We are excited to announce today that bidding for our March Global Sale kicked off Tuesday, shattering estimates with 100% of properties sold. From Thailand to Malibu to The Hamptons, featured offerings included not one, but two villas in Phuket, an historic inn in The Hamptons, a coastline compound in Malibu, and a penthouse at The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco. The sale resulted in thousands of prospects and over $200 million in online bids from buyers spanning 8 countries—Russia, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, Thailand, Bali, and the U.S.—via our online marketplace, ConciergeAuctions.com, which allows buyers to view and place bids remotely from across the globe.
Over the past 10-plus years, matching sellers of one-of-a-kind properties with the most capable buyers on the planet has been core to what we do every day. With bidders from around the world, yesterday’s auction is proof of the market’s need for our solution in the buying and selling of luxury properties.
We remain focused on fostering lasting relationships and delivering results to every buyer, every seller, and every agent who will benefit from our services in this unpredictable climate and are innovating full-force on even more ways for buyers to digitally discover offerings. For sellers, our process is the most effective way to bring liquidity on a defined timeline. By purchasing through our platform, buyers know they are paying a fair price—only one bid above the next-highest bidder. And, of course, we always work in partnership with the brokerage community, with protected commissions on both sides. This confidence is especially comforting in times like today.
The sale follows our recent auctions of one of Singer Island, Florida’s most prestigious properties—marking six sales in just six days’ time—and a 9.5-acre estate on Hawaii’s Big Island, which sold for over the prior list price after having been on the market for two-plus years. It is also on the heels of our recent successful sales in Hong Kong, New York City, and Dubai, which resulted in over 180 bidders and record prices.
"We have sincerest gratitude to the Concierge Auctions team for bringing about the successful sale of the Picasso of Malibu. For over 41 years, my firm, recognized as No. 1 in its space, has been teaching leading financial institutions throughout the world consultative selling beginning with cultural and behavioral change. In this connection, my mottos have always been, ‘Creativity without implementation is worthless,’ and ‘Executional excellence is the true chariot of genius,’" stated sellers Ed and Shari Brown. "That very genius was demonstrated to us throughout the entire Concierge Auctions marketing, promotions, and prospecting process leading up to our successful close. For this reason, we would refer any property owner, large or small, to the experience, wisdom, methodologies, and executional excellence of the Concierge Auctions team.”Properties pending sale and their global marketing generation include:Villa Chanasai, Phuket, Thailand- In cooperation with Lyndon Phillips of Prime Real Estate Phuket- 20,750 website visits/page views from 285 regions and 100 countries- 872 prospects- 8 bidders
Villa Santi, Phuket, Thailand- In cooperation with Lyndon Phillips of Prime Real Estate Phuket- 21,190 website visits/page views from 256 regions and 87 countries- 876 prospects- 7 bidders
The Chequit Inn, 23 Grand Avenue, The Hamptons, NY- In cooperation with Michael Gembecki of Cushman & Wakefield Realty of Manhattan- 27,531 website visits/page views from 189 regions and 64 countries- 827 prospects
The Picasso of Malibu, 21500 Calle Del Barco, Malibu, CA- In cooperation with Rodrigo Iglesias and Rick Hilton of Hilton & Hyland- 35,354 website visits/page views from 258 regions and 87 countries- 1,220 prospects
The Ritz-Carlton, 690 Market Street, Unit 2401, San Francisco, CA- In cooperation with Gregg Lynn of Sotheby’s International Realty San Francisco- 32,145 website visits/page views from 272 regions and 95 countries- 1,103 prospects- 5 bidders
As part of our' Key for Key® giving program in partnership with Giveback Homes, each closing will result in a new home built for a family in need.
Interest in our platform remains strong. Not only are we seeing increased website activity, but we’re also receiving hundreds of inquiries each week for buyers, sellers, and agents. And, our current auctions represent some of the best buying opportunities ever—including offerings in Florida, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Spain, and Antiqua—with more going live on our site every week.We're also currently accepting properties for two upcoming sales in May—a Global Sale and Canada Collection. To submit a property or listing for consideration, please call 212.2020.2940.