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Sotheby’s International Realty® Network Collaborates with The New York Times

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Sotheby’s International Realty® Network Collaborates with The New York Times

Providenciales, TCI (March 31, 2010)— Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty in Providenciales, TCI announced that the Sotheby’s International Realty network has formed a collaboration with The New York Times to showcase unique properties from its network’s approximately 500 offices in 38 countries and territories worldwide throughout the publication’s Web site, http://www.nytimes.com.

The relationship will promote the Sotheby’s International Realty network’s listings exclusively in slideshows throughout the publication’s online real estate section, called Great Homes and Destinations. The brand’s offices will be showcased exclusively on select “Style Maps” located on The New York Times’s online T magazine throughout the year.

Sotheby’s International Realty advertising also will be in “Featured Properties” found throughout the section and in an expanding ad that will feature the brand’s latest listings by lifestyle. Finally, consumers that download The New York Times’s new Real Estate iPhone application will have access to properties represented by the brand worldwide.

“This relationship brings together two brands renowned for quality in their respective fields,” said Wendy Purvey, senior vice president, marketing, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “Our goal is to provide our network members access to the valuable exposure this collaboration offers. It will provide an opportunity to present their many fine listings from all over the world to an international audience.”

“This relationship is an exciting tool for Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty’s clientele, and a key component to our overall marketing strategy for the homes we represent in the Turks & Caicos Islands real estate market,” said Joe Zahm, President/Broker. “Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to offer its clients such a unique and effective way to position their homes in front of an international audience of well-qualified buyers.”

Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty represents perhaps the most experienced base of sales agents and experts in the industry, with over 60 collective years experience in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty is located at Venture House in Grace Bay, Providenciales.
The Sotheby’s International Realty® network currently has more than 10,600 sales associates located in approximately 500 offices in 38 countries and territories worldwide.
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 http://www.sothebysrealty.com.

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Sotheby’s International Realty® Network Continues Relationship with The Wall Street Journal

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Sotheby’s International Realty® Network Continues Relationship with
The Wall Street Journal

Providenciales, TCI (March 31, 2010)— Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty in Providenciales, TCI announced that the Sotheby’s International Realty network is continuing its exclusive relationship with The Wall Street Journal to present the many values of real estate as a long-term investment and showcase unique properties from across its worldwide network’s approximately 500 offices.

As part of the relationship, the Sotheby’s International Realty brand and The Wall Street Journal will continue to co-host The Business of Extraordinary Living on the publication’s Web site, http://www.wsj.com, designed to provide insights into the real estate market from the brand’s worldwide network. The Business of Extraordinary Living officially launched in March 2009.

Several enhancements have been made to The Business of Extraordinary Living for 2010 including a new addition to the Address section, called The Address Blog, in which a brand network member will discuss a real estate relevant topic with users. Also, a Featured Listing section has been added to the Address and Brand sections in which listings representative of Sotheby’s International Realty offices from the area the user is located in will be featured through geographic targeting.

In addition, a Journal Community has been added to the Insights section for users to join and discuss real estate, and a Company Happenings section has been added to the Brand page to showcase the latest events taking place in the network.

“Our exclusive relationship with The Wall Street Journal has proved to be a very effective tool for promoting the fine homes represented by our network among this critical audience. In fact, three-quarters of those who visited The Business of Extraordinary Living expressed likelihood to consider using the Sotheby’s International Realty brand for a future real estate purchase, and more than 76 percent of those who visited it found it to be helpful,” said Wendy Purvey, senior vice president, marketing, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “Our enhancements for this year will offer locally-driven features that further demonstrate our reach.”

The brand expects to increase exposure of The Business of Extraordinary Living by 62 percent this year, delivering 60 million impressions, which is double the exposure delivered in 2009. This year the brand also will receive premier placement in the Featured Homes portion of The Wall Street Journal’s online Real Estate section.

“The Business of Extraordinary Living has been an effective tool for our firm in promoting the value of real estate in the Turks & Caicos Islands real estate market, and one that we have access to through the Sotheby’s International Realty brand,” said Joe Zahm, President/Broker. “The power of this partnership is that it enables us to get the properties we represent directly in front of a global and highly-targeted audience.”

Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty represents perhaps the most experienced base of sales agents and experts in the industry, with over 60 collective years experience in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty is located at Venture House in Grace Bay, Providenciales.
The Sotheby’s International Realty® network currently has more than 10,600 sales associates located in approximately 500 offices in 38 countries and territories worldwide.
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 http://www.sothebysrealty.com.

