The Keyes Company, based in Miami, and Illustrated Properties, based in Palm Beach County, two of Florida’s longest running family-owned real estate businesses, have merged to form the largest independently-owned real estate firm in Florida, and a Top 25-ranked firm in the entire United States.
Keyes CEO Mike Pappas and Illustrated chairman Francis Fiske “Bud” Adams Jr. announced the merger to employees and agents on July 20.
Both companies are continuing to operate under their existing brands and are maintaining their management teams and employees. Keyes Miami Lakes Welcome Center on Main Street is the local branch office for The Keyes Company.
“Our families have known each other for many decades and have always shared a mutual respect,” said Adams. “Our philosophies match, as our number one priority is taking care of our agents and customers. Real estate is a personal experience; it’s the relationships that make the difference.”
“We are thrilled to align ourselves with another strong, family-owned company that also emphasizes a structure of trust and integrity with its Associates,” said Pappas. “This is a tremendous opportunity to leverage our shared resources and allow us to provide even more services, support and benefits to our companies and clients.”