming Lives!
Dearreaders,
Therealestatelandscapeisadynamicandever-evolvingsectorthatplaysapivotalroleinshaping economiesandcommunities.InregionslikeSouthAmerica,therealestateindustryfacesamyriad ofchallenges,particularlyinaddressinghousingaffordability.Rapidurbanizationandpopulation growthhavecreatedasignificantdemandforhousing,oftenoutstrippingsupplyandleadingto soaringpropertyprices.
Thissituationisfurtherexacerbatedbyeconomicinstabilityandpoliticaluncertainties,which complicatemarketdynamicsanddeterbothdomesticandinternationalinvestments.Asaresult,real estateleadersarenavigatingacomplexenvironmentwhereinnovativestrategiesandakeen understandingofmarkettrendsareessentialforsuccess.
Inthiscontext,theroleofvisionaryleadersinrealestatebecomesevenmorecritical.Theseleaders notonlynavigatetheintricatemarketdynamicsbutalsospearheadinnovationsthatreshapethe industry.Theirstrategicinsightsandforward-thinkingapproachesarecrucialinovercomingthe challengesposedbyavolatilemarket,ensuringsustainedgrowthanddevelopment.
InthiseditionofTheUSALeaders,wespotlight“The10MostInfluentialRealEstateLeaders 2024,”individualswhohavedemonstratedexceptionalforesightandleadershipinovercoming thesechallenges.Theseleadersarenotonlytransformingtheindustrybutarealsosettingnew standardsforrealestatedevelopmentandinvestment.
OurcoverstoryfeaturesHernanDePonti,Socio,andCEOofDMayoRealEstate,aleaderwho exemplifiesthisinnovativespirit.Withastrongbackgroundinthecorporateworld,Hernanhas developedprocessesthatconsistentlydeliversuperiorresults.Hisfocusonmetricsandcontinuous improvementhasdriventhecompanytoconsistentlysurpassitsownrecords,settingnew benchmarksintheindustry.Hernan’sleadershipisatestamenttothepowerofvisionandthe relentlesspursuitofexcellence.
Inthisedition,wealsohighlightotherinfluentialfiguresinrealestate,includingKieronFranklin, MelissaMata,andCreigNorthrop.Theseleadersaremakingsignificantstridesintheindustry, shapingthefutureofrealestatewiththeirinnovativestrategiesandcommitmenttoexcellence.Join usasweexplorethestoriesofthesetrailblazerswhoaretransformingtherealestatelandscapein 2024.
HappyReading!
Parag Ahire Project Editor
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MANAGING
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OMKAR
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Cover Story
Hernan DePonti Hernan DePonti
Transforming Real Estate with Technology and Customer Service
Keypoints:
● HernanDePontiistheSocioandCEOofDMayoRealEstate,acompany dedicatedtotransformingthelocalrealestatemarketthroughexceptional clientserviceandinnovativesolutions.
● Withover10yearsofinternationalexperienceinrealestate,DePontihas workedincountriesincludingArgentina,Mexico,theDominicanRepublic, Peru,Ecuador,andPanama,makinghimakeyindustryreference.
● DMayopridesitselfonA1customerserviceandleveragestechnologyto simplifyprocessesandenhanceoperations.
THE Cover Story
“Thedecisionisyours,weareyouropportunity”
That’sthetaglineHernanDePonti,theSocio,and CEOofDMayoRealEstate,haschosentorepresent hiscompanyanditsmission.
Withmorethan10yearsofexperienceintherealestate market,DePontihashadtheopportunitytooperatein variouscountries,includingArgentina,Mexico,the DominicanRepublic,Peru,Ecuador,Uruguay, Venezuela,Panama,andmore.
Theseuniqueexperienceshavepositionedhimasoneof themainreferencesintheindustry.Thisinternational exposurefacilitatesDMayo’sglobalrelationsandfosters excellentsynergies.Alongsidehispartnersandteam, thesesynergiesdrivethemtowardssuccess,enabling themtodelivertimelyandeffectiveresultstotheir clients.
DMayoRealEstateisacompanythathasmadea significantimpactinthelocalrealestateindustry,witha focusonclientsatisfaction.Theyassisttheirclientsin buyingorsellingpropertiesinsignificantlylesstime thanthemarketaverage.
MirrorReviewrecentlyspokewithDePonti,whosays weprideourselvesonourA1customerserviceand leveragetechnologytosimplifyprocessesandelevate ouroperations.
MirrorReview:Couldyoushareyoureducational andprofessionaljourneywithus?We’reparticularly interestedinthekeyrolesyou’veheldandthemajor organizationsyou'vebeenassociatedwith.
DePonti:I’moriginallyfromArgentina,butlivingin Peruforthepast19years.EarlyinmycareerinPeru,I
establishedseveralmedicine-importingcompanies.I formedthem,developedthem,madethemoperational,and thensoldthem.Intotal,Itransactedmorethan15 companies.
Later,Iventuredintothetechnologysector,whereIdid somethingsimilarwithaSpanishonlinegrouppurchasing company,Groupalia.Isolditthreetimestodifferent economicgroupswhileremainingasashareholderand CEO.
Anopportunitythenpresenteditselfformetoenterthereal estatebusiness.IbecamethecountrymanagerforPeru, Ecuador,andPanama,theprimaryrealestateportalsof thesecountries,underthebannerofNAVENT.Thisrole immersedmeinthefascinatingworldofrealestateforover nineyears.Duringthistime,Iacquiredtheknowledge, contacts,andnecessaryexperience.
However,whatcaughtmyattentionwasparticipatingin realestatetransactions.Thisledmetopartnerwithtwo
experiencedprofessionalsinthefield,EdwingDelgadoMayo, founderofDmayo18yearsago,andArefAbusabal,whojoined5 yearsagotoenhancethemanagementofthecommercialarea. Together,todayweformedDmayoRealEstate,whereIcurrently serveaspartnerandCEO.
MirrorReview:PleasesharetheoriginstoryofDmayoReal Estateandtheuniqueservicesitoffers.
DePonti:DmayoRealEstatehasbeenapartofthelocalmarketfor over18years.Itwasfoundedbyoneofmypartners,whohasbeen nurturingitsgrowtheversince.Today,we’remarketleaders,offering exclusivesalesandrentalservicesforprimepropertiesinthe country Weprideourselvesonourrecord-breakingtransaction successrates.
MirrorReview:Couldyoushedlightonsomeofthecompany’s significantaccomplishmentsandthedrivingforcesbehindthem?
DePonti:Oneofourkeyachievementsliesinthecollective experienceandtrajectoryoftheDMyoteam.Beyondthepartners
andleaders,wehaveadedicatedteamthatturns ideasintoreality Weprideourselvesonourtoptiercustomerserviceandleveragetechnologyto simplifyprocessesandelevateouroperations.
Ourgreatestaccomplishment,however,isthe satisfactionofourclients.Weassistthemin buyingorsellingpropertiesinsignificantlyless timethanthemarketaverage,andtheir satisfactionisourultimatereward.
MirrorReview:Leadingthecompany,could youwalkusthroughatypicaldayinyour role?Whataspectsofyourroledoyoufind mostrewarding?
DePonti:Mybackgroundinthecorporateworld greatlyaidsmeinestablishingeffectiveprocesses thatyieldbetterresults.Ihaveakeenfocuson numbersandratios,andIconstantlypushmyself toimprovethem.Themostgraffitiformeiswhen
The real estate market has always been, is, and will be very interesting since it is the best and safest investment “
we,asacompany,surpassourownrecords, whichhasbeenaconsistentachievementforus forquitesometime.
MirrorReview:Whatchallengesdidyouface inyourcareerjourney?Howdidyoutackle them?
DePonti:Everydaywefacechallenges.I’ve beeninvolvedinthepurchaseandsaleofover 25companies,manyofthemmultinational.This experiencehasbeenagreatteacher,presenting mewithnumerouschallenges.
Onesignificanthurdlewasthepandemic,during whichwewereconfinedforalmosteight months.Wehadtoreinventourworkprocesses, managingcommercialteamsremotelyvia computersandphones.Theseexperiences, thoughtough,havemadeusstronger
Moreover,thepandemicacceleratedtheshift towardsthedigitalworld.Thistransitionhas ultimatelybenefitedourclients,enablingthem toselectpropertiesmoreefficientlyand comfortablyfromtheirhomes.
MirrorReview:Whatisyourleadership philosophy,andhowdoyoutranslateitinto buildingasuccessfulteamatDMyo?
DePonti:Leadership,tome,isabout accompanyingtheprocess,notmerelyissuing ordersandexpectingresults.Ibelievethis approachhasledmetosuccessinallthe companiesI’veled.
Igetinvolvedinthemainissuesanddelegate othertaskstoourhighlycompetentteam.Itry tosurroundmyselfwithgoodpeoplewhoareon thesamepageandgiveeverythingforthe growthofthecompanyandtheteam.In essence,that’swhatDmayoisallabout.