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Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Honored by Franchise Business Review

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Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Honored by Franchise Business Review

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (March 3, 2010) – Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced it won Franchise Business Review’s Best in Category for Real Estate Franchisee Satisfaction award for the third year in a row.

The Best in Category award measures franchisee satisfaction with their franchisors and is part of the 5th annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards presented by Franchise Business Review. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC also was ranked third overall among all franchise categories with more than 200 locations. This is the third year that the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand was rated in the top 10 of all award categories.

“We are so honored to receive this recognition for the third year in a row,” said Michael R. Good, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “It demonstrates we are continuing to provide our franchisees with the support, tools and resources they need to excel. The fact that this award is based on direct feedback makes it very significant for us and a true testament to the value we provide our members.”

Franchise Business Review surveyed franchisees from more than 500 leading systems, representing more than 100,000 franchisees, for the 5th annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards. Franchises were evaluated in five areas: training and support, franchise system, franchisor/franchisee relations, financial opportunity and overall satisfaction. Additionally, demographic and lifestyle questions gave a 360-degree view of the franchise ownership experience. Franchise Business Review is a national franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and franchise buyer experiences. For a complete list of this year’s award winners, go to http://www.FBR50.com.

“We have surveyed thousands of franchisees, representing almost all of the leading brands in the real estate sector,” said Eric Stites, president, Franchise Business Review. “The Sotheby’s International Realty brand’s owner satisfaction is exceptionally high and a direct reflection of the unique business opportunity created by their team and parent company, Realogy Corporation.”

The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 10,600 sales associates located in more than 500 offices in 38 countries and territories worldwide.

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 http://www.sothebysrealty.com.

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Jennifer Zimmerman
Director, Public Relations and Communications
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Jennifer.Zimmerman@sothebysrealty.com

Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty Merges with Connolly Zahm Properties Ltd

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JUNE 22, 2009 – Connolly Zahm Properties Ltd. (CZP) today announced it has merged with Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty to form the Turks & Caicos’s most dynamic luxury real estate brand.
The combined firm will operate as Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty.

CZP, which recently celebrated its 10th Anniversary, has held the dominant market share position in the expanding TCI luxury condominium sector for the past several years, posting sales in excess of $400,000,000 since its inception. Its CZP Collection has become highly-respected in the TCI, and has included properties such as The Villas and Estate at renowned Grace Bay Club, Seven Stars, West Bay Club, Villa Renaissance, Le Vele, West Bay Club, and Gansevoort, as well as HAB Group’s newly launched The Vellagio.

“The merger of these two fine firms creates one of the most dynamic and successful luxury real estate companies in the Caribbean,” said Michael R. Good, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “The Turks and Caicos market is a significant attraction for the Sotheby’s International Realty® clientele, and I am very excited about how this newly-created organization will be able to serve them even more effectively.”

New Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty’s president and broker Joe Zahm explains, “CZP has had a great run over the past decade, and in looking forward we felt our clients would benefit from the iconic Sotheby’s International Realty brand, which in the Turks and Caicos has had a wonderfully diverse portfolio, including land and villas throughout the archipelago.”

“The Sotheby’s International Realty brand really is commensurate with the caliber of world-class properties we represent,” adds vice president Nina Siegenthaler – Borges. “And we’re confident its international reach and unparalleled marketing support will optimize our success in a great long-term market.”

Director / sales executive Karen Biker remarks, “We saw the opportunity to become the preferred luxury brokerage in the Turks & Caicos by merging with CZP and are excited about the prospects for the future. Our general brokerage experience combined with CZP’s track record in luxury resorts and condominiums will create a potent combination for many years to come.”

The Turks & Caicos Sotheby International Realty’s flagship office, designed by SWA, is ideally located at Venture House on the prestigious Grace Bay strip at the corner of Grace Bay Road and Ventura Boulevard. Enter the classic Bermudian-style building and the 20’-high vaulted ceiling creates an airy space that welcomes prospective buyers, while more intimate conference rooms allow for thoughtful client development. Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty will also maintain onsite offices at the acclaimed Grace Bay Club and Seven Stars.

The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 10,200 sales associates located in nearly 500 offices in 39 countries and territories worldwide. Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty listings will be marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global Web site. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm’s brokers and clients benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs.

Contact: Joe Zahm, President
Phone: 649.946.4474
Email: info@tcsothebysrealty.com
Website: www.turksandcaicossothebys.com