Judy Green, President and CEO of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, announced the appointment of Cathy Rogers as Sales Associate.
Ms. Rogers, a Certified Luxury Home Specialist, will focus on luxury real estate sales from Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s office at 760 North Collier Blvd, at the Esplanade Shops, on Marco Island.
Previously, Ms. Rogers worked for Keller Williams Realty, where she consistenly ranked as one of their highest top producers and earned numerous Real Estate performance awards including Sales Team of the year multiple times as well as Gold and Platinum awards. Ms. Rogers also served on agent leadership boards.
A longtime Marco Island resident, she is actively involved in the community and was honored with an award for the 2009 “Women in Business”, and is a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. Rogers is a graduate of Sacremento State Unversity. Before her career in real estate, she enjoyed a successful career in customer service with a major airline.
She holds numerous Real Estate certifications to include her advancedCustom Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Council of Residential Specialists Certification (CRS), Graduate Real Estate Certification(GRI), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Accredited Buyers Representative Certification(ABR) the highly sought after Million Dollar Guild designation.
About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is a division of The Lutgert Companies founded in 1984 by Chairman Scott F. Lutgert. The firm has offices strategically located between Bonita Springs and Marco Island with headquarters in Naples, FL. The Lutgert Companies also owns Lutgert Title, Lutgert Insurance, Premier Commercial, and Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, with three offices in the Sarasota region.
About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc.
Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. In February 2004, Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system by Realogy’s subsidiary, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxury real estate firm recently participated in the 2011 Sotheby’s International Realty® Global Networking Event, which attracted nearly 1,150 attendees from 30 countries.
This dynamic, three-day event provided a unique opportunity for all sales associates, managers and owners who are members of the Sotheby’s International Realty network to connect, exchange ideas and forge relationships designed to help build their businesses and drive new leads to their listings.
“The annual Global Networking Event provides a unique value to our firm and agents,” said Judy Green, President and CEO of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. “It allows our firm to share ideas and best practices with our fellow brand professionals from all over the world. We also had the opportunity to learn more about the real estate business worldwide through informative breakout sessions on a variety of topics.”
Attending the event were Suzi Barton, Gary Blaine, Yvonne Blair, Michelle Burke-Phillips, John Coburn, Phil Collins, Scott Culbertson, Heidi Deen, Bernie Garabed, Judy Green, Harriet Harnar, Christopher Harrington, Joe Harris, Carol Johnson, Craig Jones, Michael Lawler, Mark Leone, Ginger Lickley, Michael Lickley, Patty Line, Jutta Lopez, Philip Maraschel, Cathy McCarthy, Sandra McCarthy-Meeks, Bradley Nelson, Jim Prange, Nikki Prange-Carroll, Larry Roorda, Marlene Suarez, Jean Tarkenton and Pam Umscheid.
The event was held October 24 to 27 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Miami, Fla. The keynote speaker was Aron Ralston, the inspiration for the film “127 Hours.”
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, which has offices from Marco Island, Florida north to Bonita Springs, with headquarters in Naples, offers exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty marketing, advertising and referral services designed to attract well-qualified buyers to the firm’s property listings. In addition, the firm and its clients benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house, which promotes real estate referral opportunities with auction house clientele.
As a Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate, the firm also has the unique ability to refer its real estate clientele to the auction house for jewelry, art, unique furniture and collectible appraisal services. Property listings from Premier Sotheby’s International Realty also are marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global Web site, as well as on the firm’s local website premiersothebys.com.
“The Global Networking Event enables Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates from around the world to join together to share their collective insights and experiences, highlighting the true strength of the Sotheby’s International Realty network” said Michael R. Good, chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “Every individual attending this conference is committed to working together to help us grow our network, and we appreciate their ongoing dedication and enthusiasm. Attendees of this year’s event were able to network with their colleagues from all over the world and gather new ideas from leading industry experts.”
About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is a division of The Lutgert Companies founded in 1984 by Chairman Scott F. Lutgert. The firm has offices strategically located from Marco Island to Bonita Springs to Clearwater with headquarters in Naples, FL. The Lutgert Companies has operated in Southwest Florida since 1964, when Raymond L. Lutgert started the development of Park Shore, which includes 17 luxury high-rises. The Lutgert Companies is also developing the high-rises at Bonita Bay. In addition, The Lutgert Companies has developed two golf course communities, various shopping centers and office buildings including Estuary at Grey Oaks, Linville Ridge, The Village on Venetian Bay, The Promenade, The Northern Trust Building, and most recently, Mercato, a mixed-use center in North Naples. The Lutgert Companies also owns Lutgert Title, Lutgert Insurance, Premier Commercial, and Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, with three offices in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Venice.
