NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sotheby's
International Realty today announced the opening of Lisney
Sotheby's International Realty in Ireland. The opening brings the brand's total
number of affiliated offices in Europe to more than 200 and signifies the
brand's continued expansion in Ireland with a total of seven offices
servicing the country.
Lisney Sotheby's International Realty is owned and operated by
Lisney, Ireland's largest
independently owned multi-disciplinary property advisory company.
Through its affiliation, the company will join forces with Ireland
Sotheby's International Realty, making Lisney Sotheby's
International Realty the brand's sole affiliated company in
Ireland. David Byrne will serve as Managing Director for
the company and David Ashmore,
formerly of Ireland Sotheby's International Realty since 2016, will
join the company as Director.
"The luxury and residential real estate market in Ireland is seeing strong demand," said
Philip White, president and CEO of
Sotheby's International Realty. "Ireland is attracting the attention of major
companies looking to set up headquarters, resulting in both
domestic and international interest. We are also seeing ex-pats
return home to take advantage of Ireland's strong employment and high quality
of life. The affiliation of Lisney Sotheby's International Realty,
and the strategic integration of our existing affiliated company,
further enables us to have a significant presence in the country,
and I look forward to welcoming the Lisney Sotheby's International
realty team to the network."
"As a long-established Irish property firm, we are very proud of
the expertise we have in the country," said Byrne. "Sotheby's
International Realty is globally recognized as one of the most
desirable brands and our affiliation provides instant recognition
to buyers looking to purchase property in Ireland. We believe this partnership has the
potential to set a new standard of client-orientated service. Our
team has the knowledge and foresight to spot and unlock new
opportunities in a rapidly changing marketplace, and Sotheby's
International Realty has the capabilities to market on an
international scale, enabling us to build stronger client
relationships."
Lisney Sotheby's International Realty will service the entire
country with seven offices in the cities of Dublin and Cork. The company is active in the local
community and each year the firm selects a charity to support with
regular fundraising events. The company is also regularly involved
in the sale of some of Ireland's
most expensive homes year after year.
The Sotheby's International Realty® network currently has more
than 25,000 affiliated independent sales associates located in more
than 1,000 offices in 78 countries and territories worldwide.
Lisney Sotheby's International Realty listings are marketed on the
sothebysrealty.com global website. 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
Sotheby's auction house and worldwide Sotheby's International
Realty marketing programs. Each office is independently owned and
operated.
Sotheby's International Realty
Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 1976 as a real
estate service for discerning clients of Sotheby's auction house.
Today, the company's global footprint spans more than 1,000 offices
located in 78 countries and territories worldwide, including 51
company-owned brokerage offices in key metropolitan and resort
markets. In February 2004, Realogy
entered a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby's, the operator
of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of
Sotheby's International Realty name and the development of a
franchise system. The franchise system is comprised of an affiliate
network, where each office is independently owned and operated.
Sotheby's International Realty supports its affiliates and agents
with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and
business development resources. Affiliates and agents also benefit
from an association with the venerable Sotheby's auction house,
established in 1744. For more information, visit
www.sothebysrealty.com.
The affiliate network is operated by Sotheby's International
Realty Affiliates LLC, and the company owned brokerages are
operated by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. Both entities are
subsidiaries of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) a global leader
in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage,
relocation and settlement services. Both Sotheby's International
Realty Affiliates LLC and Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal
Opportunity Act.
CONTACT: Melissa Couch,
973-407-6142, melissa.couch@sothebys.realty
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