Realtor | Corey Dwan

LUXURY REAL ESTATE FIRM IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS JOINS THE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY® NETWORK

PARSIPPANY, N.J. and HARVARD, Mass. (Oct. 18, 2006) – Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. today announced that its luxury real estate network has expanded to serve many areas of central Massachusetts. Turner-Pieters & Hazel, Inc., a leading firm that specializes in finer homes and country properties, has joined the Sotheby’s International Realty® network to enhance its client services and market listings to more qualified buyers located throughout the nation and world. Nancy Hazel owns the firm, which will now do business as TP Hazel Sotheby’s International Realty.

“Nancy Hazel and her firm are widely respected for their expertise in extraordinary homes and dedication to service excellence,” said Michael R. Good, president & CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. “Their clients will now benefit from Sotheby’s International Realty services, which help market properties to a global audience of real estate clientele. We are very pleased that we are expanding into this beautiful area of Massachusetts with such an accomplished firm.”

“Our market area boasts spectacular country settings and extraordinary homes that are attractive to Sotheby’s International Realty clientele, said Hazel. “Our affiliation gives us a world-renowned name and powerful marketing tools to better meet our clients’ needs. It is an honor to be part of such a world- class luxury real estate network.”

TP Hazel Sotheby’s International Realty will benefit from the networking and referral opportunities with other Sotheby’s International Realty® affiliates located in more than 325 offices around the world. The firm’s property listings will receive global marketing exposure through the sothebysrealty.com global Web site and other international marketing initiatives that help attract many of the world’s most sought- after real estate clientele.

TP Hazel Sotheby’s International Realty was originally founded in 1951 and today serves the towns of Harvard, Acton, Bolton, Boxborough, Concord, Lincoln, Mass., as well as outlying communities. Located at 160 Ayer Road in Harvard, the firm’s service area is located within commuting distance to Boston. More additional information, visit www.harvardareahomes.com or call (978) 456-3307.

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 www.sothebysrealty.com.