MirrorReview:Whatareyourpredictions forthefutureofthelocalrealestate landscape?
DePonti:Therealestatemarkethasalways been,is,andwillbeveryinterestingsinceitis thebestandsafestinvestment,alotcontinuesto
bebuilt,andofferspeoplemoreoptionsto investormove,obtainingabetterquality oflife.
Trendscomehandinhandwith technology Today,findingwhatyou’re lookingforisaseasyasbrowsingreal estateportalsorourwebsite,whichoffers over1,000optionstohelpmakethedream ofhomeownershipareality.Ontheother hand,thefintechhelpsfinanceandbring youclosertotheseproperties.
MirrorReview:Howdoyouachievea perfectwork-lifebalance?Whatare yourhobbies/interestsbeyondthe office?
DePonti:Achievingawork-lifebalance, especiallyasanentrepreneur,isnoeasy task.Itoftenfeelsliketherearemorethan 24hours’worthofworkinaday However,thekeyistoleanonfamilyfor supportandgrounding.I’mfortunateto haveasupportivewifewhostandsbyme inallmybusinessendeavorsandtwo wonderfuldaughterswhoinspiremeto keepmovingforward.
Asforhobbies,Ienjoyplayingsoccer, readingpersonalgrowthbooks,and travelingtheworld.Travelingopensyour mind,introducesyoutonewbusinesses, andhelpsyoucontinuegrowing.
MirrorReview:Isthereanythingelse youwouldliketosharewithour readers,amessageofencouragement,a specificcalltoaction,oranyother wisdomyou’dliketoimpart?
DePonti:I’dliketoextendaninvitation toallofyoutodiscoverandexperience ourservicesatDmayo.Youcanvisitusat www.dmayo.com.
Asapersonalpieceofadvice,focuson whatyoudo,surroundyourselfwiththe rightpeople,andputalotofpassioninto it,becauseitistheonlywaytomoveyour businessforward.
“My philosophy regarding the brokerage's growth and expansion has always been based on the Wayne Gretzky quote—You skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.”
Founder & CEO
CREIG NORTHROP
A Charismatic Real Estate Leader with Profound REALTOR® Expertise
Arealestateleadermustknow
howtoleadtheirbrokerage andpossesscertainqualitiesto retaintheirleadershipcharisma.In addition,sincetherealestatemarketis extremelycompetitive,leadersmust leveragethelatesttrendsand opportunitiestostayontopoftheir game.Influencedbyaninsatiabledrive tohelppeopleachievetheirgoals, CreigNorthrop(FounderandCEO ofNorthropRealty)builta“care first”full-servicebrokerage.His knowledgeandexpertise,alongwith hisacademics,solidifieshis understandingofwhatpeoplewantand theemotionaldecisionsmadebasedon theirneeds.In2018,Creigfounded NorthropRealtywithhiswife,Carla Northrop(CEO)andexpandedits footprintintheMid-Atlantic.
LearningandPursuingGoals
Creigstartedintheindustryatayoung age,workingasacourierforhis mother,atopagentforColdwell Bankerinternationallyforthreeyears. Hecarefullyandmethodically observedhowhismotherhadmastered theartofsaleswhileproviding amazingcustomerservice.Meanwhile, healsodiscoveredhisvoraciousdrive tohelpothersachievetheirgoals.So, in1986,heearnedhisrealestate licensewhileattendingtheUniversity ofMaryland.
AfterpursuingadegreeinPsychology,
Creigcultivatedthatknowledgeto launchacareerasanindividualreal estateagent.Usingwhathecallsthe ‘psychologyofsales’,Creigearned recognitionasoneoftheyoungest agentstoachieveabilliondollarsin salesvolume.
The‘NorthropEdge’
In2000,CreigandCarlastartedThe CreigNorthropTeam,atop-producing salesteamthatwasknownfor providingextraordinaryserviceatno extracost.Theirteam’sfocuswasbuilt onbuildinglife-longrelationshipswith clientsratherthansingular transactions.
TheCreigNorthropTeamearned severalaccoladesbetween2000and 2018,includingthetitleofthe#1Real EstateTeaminMarylandbyVolume fortwelveconsecutiveyearsbeginning in2005andthentheunprecedented honorofbeingnamedbyRealTrends andTheWallStreetJournalasthe#1 RealEstateTeamintheNationby Volumethreetimes,in2011,2012,and 2017.
In2018,TheCreigNorthropTeam transitionedtoNorthropRealty,afullservicebrokerage,expandingand cateringtotheirclient’sneedsfrom beginningtoendwiththebestsystems, technology,andcustomerservice. NorthropRealty’sapproacheasesthe stressofhomebuyingandsellingfor
theirclientsthroughatop-notchinhousemarketingagency,licensed clientcarecoordinators,professional homestagingconsultants,andcuttingedgetechnologyprovidingaworldclassclientexperience.
In2020,afterachievingoverone billiondollarsinsalesvolume, NorthropRealtywasnamedthe#1 SpecialtyBrokerageintheNationby RealTrends&TomFerry.Currently, thebrokeragehas300+agentswho
closeover3,000 transactionsannually
DynamicStewardship
Beingatthecompany’s forefront,Creigleadsby example.Hisfocus contributestotheoverall successofthe brokerage—makingtopleveldecisionsby workingcloselywith Carlaalongwiththeir ExecutiveLeadership Team. “I understand that to scale successfully, the brokerage’s executive infrastructure had to scale,” mentionsCreig.
Overtime,Creigand Carlahaveassembleda teamoftalented individualsforNorthrop Realty.Creigassertsthat theyhavehiredthebest C-Suitewithdefined lanesandgoals, leveragingtheir collectiveexpertise,and propellingthebrokerage tothenextgrowthphase.
State-of-the-art Technology
Attheonsetoftheglobal pandemic,NorthropRealtydidnot pausebutpivoted.Thebrokeragewas 5-yearsaheadofitscompetitionwith itsstate-of-the-arttechnologythat enabledtheiragentsandteamstosell 944+houseswithinaweeksince January2021.
Theirofficesarewhereclientsand agentsalikehavealltheresourcesthey needattheirfingertips.Sofarthisyear, NorthropRealtyhasaddedmore officesservinghomebuyersandsellers
inMaryland,Delaware,Pennsylvania, Virginia,andWashingtonD.C.
TheThreeC’s
NorthropRealtyisconstantly deployingcutting-edgetechnology, systems,andextraordinarycustomer service.Ithasbuiltandcontinuesto growitsinnovativebrokerageby employingthe3C’s:Care, Consistency,andConfidence.
• NorthropRealtycaresaboutits clients,thecommunitiesitserves, andeveryoneinthebrokerage.
• Itisconsistentwithitsmessages andlevelofservices.
• Thebrandissynonymouswith thecompany’sconfidenceandis veryknowledgeableintheareasit serves.
NorthropRealtyonlyhasfull-timeor “all-the-timeagents”whoareconfident intheirknowledgeofthemarket.This isduetothebrokerage’srobustand ongoingfreesalestraining platform—NorthropU
AnInspirationalLeader
Asaninspirationalleader,Creig adviseshisagentsandstaffneverto stoplearning.Herecommendsseeking waystobeontopoftheever-changing marketandtoneverloseyour competitiveedgebecauseadversity doesnotbuildcharacter,itrevealsit.It helpseveryonetoinnovateandgrow together.Headds, “You always need to have a pulse on the market and lead by example because your character is built when no one is looking. It is the difference between an Agent and a Top Producer.” Citinganexampleof himself,Creigmentionsthatifyou lovewhatyoudo,youmustbeanalltimeagentandputyourclients’needs first,andsuccesswillbeyours.
Know The Top 5 Largest Malls
Imaginespendingawholedayinamallwithout gettingbored.Soundsabsurd,right?Well,notif youvisitoneofthelargestmallsintheworld. Thesemallsaremorethanjustshoppingcenters,they aremini-citieswitheverythingyouneedandwant.
Inthisblog,wewilltakeyouonatourofthetop5 largestmallsintheworldin2024.Itismeasuredby theirGrossLeasableArea(GLA).GLAistheamount ofspacethatcanberentedtotenants,anditisthemain criterionforrankingthemalls.Youwillbeamazedby theuniquefeaturesandattractionsofeachmall,such asiceskatingrinks,cinemas,andmuseums.
Ifyouarereadytoexplorethelargestmallsinthe worldandwhattheyhavetooffer,keepreading andenjoy.
1.IranMall
Location:Tehran,Iran
GLA:21,000,000sqft
Establishmentyear:2018 Owner:AyandehBank
TheIranMalltopsthelistofthelargestmallsinthe world.Themallisamulti-purposecomplexthatoffers manyattractionsandservices.Ithasatraditional bazaarinspiredbythemarketsofIsfahan,Shiraz, Qazvin,Qom,andotherhistoricalcitiesofIran.The bazaarshowcasestherichcultureandheritageofIran, withtraditionalarchitecture,handicrafts,food,and drinkshops.
