Realtor | Corey Dwan

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

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Feb. 1, 2008) – Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today 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.

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.