Forbes Global Properties congratulates The Keys Co. and Illustrated Props. on membership expansion into Lee and Monroe Counties

Miami, FL Forbes Global Properties, an international network of selected real estate brokerages congratulated The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties on the expansion of their exclusive membership to include Florida’s Lee and Monroe Counties.

Founded in 1926, The Keyes Company is an independently owned and operated real estate leader. Together with its family of companies and network of partner brokerages, The Keyes Company includes 50 offices and more than 4,000 associates, closing over $9.5 billion in real estate sales and services in 2024. Equally regarded and distinguished, Illustrated Properties represents more than 600 Realtors across 20 South Florida offices and has led the market for nearly fifty years with deep local knowledge and an unwavering commitment to exceptional client service.

“The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties represent the type of forward-thinking, client-focused firms that continue to elevate our global network,” said Michael Jalbert, CEO of Forbes Global Properties. “This important expansion in Lee and Monroe Counties underscores their strength of leadership, vision, and proven ability to consistently exceed expectations in competitive markets.”

As the exclusive Forbes Global Properties members in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and now Lee and Monroe Counties, the Florida-based brokerages offer their clients global reach through Forbes’ trusted media platforms while maintaining the hyperlocal expertise that defines their success.

Broker associate Andrew Burr is leading the charge in serving buyers and sellers in Monroe County, where The Keyes Company’s active listings include $3 million and $2.2 million properties in the coveted private beach community of Port Antigua, and a $2.1 million waterfront home in Key Largo.

“This expansion gives our prestigious listings in the Florida Keys and Southwest Florida extraordinary international visibility” said Christina Pappas, president of The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties. “Our agents are already seeing meaningful results with high-net-worth buyers and sellers around the world.”

“The Forbes name resonates with discerning buyers and sellers in Lee County just as much as it does in Miami or Palm Beach,” said Shane Spring, Keyes Realtor and 2026 Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association president. “Interest comes from all over the world, and this membership provides the visibility properties like this merit.”

Since joining the network in January 2024, the firms have leveraged the global reach and brand power to elevate listings and expand exposure for agents and clients alike. Notable achievements include:

Villa Gucci in Rome, Italy: Billy Nash of The Keyes Company and Chiara Gennarelli of Building Heritage | Forbes Global Properties in Italy collaborated to secure the exclusive listing on behalf of the Gucci family.

Homestead, Florida: Saud and Cinthia Rai of the Keyes Skywalker Group won a competitive trophy listing by highlighting the global marketing advantages of the Forbes affiliation.

Northern Palm Beach County: Vince Marotta, Illustrated Properties’ top producer from 2019–2024, utilized the Forbes Global Properties network to market and close several of the region’s most prominent homes.