Ginevra Realty S.A. in Buenos Aires, Argentina, who will operate as Ginevra Sotheby's International Realty and Snellman Sotheby's International Realty in Helsinki, Finland, are the newest members of Sotheby's International Realty's global network of affiliates. Mercedes Ginevra, owner of the Buenos Aires firm, commented that, "We are profoundly committed to the satisfaction of our clients and want to provide ideas and solutions to serve the needs of our clients while substantiating our position in the international market."

Furthermore, Ginevra added that "Thanks to this affiliation, we now have direct access to a global market through the Sotheby's International Realty brand's 825 offices worldwide. Commenting, Philip White, president and chief executive officer of Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC, said that Buenos Aires is one of the most visited cities in South America, having a sophisticated and cosmopolitan lifestyle that attracts homebuyers from all over the world. With regards to Finland, White stated that, "Finland is a country widely admired as a European hub of innovation and entrepreneurship where the luxury market continues to grow. Entry into Helsinki offers great opportunity and complements the brand's strong existing presence throughout Sweden and the Baltic States." The Finnish real estate firm will be headed by Kenneth Katter, who brings over 20 years of relevant high-profile international sales experience to his role of chief executive officer.

With the leaders of both firms having 20 years of experience on the real estate market  and high-profile sales and backed by the benefits resulting from the affiliation to the brand, both affiliates are well-positioned to attract and service its noteworthy clientele. The firm in Argentina will mainly service districts in Buenos Aires including Puerto Madero, San Telmo, La Boca and La Plata, while the plan for Finland is an exclusive 25-year franchise agreement to develop the Sotheby's International Realty brand throughout the country.

Malta Sotheby's International Realty gladly welcomes the new affiliate members on board and wishes both Ginevra Sotheby's International Realty and Snellman Sotheby's International Realty a successful business year ahead.

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