Latin Builders Association named Fortune International Realty “Real Estate Sales Firm of the Year” at their 34rd Annual Awards Luncheon. The ceremony was held last Friday, Sept. 26 at the Hilton Downtown Miami where exceptional industry leaders and companies in the construction field were recognized for their efforts.

Latin Builders Association, the largest Hispanic construction association in the U.S., is a non-profit organization that encompasses a vast array of individuals and companies related to South Florida’s vibrant construction industry, embodying the interests of builders, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, plumbers, electricians and tradesmen. The association awards companies like Fortune International Realty that exhibit leadership in the construction industry.

Important personalities such as Florida Governor, Rick Scott and Armando Codina, Developer of Dowtown Doral where present to witness the Fortune International Realty team led by Walter Defortuna, Chairman of the company and Carla Defortuna, Vice President of Sales and Marketing accept the awards. Defortuna said the company is honored be a recipient of this award.

“We are proud of the work and the achievements resulting from three decades of dedication representing South Florida to an international clientele,” said Defortuna. “It is an incredible honor to be recognized by the Latin Builder Association, but we share this honor with the agents, staff, clients and development partners that continue to drive our success. We look forward to continue our work in the transformation of the South Florida real estate market.”

Fortune International Realty is global network of partnerships and strategic alliances that provides clients with a competitive advantage through far-reaching and responsive support. Over the years, the company has expanded to include brokerage activities, property management, financing, new development sales and proprietary developments. Fortune functions under a united vision to provide experience, excellence and expertise in the luxury real estate market leading to unequaled client service and is credited with the first international exposure approach to marketing South Florida.

Fortune is one of South Florida’s largest independently owned real estate companies that has successfully and effectively adapted to extreme market changes. For more information about Fortune International Realty, visit www.fir.com.