Forbes Global Properties, an international network of invitation-only real estate brokerages, announced its expansion into Lebanon and Syria with the addition of Ascot Real Estate, a leading Beirut-based real estate brokerage, consultancy and development firm.
Founded and led by Patrick Geammal, Ascot Real Estate will be the exclusive representative of Forbes Global Properties throughout the countries.
Since its founding in 1992, Ascot Real Estate has built a reputation for representing exceptional properties valued above US$2 million throughout Lebanon and Syria. Sought out for its deep local knowledge, Ascot Real Estate’s approach is grounded in professionalism, integrity and tailored guidance for both sellers and buyers.
“We are delighted to welcome Ascot Real Estate to Forbes Global Properties,” said Michael Jalbert, CEO of Forbes Global Properties. “Patrick’s longstanding expertise and Ascot’s reputation for professionalism and discretion make the firm an excellent addition to our global network. Lebanon and Syria are distinctive markets with remarkable opportunities, and we look forward to sharing Ascot’s properties with our global audience.”
“Joining Forbes Global Properties is a natural evolution for Ascot Real Estate as we continue to connect Lebanon and Syria’s extraordinary properties with an increasingly global audience,” said Patrick Geammal, founder of Ascot Real Estate. “Being part of this international network allows us to introduce our market to a broader community of qualified buyers while ensuring the same level of care and attention in every relationship.”
The exclusive worldwide residential real estate partner of Forbes, Forbes Global Properties provides branding and marketing services to the world’s premier real estate firms and is now represented by real estate agents across 41 countries in more than 600 locations. As a member of this exclusive network, Ascot Real Estate will benefit from Forbes’ engaged audience of more than 167 million to connect, inspire and inform affluent buyers and sellers about the finest properties for sale globally.
Properties are presented across the print, digital, and social media channels of Forbes and Forbes Global Properties and paired with expert commentary, timely market data and top-tier editorials. The firm’s prime listings will also be showcased on forbesglobalproperties.com, a curated collection of high-value, quality listings.
