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Editorial At every edition, a new joy and feeling of being on the right track. It’s with great satisfaction that we get to our 29th edition. Every month, we’re looking for what’s best in business and investments in Orlando. Our biggest goal and concern is to bring to you, our readers, a content of excellence and quality. For this month’s reading, we have in our cover the businesswoman who made the difference in the Rotary Club of Brazil Orlando, Patrícia Curcovezki. In her special article, she told us about her entire professional trajectory, the role of the club in her life, her Real Estate career in Orlando and her degree in dentistry. Still for 2019, Patricia will follow new paths and explained everything, firsthand, in her interview. This month’s edition also sought out the six best regions of Orlando, both for investing and to live in. With information about security, cost of living and schools, this topic will for sure help many people who are searching the ideal place. Finally, the third highlight is about an idea that has made a lot of success in the market: Open House. With the intention of grabbing the attention of customers and professionals in the area, Camila Ricchetti and Carolina Medeiros, Realtors of Florida Connexion Real Estate firm and partners at The Mana Team, are strongly betting on this new modality, where the results have been very successful. There are many topics that will undoubtedly rivet your attention. Thank you so much for your trust and amazing partnership! Visit our Facebook and Instagram page. And of course, be sure to follow and share with friends and family our online edition.
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CAMILA RICCHETTI AND CAROLINA MEDEIROS, FROM THE MANA TEAM, PERFORM OPEN HOUSE IN CONDOMINIUM LOCATED IN WINTER GARDEN
The “Luxury Real Estate” market has caught the attention of new investors, mostly in regions like Florida. Privileged location, sophisticated interior finishes – such as marble countertops, high quality kitchen appliances and customized cabinets – and features similarly to hotels, like fitness centers and SPA are, most of the times, basic items that refer to luxurious properties. It was believing in the idea that selling homes of this category is not just about the sale itself, yet all its benefits and lifestyle, that for the past six months Camila Ricchetti and Carolina Medeiros, Realtors from Florida Connexion, began to create their differentials in this space. “Luxury Real State is about working with fancy houses. However, we understand that the property price tag is not everything to it, but also how we deal with our customers whenever speaking about the topic. We believe that operating in this space doesn’t solely mean we will be selling expensive homes, it also means that we take care of our customers in every way, offering a superb level of service.”, they explained. With that in mind, Camila and Carolina bet on the idea of events like Open House in order to present the public and Real Estate professionals with these properties. The first experience occurred at the beginning of May, when they introduced potential customers to an incredible home located in Watermark, at the Meritage
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Homes condo. This is a lakefront property where the owner can build his own dock. “The idea of doing the event came from both of us since we know that it is vital to distinguish ourselves in the luxury space and this kind of service wasn’t really being offered. With Open House, we identify what the property has the best and exploit that. At this particular house, for example, the outdoor front lake is amazing. Therefore, we focused on the outside area, with girls in the pool, DJ, and we also hired a Japanese food buffet and thoroughly displayed this space of the house, located in front of a lake.”, they said. The Open House held by them had the presence of potential customers, – where three got in contact right after the event – Brokers, Realtors and interested people from the same condo. With positive feedbacks, the attendees said that this type of event allows them to feel what the property has the best, increasing their desire to acquire it. Carolina and Camila reported that soon new events will be organized. CONTACTS: E-mail: themanateamre@gmail.com Carolina Medeiros +1 (305) 753-1943 Camila Ricchetti +1 (407) 308-7484
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SAINT CLAIR FERNANDES WINS AWARD BY FLORIDA CONNEXION success are the relationships that we have built over the years, enabling us to assist our customers on every detail during the acquisition of the property. We go beyond the call of duty!”,explains Fernandes. Working alongside his wife, Katie Fernandes, together they form a team devoted to the idea that the customer always comes first. According to Sam, it all started in 2006, when all the efforts were put into learning the norms and rules the market demanded, with the intention of being able to represent their international clients better. Today, the company he works at is in constant growth. “The year 2018 was wonderful for us, all glory attained was the result of our persistence and dedication, together with our customers and friends. I am very proud of my company and my friend, Broker Rosana Almeida, who is really an innovator in our segment”,said Fernandes.