Next,themallhasadidargardenthatisareplicaofthe famousFinGardeninKashan.Thegardenhasa centralpool,fountains,pavilions,andtrees,creatinga relaxingandbeautifulatmosphere.Anotherdistinctive featureofthemallisthemirrorhallwhichisdecorated withthousandsofpiecesofmirrors,creatinga dazzlingeffectoflightandreflection.
Moreover,themallhasalibrarythatisoneofthe largestintheMiddleEast,withmorethan1.2million books,journals,andmultimediaresources.Thelibrary alsohostsculturalevents,exhibitions,andworkshops. Furthermore,themallhasacarshowroomthat displaysacollectionofluxuryandclassiccars,aswell aselectricandhybridvehicles.Theshowroomalso offerstestdrives,carrentals,andmaintenance services.
Finally,themallhasamusicalfountainthatisthelargest inIran,withaheightof40metersandadiameterof100 meters.Thefountainperformssynchronizedshowsof water,music,andlights,creatingaspectacularspectacle.
TheIranMallalsohasawiderangeofentertainment, shopping,anddiningoptions,suchasacinemacomplex, asportscenter,ahotel,afoodhall,andhundredsofretail outlets.Themallisadestinationforbothlocalsand tourists,whocanenjoyamemorableanddiverse experienceattheIranMall.
2.NewCenturyGlobalCenter
Location:Chengdu,China
GLA:18,298,648sqft
Establishmentyear:2013
Owner:EntertainmentandTravelGroup
TheNewCenturyGlobalCenterisamultipurpose complexthatoffersmanyattractionsandservices.Ithas awaterparkwithanartificialbeach,wherealarge screenshowssunrisesandsunsets.Thewaterparkisthe largestindoorwaterparkintheworld,withacapacityof 6,000people.Italsohasacinema,askatingrink,a museum,andamusicalfountain.
Thecinemaisa14-screenIMAXtheater,thelargestin southwestChina.Themuseumisascienceand technologymuseumthatfeaturesinteractiveexhibitsand displays.Themusicalfountainisaspectacularshowof water,music,andlightsthatcanbeseenfromtheoutside ofthemall.
TheNewCenturyGlobalCenterisamultipurpose buildingthatoffersmanyattractionsandservices.Oneof itsuniquefeaturesisthewaterpark,whichhasa “MediterraneanVillage”,apirateship,andanartificial beach,amongotherattractions.
TheMediterraneanvillageisathemedareathatrecreates theatmosphereandstyleoftheEuropeanregion.Ithas colorfulbuildings,cobblestonestreets,fountains,and cafes.Thepirateshipisalargeandrealisticreplicaofa sailingvessel,completewithmasts,sails,cannons,and ropes.Theartificialbeachisa5,000squaremeter (53,820squarefoot)areathathaswhitesand,palmtrees, andalargescreenthatshowssunrisesandsunsets.The waterpark,withacapacityof6,000people,hasawave pool,alazyriver,aspa,andachildren’sarea.Itisalso thelargestindoorwaterparkintheworld,
Theretailoutletsareamixofinternationalandlocal brands,offeringawiderangeofproductsandservices. Themallisadestinationforbothlocalsandtourists,who canenjoyamemorableanddiverseexperience.
3.IOICityMall
Location:Putrajaya,Malaysia
GLA:8,840,000sqft
Establishmentyear:2014 Owner:IOIPropertiesGroup
Themall’sfirstphasehasover350retailoutlets,like internationalbrandsPrada,Dolce&Gabbana,and HarveyNorman.Italsohasamoderncinema,afitness center,andahomeimprovementstore.Themallhas uniqueattractions,likeDistrict21,apost-apocalyptic adventurepark,Icescape,abigiceskatingrink,andThe SymphonyWalk,anindoorgardenwithmusical fountains.
Themall’ssecondphase,openedin2022,added300 morestores,likeluxurybrandsNitori,JONETZ,and Jollibee.Italsobroughtnewentertainmentfacilities,like Kiddytopia,aplayarea,BELIEVEFITNESS,awellness center,andIOIGrandHall,anexhibitionspace.Themall hasMalaysia’sfirstIMAXhallwithlaserprojection,and othernewcinemaformatslikeGSCBIG,Play+,and ONYX.
TheIOICityMallisashoppingparadisethatcatersto everytasteandpreference.Itiseasilyaccessiblevia majorhighwaysandpublictransportandisonlya30minutedrivefromtheKualaLumpurInternational Airport.Themallisapopulardestinationforlocalsand touristsalike,whocanenjoyadiverseandexciting shoppingexperience.
ThemallhasuniqueattractionslikeDistrict21,abig indoorthemeparkwith11excitingattractionslikea rollergliderandclimbingwall.Icescape,alargeice skatingrink,giveslessons,hockeygames,andiceshows, withacafeandproshop.
Additionally,theIOIGrandHall,spanning50,000sqft, accommodatesupto8,000people.Withadvancedaudiovisualsystems,itisidealforconcerts,conventions,and weddings.CompletewithaVIPloungeandbanquet kitchen,it’saversatilevenueforvariousevents.This mallissohugethatitranks3rdinthelistofthelargest mallsintheworld.
4.NewSouthChinaMall
Location:Dongguan,China
GLA:7,100,000sqft
Establishmentyear:2005
Owner:FounderGroup
Themallisdividedintosevenzones,eachwith adifferentthemeinspiredbyfamousplaces aroundtheworld,suchasParis,Amsterdam, Venice,andEgypt.Themallfeaturesover 1,000stores,includinginternationalbrands likePrada,Nike,andApple.Italsooffersa varietyofentertainmentoptions,suchasa cinema,athemepark,andamarinepark.
Themallishometotheworld’slargestindoor rollercoaster TheFireDragonrollercoaster reachesspeedsofupto80km/h.Italsohasa 25-meterreplicaoftheArcdeTriomphe,a2.1kilometercanalwithgondolas,anda553meter-longLEDscreen.
Themallisashoppingparadisethatattracts millionsofvisitorseveryyear.Itiseasily accessiblebypublictransportandisonlyan hour’sdrivefromHongKong.Themallisa testamenttotherapiddevelopmentand economicgrowthofChina.
Themallhasuniquefeaturesbesidesitssize andvariety.Forexample,theParisZone mimicstheFrenchcapital’sromance,withan EiffelTower,afountainshow,andamarket. ThezonehasmanyFrench-themedstoresand restaurants,likeL’Occitane,Ladurée,andCafé deParis.
AnotherexampleistheVeniceZone,which transportsvisitorstothecharmingcityof canals,withareplicaoftheRialtoBridge,a gondolaride,andacarnival.Thezonealsohas arangeofItalian-themedstoresand restaurants,suchasArmani,Versace,andPizza Hut.
Lastly,theEgyptZoneimmersesvisitorsinthe ancientcultureofEgypt,withareplicaofthe Sphinx,apyramid,andamuseum.Thezone alsohasaselectionofEgyptian-themedstores andrestaurants.
5.IsfahanCityCenter
Location:Isfahan,Iran
GLA:7,000,000sqft
Establishmentyear:2012
Owner:MasoudSarrami
Thisisthe5thlargestmallsintheworldwhichfeatures over750retailoutlets,offeringawiderangeoflocaland internationalbrands.Italsohasavarietyofdiningoptions, fromfastfoodtofinedining.Aswellasafoodcourtwitha capacityof5,000people.Themallisknownforitscultural attractions.AttractionssuchastheMuseumofIran’s HistoryandCivilization,whichshowcasestherichheritage ofthecountry,andtheIsfahanAquarium,whichdisplays variousaquaticspecies.Themallalsohasastate-of-the-art cinemacomplex,with14screensanda3Dtheater
TheIsfahanCityCenterisashoppingparadisethatattracts millionsofvisitorseveryyear.Itiseasilyaccessibleby publictransportandisonlya20-minutedrivefromthe IsfahanInternationalAirport.Themallisasymbolofthe modernizationanddevelopmentofIran.
Themallhasuniquefeaturesbesidesitssizeandvariety Forexample,thehotelisafive-starhotelwith200rooms andsuites,givingaluxuryandcomfortablestayforthe guests.Thehotelhasaspa,afitnesscenter,apool,anda conferencehall.
Thehotelalsohasarooftoprestaurant,whichoffersa panoramicviewofthecity AnotherexampleistheWorld TradeCenter,whichprovidesaplatformforbusinessand tradeactivities.Thecenterhasanexhibitionhall,abusiness center,ameetingroom,andaVIPlounge.Thecenteralso hostsvariousevents,suchasseminars,workshops,etc.
