WIMCO Real Estate
About Us
Purchasing real estate is always an adventure, no matter where in the world you choose to buy. Each country, region and territory has its own set of players, processes, and regulations, as well as local idiosyncrasies which determine the nature of the deal.
With decades of experience in the villa rental business, Wimco Real Estate and its team of sales professionals will guide you step-by-step through the process of purchasing property on St Barts. Our relationships with property owners, property managers, architects, as well as lawyers, bankers and notaries provide an insight and an expertise which facilitate the purchasing process in St Barth. Whether you are interested in a property for a rental investment or for personal use, we can be your advocates on all levels, from start to finish. We look forward to working with you!
“Whether you are interested in property for an investment or personal use, we can be your advocates from start to finish”
Pocket listing (noun)
a property that is quietly for sale where the owner for one reason or another wishes to sell but would not like it publicly known. What you see for sale online is only part of the St. Barth real estate market. We pride ourselves in having the largest network of unlisted properties. With its relationships with local families, WIMCO Real Estate is able to “be on the inside” and offer the true breadth of St. Barth real estate.
Meet the Experts
Your Trusted Partners in Saint Barth
Owner and Commercial Agent
Douglas FOREGGER
Douglas has been one of the island's specialists in real estate for the past 30 years. First arriving on Saint Barth in the early 90's, he went on to open real estate offices in Aspen, Nantucket and Stowe, Vermont.
He also formed real estate partnerships in luxury locations such as Harbour Island, has seen the island and its real estate market transform into the pinnacle of luxury, triumphing through disasters, such as the 2008 financial crisis and Hurricanes Luis (1995) and Irma (2017). Thus viewing the island from a unique lens.
President and Director
Lionel GARAIX
Lionel brings 30 years of experience in both real estate sales and property development. After graduating from University of Law in France with a Master's degree in Business Law, he learned his trade as an independent real estate agent in Nice, France.
Lionel was then hired by Foncia Group, the largest real estate agency in France, and held a variety of increasingly important positions in their Nice, France office, including Director of the Real Estate Sales department. Lionel was then hired by the Constructa Group to act as their Regional Sales Director (Côte d'Azur / French Riviera region – Menton to St Tropez) where he was in charge of marketing new luxury real estate projects.
Lionel was also responsible for management and training of the real estate sales team. In 2015, Lionel moved to St Barths and was hired by WIMCO St Barths to act as President of the company and director of the Real Estate Sales department. Lionel is the lead real estate broker for French speaking clients.
For general inquiries
info@wimcorealestate.com
+590 590 51 27 23
Visit our office, directly across the street from the St. Barths airport in Saint Jean, to the left of the pharmacy
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