Christie's International Real Estate Strengthens Position in Europe with New Affiliate in Côte d’Azur
Michael Zingraf Real Estate Joins Leading International Network of Real Estate Brokers Specializing in the Marketing and Sales of High-value Propertie
France, Cannes—Christie’s International Real Estate, the world’s leading luxury real estate network, has awarded Affiliate status to Michael Zingraf Real Estate in Côte d’Azur. With headquarters in Cannes, the company will exclusively represent the Christie’s brand in the top spectrum of the residential property market of the greater French Riviera, with representation in the following key areas: Saint Tropez, Cannes, Cap d’ Antibes, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, Saint Remy de Provence, Mougins, Saint Paul de Vence, Lourmarin, Gordes, and Opio.
Wholly owned by Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, Christie’s International Real Estate is represented in more than 40 countries. Michael Zingraf joins this carefully selected organization of brokerages with proven records of success in both high-end property sales and exemplary client service.
“Michael Zingraf Real Estate is a long established family business focused on the quintessence of exceptional properties with great heritage and authenticity of terroir. Côte d’Azur is synonymous with an increasingly vibrant market for luxury real estate, and we are seeking to cover more areas of this important residential market, expanding further into Monaco soon,” says Joachim Wrang-Widén, Director of Affiliate Services for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Christie’s International Real Estate.
“The company’s local expertise with a presence of over three decades in the market and their integrated services and great processes will certainly further supplement our exclusive international marketing services,” adds Wrang-Widén.
Michael Zingraf founder, owner and CEO at Michael Zingraf says, “We are delighted to join Christie’s International Real Estate Affiliate network. We are confident that our team of top-tier real estate specialists is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best local knowledge and the finest international exposure for their homes.“
“With an 85 percent international clientele, and over 2,000 refined property gems in our portfolio varying in styles from châteaux, luxury villas, hôtels particuliers, duplex or loft apartments, and vineyard estates, we cater for a discerning clientele, meeting high-level real estate demands.”
With the second-largest airport in France, Nice is the gateway to the region. Côte d’Azur has long been synonymous with the glitz and glamour of stars and the wealthy. Local annual high-caliber events, like the Cannes Film Festival and MIPIM, further reinforce the international elite’s presence in the region. The coast is studded with homes of the famous, including Elton John and Sean Connery in Nice, Bono and Julian Lennon near Eze, Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis in the countryside near Saint-Tropez.
The French Riviera embraces the best of what the Mediterranean has to offer with a great variety of scenery. From the yachting Mecca of Antibes and the rural sweep of verdant vineyards and olive trees in Saint Remy de Provence to the vibrant Saint-Tropez and the more urbanized developed areas of Nice and Cannes.
About Michaël Zingraf
Michaël Zingraf started his real estate career in 1977 in Cannes and over the years the company has developed into a family business. This year the company is celebrating its 35th anniversary and has been providing precious expertise on the luxury real estate market on the French Riviera and in Provence. Today, Zingraf's two children, Heathcliff and Mayerling, have joined the company to support the quest to offer the company's chiefly international and selective clientele unique and spectacular properties. Over time, Michaël Zingraf’s great expertise and professionalism have become a reference in the luxury real estate market.
