Boutique real estate agency San Patrik proudly announces that its Managing Director, Ivan Varat, participated in the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Global Symposium, which gathered top professionals from the real estate sector across 29 countries. This prestigious event, held in Budapest from September 24-26, allowed experts from around the world to share valuable insights, strengthen connections, and discuss key trends shaping the real estate market. Participants included members and guests of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), a select network connecting premium real estate agencies from over 70 countries worldwide.
“The three days in Budapest were truly amazing, filled with meaningful connections with extraordinary people, knowledge sharing, and new business opportunities. Among other things, I had productive meetings and discussions with colleagues to help Swiss and German clients find their perfect properties across Croatia. This is what we do—solving real estate needs with a global perspective. Real estate is not just a local market; it’s also about global connectivity,” said Varat.
The diverse event schedule covered key topics crucial to the future of the real estate market, including global economic insights, adapting to industry changes, and leveraging international connections to expand client services and grow business opportunities.
Speakers included LeadingRE Chief Economist Dr. Marci Rossell, who provided a detailed analysis of the macroeconomic trends impacting the market, enabling participants to anticipate changes and make informed decisions. LeadingRE’s Chief Learning Officer Mike Staver, an internationally recognized speaker, author, and coach, shared insights on demonstrating value in a changing marketplace. LeadingRE Chairman Whitney LaCosta of Howard Hanna | Coach Realtors shared insights on leadership and management in the real estate sector.
Additional speakers included real estate experts from around the world, who provided key market updates and shared selected business strategies. Representatives from Destinations by LeadingRE developers, including Elounda Hills (Crete, Greece), The Lakes BY YOO (Lechlade, UK), Porto Montenegro (Tivat, Montenegro), and Soneva Villa Ownership (Maldives), discussed the trends driving the new development market and the importance of balancing sustainability with luxury. A panel of PropTech experts representing Cloze, Property Webmasters, and Redpin explored the innovations transforming the real estate sector. Specialized pre-conference workshops focused on the commercial real estate sector and the luxury market.
In addition to educational sessions and networking opportunities, participants celebrated member achievements at the dazzling Awards Gala and explored the beautiful host city through organized tours and a spectacular closing event, offering the perfect conclusion to a week of learning, growth, and collaboration.
According to Chris Dietz, President of Global Operations for LeadingRE: “By providing timely educational workshops with insights from expert speakers, rich cultural experiences, and impactful networking, the Global Symposium allowed members from around the world to share insights into the key drivers of the market, while we gained a deeper understanding of cross-cultural business dynamics. We had the opportunity to enjoy the charm of Budapest, all while strengthening the relationships that are central to the LeadingRE community.”
As the Croatian representative of LeadingRE, San Patrik Real Estate is excited to implement the valuable knowledge and insights gained from this event and remains committed to enhancing the quality of its services, expanding global cooperation, and maintaining a leading position in the ever-evolving real estate market.
