Fortune
International Realty was founded in 1983 by the Defortuna Family.
Since then, the company has expanded to include brokerage activities,
property management, financing, new development sales and Fortune
International proprietary developments such as Jade Residences
at Brickell Bay, Le Meridien Resort, The Bridgewater, Jade Beach,
Jade Ocean, Ritz Carlton and Artech among others.
The company has grown internally, as well as through acquisitions.
Early acquisitions included Bayview Realty Inc. in 1985, followed
by Iriondo-Ecker & Associates Inc. in 1987 and in 1990, Stadler
Associates Inc. Originally, all of the company's offices were
located on Key Biscayne, in 2001, 1300 Brickell branch was added
in order to launch the first proprietary development of the group,
Jade Residences at Brickell Bay by late 2002, The Sunny Isles
branch was opened and M Resort Residences, the second proprietary
development of the group, was launched. In 2003, due to increasing
demand in the Miami / Ft. Lauderdale markets, additional branches
were opened in Miami Beach, South Beach and Weston.
Currently, Fortune International Realty Group has 17 offices
with more than 950 associates; including a very strong presence
in selected shopping malls such as: Dadeland Mall, Sawgrass Mills
Mall, Dolphin Mall, Galleria Mall and Lincoln Center (South Beach).
More exciting news could be found in the news section.
International Division
The international division has two main objectives, to attract
buyers from outside of the United States, and to acquire listings
of exceptional properties worldwide. Fortune's International Network
and association with other international networks such as Who's
Who in Luxury Real Estate and Leading International Agents &
Developers, are extremely valuable in developing international
commercial relationships.
membership
Board of Realtors:
- National Board of Realtors
- Florida Board of Realtors
- Greater Miami and the Beaches Board of Realtors
- Miami Dade Board of Realtors
- Ft. Lauderdale Board of Realtors
- Palm Beach Board of Realtors
- Broward County Board of Realtors
Chambers of Commerce:
- Chamber of Commerce of Miami Beach
- Chamber of Commerce of Coral Gables
- Chamber of Commerce of Key Biscayne
- Chamber of Commerce of Mexico
- Chamber of Commerce of Argentina
Master Broker Forum:
This exclusive selective organization invites only the top producers
in Dade County to join, creating an outstanding networking opportunity
in Miami 's luxury market.
FBBA (Florida Business Brokerage Association):
This is critical to promote business listings. There is a special
password protected web site, accessible only by members to search
and list business opportunities.
International Council of Shopping Centers:
This organization provides reports, statistics and information
exchanged about shopping centers and commercial real estate transactions.
BBF (Business Broker of Florida):
This entity has the responsibly of keeping an updated database
of associates involved in Business Brokerages.
IBBA (International Business Broker Association):
This organization has the same scope of the FBBA but on international
level. Application submitted.