About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc.
Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. In February 2004, Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system by Realogy’s subsidiary, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.
Judy Green, President and CEO of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, today announced the appointment of Craig Jones as Sales Associate.
Craig Jones
Jones will focus on luxury real estate sales from Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s office at 390 Broad Avenue, Naples.
Previously, Jones was with John R. Wood, Realtors. Prior to that, Jones held principal positions in advertising and management consulting firms in both St. Louis, MO and New York, NY. In addition, Jones previously served as the Associate Dean at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Active in the real estate industry for ten years, Jones became a Naples resident in 2002.
Jones has conducted real estate transactions in excess of $120 million, and is also the recipient of Gulfshore Life Magazine’s Five-Star Agent Award for her commitment to client success.
Jones’ extensive education includes degrees from Smith College, Washington University and the School of Journalism at Columbia University. Other licenses and accreditations include Certified Residential Specialist (CRS); Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR); Member, Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI); Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS); licensed Community Association Manager (CAM); and membership in NABOR, FAR and NAR.
In Naples, Jones was a member of Leadership Collier 2005, a graduate of Leadership NABOR 2004, and the NABOR Rising Star Award recipient for 2003-04. Jones has served on a number of boards and councils including the Naples Historical Society, the Missouri Governor’s Economics Council, the Animal Protective Agency, the St. Louis Regional Child Care Partnership, and the St. Louis Public Schools Transition Subcommittee. Ms. Jones is the first recipient of General Colin Powell’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor Award.
About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is a division of The Lutgert Companies founded in 1984 by Chairman Scott F. Lutgert. The firm has offices strategically located between Bonita Springs and Marco Island with headquarters in Naples, FL. The Lutgert Companies also owns Lutgert Title, Lutgert Insurance, Premier Commercial, and Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, with three offices in the Sarasota region.
About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc.
Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. In February 2004, Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system by Realogy’s subsidiary, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.
Judy Green, President and CEO of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, announced today that the firm has sold over $1 billion of real estate during the first half of 2011, marking a critical milestone for the Southwest Florida luxury real estate brokerage.
According to Terradatum, a third party research firm that analyzes data in the local multiple listing service, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty sold over $1,030,511,721 during the first half of 2011 in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee counties. The firm’s three offices in Sarasota county operate as Signature Sotheby’s International Realty.
“Our associates’ sales performance year-to-date is incredibly encouraging for our region,” said Judy Green. “It signals an increasing confidence among buyers, both domestic and international, that real estate in Southwest Florida continues to be a solid investment.”
In addition to the firm’s regional leadership, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty achieved the #1 market share position in Collier and Lee counties based on closed sales volume, as well as the highest average sales price. The firm’s average sales price year-to-date in 2011 is $1,103,497.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty also reached the #1 market share position in many of Southwest Florida’s most desired communities, including Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, Old Naples, Park Shore, Moorings, Coquina Sands, Vanderbilt Beach and Bonita Bay. Premier Sotheby’s International Realty also enjoys the #1 market share position in Pelican Bay sales over $1 million and Marco Island sales over $2 million.
Compared to the same period in 2010, before Premier Properties of Southwest Florida joined the Sotheby’s International Realty® network, the firm’s sales of properties over $1 million in Collier and Lee counties are up19.6%. This increase demonstrates the effectiveness of the many Sotheby’s International Realty marketing offerings that Premier Sotheby’s International Realty agents can now offer their clients.
About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is a division of The Lutgert Companies founded in 1984 by Chairman Scott F. Lutgert. The firm has offices strategically located between Bonita Springs and Marco Island with headquarters in Naples, FL. The Lutgert Companies has operated in Southwest Florida since 1964, when Raymond L. Lutgert started the development of Park Shore, which includes 17 luxury high-rises. The Lutgert Companies is also developing the high-rises at Bonita Bay. In addition, The Lutgert Companies has developed two golf course communities, various shopping centers and office buildings including Estuary at Grey Oaks, Linville Ridge, The Village on Venetian Bay, The Promenade, The Northern Trust Building, and most recently, Mercato, a mixed use center in North Naples. The Lutgert Companies also owns Lutgert Title, Lutgert Insurance, Premier Commercial, and Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, with 3 offices in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Venice.
About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc.
Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. In February 2004, Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system by Realogy’s subsidiary, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty today announced it was recognized on the REAL Trends 500 Top Firms Ranked by Volume and Top Firms Ranked by Average Sales Price lists.
