Concierge Auctions Expands Its International Footprint With Two Successful Auctions In Picturesque Punta Mita, Mexico

PUNTA MITA, Mexico, Feb. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- New York-based luxury real estate auction firm Concierge Auctions continues to achieve global success following its auctions of two Mexico properties in the tropical village of Punta Mita, known as Villa Maria I and Villa Maria II. The sales mark the fifth country in which Concierge has operated, following auctions in Fiji, Canada, the Bahamas and the US. Villa Maria II garnered such strong attention that it secured a buyer prior to the auction and closed last week for over $7 million in cooperation with Yumiko Takinami-Dilday of Punta Mita Properties. The Villa Maria I auction, conducted last night in cooperation with Agent Wally Lopez of Riviera Partners Realty, yielded 8 bidders, and the property is now under contract.

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"The auction launch created serious attention, so much so that we were able to secure a buyer and get a signed contract in advance of auction day, which really speaks to the power of the Concierge platform," Takinami said.  "It was a win-win for all parties involved and was handled both efficiently and successfully. The Concierge team members are all great people, and I definitely recommend working with them. I know I will partner with the firm again in the future."

Concierge Auctions' marketing campaign attracted global interest, resulting in over 6,000 website visits from 49 US states (led by California, Texas, Illinois and New York) and 55 international countries (led by Mexico, Canada, India and the UK).

Villa Maria I offers a complete indoor/outdoor living experience with breathtaking Pacific Ocean views. Including more than 8,000 square feet within Punta Mita's Lagos del Mar community, the property has four tropical bedrooms, five full bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen and caretaker's quarters. Outdoors, a large central palapa is used for entertaining in addition to the heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, multiple outdoor lounge areas and water features, including a Koi pond.

"The uptrend in the Punta Mita luxury real estate market continues. The auction process shone a light on Villa Maria I, making it a prime showcase property in the area," Lopez said. "Having now experienced my first real estate auction with Concierge, I can tell you it has been a pleasure working with such an experienced, talented team. We've done something unique to the Mexico real estate resort market, which brings a new, fresh perspective and opens a new door to the sales process at large."

Set on one acre of private beach within the exclusive La Punta Estates oceanfront, Villa Maria II also focuses on indoor/outdoor living, with an open concept centered around a holistic flowing floor plan. The property contains more than 12,700 square feet including five bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, two offices and a private master suite with a wet bar, indoor and outdoor showers and a Jacuzzi and pool. Panoramic Pacific Ocean views can be enjoyed throughout. Additionally, there is a separate, one-bedroom apartment.

Outdoor entertainment at Villa Maria II includes an infinity pool and Jacuzzi, a large central palapa connected by walkways and koi ponds, private enclaves, a tropical garden and grand entertaining spaces. There is also private walking path to the ocean, a covered barbeque area, fire pit and a two-car garage with room for a golf cart.

The sellers of both estates, Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Kern, are repeat Concierge Auctions clients.

"Concierge Auctions knows how to activate the most capable buyers around the world. Their database is unrivaled," Mr. Kern said. "I recently purchased another property in Punta Mita, which led me to sell these two, and I knew Concierge was perfect for the job. In only a few months they generated mass attention and enthusiasm. It was a great success, and I'm pleased to have accomplished my wife's and my objective."

Upcoming luxury property auctions are scheduled in California, Florida and Canada, and many more are already planned for the spring and summer. If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling a remarkable property through Concierge Auctions, call 888.966.4759.

About Concierge Auctions
New York-based Concierge Auctions is the dominant player in the luxury real estate auctions sector, selling high-end properties worldwide through a transparent and market-based bidding process. Since its founding in 2008, Concierge's business has spanned the globe, including 27 US states and 5 countries, and the firm has produced numerous record-setting sales. Concierge recently received the "Best Overall Marketing" award from Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate, a global collection of more than 130,000 real estate professionals in more than 60 countries, and was named one of America's fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

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