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  • LATEST INTERVIEW OF OUR CEO AND FOUNDER, QUENTIN VIAC, FOR MIAMI AGENT MAGAZINE

    LATEST INTERVIEW OF OUR CEO AND FOUNDER, QUENTIN VIAC, FOR MIAMI AGENT MAGAZINE

    Quentin Viac, CEO and Founder of Viac Luxury Real Estate

    Quentin Viac has fostered a team of real estate agents who are eager to learn and happy to serve. As the CEO and and founder of Viac Luxury Real Estate, which has offices in Florida and Michigan, Viac supports both teams and their respective clients, sharing the knowledge he’s acquired through years of training to ensure that every investor, buyer and seller within South Florida and Detroit is satisfied with the end result. 

    “In order to grow my business and push my agent to grow, I followed sales, real estate and personal development training and taught my team everything I could” he says. “I am starting to see the benefits now and even experienced real estate agents were able to have a real breakthrough”. 

    With a company comprised of new and experienced agents, Viac maintains a supportive environment where everything from rehab to property management is done in-house.
    Viac is playing an active role in the expansion of his Detroit business, visiting the office every other week, investing time and money into the team’s success by onboarding the right employees, and finding the best houses.
    “We have come a long way”, he says. “We started three houses, and now we have over 100 and are still growing. It was very challenging, but I never stopped believing in it”.
    Viac’s Miami office is equal parts real estate agency and art gallery, showcasing pieces from a gallery in Milan. It was also the first real estate company to get a booth at the Miami Yatch Show, where the team demonstrated a virtual reality tour developed in conjunction with the architect of Missoni Baia.
    Viac is a member of the Miami Association of Realtors and the French-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida. He supports the Jessica June Child Cancer Foundation and LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. 

  • Live in a Top Vacation Destination: Miami

    Live in a Top Vacation Destination: Miami

    People love to go on holiday in Miami—it is a vibrant, sophisticated city with so much to offer, perched right on the water. It is not uncommon for a person to visit Miami, fall in love with the area, and then move to Miami. But what is it like actually living in a top vacation destination? There are so many advantages to being a Miami resident, such as:

    Variety of Real Estate Choices

    Vacation destinations often have a variety of properties for sale, and Miami is no exception. Whether you’re looking for new luxury homes, luxury condo properties or more affordable options, the Miami, Florida real estate market has something for everyone. You won’t regret moving to a place that everyone loves to visit on vacation!

    Warm, Balmy Weather Year-Round

    Miami’s location in South Florida provides a tropical climate that is warm year-round with a lot of sunshine. People spend a lot of time and money planning holidays to Miami for some time at the beach, and when you live here you can feel like you are on vacation all of the time. Your friends and relatives who are shoveling snow in January will be jealous when they look at your photos and see that you’re wearing shorts and flip-flops all winter long.

    Access to the Best Attractions

    Tourism is an important part of Miami’s economy, and the city has grown to include amazing attractions that appeal to visitors. Every weekend can be an adventure if you live in Miami. There are so many things to do in every area of Miami! You can hit South Beach, North Beach, or Haulover Beach Park for some relaxation on a wide, beautiful beach one day, and visit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens or the Wynwood Art Walk the next. Don’t forget about the opportunities to charter a boat and spend time out on the water with family and friends. One of the best things about living in a prime vacation destination is the fact that you’ll never get bored or wonder what to do in your free time.

    Indulging in the Best of Miami

    If you’re a foodie, Miami is one of the best places to live! The culinary scene in Miami has exploded, and you can find amazing restaurants serving international cuisine all over the city. Miami is home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world—when you live here you can get pampered at the amazing spas without having to stay overnight.

  • Luxury Lifestyles of Miami

    Luxury Lifestyles of Miami

    When you think of celebrities and rich residents, three cities should come to mind; Los Angeles, New York City, and Miami. All three are known for being celebrity hot spots and boast lavish and luxurious lifestyles for all that can afford it. The bustle of the cities make LA and NY not exactly the best places to unwind and relax a little bit, but Miami offers a little different atmosphere. The tropical landscape of Miami makes it very popular year round for the rich and famous to spend time there. From yacht clubs to fine restaurants and world famous nightclubs to luxurious spas, Miami offers just about anything you could want. Here are some of the best restaurants, clubs, spas and more that a Miami luxury lifestyle has to offer.

    Restaurants

    Palme d’Or– located in the Biltmore Hotel, Palme d’Or, Golden Palm in English, presents an inventive French menu with a long wine list to match. It is often regarded as one of the finest dining destinations in all of Miami.