The REAL Trends 500 is an annual research report that identifies the country’s largest and most successful residential firms as ranked by closed transaction sides and separately by closed sales volume.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty was ranked 54th on the Top Firms Ranked by Sales Volume list, which is available in the publication’s May 2011 issue. The list is a ranking of the 500 largest firms that participated in the REAL Trends 500 rankings.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty was also ranked 15th on the Top Firms Ranked by Average Sales Price list. The list is a ranking of the 25 firms in the REAL Trends 500 by sides or volume with the highest average sales price. Premier Sotheby’s International Realty was the only company in Florida to be included on the list. The Sotheby’s International Realty® network received the most rankings of any brand on the Average Sales Price list.
“We are very proud to have Premier Sotheby’s International Realty and its talented team of professionals represent us in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties,” said Michael R. Good, chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “This recognition is a testament to the hard-working individuals that make up this fine firm and the extraordinary listings they represent.”
“We are proud to represent the finest home in Collier and Lee counties,” said Judy Green, President & CEO. “This recognition is a result of our market knowledge and expertise and the support of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand, all of which enable us to effectively market and sell these extraordinary residences.”
The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 11,900 sales associates located in approximately 560 offices in 42 countries and territories worldwide.
Since 1984, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, a division of The Lutgert Companies, has been the leading luxury brokerage with offices strategically located from Bonita Springs to Marco Island and their headquarters located in Naples, FL. Premier Sotheby’s has over 250 licensed real estate professionals including a full service rental division, marketing, IT and E-commerce divisions.
The Lutgert Companies, whose history in Southwest Florida dates to 1964, also owns Lutgert Title, Lutgert Insurance, Premier Commercial, and Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, with three offices in the Sarasota region. www.premiersothebysrealty.com.
About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC
Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. In February 2004, Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system by Realogy’s subsidiary, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that Christopher Harrington has joined as Broker Manager for the firm’s Old Naples offices located at 390 Broad Avenue South and 776 Fifth Avenue South.
Mr. Harrington’s distinguished career includes 24 years of management experience with exceptional results in marketing and promotional strategies, fiscal oversight, information technology, and associate recruitment and training.
“Chris has an exceptional reputation in his stellar career and we are fortunate to have him on our team,” says Judy Green, President and CEO of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. “His vast experience in real estate and his hands-on style work ethic will help our agents and company grow in scope as the leading luxury brokerage in Southwest Florida. ”
Most recently, Mr. Harrington served as the Chief Operating Officer with Prudential Palms Realty in Sarasota, Florida and was responsible for the daily operations of 6 residential locations and 250 sales agents.
From 2001 to 2007, Harrington was managing broker for Coldwell Banker offices in Longboat Key, East St. Armands Key and West St Armands Key, in Sarasota. His responsibilities included oversight of daily operations and 145 sales associates and employees. Harrington was credited by many of the top agents for his role in achieving record sales volumes during his tenure there.
“I am excited about this new chapter in my career,” said Harrington. “Our business is so much about relationships, and I look forward to working with our agents to share some new approaches and concepts.”
While Sarasota was home base for many years, Harrington is looking forward to making Naples his new home. ” I am very knowledgeable of the Naples market and the clientele our company attracts,” says Harrington. “This is a great opportunity to be a part of such forward-thinking firm like Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.”
Other former positions include Chief Operating Officer for York Simpson Underwood in Raleigh, North Carolina, and managing broker with Arvida Realty Services in Sarasota, Florida. Harrington began his real estate career with Sarasota’s Michael Saunders & Company in 1995, where he was an award-winning multimillion-dollar top producer and later promoted to Manager.
Harrington, a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker, studied at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, and Winthrop College in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He is a Dale Carnegie graduate, and a certified real estate coach. He is also a former USPTA tennis professional.
About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is a division of The Lutgert Companies founded in 1984 by Chairman Scott F. Lutgert. The firm has offices strategically located between Bonita Springs and Marco Island with headquarters in Naples, FL. The Lutgert Companies also owns Lutgert Title, Lutgert Insurance, Premier Commercial, and Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, with three offices in the Sarasota region.
About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc.
Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. In February 2004, Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system by Realogy’s subsidiary, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.
As chairman of the Lutgert Cos., he presides over Lutgert Holdings (which includes insurance and real estate companies) and Lutgert Development, the developer of Mercato in Naples. He and his wife, Simone, are trustees of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, and Scott is a board member at Naples Community Hospital and FGCU.
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Scott F. Lutgert, chairman of the Lutgert Companies and founder of Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc., announced in November that Premier Properties of Southwest Florida had affiliated with the Sotheby’s International Realty brand and now would operate as Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.
