Monday, December 9, 2013

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta, Hires Buckhead High-Rise Expert Karen Rodriguez to Lead New Sales Team


The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta, GA


Karen Rodriguez

ATLANTA (Dec. 9, 2013) – iStar Residential, a division of iStar Financial Inc. (NYSE: SFI), announced today it has hired an all-new sales team, led by the top-selling high-rise agent in Atlanta, for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta.

Karen Rodriguez of Dorsey Alston Realtors will lead the revamped sales efforts. She brings 11 years of experience in the Buckhead luxury high-rise market to the exclusive, world-class property.

 The addition of Rodriguez is part of an extensive rebranding process that began in May 2012 with the reintroduction of the exclusive, five-star luxury Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta.

The debt-free property, wholly owned by real estate company iStar Financial Inc., has been reshaped into one of the top-ranked hotels in the city. Now, iStar Financial Inc. has shifted focus to the 25-unit residential units on the top floors of the property.

 Before joining The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta, Rodriguez led the sales and marketing strategy for the nearby $100 million Ritz-Carlton Residences high-rise project, selling out the property in a mere two-and-a-half years.

The leading luxury high-rise condominium expert in Buckhead, Rodriguez has also represented many of Atlanta’s top developers, including Post Properties and the Novare Group.

John Kubicko
 “Karen brings an intimate and unparalleled knowledge of the Buckhead high-rise market to this luxury property,” said John Kubicko, Senior Vice President at iStar Financial Inc. “We are very pleased to have someone with such extensive experience lead our sales efforts.”

 The Residences currently are being built-out with contemporary, ultra high-end finishes and sleek, built-in fireplaces with marble surrounds. Each unit will also feature a 36-inch Viking gas grill as well as a fireplace on its balcony.

The team is also revamping the common areas with modern color palettes and sleek marble floors. iStar has partnered with premier local architectural firm Harrison Design to craft unique layouts that showcase the spectacular views. Additionally, plans are underway to build out all the remaining unfinished shells.

 Harrison Design Associates also designed a lavish three-bedroom model home that was staged on the 45th floor to demonstrate The Residences’ new contemporary appearance. Decorated by Decatur, Ga.,-based firm GraysonHarris, the model was unveiled in September and was featured in the November edition of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles.

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