    Joe’s Stone Crab– specializing in stone crab, the restaurant has been operating since 1913 and has become a real cornerstone of the Miami dining landscape. Other regional seafood can be found on the menu, but most come for the stone crab. Big names such as Madonna, Billy Joel, the late Muhammad Ali, and Presidents George W. and George H. W. Bush are just some of the people that stop in when in town for the best stone crab around.

    Sra. Martinez– since opening in 2008, Sra. Martinez has quickly become one of the top spots to dine in all of Miami. Featuring a menu of traditional Spanish cuisine mixed with some influences from around the world, guests will also be impressed with the large selection of fine Spanish wines.

    Nightclubs

    Bamboo– located right in the heart of South Beach on the famous Washington Ave., Bamboo has a white and silver theme to highlight crystal chandeliers and multiple statues of Buddha around the club. Bringing in world famous DJs frequently, Bamboo is definitely one of the hottest clubs in all of Miami.

    LIV– Reuters recently deemed LIV as one of the world’s Top 10 nightclubs based on its state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, famous DJs, and stunning clientele that fill the dance floors on a nightly basis.

    Member-Only Clubs

    Fisher Island Club– deemed to be the most exclusive private membership club in all of Miami. Only accessible to those with a private yacht or by the Island’s private auto-ferry, Fisher Island Club offers golf, racquet sports, casual and fine dining, spa, salon, marinas, beach club, the Vanderbilt Mansion pool, and exclusive member events. This place truly has set the bar of luxury in Miami.

    SoHo House– geared towards creativity instead of status and money, the SoHo House has prominent members from creative industries such as fashion, film, music, advertising, and art. Members have full access to the luxury amenities such as swimming pools, Cowshed spa, beach club, bars, and restaurants.

    Spas

    ESPA – Acqualina Resort & Spa is home to ESPA, which began in Europe and built a reputation for exceptional and lavish experiences. Their signature treatment is an 80-minute Anti-Aging Active Peel Facial.

    The Spa at Mandarin Oriental– having gone under a major refurbishment, The Spa is truly one of the finest health clubs in all of Miami. Featuring treatments with influences from traditional Chinese, European, Balinese and Thai methods. Guests can find whatever they are looking for whether it be for relaxation or rejuvenation.

    Golf Courses

    Trump Doral– while most of the five courses are still being worked on, the 18th hole of the famous Blue Monster was ranked by GOLF Magazine as one of the Top 100 Holes in the world.

    Turnberry– featuring 36-holes that have been redesigned by Hall of Fame golfer Raymond Floyd, Turnberry is a must play for any serious golfer.

    Crandon Golf– rated one of the toughest courses in all of Florida; golfers get an iconic view of the Miami skyline when they tee it up at Crandon.

    These are just a few of the most luxurious and exclusive places in all of Miami. If you find yourself in the market looking for luxury properties in Miami to move to, check out the listings that Viac Luxury Real Estate has to offer.

  • Here’s What $19 Million Can Get You in Miami

    Here’s What $19 Million Can Get You in Miami

    When you think of Miami, you probably think about gorgeous beaches, giant homes and condos on the ocean, an extravagant nightlife and celebrities galore. Well, for the most part that is entirely accurate and here is one of those giant homes that just sold for a hefty price tag of $19 million dollars. With an address in Miami Beach, this place radiates luxury throughout the entire estate. Here are some of the things that you get with a $19 million dollar home in Miami.

    Situated on Indian Creek, with direct ocean access, and 175’ of direct frontage, this 1.1-acre lot is the home to a gorgeous Mediterranean estate. Built in 1937 and updated in 2015, this home didn’t spend too long on the market. This incredible home features nine bedrooms and 11 full bathrooms (+2 half bathrooms), a two-bedroom guesthouse and two guest apartments.

    Measuring in at just over 12,000 square feet of living space, this expansive estate features just about everything one could want. On the property, you will find a 22,000-gallon pool, spa, koi pond, sculptured gardens, private gym, wine cellar, library and a safe room. With a private dock, you’d be able to tie up your watercraft for easy access. Great schools, convenient location to just about everything, and frontage on the water with access to the ocean, does not leave many people wanting much else.

    This is just one of the many Miami Beach mansions that line the waterfront and streets in south Florida. For more luxury properties available in Miami and surrounding areas, contact the real estate professionals at Viac Luxury Real Estate for more information at www.viac-miami.com.