Prominent New Jersey Shore Firm Joins Sotheby’s International Realty Network

RISMEDIA, Feb. 4, 2008–Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC has announced that Hardenbergh, Canetti & Hill, Inc., which services Long Beach Island, N.J. and surrounding communities, has joined its luxury real estate network. The firm, owned by Gail & Tom Cook, will do business as hch Sotheby’s International Realty.”The Cooks and their team of associates have a long-standing reputation in the community for quality of service,” said Michael R. Good, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “Their knowledge and understanding of this unique market area make them an ideal fit for the brand as we continue to expand along the East Coast of the United States.”

The Cooks attribute their company’s success over the course of its more than 70-year history to the long-term relationships their team has fostered with clients through several generations. “We are the go-to source for our market because of our deeps roots in this community,” said Gail Cook. “Our affiliation with the Sotheby’s International Realty brand will provide us with the technology, marketing and global name recognition that will take us to the next level.”

The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 9,000 sales associates located in more than 470 offices in the United States and 29 other countries and territories. hch Sotheby’s International Realty listings will be marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global Web site. In addition to more referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from these sources, the firm will benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs.

hch Sotheby’s International Realty’s office is located at 8103 Long Beach Boulevard, Harvey Cedars, N.J., (609) 494-3311. The company has 16 sales associates that service the Long Beach Island and surrounding mainland communities.

For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.