Betting big with Citysky
It was no sheer luck that a company founded by two long-time colleagues hit it big in their first year.
Apart from putting in long hours of tedious, hard work, business partners Vanessa Geronimo-Uy and Fred Ryan Infante III were more importantly driven by a shared fervent passion and the same ambitious goal that will lead them to embark on what could be the most daunting, yet fulfilling undertaking in their career: to put up CitySky Realty Corp., their own real estate services company.
“Creating a company where I could do more than just selling or serving one market segment was a dream I’ve always had. And while I’ve had years of experience in a number of companies, it was in real estate that I’ve really grown as I learned the art of selling. Thus, putting up CitySky Realty Corp. seemed only natural,” said Geronimo-Uy, president and co-founder of CitySky Realty.
“I’ve always been into sales and into establishing my own company. After I graduated, I worked for a while but it didn’t take long for me to put up my own business. I’ve always been fascinated with the idea of selling and the work that goes with it. I worked in Dubai as a sales manager but when I came home in 2010, a friend of mine invited me to join his team of sales agents for a real estate firm. This was how I got to appreciate even more the dynamics behind the real estate business,” shared Infante, co-founder and vice president of CitySky Realty.
It was in the same real estate company that Infante met Geronimo-Uy, both of whom were able to make a significant mark, showing the kind of resolve the other has while reaching their respective quotas in selling condominum units to a market that has just started to appreciate high rise living.
CitySky has received numerous awards and citations from various developers that CitySky has worked with.
“We’ve seen how hard each of us work just to make sure that we are on top of our game. Real estate or property selling is one difficult job, and one must have the skills and the drive in order to make a change. It wasn’t easy when we first came in. There were real challenges, but I guess that’s what we have in common—the desire to succeed and make a real difference,” Infante related.
“Our experience with our previous employers and our relationship with our loyal clientele have helped us a lot. And this, in essence, is what inspired and allowed us to create CitySky Realty. I’ve known Fred for a long time and I know how driven and determined he is—I have no doubt that we would succeed,” Geronimo-Uy added.
A young, dynamic real estate services company, CitySky Realty was founded in May 2017 with the end-goal of making a difference in the highly competitive property landscape.
The target was to not only provide clients a wide array of smart, practical investment options comprising of world class, value-for-money residential projects in Metro Manila that present promising investment returns. More importantly, CitySky Realty also promises to take the buying experience a notch higher as it delivers impeccable services beyond the ordinary.
It thus comes as no surprise that in its first six months in operation, CitySky Realty was able to overshoot its target sales by more than a thousand fold.
Add the fact that this year-old company has already received numerous awards and citations from various developers that CitySky has worked with—a solid testament to the company’s competence. Today, CitySky is an accredited broker of some of the country’s biggest property developers such as Avida Land, Alveo Land, Shang Properties, and SMDC, among others.
“While we may be a relatively young real estate services company, we’re driven and committed to make a difference. Our goal is really to provide the market with smart investment options that would cater to their needs and fit their budgets. We see ourselves as more than just sellers or realtors, but also as consultants who provide clients with valuable insights to help them make a truly wise investment decision,” Infante explained.
Colleagues Fred Ryan Infante III and Vanessa Geronimo-Uy were driven by a shared passion and goal.
Althoug they are already widely known to clients for their expertise, integrity and trustworthiness, Geronimo-Uy and Infante remains focused on their goal as they aim to serve a much bigger market that would eventually allow them to carve their own niche and expand their business further.
“CitySky will continue to do what it was expected to do when Fred and I built it. We are here for the long haul and our dedication to our craft is proof of that. We will never tire of providing the best services and we will continue to share valuable insights to our clients because we know that their investment is our commitment,” Geronimo-Uy explained.
And without a doubt, the founders’ steadfast commitment and deep appreciation for real estate will surely help bring CitySky Realty to the next level.
“We hope to still expand our reach and of course, the company. We believe that there’s still much that can be done and selling is just one aspect of real estate. CitySky Realty will continue to serve the needs of the our clients and offer them opportunities for growth. It is our aim to partner with more developers and provide the market with an even more diverse offering,” Infante said.
“We believe that the Philippine real estate, being a highly complex and competitive industry, promises to be an exciting arena for many realtors, and CitySky is determined to soon be on top of the league,” Infante concluded.