Lastly,thehypermarketisahypermarket,whichcoversan areaof150,000squarefeet.Thehypermarketsellsavariety ofproducts,suchasgroceries,householditems,electronics, andclothing.Thehypermarketalsohasabakery,abutcher,a pharmacy,andaflowershop.
Conclusion
Inthisblog,wehaveexploredsomeofthetop5largest mallsintheworldin2024.Thesemallsarenotonlyhugebut alsoofferavarietyofattractionsandservices.Whetheryou arelookingforentertainment,shopping,dining,orculture, youcanfinditallintheseamazingmalls.Ifyouareafanof thelargestmallsintheworld,youshouldcheckoutthese mallsandseeforyourselfwhattheyhavetooffer.
Wewouldlovetohearyourthoughtsandfeedbackonthis topic.Doyouhaveafavoritemallamongthelargestmallsin theworldwementioned?Haveyouvisitedanyofthese mallsbefore?Whatwasyourexperiencelike?Pleaseshare youropinions,experiences,orquestionsinthecomments sectionbelow.
Kieron Franklin
Paving the Way for Innovation in the Real Estate Industry
Therealestateindustryhasasignificantrolein
shapingourfuture.Withtherighttoolsand innovativeminds,wecancreateimproved infrastructuretoachieveourgoals.Overthepastfew decades,theindustryhaswitnessedremarkable constructionachievements.Now,it'stimefortheindustryto embraceessentialtechnologytoelevateitselfandmeetthe needsofsociety.Inthiscontext,KieronFranklin,the CEOofNunzaRealEstateLLC,bringshisthreedecades ofexperience,knowledge,andpassionforinnovationto enhancethequalityofhumanlife.Heenvisionspioneering technologicaladvancementsinthefield.Inaninterview,he sharedinsightfulandvaluableinformation.Let’sdelveinto it!
Kieron’s
UniqueJourneyfromFinancetoRealEstate
HailingfromtheSouthofEngland,Kieronembarkedonhis careerwithhisfirstrolewhichwasanadministratorata locallifeassurancecompany.Balancingthedemandsof workandeducation,Kierondiligentlystudiedduring eveningsandweekends,ultimatelyearningthequalification ofCIIDiplomaFinancialServices.Thisearlyfoundation playedapivotalroleinshapinghisfutureinWealth Management.
In2019,afteraccumulatingyearsofexperienceinthe financialservicesandbankingindustryacrossvarious globalmarkets,includingtheUK,HongKong,Saudi Arabia,theChannelIslands,andnowtheUAE,Kierontook asignificantstepforward.HepursuedaMaster’sin BusinessAdministration(MBA)throughLiverpool’sOpen University.Throughouthisextensivecareer,Kieron consistentlycenteredhisfocusoncustomersandtheir financialwell-being.Thisrolenaturallyexposedhimtothe intricaciesofpropertyandmortgages,settingthestagefor hiseventualtransitionintotherealestatemarket.Overthe pastfiveyearsspentinDubai,Kieronastutelyidentifieda compellingopportunitytotransferhisknowledgeand experiencetofocusonbringingpositivechangeandchoice totheRealEstatesectorandlaunchthePropTechcompany Nunzacom.
Furthermore,hestates, “I am passionate about enabling positive change and improving both the experience and value for customers and this is what I am committed to bringing to the market through Nunza.”
NunzaRealEstate:TransformingThePropertyProcess
Inanerawheretechnologyempowersconsumers,Nunza offersadependablealternativethatharmonizeswith traditionalrealestatemethods.Kieronexplains, “We are here to provide a solution to those consumers and offer an alternative way to buy, sell, or rent a property that complements the traditional methods.”
NunzaofficiallydebutedinJuly2023astheUAE’s pioneeringdigitalrealestateagency TheUAE,witha particularfocusonDubai,wasselectedastheLaunchpad forNunza.Byharnessingmarket-leadinginsights,AI,and advancedtechnology,theirwebsiteandappempower propertyownerstoswiftlylisttheirpropertiesforsaleor rent.
Kieronexplainsthereasonsandmotivationsbehind Nunza’schoicetolaunchitsoperationsinDubai.With governingbodiesandregulatorsliketheDubaiLand DepartmentandtheRealEstateRegulatoryAuthorityatthe forefront,Dubaihasarichhistoryofinnovation.TheUAE isexperiencinggrowth,withrisingdemandforproperty, creatingapositiveoutlookforthefuture.Thishighlights theregion’sattractivenessasadestinationforbothliving andinvesting.
Additionally,Kieronoutlinesthecompany’smissionand visionstatements.Hesays, “Our mission is to help change the Real Estate market for the better by putting the customer first and giving them increased choice, control and trust when buying, selling, or renting a property. Our vision is to be the world’s leading property platform and a one-stop solution for all of your property-related needs.”
AtNunza,customersenjoytheconvenienceofitsAppand websitebutalsoensurecustomersbenefitfromexposureon
theUAE’smajorpropertyportals.TheNunza platformsefficientlyfacilitatedirectconnections betweenpropertyownersandpotentialbuyersor tenants,simplifyingtheprocess,savingtime, reducinghassleandcosts,andensuringfull verificationfortransparencyandpeaceofmind. Additionally,legalintricaciesareexpertlyhandledby conveyancingexperts,furtherenhancingthespeed, ease,andcertaintyofpropertytransfers.Notably,all partiesinvolvedpayonlyafractionofthecost comparedtotraditionalagents,maximizingoverall value.
Kieronemphasizes, “At Nunza, we believe that no one knows your property better than you. This vital component allowed us to build an intuitive, easy-touse platform allowing property owners to speak to buyers directly, book and conduct their own viewings highlighting the real selling points of their property, as well as receive and negotiate all offers directly.”
TakingaCloserLookatKieron’sRole
Inthestartupworld,theroleofaCEOencompasses manyresponsibilities.Kieronjugglesvarioustasks whilewearingdifferenthatssimultaneously. However,atitscore,hisprimaryresponsibilityisto ensurecustomersreceiveexcellentvalueandhavea greatexperience.Nunza'smissionrevolvesaround assistingandservingitsclients,aimingtoprovide themwiththebestpossibleexperienceandmaking propertytransactionsassmoothasproperty ownershipitself.
Kieronrecognizesthattherealestateindustry,which hasremainedrelativelyunchangedfordecades,ison thecuspoftechnologicaltransformation.HeiswellpositionedtoleadNunza’stransformation,notonlyin Dubaibutonabroaderscaleaswell.Clientfeedback hasbeenoverwhelminglypositive,reinforcing Nunza’scommitmenttocontinuousimprovement. Theyactivelyseekfeedback,adapttomarkettrends, andembracetechnologicaladvancementstoenhance clientsatisfaction.
Kieronfirmlybelievesthereisnoconflictbetween whatclientsneedandwhatNunzaaimstoachieve. Hefurtherstates, “My only objective is to ensure the customer gets the very best experience and service from Nunza, and I know if I am able to deliver that, then Nunza as a company will be a success.”
ApproachtoMotivatingTeamsandFosteringInclusivity
Kieronunderstandsthatprovidingexceptionalserviceisthe bestwaytomarketNunzaandisessentialforthe company’ssuccess.Whenaskedabouthowhemotivates andinspireshisteamtoachievetheirgoalsandobjectives andthestepshetakestoensureapositiveandinclusive workplace,hestatesthat,asanewdigitalrealestate company,theyareasmallbuteffectiveteam,allmotivated byavisiontobecometheworld'sleadingpropertyplatform. Histeamworkstowardsachievingthisvisionbyproviding adigitalsolutionthatempowerspeopleandbringsabout change.Additionally,theteamcaresdeeplyabout individualsandbelievestheycanassistthembysimplifying theprocess,deliveringsolutions,andsavingthemtimeand money.
Kieron’sTakeonRealEstate:ClearingtheFogof Misconceptions
Kieronbelievesthatintoday’sage,thankstotheinternet andsocialmedia,peoplearebetterinformedthanever However,thereisawidespreadmisconceptionthatone musthireanagenttobuyorsellproperty.Whilethisoption maybepreferableforsomewhoarewillingtopayhigher fees,itisnotessentialforthosewhoareopentodirect engagementwithpotentialbuyers.Thisapproachcanresult insignificantcostsavings,anditispreciselywhatNunza supports.
Furthermore,Kieronemphasizesthattheprimarygoalfor mostpropertysellersistosecurebuyersquicklyandatan acceptableprice.Toachievethis,itisessentialtoconsider theperspectiveofthebuyer.Byconnectingdirectlywith
“Real Estate is still commonly the largest and often most emotional purchase any of us will ever make
propertyowners,buyersgainaccesstoindividualswho knowthepropertybetterthananyoneelse.Theycanreceive promptandknowledgeableresponseswithoutany communicationbarriers.Bookingaviewingbecomesa straightforwardprocess,requiringthecoordinationofjust twoschedulesinsteadofthree.Moreover,whenmakingan offer,thereiscompletetransparencyandpeaceofmind,as nothird-partycommissionisinvolvedintheprocess.
