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Forbes Global Properties is a natural extension of the time-honored Forbes brand showcasing of luxury homes and an invitation-only association of international real estate experts. Luxury real estate’s foremost authorities spearhead the firm, including renowned authority Jeff Hyland, co-founder and president of Hilton & Hyland, and Bonnie Stone Sellers, an accomplished industry veteran. Forbes Global Properties leverages the audience and worldwide reach of Forbes, one of the most trusted media companies for the last 100 years, to engage, inform, and delight buyers and sellers of luxury properties.
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Forbes Global Properties is a robust resource for luxury home buyers and sellers.
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What Sets Us Apart
Exceptional global brand representing quality, innovation, influence, and success Our connection to the extraordinary 132 million unique monthly visitors to Forbes' digital platform Ultra-elite international network of carefully selected real estate firms Primarily owned and run by brokerage firms, with a Forbes ownership stake creating an interest in our success Prominent placement in the forbes.com website navigation Curated articles about properties, agents, and members on forbesglobalproperties.com and forbes.com 78% more earned media reach than any brand in the luxury real estate space
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An Exclusive Membership From Vail to Valencia, Hong Kong to Honolulu, Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe and beyond–Only selected firms representing the most extaraordinary homes are invited to join. Exclusive members from across the globe collaborate and transact in an environment guided by the founding principles of transparency, information, and trust.
“With its finely-tuned suite of luxury marketing and advertising tools, Forbes Global Properties gives us the edge in our market and is a powerful global showcase for the most exceptional homes.” Mark Smith, UBS Wealth Management
"Forbes Global Properties is the only brand that makes sense for the future of real estate. None of the other real estate brokerages are media companies and have nothing to do with assets. Forbes is a reporting vehicle and a media company associated with the asset management and reporting of wealth." Mike Shapiro, EQTY Forbes Global Properties
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“Forbes Global Properties extends our reach beyond the vast network we already have. It gives us the level of global access and exposure that no other brand can provide” Andy Nelson, Forbes Global Properties
What Sets Forbes Global Properties Apart? Established in as a showcase of luxury homes and an invitationonly association of real estate experts, Forbes Global Properties is the real estate partner of Forbes, one of the world’s most trusted media brands. Leveraging Forbes’ audience and worldwide reach, Forbes Global Properties introduces discerning buyers, sellers, and real estate aficionados to a curated collection of coveted homes from more than 100 locations around the globe.
No other luxury real estate platform has the same international reach or media power as Forbes. A broker-owned, broker-led organization, membership in Forbes Global Properties is reserved for only the most distinguished brokerage firms. Members from across the globe collaborate and transact in an environment guided by the founding principles of transparency, information, and trust.
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Forbes Global Properties is a robust resource for luxury home buyers and sellers—a curated consumer marketplace that connects discerning buyers directly to the world’s finest homes and the top-tier agents that represent them.
Media Market Share MORE EARNED MEDIA THAN ANY BRAND IN THE LUXURY REAL ESTATE SPACE. FORBES GLOBAL PROPERTIES BENEFITS FROM AN UNPARALLELED BRAND HALO EFFECT AND GLOBAL BRAND AWARENESS THROUGH FORBES
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The Exposure Is Unmatched
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Bringing Wealth Home
brianliberto.com
MEET BRIAN Having spent his formative years in Newport Beach and honing his skills at Mater Dei High School and San Diego State University, Brian is as local as they come. His deep-rooted connection to this community drives his passion for providing an unparalleled level of service to his clients. As an active member of the Balboa Bay Club and mentor to young basketball enthusiasts, Brian’s commitment to giving back to his community runs deep. The nexus of technology and real estate is Brian’s playground, where he brings his skills as a hyperlocal technologist to the fore. He harnesses cutting-edge prop-tech strategies, tailored to individual client needs, creating stress-free, successful real estate experiences for everyone he works with. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest, Brian offers his clients the chance to leverage his robust industry network. With his consultation services, you don’t need to be ready to make a move in the market - Brian is here to start a conversation about your real estate aspirations and guide you toward achieving them. Join Brian Liberto on this real estate journey, where your success story becomes a part of the fabric of Newport Beach’s illustrious property landscape.
Tara Shapiro REALTOR ® Ľ ŲŭŲĦŭŰűĦŰŰűŪ Ľ ş Ħ Ľ Ħ EQTY Forbes Global Properties Co-Founder and Agent Tara Shapiro skillfully brings together buyers and sellers of distinguished properties throughout Orange County. Tara’s name is one synonymous with the luxury real estate market of coastal Newport Beach, wherein she has achieved numerous record-setting sales. With an innate understanding of the dynamic, local market climate, Tara proficiently connects clients with rare and often hard-to-find properties - meeting their discerning criteria and affording an educated perspective on the nuances of buying and selling within this unique market segment. Specializing in the exclusive waterfront communities of Newport Beach, Tara’s professional achievements include: • Recognized As The Top .05% of More Than 1.6 Million Licensed Realtors Nationwide by Real Trends and the Wall Street Journal 2023 The Thousand Rankings. • #1 Ranked Individual Agent In Newport Beach By Volume • #4 Ranked Individual Agent in Orange County By Volume • Top 175 Individual Agents In The Country By Volume • The top producing waterfront Selling Agent Newport Beach 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 • Representation in the top four residential waterfront transactions on the Balboa/ Newport Peninsula, per historical MLS records. • Representation in the two highest recorded residential sales on Newport Harbor. • Representation of the highest recorded land sale in Corona Del Mar. • The highest individual volume for residential waterfront sales for 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 within the neighborhoods of Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Peninsula Point, and West Newport. Tara’s success reflects her commitment to exceptional client care, comprehensive data and market analysis, and firsthand insight into the coast’s amenity-rich lifestyle. Respected for her discretion and driven work ethic – coupled with candid guidance and strong negotiation skills – Tara has cultivated a loyal repeat and referral clientele An impassioned dog lover, Tara and her husband are residents of the Balboa Peninsula Point neighborhood, wherein Tara is actively involved in the community association, serving as VicePresident and enjoys playing tennis. Additionally, as a supporter of Hoag Hospital, Tara is committed to her involvement in its cancer programs and various charitable cancer organizations.
