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. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services. In February 2004, Realogy 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. 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.

BUYERS

who engage Sotheby’s International Realty are automatically connected to a group of local experts, known in their communities for their integrity and the exceptional level of service they provide.

Working with Sotheby’s International Realty independent agents, buyers gain access to comprehensive and up-to-the-minute knowledge of the local property market, allowing them to fully understand the options and opportunities currently offered.

If they are interested in purchasing beyond their local area, buyers also benefit. Membership in the Sotheby’s International Realty® network enables agents to provide insider access to a select group of real estate professionals in the world’s most sought-after locations.

Photo courtesy Collette Pelessier; 11802 Ellice Street, Malibu

Photo courtesy Collette Pelessier; 11802 Ellice Street, Malibu

SELLERS

receive several compelling benefits from the Sotheby’s International Realty® network, given that the market for properties is not only both local and national, but increasingly global. Through our broad-based marketing opportunities and international presence, we provide maximum exposure for our listings, reaching qualified buyers regardless of where they are based. This positions our listings in a heightened competitive environment, allowing our sellers to achieve the most favorable price.

From Los Angeles to the Hamptons, our company’s unique attributes and advantages are the same:

  • Preeminent expertise and branding in local markets
  • Proven ability to sell properties in all price ranges
  • Strong relationships, marketing opportunities and brand recognition in key markets around the world
  • Access to extraordinary properties and assistance in all of the areas we serve
  • The finest proprietary marketing materials
  • An easy-to-use website with current details about our listings in all areas, and over 35 “top 10” organic search engine rankings
  • A comprehensive online listing distribution strategy featuring websites such as sothebysrealty.com, sothebys.com, WSJ.com, NYT.com, IHT.com, Openhouse.com, Trulia.com, Frontdoor.com and others in addition to sothebyshomes.com
  • An association and marketing relationship with Sotheby’s, an internationally recognized expert in the valuation and sale of precious objects
  • The top rated real estate company according to the 2008 Luxury Brand Status Index published by the Luxury Institute
  • A commitment to giving back, most notably through our company-wide support of Conservation International
  • A history of exceeding the expectations of the world’s most discerning buyers and sellers