FromOverloadtoAchievingWork-LifeBalance
Therealestateindustryisknownforitshighdemands, requiringconsiderablepatienceandtimecommitment. Consequently,findingqualitytimecanbeachallengewhile workingonprojects.Kieronacknowledgesthis,stating, “Work-life balance has always been something I have failed at in the past when working for large financial institutions, and I am very lucky to have a very supportive and understanding wife. As I have aged, I have realized that quality time with the family where you are fully present is what really matters.”
WhiletheroleofCEOisdemanding,Kieronvaluesthe flexibilityitprovidesintermsofworkhoursandlocation. Thisflexibilityallowshimtodedicatemoretimetohis daughterandbepresentforimportantmoments.Itisall aboutstrikingtherightbalancebetweenworkandfamily thatsuitshislifestyle.
AdviceforAspiringLeadersintheRealEstateIndustry
Whenaskedforadvicetoofferaspiringleaderslookingto begintheirventuresintherealestateindustry,Kieron explains, “First and foremost, it is important to be yourself. Too often, we try to play a persona or role at work, which can quickly lead us to be unhappy and fatigued, and often people can see through it anyway.”
Furthermore,heemphasizesthattherealestateindustryis challenging,frequentlyrelyingoncommission-basedor heavilycommission-weightedstructures.Headvisesagainst allowingcommissionstodriveyourbehavior;instead, focusontheclientandtheirneeds,andsuccesswillfollow
Additionally,Kieronreiteratesthesignificanceofwork-life balance,whichhementionedearlier.Headvisesaspiring leaderstoallocatequalitytimeforthemselvesandtheir lovedones.Henotes, “Few people look back on their lives and wish they had worked harder or longer hours, but many wish they had spent more time on self-care and with their loved ones.”
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On a macro level, Real Estate will always be an important part of any economy and will continue to be impacted by prevailing environmental forces
INTHEWORLD
In2024,LowTaxCountrieswillbeahottopicforthose aimingtosaveontaxes.
We'lluncoverthenationswhereyoucanenjoymore earnings,spendlessonpurchases,andkeepyour businesscostsdown.
Joinusasweexplorethetoplowtaxcountriesthat couldgiveyourfinancesanedgethisyear.
Thisblogpostwilldelveintothecountrieswiththe mostfavorableratesacrossthreekeycategories:
● Incometax
● Salestax
● Corporatetax.
Low-IncomeTaxCountriesintheWorld
AlbertEinsteinoncestated, “The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax.” Anditistrueupto acertainextent.
Incometaxregulationsarefilledwithjargon, deductions,andexclusions,makingitdifficultforthe averagepersontounderstandwhattheyowe.Depending onthenationanditstaxcode,therecanbedifferences inthecomplexityofunderstandingincometax.
Inthislisting,wearementioningtop-incometaxhaven countriesthateveryonewouldlovetobearesidentof.
1. UnitedArabEmirates
● EconomySize:$536.83Billion(2024)
● IncomeTaxRate0%
TheUAEisregardedasalivelyandinterestingcountry withmuchtooffer.Ithasathrivingeconomy,arich culturallegacy,andworld-famouslandmarks,including theBurjKhalifa,PalmJumeirah,andLouvreAbu Dhabi.
TheUAEisalsoacommercial,tourism,and entertainmentdestination,withavibrantnightlifescene andayear-roundcalendarofsportsandculturalevents. Overall,theUAEisavibrantanddiversifiedcountry thatofferssomethingforeveryone.Ithasoneofthe moststableandstrongeconomiesintheMiddleEast. TheIMFreportpredicts4.01%and4.15%annualGDP growthin2024and2025,respectively
Currently,thereisnopersonalincometaxinthe UnitedArabEmirates.Asaresult,thereareno individualtaxregistrationorreporting requirements.TheUAEhasnofederalorEmiratelevelpersonalincometax.Therefore,youarenot requiredtofileincometaxreturnsorpaytaxeson yoursalary
UAEbelongstooneofthehighlypreferred countriesforlowtaxcountries.
2. Bermuda
● EconomySize:$7.55Billion(2023)
● IncomeTaxRate0%
SituatedintheNorthAtlanticOcean,Bermudaisa BritishOverseasTerritory.Itistheoldestandmost populousofBritain’soverseasterritories.The groupconsistsofaround138coralislandsand islets.
Bermuda’seconomyisbuiltoninsuranceandother financialservices,whichaccountforaround85% oftheisland’sGDP.TourismisBermuda’ssecond largestindustry,accountingforapproximately5% ofGDPbutafargreatershareofemployment.
Bermudahasnoincometaxsinceitisanoffshore financialcenter,allowingittooperateoutsideof mostcountries’taxjurisdictions.Thismeansthat peopleandbusinessesbasedinBermudaarenot requiredtopaytaxesintheirhomecountries.
Instead,Bermuda’staxstructureisclearandopen, witha15%globalcorporatetax.Thisdraws enterprisestotheisland,makingitapopular destinationforinternationaltrade.Furthermore, Bermudahasbeenattemptingtoincreaseitstax transparencyandlessenitsreputationasatax haven.
3. Bahamas
● EconomySize:12.9Billion(2022)
● IncomeTaxRate0%
TheBahamasisoneofthemostlivablenations, withnoincometax.Obtainingatemporary residencyvisaisassimpleaspaying$1,000atthe immigrationoffice,anditisrenewedannually
TheBahamas’economyisreboundingrapidly,fueled bymassivetourisminflows.Tourism,banking, cement,oiltransshipment,salt,rum,pharmaceuticals, andspiral-weldedsteelpipearesomeofitsmajor industries.
Despitebeingasmallislanddevelopingstate,the BahamashasahighGDPpercapitaof$31,458, accordingtotheWorldBank.Inflationhasbeen decliningsincemid-2022.Withasignificantrebound intourism,thecurrentaccountdeficitisexpectedto fallto6.2percentofGDPin2023(from8.2percentin 2022).
LowCorporateTaxCountriesintheWorld
Anotherlistoflowtaxcountriesmentionsthe corporatetaxfavorablenations.Economicreformis necessarytokeeptheGDPafloat.Corporates functioninguninterruptedlyindicates,steadygrowth. Hence,theselistedcountriesunderstandthisandtryto attractasmanyaspossible.
1. Bahrain
● EconomySize:$47.12Billion(2024)
● CorporateTaxRate:0%
Bahrainisthethird-smallestcountryinAsia.Bahrain becamethefirstpost-oileconomyinthePersianGulf throughdecadesofinvestmentinbankingandtourism. Hence,manyoftheworld’smajorfinancialinstitutions arepresentinthecountry’scapital.TheWorldBank recognizesitasahigh-incomeeconomy
PetroleumisBahrain’smostimportantexportproduct, accountingfor60%ofexportreceipts,70%of governmentrevenue,and11%ofGDP.Aluminiumis thesecondlargestexportedproduct,behindfinance andbuildingmaterials.
Bahrainhasnotaxesonincome,sales,capitalgains,or estates,withtheexception,ofrestrictedsituations.The firms(localandforeign)thatparticipateintheoiland gassectororgeneraterevenuesfromextractionor refinementaretaxedunderafixednumber.A46%tax rateischargedonnetprofitsforeachtaxaccounting period,regardlessofthetaxpayer’sresidency.Bahrain isanotherhighlypreferredcountryamonglowtax countries.
2. BritishVirginIslands
● EconomySize:$500Million(2019)
● CorporateTaxRate:0%
Therearenocorporatetaxes,capitalgainstaxes,wealth taxes,oranytaxesthataBritishVirginIslands (BVI)companymustpay.Thesecorporationscontinuetobe exemptfromincometaxesandstampdutiesonany instrumentsordeedsrelevanttocompanyactivity,including thetransferofallpropertytoorbythecompany,aswellas securitiestransactions.
However,severalfrequentmisconceptionsabouttheBritish VirginIslandsareuntrue.Thejurisdictionfollowsglobal normsforthetransmissionofinformationbetween competenttaxauthoritiesregardingcitizens’incomeand assets.
Theinformationissharedperiodicallyandinresponseto specificrequestsfromforeigntaxauthorities.Thereisalsoan extremelyeffectivesystemforsharinginformationwith overseaslawenforcementtocounteractillegalfinancing. Thisisinadditiontoastrongregulatoryframeworkforantimoneylaunderingandcounter-terrorismfinancingefforts. Therefore,theBritishVirginIslandsareamongthefavorite lowtaxcountries.