Our tributes to the award winners at the Orlando Creative Real Estate Awards 2018 continue. This time let’s talk about Saint Clair Fernandes, winner by Florida Connexion. Working with Real Estate for 14 years, Sam, as he is known, has as motivation to work as an agent the pleasure of helping people realize their dreams. For him, the honesty and relationship developed with other firms are his biggest differentials. “I do what I love and dedicate myself 100% to the customer. I work an average of 60 hours per week and do my best for the company! Certainly, the secret of our
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About the party held by the magazine Business & Real Estate BrazilUSA in partnership with Creative Design, Sam told that he was impressed with the high level the hosts had on preparing every detail. For him, the occasion was really a gala event dedicated to a very important segment of Florida’s Real Estate market. Commenting on his award, Sam said he was flattered to have been chosen amid so many other competent professionals. He finished by saying that he is already preparing to compete for the chance to go on stage again this year. “I’m working hard to participate in this amazing event again. Nothing like being able to be recognized for the excellence of your work!” stated Sam. Contacts: Phone: Direct/Whatsapp 1-407-580-2230 Email: GroupRealtor@yahoo.com Website: www.FloridaConnexion.com/SaintClair-Fernandes Address: 5411 International Drive Orlando-FL 32819
MARCIA VELOSO RECEIVES AWARD BY REALTY ONE GROUP INSPIRATION. For a period, Marcia also acted as director of development, conducting the training of the brokers of V. Enterprises Realty. However, with sales doing well and, consequently, the lack of time, she opted to devote herself to the functions of Real Estate agent only and to her other passion and training, interior decorating. “I love what I do! I love being with people, I love houses and decorations. So, it was the perfect match for a job. And when we like what we do, we do it well! “, she joked.
The memories of December 15, 2018 at the Orlando Creative Real Estate Awards event are many and have certainly left its mark. We will be telling this month a little bit about of the story of the honored Marcia Veloso, winner as best Realtor® by Realty One Group Inspiration. Living in the United States for 19 years, with a degree in languages in Brazil and interior design in the United States, she started in the real estate business from a necessity to help her husband with the new company. “My husband has always been Real Estate investor and then that I felt the need to better understand this market and get my license. I realized it would be nice to start the Real Estate course.”, said Marcia.
With the motto “if it deserves to be done, it deserves to be well done”, she reached the success she is today. For Marcia, her greatest differential is exactly the attention she dedicates to the people who look for her, understanding their needs, desires and dreams. Her work is not limited to the property sale stage only, but also, with the help of her partners, she advises the clients through the whole process, such as financing, banking, accounting and bureaucratic matters. When commenting about her award at the Business & Real Estate BrazilUSA Magazine party, together with the Creative Design, Marcia said she was extremely honored to have been chosen among so many other brilliant professionals of Realty One Group Inspiration. According to her, the event deserves a round of applause, because everything was wonderful and extremely organized. “It feels very good to be recognized as the best of the year at sales in your company. This only motivates me even more to keep working and doing the best for my customers!”, said Marcia. Contacts Details: + 1 (321) 276-0212 6965 Piazza Grand Av. #406 – Orlando marciaveloso.m.realtyonegroup.com Instagram: @corretoramarciavelosoflorida Facebook: marcia.veloso1 BrazilUSA - Business & Real Estate
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PATRÍCIA CURCOVEZKI THE ENTREPRENEUR WHO MADE THE DIFFERENCE AT THE ROTARY CLUB OF BRAZIL ORLANDO
Patrícia Curcovezki is what we know as an entrepreneurial woman. Dental surgeon, Real Estate businessperson and president of the Rotary Club of Brazil Orlando for the second consecutive year. In addition to her career, she also performs successfully the role of wife and mother. Her human side, always concerned about helping others, is something worth highlighting in her profile. There are countless attributes that make Patrícia an entrepreneur who has been achieving success in Orlando’s community, which will lead to a new path starting this year. Since she was young, Patrícia has always been devoted to her professional side. Born in Telêmaco Borba, Paraná, she started to work very early. At the age of 10, she was already helping her uncle with selling clothes and, at 14, started in an accounting office within a radio station. At the age of 18, she got married and started working in the oil industry with her husband. After a while, she moved to Campinas, São Paulo, where she began her long-dreamed degree in dentistry. Subsequently, she completed many certificates courses in Orthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics and post-graduation in TMD (Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pains). She has also specialized in pediatric dentistry by invitation of a titular professor of an important university in Paraná.