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Clients frequently give Brian and his team glowing, five-star service reviews. Here are comments made by several who recently bought and/or sold properties with Brian:
happen. About today’s increasingly digitized real estate market, he says, “Whoever is utilizing technology to provide the most amount of value to the consumer will win the business.”
“Brian was able to help us find the perfect home for our family. His expertise in real estate development allowed us to see the vision of what the home could look like. He leveraged his extensive local relationships with the city, general contractors and architects. His expertise enabled us to accelerate the buying and remodel process which is complicated and stressful, but at the end, the right decision for our family.” “We just completed a 1031 exchange with the help of Brian Liberto. Brian didn’t waste our time showing us properties that didn’t meet our criteria and after a couple of weeks of searching Brian was born in Newport Mater Dei showed us five off market type ofBeach, deals, went all whotohad potential. High grew up surfing streetmade and the Brianschool helpedand us negotiate a rather 40th fair deal, sureWedge escrow on Peninsula Point. He acquired hislegal strong work ethic from closed in a timely matter and that all issues associated with his a technology engineer, who would getLiberto, up early an father, exchange were met. We highly recommend Brian and each day to drive him and his siblings to school and then we will call on his services once we or anyone else in our family make thereal long commute tothe Pasadena. From his mother, a has any estate needs in Newport Beach area.”
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MARKETING YOUR PROPERTY
SIGNAGE
PROPERTY BROCHURE
PHOTOGRAPHY
A yard sign will be placed in the front yard of your home to gain traction with the neighborhood and other potential buyers
We have a property brochure designed and printed for distributing at showings
We bring in high quality, professional photographers and videographers to capture your home in the best possible way
STAGING
TARGETED EMAILS
OPEN HOUSES
Staging is what creates a “wow” factor” when buyers walk through the door of your home. It’s what creates an emotiolnal response and often influences whether or not an offer is made
Send targeted announcements to our large database, as well as fellow agents with potential buyers
Send targeted emails to surrounding communities and prospective buyers with invites to view your property
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
INSTAGRAM STORIES
SOCIAL MEDIA ADS
Leverage Facebook and Instagram posts to highlight coming soon, just listed, property features, and upcoming open houses
Leverage Instagram to capture the most compelling features of your home, from architectural photos to property walk-throughs
Leverage boosted ads to reach nearby active and passive buyers
AGENT RESPONSIBILITIES
EXPERT GUIDANCE ∙ Research the comps in your area & complete a competitive market analysis to determine the best list price for the sale of your property ∙ Make recommendations on potential repairs and cleaning of your property, in order to make your home more attractive to buyers ∙ Suggest quality professionals, including attorneys, handymen and inspectors ∙ Present and respond to all offers in a timely manner ∙ Negotiate the best price and terms available, always keeping your specific needs in mind
RESPONSIVENESS ∙ Act in good faith at all times ∙ Adhere to your instructions and concerns ∙ Return calls & emails promptly ∙ Closely track dates & deadlines
ACCOUNTING ∙ Track receipt all earnest money deposits ∙ Receive and deliver all documents in a timely manner ∙ Review final settlement statements
LOYALTY ∙ You are my priority! ∙ Place your interest above all others ∙ Keep your personal information strictly confidential ∙ Ensure you are fully informed
SALABILITY OF YOUR HOME
The factors impacting your home’s salability are listed below, which include Price Point, Property Condition, Market Conditions, and Market Exposure. We will help you with all of these factors to form a strategy for selling your home quickly and negotiating the best price.
PRICE POINT
PROPERTY CONDITION
Pricing your home for the current market is important for maximum exposure and a sale. Factors that determine a property’s value: location, design, amenities, competing properties, economic conditions. Factors that have little or no influence: price the seller originally paid, the amount spent on improvements
The condition of your property will influence the selling price and how quickly it sells. If repairs are needed and/or professional staging is required, I am there to assist by offering experience, guidance, and a network of professionals.
MARKET CONDITIONS
MARKET EXPOSURE
The real estate market is always fluctuating. As your agent, I will discuss the pros and cons of listing during varied market conditions.
As an experienced realtor, I understand that market exposure is the key to selling your home quickly and receiving the best offers. My focus is to get the most qualified buyers into your home and in the least amount of time. Your home will get noticed in any market with my comprehensive marketing plan.
PRICING YOUR HOME
PRICING VS. POTENTIAL BUYERS The level of interest from potential buyers is directly influenced by how accurately you price your home. Proper pricing increases the likelihood of attracting a larger pool of interested buyers.
TWO KEY INDICATORS WILL TELL US IF WE NEED TO ADJUST YOUR PRICING:
1 Ten days without a showing 2 Ten showings without an offer The market will tell us very quickly if we have priced your home correctly. The question is whether or not we listen. If your home is initially overpriced and we later have to reduce the price, that means you are actually moving your price closer to REAL MARKET VALUE.
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Real Estate Redefined.
BRIAN LIBERTO brian@brianliberto.com
714.931.3287
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