3. Ireland
● EconomySize:$629.59Billion(2024)
● CorporateTaxRate:12.5%
Ireland,abeautiful,water-lockednation,isoneofthemost preferredofficesforcorporations.Irelandonlyleviesa corporatetaxrateof6.25%onincomederivedfrom intellectualpropertyorpatentsheldbybusinesses.This reducedrateismeanttoprovidetaxbreakstoprotectand supportintellectualpropertyroyalties.Itsdevelopmentasa lowcorporationtaxregimecanbetracedbackto1956when itimplementedtaxbreaksonexportprofits.
Ireland’sfinancialsystemallowsfortheestablishmentof special-purposeentities(SPVs)toreducetaxes.
Ireland’staxregulationsonR&Drolesprovidesignificant incentivesforfirmstoinvestincreativeconcepts.Irelandhas implementedlawsthatallowR&D-intensivestart-upstoseek backtaxes.Thisistrueevenifthestartupislosingmoney andunabletopaycorporatetaxes.Inaddition,the25%tax creditisappliedtoacorporationtaxrateofonly12.5%.
Thisclearlyhighlights,whyIrelandbelongstothelistof oneofthehighlypreferredcountriesforlowtaxcountries.
LowSalesTaxCountriesInTheWorld
Value-addedtax,orVAT,isnotthesameassalestax.VATis ataxleviedontheaddedvalueofgoodsandservices throughouttheproductionordistributionprocess,whereas Salestaxisataxleviedonthepurchasepriceofgoodsand services.Inshortsalestaxispaidbyendconsumers,and VATispaidbymerchantsinthesupplychain.
Incertaincountries,VATisreferredtoasasalestax. However,theydifferinprincipleandcomputation.
1. UnitedArabEmirates(UAE)
● EconomySize:$536.83Billion(2024)
● SalesTaxRate:5%
UAEisoneofthemostvisitedcountries.Hence,tourism andemploymentkicksin.Itevenactsasajunctionwhere severaltravelershaveconnectingflights.Dubai’s internationalairportisthebusiestintheworldfor internationalpassengers.
Dubai’sgovernmenthasseveralplanstomitigateshrinking economicpossibilities.ImposingsalestaxandVATarepart ofthatplan.Thesesmallstepsarebeingtakentoreduce dependenceonfossilfuelincome.
2. Brunei
● EconomySize:$15.99Billion(2023)
● SalesTaxRate:0%
Taxesareseenasawayforgovernmentstogenerate revenuefromthepublic.Bruneihaszerosalestaxbecauseit isoneofthewealthiestcountriesintheworld,withavery stableeconomyandahighstandardofliving.However, Brunei’sgovernmenthasamassedasignificantamountof wealthovertheyearsthroughitsoilandgasindustryand doesnotneedtorelyontaxesasaprimarysourceof revenue.
Additionally,Brunei’sgovernmentvalueseconomicstability andhaschosennottointroduceasalestaxtoavoidcreating anypotentialeconomicinstability.Bruneialsohasalarge foreignexchangereserve,whichcushionsitseconomy duringperiodsofglobaleconomicdownturn.Therefore,this tinycountrytakesthespotamongthetoplowtaxcountries.
3. Bahrain
● EconomySize:$47.12Billion (2024)
● SalesTaxRate:10%
Beingapetroleum-basedsmalleconomy, Bahrainearnsenoughtokeepitsfinancial accountsstable.Asmentionedearlier, Bahrainchargeszerotaxoncorporate earnings.However,theychargeacertain percentageonparticularbusiness transactions.
Inthesameway,theBahraingovernment isbeginningtoreformitseconomic practices.Bahrainhaslaunchedaseriesof laborreformsunderMinisterofLabour MajeedAlAlawiaspartofitseffortsto establishamoderneconomy,bringingthe labormarketinlinewithinternational standards.
Bahrainaspirestoincreaseitshigh-tech businesses,investinR&D,andboostits competitivepositionintheglobal economy.In2006,itwasannouncedthat theBahrainScienceandTechnologyPark, aKuwaitFinanceHouseBahrain initiative.
Itreflectstheefforttodiversifythe economyandprovidehigh-qualityjobsfor localandinternationalworkers.These effortsaremadetofosterinnovativeand inventivethinkingthatwouldbenefitthe islandnationdirectly
Conclusion
Theseabove-mentionedlowtaxcountries arelistedonseveralfactorsthatmake themattractivedestinations.Ifyouare interestedinknowingaboutthehighesttax countries.
Note: The data has been extracted from several websites and sources. Mainly it was gathered from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and several government websites.
Melissa Mata
MelissaMata,anaccomplishedentrepreneur,
servesastheesteemedCEOofElevated PropertiesInternational.Withafamily legacyrootedinentrepreneurshipandafatherwhoowneda successfulrealestatebrokerage,Melissa’sinterestinthe industrywassparkedatayoungage.Herimpressive journeycommencedwithobtainingherfirstrealestate licensein2008,anotableachievementattheageof19,all whilediligentlyworkingatareputablerealestatefirm. Throughoutthisperiod,shenotonlyrefinedherskillsbut alsopursuedhighereducation,ultimatelyearninga distinguishedbachelor’sdegreeinMarketingand Advertisingin2009.
Evenasshecontinuedherstudies,earningherMaster’sin Barcelona,Spainin2010,Melissa'sdedicationtothereal estatedomainremainedresolute,atraitthatwoulddefine hercareer.FollowingherreturntotheUnitedStatesin 2014,shefurtherbroadenedherhorizonsbyacquiringa Floridarealestatelicense.Thispivotalmoveenabledherto seamlesslyintegrateherexpertisewithherroleata specializedrealestateadvertisingagency,apartnershipthat continuestothrivenowadays.Melissa’ssteadfast commitment,coupledwithherextensiveknowledge, attentiontodetail,andentrepreneurialdrive,positionsher asanexceptionalleaderintherealestaterealm.Her guidancepropelsElevatedPropertiesInternationaltoward unparalleledsuccesswhilealsoinspiringotherswithinthe industry.
NurturingClientRelationshipsandFosteringGrowth
InhercapacityasCEO,Melissaadoptsaprofoundlyhandsonapproach,immersingherselfineveryaspectofthe
business.Hermeticulousattentiontodetailandunyielding commitmenttoachievingresultsshapehercore responsibilities,whichcenteraroundaligningherclient’s needswiththecompany’smission.
Melissa’sastutecomprehensionofherclients’aspirations empowershertoformulatecomprehensivegrowthand marketingplansthatnotonlyleadtotherealizationoftheir immediateobjectivesbutalsofostersustainedsuccess.By closelyheedingherclients’realisticendtargets,shedevises strategiesthatnotonlyfacilitateachievementbutalsolay thegroundworkforcontinuousexpansion,ensuringthatthe journeyextendsbeyondasolitaryaccomplishment.
Clientfeedbackholdsapivotalroleintheoperationsof ElevatedPropertiesInternational,servingasevidenceof Melissa’scommitmenttoclientcontentment.Her responsivenesstothepreferencesanddesiresofguests residinginthepropertiesunderscoresherdedicationto enrichingtheirexperiences.Thisapproachextendsbeyond accommodationstoencompasscollaborationswithlocal businesses,resultinginanimmersiveandunforgettable vacation.Melissa’sproactivecooperationwithlocal enterprisesnotonlyelevatesguests'staysbutalsobolsters thelocaleconomybysupportingsmallbusinessproprietors.
TransformingPropertiesintoProfitableVacation Destinations
ElevatedPropertiesInternationalsuccessfullyemergedin therealestatearenain2020,adifficulttimeformost businessesandtheeconomy,makingapotentimpactby initiallyoverseeinginternationalproperties.Asignificant
leapoccurredin2023,whenthe companybroadeneditsportfolioto includelocationswithintheUS, accomplishinganimpressivelaunchin ameretwoweeks.Thiscomprehensive endeavorencompassedacquiring, interiordesigning,staging, photography,websitedevelopment, integrationwithsocialmedia, branding,curatedamenities, comprehensivemarketingstrategies andfocusedpaidadvertising initiatives.Theimpressiveoutcomes wereapparentfromtheoutset,withthe companysecuringitsinitialbookingin underthreehoursafterthelaunch.
AtthecoreofElevatedProperties International’sachievementslieits distinctapproachtoproperty managementandvacationrentals.The companyservesasanadaptable collaborator,extendingproperty ownersanarrayofservicestailoredto theirpreferredlevelofinvolvement. Forthosedesiringahands-off approach,ElevatedProperties Internationaltakesonnumerous responsibilities,orchestratingthe transitionofpropertiesintovacation rentals.Thisintricateprocessentails precisemeasurements,strategic furniturechoices,meticulousinterior design,thecreationofalluringlistings, thedevelopmentofmemorable brandingandlogos,andthecaptureof professional-gradephotographs. Furthermore,thecompanyactively manageslistingsonbookingplatforms, budgetmanagement,handlesguest interactions,supervisesreviews, coordinatescleaningteams,oversees replenishmentofinventory,andeven managessocialmediaplatformsand paiddigitaladvertisingcampaigns.
