Scottsdale Fine Properties of Scottsdale Arizona steps forward to become one of the “World’s Best” for the 3rd consecutive year!

Scottsdale, Arizona - Scottsdale Fine properties of Scottsdale Arizona has been recognized by the international property industry as one of the “World’s Best” for the third consecutive year by the 2007 International Property Awards in conjunction with CNBC.

Now in their 13th year, the awards were presented by former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond at a glittering gala dinner in London’s Grosvenor Square. Approximately 400 property professionals representing 56 different countries around the globe gathered in eager anticipation of winning one or more of the 100 highly prestigious awards across 20 categories. The International Property Awards are supported by five media partners and no less than nine professional bodies, their aim being to identify the very best in the residential property market.

Buying a property is quite probably the most significant personal expense anyone is likely to make during their lifetime and, with competition fiercer than ever within the market, it’s increasingly difficult for the discerning purchaser to know where to start searching. Developers and estate agents use their award success to stand out in the crowded market place.

Selection is no simple task; it calls for a panel of highly respected judges whose collective knowledge of the industry is second to none. Therefore, the International Property Awards draws on the invaluable expertise of representatives from the National Association of Estate Agents; Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors; National Housebuilding Council; Association of Relocation professionals and the British Interior Design Association, to name but a few (see full list of judges below). The panel is chaired by Eric Pickles MP, British Shadow Secretary of State.

Each and every year, the number of entries far exceeds its previous record, not just in volume but also quality. Vice-chairman of the judges and editor-in-chief of International Homes magazine Helen Shield, comments, “We’ve had new countries enter this year – Indonesia, the Phillipines and the Seychelles for example – and the entries were very diverse. Stuart Shield, founder of the International Property Awards, concludes, “I’m delighted that the awards have grown to such a stature that they have attracted the attention and support of some of the world’s major newspapers – the Daily Mail, New York Times and Sydney Morning Herald – which helps to give the winners even more coverage. I’m also pleased that so many well-respected professional bodies have joined with their backing. We are now going on to crown the year with our event in Las Vegas on November 16th where the highest point scoring winners will be identified as the best in the world.”
Lesley Martinson Broker and Owner of Scottsdale Fine Properties is thrilled to be the only North American agency to win the marketing award for 3 consecutive years and takes great pride in being one of the finalists November 16th for Best in the World / Real Estate Agency Marketing. She says, “Our timeless & unique marketing strategies combined with our loyal client list and hard work ethic keep us at the top of the Real Estate game.” For Lesley and her staff, their ultimate success is measured by the satisfaction they take in a job well done and the happiness of their clients.

For a full list of winners visit PropertyAwards.net.

THE JUDGES

Eric Pickles MP, British Shadow Secretary of State (Chairman)
Peter Bolton King, chief executive of the National Association of Estate Agents
Jeremy Leaf, chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Jonathan Price, president of UK Chapter, FIABCI
Omer Ghani, director of sales and business news broadcaster, CNBC Arabia
Phil Spencer, Garrington Home Finders and Channel 4’s Location Location programme
Imtiaz Farookhi, chief executive of the National House Building Council - NHBC
Christopher Hall, past president National Association of Estate Agents - NAEA
Paul Tayler, vice chairman Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - RICS
Paul Wyatt, head of design for LYCOS UK
Geoff Cohen, design director at Aukett Fitzroy Robinson architects
Dean Keyworth, chairman British Interior Design Association
Diana Yakeley, chairman British Interior Design Association
Sarah Purves, interior designer at Laura Ashley
Tad Zurlinden, chief executive Association of Relocation Professionals – ARP
Neil Jefferson, National Housebuilders Council
Matt Warren, travel and property editor Daily Mail
Graham Norwood, Daily Mail
David Hoppit, property writer
Helen Shield, editor-in-chief of International Homes magazine
Jill Keene, editor of International Homes magazine
Christian H. Kalin, partner, Henley & Partners, Zurich
Raul Curiel, chairman, European Operations, Aukett Fitzroy Robinson
Mark Taylor, Silent Gliss
Tom Hardin, Wee World
Tanya Mitchell, director of sales, Jumeirah Hotels