New Hampshire Real Estate Firm Joins Sotheby's International Realty Network

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January 12, 2010 // Franchising.com // PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Tate and Foss Inc. in Rye, N.H., is the newest member of its luxury real estate network.

The firm now will do business as Tate and Foss Sotheby's International Realty, with Edward H. Tate II continuing in his role as broker and owner. The firm will service the greater seacoast area of New Hampshire and southern Maine.

"Tate and Foss has been one of the premier brokers of distinctive estates and signature properties in the seacoast area of New Hampshire and southern Maine for more than 30 years," said Michael R. Good, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC. "As a long-established real estate company whose agents have deep roots in their communities, they pride themselves on their knowledge, expertise and discretion, making them an ideal fit to represent our brand in this market."

The firm's office is located at 566 Washington Rd., Rye, N.H., and has 13 sales associates.

"We firmly believe it is the quality of our staff, many of whom have more than 20 years experience, that distinguishes us. Listening and attending to the individual needs of our clients is our hallmark," said Tate. "We are proud to affiliate with the Sotheby's International Realty® brand and believe it will enable us to offer our buyers and sellers access to the benefits of the latest technologies and a broad global reach."

The Sotheby's International Realty network currently has more than 10,700 sales associates located in approximately 500 offices in 40 countries and territories worldwide. Tate and Foss 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 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. .

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