ElevatedPropertiesInternational doesn'tmerelyengageinproperty management;itfunctionsasa comprehensivesolutionproviderthat
“Listen to your market audiences’ needs and make changes accordingly
empowerspropertyownerstotapintothefullpotentialof theirinvestments.Bypresentingtailoredservicesaligned witheachowner’spreferencesanddegreeofinvolvement, thecompanyconvertspropertiesintoprofitableand noteworthyvacationdestinations.Therapidtriumphofthe company,evidentthroughswiftbookingsandpositiveguest experiences,underscoresElevatedPropertiesInternational’s prowessintherealmsofrealestateandhospitality management.
ElevatingVacationExperiencesinTwoDistinctRealms
Melissa’scurrentfocuswithElevatedProperties Internationalinvolvesstrategicallytargetingtwodistinctyet captivatingmarkets.Thefirstdomainisfirmlysituated withintheUnitedStates,currentlycenteredaroundthe picturesqueandvibrantMorrison,Colorado.Thisdesired areaservesasagatewaytoanarrayofexperiences, providingproximitytotherenownedRedRocks Amphitheatreforconcertsandfacilitatingswiftaccessto theenchantingmountaintownsthatdefineColorado’s landscape.Withitscloseproximitytoiconicdestinations likeVail,Georgetown,IdahoSprings,andAspen,Elevated PropertiesInternationalestablishesitselfasaprimeoption forindividualsseekinganimmersiveColoradomountain experienceduringanyseason.
Thecompany’ssecondmarketextendsbeyondborders, encompassingacollectionofinternationalvacation propertiesnestledinthecaptivatingambianceofAnton Valley,Panama.ThisexpansionillustratesMelissa’s forward-thinkingapproach,broadeningElevatedProperties International’sofferingstoaglobalclientele.Bycateringto theallureoftheColoradoRockiesandtheexoticcharmof AntonValley,Panama,Melissa’sstrategictargeting underscoreshercapacitytocuratedistinctive,engaging vacationexperiencesthatspancontinentsandembrace diverselandscapes.
Client-CentricExcellence:CraftingPersonalizedand MemorableExperiences
Melissa’sclient-centricapproachatElevatedProperties Internationalhassolidifiedthecompany’sreputation, evidentinanimpressive4.9/5satisfactionratingfrom delightedguests.Bytreatingeachguestlikefamily,the companygoesbeyondtheordinarytoensuretheirdistinct needsaremet.Thisattentivenessisunderscoredby recognizingthatfamilyrequirementsdifferfromthoseofa groupoffriendsattendingaconcert,promptinga personalizedmethodofcraftingmemorableexperiences.
ThecoreofMelissa’sstrategycentersoncustomization andswiftresponsiveness.Withakeenawarenessof diverseguestneeds,thecompanymeticulouslytailorseach guest’sexperience.Quickandefficientresponsesto questionsandrequestsenhancethesenseofcareand attention,fosteringanenvironmentofflourishingguest satisfaction.
Melissa’scommitmenttofeedbackunderscoresher unwaveringdedicationtoevolutionandenhancement. Activelyseekingguestinput,thecompanyconsistently refinesitsofferingsandexploresnewavenues.This adaptableapproachismirroredinanexpandingarrayof servicesthatcorrespondwithseasonaldynamicsandthe purposeoftravel.Fromarrangingshuttletransfersto concertvenuesandorganizingmealservicesto incorporatinglocaltours,Melissaisdedicatedtoenriching eachguest’sjourney.
Inanefforttofurtherelevateclientsatisfaction,Melissa envisionsenhancingtheexperiencethroughdynamiconsiteamenities.Forexample,thecompanyaimstoenhance winterstayswithinvitinghottubsandfirepits,while summervisitswillincludeenticingoutdoorwaterfeatures, andsummeryardgames.Thisinnovativeapproachensures thatreturningguestscananticipatearevitalizedexperience everytimetheychooseElevatedPropertiesInternational.
FosteringCollaborativeProblem-Solving
Melissa’sleadershipphilosophythrivesoncultivatinga teamculturecenteredaroundtheparamountimportanceof theclientexperience.Herapproachextendsbeyond conventionaldefinitionsofsuccess,emphasizingongoing learning,growth,andthepursuitofinnovativesolutions ratherthanthepursuitofbeing“right.”Underher guidance,theteamembracesaresilientmindsetwhere failureisnotdiscouragedbutregardedasasteppingstone towardimprovementandsuccess.Theemphasisliesin recognizingthatattemptinganewandevolvingholds greatervaluethangivingup.
Melissa’scapabilitytomotivateherteamisfueledbyher convictioninthepotentialofcollaborationandproblemsolving.Sheurgesherteammemberstoperceive challengesnotasbarriers,butasprospectstoventureinto unchartedterritoriesandproposeinventivesolutions.This innateproblem-solvingdispositionthatpermeatestheteam empowersthemtoinnovateandadjust,fosteringaculture ofdynamicprogress.
Toensureafavorableandinclusiveworkplace,Melissa prioritizesopencommunicationandrespectsthediverse backgroundsandlanguagesherteammemberscontribute. Fluentinfivelanguagesherself,sheacknowledgesthe strengthofmultilingualismandencouragesanenvironment thatcelebratesvariedlinguisticproficiencies.Her commitmenttowork-lifebalanceunderscoresherregard forherteam’spersonallives,reinforcingthenotionthat theirtimeisgenuinelyvalued.
Structuredplansandpreciseobjectivessteertheteam’s endeavors,withclearlydefinedgoalsestablishedona weekly,monthly,andquarterlybasis.Thismethodical approachtoplanningandexecutionpropelstheteam towardcollectiveaccomplishmentwhilenurturingasense ofownershipandresponsibility
Melissa’sGuidingPrinciplesforSuccessinRealEstate Leadership
Melissa’sinvaluableadvicetoaspiringleadersenteringthe realestateindustryencapsulatesbothstrategicwisdomand practicalinsights.Herguidanceemphasizestheimportance ofthoroughresearchandmeticulousplanning,advocating foracomprehensiveunderstandingofallpossibilitiesand potentialscenarios.Bycreatingasolidplanandconsidering everyaspect,aspiringleaderscanlaythefoundationfora successfulventure.
Melissa’scounseltotaketheleaponlywhenarmedwitha well-informedandrobustplanhighlightsthesignificanceof preparation.Sherecognizesthatunforeseenchallengesare unavoidable,butthroughdiligentpreparationbeforehand, entrepreneurscannavigatethesechallengesmore effectively.
AutomatizationemergesasacornerstoneofMelissa’s advice,reflectinghercommitmenttooptimizingefficiency Sheunderscoresthevalueofinvestinginsoftwareandtools thatstreamlineprocessesandalleviatetheburdenofmanual tasks.Melissa’semphasisontheprudentuseoftimealigns withherbeliefthattimeisapreciousresourceandthat leveragingavailabletoolscanliberatevaluablehoursfor morestrategicendeavors.
Furthermore,Melissa’scandidrecognitionoftheindustry’s demands—unpredictablehours,demandingwork,and unforeseenissues—atteststoherpragmaticapproach.Yet shealsoemphasizestheimmensesatisfactionderivedfrom creatingmeaningfulexperiencesandmemoriesforclients,a sentimentthatfarsurpassesthechallengesfaced.
VisionaryGrowthandDiversification
MelissaenvisionsadynamicfutureforElevatedProperties International,markedbyrobustgrowth,adaptability,and strategicexpansion.Acknowledgingtheongoingevolution oftherealestatesector,sheembracesshiftsdrivenby factorslikesocialmediaandanticipatesfurthergrowthand innovationonthehorizon.
OneofMelissa’scentralaimsistobroadenthecompany’s reachandinfluencebyowningandoperatingadiverse arrayofproperties.Herambitiousgoalofowning10 propertiescoupledwiththemanagementof10–15privately ownedpropertiesunderscoresherdedicationto comprehensiveexpansion.Throughstrategicdiversification oftheportfolio,sheseekstotapintodifferentmarkets, regions,andtypesofaccommodations,therebyamplifying cross-marketingopportunitiesandnurturingtheloyaltyof returningcustomers.
TheglobalscopeofMelissa’saspirationsisevidentinher aimtoestablishapresenceinEuropeinthenext12months. Thisexpansionalignswithhervisionofprovidingguests withavarietyofexperiences,encompassingeverything frommountaincabinstobeachretreatstoquaintEuropean cottages,thuscateringtodiversepreferencesandtravel intentions,creatingaloyaltyprogramforreturningguests whowishtovisitallpropertiesatexclusivediscounted rates.
Melissa’sforward-lookingperspectiveontherealestate industryunderscoresherbeliefinitsongoingevolution. Withthecontinuedascentofsocialmediaandtechnological progress,sheenvisionsanindustryreadytoembrace innovationevenmoreenthusiastically.