Lutgert described Premier Properties’ affiliation with Sotheby’s International Realty as a “long-term strategic move,” but noted the company would continue to be a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Lutgert Companies.
“Just three months after Premier Properties’ affiliation with the Sotheby’s International Realty brand, the results have been remarkable,” said Judy Green, president and CEO of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. “Year-to-date, our firm’s sales are up over 22 percent and the properties we represent have been seen online an additional 87,000 times as a result of our exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty marketing channels. We have also received several referrals from other Sotheby’s International Realty companies and the Sotheby’s Auction House.”
In addition to additional online exposure, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s properties listed at $1.5 million or more are displayed in every Sotheby’s International Realty office and auction house showroom around the world through a proprietary eGallery technology. This marketing system provides face-to-face exposure in more than 550 office locations in 44 countries.
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The Southwest Florida Employer’s Association will address “Bridging the Generational Communication Gap: How to Communicate with Different Generations in the Workplace” during its monthly meeting March 8 at the North Naples United Methodist Church in the Wesley Center Building, 6000 Goodlette Road.
The program is free to association members or $25-$30. Register at human-resources-now.com or 285-4777.
Stacey Deffenbaugh, NBC2 and ABC7 weekend-morning news anchor, and area philanthropists Scott and Simone Lutgert are serving as honorary chairs of the 2011 Southwest Florida Symphony Designer Showcase opening gala set for Friday at the high-rise residences of Tavira at Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs.
“Jazz in the Sky” from 6-8 p.m. kicks off “Sanctuaries in the Sky,” which gives visitors the chance to explore six of the 90 high-rise residences from March 5-13.
The event is organized by the Symphony Society, an all-volunteer group that serves as the Southwest Florida Symphony’s largest fundraising arm.
Scott Lutgert also is chairman of The Lutgert Companies, which planned the Tavira high-rise.
Tickets for the gala are $45. Tickets for the showcase are $15 and available at the door. For more information, call 418-0996.
LaBelle financial representative James Holland with The Glenn Black Group of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network has been appointed college unit director in Lee and Hendry counties.
His responsibilities include recruiting, training and mentoring financial representative interns, while still providing clients with financial services.
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PARSIPPANY, NJ and GIRONA, SPAIN–(Marketwire – February 28, 2011) – Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced it has further expanded its global real estate network across Spain with the addition of Costa Brava Sotheby’s International Realty.
The firm is jointly owned by Markus Thoene and Christoph Toelle and serves Costa Brava, Spain, which includes the coastal region of Girona, located next to the province of Barcelona. The Sotheby’s International Realty® network already has firms representing its brand in Madrid, Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and the Balearic Islands of Mallorca and Menorca.
“The addition of Costa Brava Sotheby’s International Realty reinforces the strength of our presence in Spain, one of the most important markets in Europe,” said Michael R. Good, chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “We look forward to further growth in this market with Markus and Christoph and their team of professionals.”
The area Costa Brava Sotheby’s International Realty serves includes the beach locations of Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar, Playa de Aro, S’Agaro, Llafranc, Begur and the countryside around the medieval towns of Pals and Peratallada. For the last five years, Thoene and Toelle have run four luxury real estate offices located in Playa de Aro, Calella de Palafrugell, Begur and Pals.
“We have strong partnerships and client relationships at home and abroad, a professional infrastructure and a focus on highly-trained sales agents that speak multiple languages,” said Thoene. “We have always been dedicated to serving the luxury segment of the Costa Brava real estate market and have plans to expand soon to Barcelona, one of the major European hotspots for luxury properties. The demand for high-end properties in the area of the Costa Brava and the city of Barcelona remain stable, however, the current economic climate also is generating attractive opportunities for cash buyers.”
Toelle believes the affiliation with Sotheby’s International Realty brand will enable the firm to continue to deliver the highest level of customer service while adding a global reach. “The Sotheby’s International Realty network offers a worldwide strength that is especially powerful in France, the United Kingdom and Russia, which currently are the most important source markets for buyers of Costa Brava luxury properties,” he said. “The Sotheby’s International Realty brand is known throughout the world for its commitment to excellence in every phase of the real estate business. Our clients deserve the highest possible level of service and by taking this step we will be able to deliver such a service immediately.”
The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 11,700 sales associates located in approximately 550 offices in 44 countries and territories worldwide. Costa Brava Sotheby’s International Realty listings will be marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm’s brokers and clients will benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs.
About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC
Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. In February 2004, Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system by Realogy’s subsidiary, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.
