Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Welcomes Three Firms to Network

PRISMEDIA, Dec. 22, 2008-Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC has announced it has expanded its presence in New Jersey, New York and North Carolina with the addition of three firms to its luxury real estate network.

According to the company, the three firms are: Goldcoast Realty in Ocean City, N.J., which now will do business as Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty; Exclusive Properties Sotheby’s International Realty in Riverdale, N.Y.; and Cullasaja Realty in Highlands, N.C., which now will operate as Exurbia Sotheby’s International Realty.

“These firms represent quality growth for our brand as we continue to expand our footprint in key luxury markets across the United States,” said Michael R. Good, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “The fine real estate professionals who are leading these firms have a proven dedication to quality, making them an ideal fit for our brand and what we stand for.”

Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty is owned by Burton F. Wilkins and located at 1760 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, N.J., with 14 sales associates serving New Jersey’s Ocean City, Somers Point, Upper Township and the surrounding communities in Cape May and Atlantic counties.

“Our firm’s success for the last ten years has centered on our dedication to personal service and customer satisfaction,” said Wilkins. “As we continue to grow in this community, we are confident that with the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand behind us, we will be able to provide an unparalleled level of quality service to our valued clients.”

Exclusive Properties Sotheby’s International Realty is a new firm located at 3732 Riverdale Avenue, Riverdale, N.Y. Vasco Da Silva will serve as broker of record and executive vice president.

According to Da Silva, the firm’s team of sales associates will serve the Riverdale and surrounding markets. “Our mission is unwavering dedication to customer service and satisfaction,” he said. “We will help people meet their real estate needs by listening to their stated objectives and providing the expertise and service necessary to achieve them.”

Exurbia Sotheby’s International Realty is located at 1371 Cullasaja Club Drive, Highlands, N.C., and is owned by Wood and Jody Lovell. Its agents will serve the Highlands, Cashiers and Lake Toxaway markets.

“Our mission and culture places great importance on our core values of integrity, commitment and excellence,” said Wood Lovell. “We look beyond one transaction to build long-term relationships. We serve clients moving from large cities to high-quality small towns. In fact our name, Exurbia, defines this migration.”

For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.