Do the research. Map out your entire plan and create a strategy for any unforeseen scenarios that may come up. Then, jump in with both feet. It will be worth it!
Top 5 Companies
That Will Transform Your Space with Expertise and Elegance
Interiordesigncompaniesareintegralintheartof enhancinglivingandworkingspaces.They’rethe creativevisionariesbehindthetransformationof ordinaryroomsintoextraordinaryenvironmentsthatalign withthepreferencesandpracticalneedsoftheirclients. Withmeticulousattentiontodetailandaflairfor ingenuity,thesecompaniesweavetogetherelementslike color,furniture,lighting,anddecortocreateseamlessand inspiringinteriors.Inthisblog,we'lltakearoundintothe realmofinteriordesigncompanies,havingawalkthrough oftheirabilitytocraftinnovativedesignsanddeliver customizedsolutions,ensuringeveryspacebecomesa genuinereflectionofindividualstyleandcomfort.
HerearetheTopInteriorDesignCompanies
1. Perkins&Will
● FoundingYear:1935
● Headquarters:Chicago,Illinois
● Founder:LawrenceB.PerkinsandPhillipWill Jr
Perkins&Willstandsasarenownedglobalarchitecture anddesignfirm.Withapresenceinover20cities worldwide,theytackleadiversearrayofprojects, spanningcommercial,healthcare,educational,andcivic structures.
Theirhallmarkisacommitmenttoinnovativeand sustainabledesign,earningthemaccoladeslikethe AmericanInstituteofArchitects(AIA)FirmAward,AIA GoldMedal,andtheNationalDesignAward.
Inrecenttimes,Perkins&Willhasmadeitsmarkthrough high-profileendeavors,includingthegroundbreaking GoogleplexinMountainView,California,theSalesforce TowerinSanFrancisco,andtheiconicLouvreAbuDhabi intheUnitedArabEmirates.
Boastingaworkforceofover1,500employeesandan annualrevenueexceeding$500million,Perkins&Will presentlyranksastheworld’slargestarchitecturefirm. ArchitecturalRecordmagazinehasconsistentlyranked themasthetoparchitecturefirmintheUnitedStates,with animpressivesecond-placerankingforthepastdecade. SomeoftheirnotableprojectsincludetheUniversityOf VirginiaUniversityHospitalExpansionandDestination Crenshaw.Perkins&Will’sunwaveringcommitmentto innovative,sustainabledesigncontinuestoshapetheglobal architecturallandscape.
2. AECOM
● FoundingYear:1955
● Headquarters:Dallas,Texas
● Founder:J.FredMiles
AECOM,aglobalinfrastructureconsultingfirm,delivers professionalservicesinarchitecture,design,planning, engineering,andconstructionmanagement.AsanAmerican EngineeringCompany,ithassincegrownintooneofthe world'slargestengineeringfirms.AECOMemploysover 80,000peopleacross150countries.
Initsearlyyears,AECOMfocusedonwaterand wastewaterprojectsbeforeexpandingintotransportation, energy,andenvironmentalengineering.Internationaloffices followedinthe1950sand1960s,andrapidgrowth continuedthroughmergersandacquisitionsinthe1970s and1980s.
Today,AECOMisaleadingglobalinfrastructureconsulting firm,servinggovernments,privatecompanies,andnonprofitorganizationsworldwide.Theirextensiveportfolio includesiconicprojectslikethePanamaCanal,Golden GateBridge,andtheBurjKhalifa,alongsideongoing ventureslikeLondon’sCrossrailandNewYorkCity’s SecondAvenueSubway
AECOM’sexcellenceisreflectedinnumerousawards, includingrecognitionasoneofthe“World’sBest Workplaces”byFortunemagazineandasoneofthe“Top 100EngineeringFirms”byEngineeringNews-Record. NotableprojectssuchasthePanamaCanalexpansion, SecondAvenueSubway,Crossrail,andtheBurjKhalifa underscoretheircommitmenttodeliveringcomplex infrastructureprojectssuccessfully.
3. Gensler
● FoundingYear:1965
● Headquarters:SanFrancisco,California
● Founder:M.ArthurGenslerJr.,DrueGenslerand JamesFollett
Gensler,aglobalarchitecture,design,andplanningfirm, boastsover6,000professionalsin53locationsworldwide, spanningtheAmericas,Europe,GreaterChina,Asia Pacific,andtheMiddleEast.Thefirminitiallyfocusedon interiordesignforcommercialspacesbutsoonexpanded intoarchitecture,planning,andbranding.Notableprojects includetheBankofAmericaheadquartersinSanFrancisco (1979),theAppleParkheadquartersinCupertino,the ShanghaiTower,andtheBloombergEuropeanheadquarters inLondon.
Today,Genslerstandsasoneoftheworld'slargestandmost respecteddesignfirms.Withaglobalpresence,itcaterstoa
diverseclientele,includingFortune500companies, governmentagencies,andeducationalinstitutions, committedtocreatingsustainable,innovativespacesthat meetclientandemployeeneeds.
Gensler’sworkhasearnednumerousaccolades,including theAmericanInstituteofArchitects(AIA)GoldMedaland AIAFirmAward,aswellasaplaceintheInteriorDesign HallofFame.Ithasalsobeenlaudedasoneoftheworld’s bestplacestoworkbyFortunemagazineandFast Company.NotableprojectsincludetheShanghaiTower,the SalesforceTowerinSanFrancisco,andtheNewYork Timesheadquarters.
4. YabuPushelberg
● FoundingYear:1983
● Headquarters:Toronto,Canada
● Founder:GeorgeYabuandGlennPushelberg
YabuPushelbergisadistinguishedCanadiandesignfirm celebratedforitsinnovativeandluxuriouscreationsin hotels,restaurants,retailspaces,andoffices.
BeginningasasmallToronto-basedfirmspecializingin furnitureandlighting,theyexpandedintointeriordesignin theearly1990sandquicklymadeanameforthemselvesin high-endhotelandrestaurantdesign.In2000,they extendedtheirreachtoNewYorkCity
Today,YabuPushelbergholdsaprominentpositioninthe designworldwithofficesinToronto,NewYork,and London,boastingadedicatedteamofover100 professionals.Theirdesignshavegracedthepagesof ArchitecturalDigest,Interiors,andTheNewYorkTimes.
Thefirmhasgarnerednumerousawards,includingthe AmericanInstituteofArchitectsGoldMedalandtheJames BeardAwardforRestaurantDesign.Theirconsistent inclusioninArchitecturalDigest’sAD100listforovera decadeatteststotheirexcellence.
YabuPushelberg’sportfolioincludesiconicprojectslikethe FourSeasonsHotelinNewYorkCity,TheRitz-Carlton HotelinHongKong,theBergdorfGoodmanflagshipstore inNewYorkCity,theLouisVuittonflagshipstorein London,andtheIppudoramenrestaurantchain.Their designsarecelebratedfortheirelegance,sophistication,and meticulousattentiontodetail,creatingspacesthat seamlesslyblendluxuryandwarmth,earningacclaimfrom criticsandclientsalike.
5. RockwellGroup
● FoundingYear:1984
● Headquarters:NewYork
● Founder:DavidRockwell
Foundedbytheaterdesignerand architect,RockwellGroupinitiallyfound itsfootinginBroadwaysetandTV commercialdesigns.However,theearly 1990smarkedtheexpansionoftheir horizonsintorestaurant,retail,andhotel designs.Today,RockwellGroupstandsas aglobaldesigniconwithofficesinNew York,LosAngeles,andMadrid, employingover250peopleandboasting projectsinmorethan25countries. ClientslikeGoogle,Facebook,andNike havesoughttheirexpertise.
RockwellGroup'sworkhasbeenlauded withprestigiousawardssuchasthe NationalDesignAwardfromtheCooper Hewitt,SmithsonianDesignMuseum, andtheAIGAMedal.Ithasalsobeen featuredinpublicationslikeTheNew YorkTimes,TheWallStreetJournal,and ArchitecturalDigest.
Theiriconicdesignsincludethe GoogleplexheadquartersinCalifornia, theMuseumofPopCultureinSeattle, andTheShedinNewYorkCity Renownedforinnovativeandfunctional designs,RockwellGroupcontinuesto leaveitsmarkonrestaurants,hotels,and retailspacesworldwide,offeringaperfect blendofbeautyandpracticality
Interiordesigncompaniesareessentialin craftingpersonalizedandfunctional spaces.Theyblendcreativityand expertisetotransformemptyareasinto customizedsanctuaries,whetherit'sa homeoraworkspace.Theirfocuson aestheticsandfunctionalityenhancesour surroundings,makingthemmore enjoyableandpractical.Thesefirmsarea crucialpartofthedesignindustry, consistentlyaddingvalueandbeautyto everyprojecttheytackle.
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