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Patrícia was at the peak of her career in Brazil when she decided to move to the United States in 2011. The fear of violence and the quest for quality of life were the reasons why the entrepreneur chose to move. As her both sons had been born in Orlando, she opted for this place to initiate her new path. She defines the city as being “familiar”. Starting a new life in America wasn’t easy, it took a lot of willpower, courage and focus to continue without giving up. Her story at the Rotary Club dates back to 2012, where, by invitation of a friend, she went to meet the new project of a “new club dedicated to Brazilians”. This was the first of the Portuguese language in Orlando and for loving the idea of being able to help others, Patrícia “embraced” the cause and acted as co-founder. “After that my life changed, because I then found a reason to be here. I felt my life had a purpose. After I met the Rotary’s work, I was more and more involved with the
club, always aiming to help others. I’ve been a secretary, treasurer, a little bit of everything. I dedicated myself to the Rotary because I’m passionate about the philosophy and companionship.”, told the entrepreneur. The Rotary of Brazil Orlando aims to maintain its communication in Portuguese to welcome the Brazilian community and assist it. Located on International Drive, at Gilson’s Restaurant, a region where a large number of this group is concentrated, the idea is to attract good people who are willing to help. Developing projects of global importance, the most notorious achievement has been the fight for eradication of polio in the world. The Rotary Club of Brazil Orlando is an international organization that is part of the large family of Rotarians. There are over 1.5 million volunteers all over the planet. Only two non-country organizations have a chair in the UN (United Nations), the Red Cross and the Rotary. The club of Orlando is authorized by Rotary International to use the Portuguese language, even being on American soil. BrazilUSA - Business & Real Estate 13
In 2017, Patrícia Curcovezki was invited to assume the presidency of the club, which made her very honored and happy. As soon as she reached this position, she assigned the formation of two groups dedicated to young people – of which she very proud of: Rotaract and Interact. “When I went to the Atlanta Rotary convention, I began to research about the clubs Interact and Rotaract. At the end of the convention, my 12-year-old son said he had liked the Rotary and the other 11-year-old said he was inspired to do something to help. I was up through the roof! I called right away to Cacilda Garbin, and her daughters had said the same thing. Can you imagine how happy I was? Naturally, I did what a Rotarian mom would do. As I already knew that there wasn’t an Interact Club in their school, I looked up to see if there was any community club in the city. I ended up finding nothing. Given all the necessary information about the operation of the clubs for young people, having attended all the lecturers and being full of ideas, I talked to the members about it as soon as I took over. Some found this dream a little far-fetched, but others thought it was great. With the support of my partner Cacilda, I kept the dream alive and we both developed the project.”, said Patrícia. After presenting the project to the district governor, it was passed to vote on the Rotary board, where it won unanimously. In August 2017, the entrepreneur initiated the activities of both groups dedicated to young people: the Rotaract, with age range from 18 to 30, counting today with 15 members, having Bruna Garbin Paes de Barros as founder and president; and the Interact, with age range from 11 to 17, 46 members and that had Richard Bradley Curcovezki as founder and president, position currently commanded by Fernanda Paes de Barros. “We have more kids wanting to get in, but we don’t
have space. These two groups really make the difference! I’ve always been worried about the future of our kids, trying to keep them involved in humanitarian work. Today, I’m very happy to see their development before the community”, she told. In 2018, Patrícia was re-elected as president and continued with new and old projects. However, after two consecutive years, the time has come for her to give the opportunity for other members e be exclusively responsible for the club’s project department. In an emotional speech, she said how proud she is of these years in this role and how important the Rotary has been to her life. “It was an extraordinary experience that changed my life. People who know me well, members of my family and my friends know that my passion for the Rotary is unlimited. I always tell this to future Rotarians: we give the opportunity to enter our club, but to become a Rotarian depends entirely on you!”, she said. Along with the work being successfully performed at the Rotary Club of Brazil Orlando, Patrícia has also been dedicating herself to managing Real Estate since 2014. Operating in the flipping market, it all started when she bought her first house at an auction and sold it rapidly. She then saw the opportunity to start a new business and have a new investment option. She looked for advisory and hasn’t stopped since then. With her departure from the Rotary’s presidency, Patrícia intends to keep on working with Real Estate, which she also loves. “I buy, renovate and sell/ rent it, depending on the property. No doubt it’s a great investment! Central Florida has been growing fast, especially Orlando.”, she explained.
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The flipping model has been attracting the attention of investors. However, the entrepreneur asserts that this type of business varies greatly according to the market. It’s necessary to master the concepts, know the best cities to invest, compare risks and profits, and have the accompaniment of a specialist in this type of transaction. According to Patrícia, old houses, auctions and foreclosures are examples of properties normally targeted in this space, because it’s possible to buy relatively “cheap”, in good locations, renovate and then sell at a premium. With a brilliant career the businesswoman has been having in Orlando, she has already received some awards, such as: - Woman BrazilUSA 2018 – special volunteer award (Orlando). - Notable Brazil Awards 2019 – nomination for volunteer work (New York) - Business Networking – President of the Year 2019 ( Lisbon) Patrícia’s new plans are to work and study a lot. After all, with the entrepreneurial vein that’s part of her, she is always searching for something new. “I will continue at the Rotary as Project Director, helping with all that’s necessary and developing dreams with Cacilda Garbin in the presidency. But I’m also going to take care of myself a bit now. I’m a dentist surgeon, I’m going to focus on studying to validate my license here in the United States. I have a long way to go to accomplish this dream, always with the Rotary’s saying at heart: Give yourself before thinking in yourself.”, she finished. CONTACTS: rotarianpatricia@gmail.com (407) 797-7379
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