New York, NY – January 17, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Halstead Property is pleased to announce the appointment of Wigder Frota as Executive Vice President at their Park Avenue office. A 17-year industry veteran, Wigder joins Halstead after his tenure at a top real estate firm and developing a large following of repeat and referral clients, both internationally and domestically.
“We are thrilled to welcome Wigder Frota to the Halstead family,” said Diane Ramirez, President of Halstead Property. “With his dynamic approach and impeccable service, Wigder maintains an unparalleled track record to command the highest possible prices and help countless buyers and renters find their dream properties. I am confident his vast international connections and wealth of expertise will continue to thrive at Halstead.”
“I am truly delighted that Wigder has joined Halstead. I was fortunate to have previously worked with him and have followed his enviable career as a broker. I know firsthand that Wigder goes the extra mile to meet his clients’ goals and will be an invaluable asset to Halstead,” said James M. Gricar, General Sales Manager of Halstead Property.
Prior to entering real estate, Wigder honed his service and marketing skills in management and public relations for several prominent Manhattan restaurants. Fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian, he is a native of Rio de Janeiro who has enjoyed Manhattan life since 1987. Wigder attended the School of Public Relations at Helio Alonso University in Brazil and subsequently furthered his education in New York City at the International Center of Photography and the prestigious Julliard School of Music.
About Halstead Property
Halstead Property is one of the largest residential real estate brokerage firms in the metropolitan area. Headquartered at 499 Park Avenue, the firm has nearly 950 sales and rental agents primarily located in 21 premier offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, the Hamptons, Hudson Valley, Hoboken, New Jersey and Fairfield County, Connecticut. In addition, the Development Marketing Division of Halstead Property is the exclusive sales and marketing firm for many new developments in the tri-state area and through the Property Management Division, Halstead manages more than 18,000 residential units within 180 buildings. To learn more, please visit www.halstead.com.
