Cascade Sotheby's International Realty Welcomes New Manager of Broker Relations
Brokerage taps talent of real estate expert and attorney Corinne Burt to support brokers with best practices, compliance representing client transactions
BEND, Ore., Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cascade Sotheby's International Realty welcomes a new manager of broker relations, Corinne Burt. Burt will support brokers with both compliance and best practices so they can provide the first-class service which is the hallmark of the Sotheby's brand. In addition, she will keep the firm current with changing state, local and regional regulations governing real estate transactions.
"Compliance and best practices are constantly evolving—these are some of the fundamental tools brokers use on a daily basis to yield the best possible client experience," says Burt, whose background combines business litigation, business ownership, and real estate practice with Vanguard Properties, a boutique San Francisco Bay Area brand. "Sotheby's is a superb brand—the company has a corporate structure which focuses on broker support, which, in turn, allows brokers to do the very best job for their clients."
As a former business litigator, Burt is accustomed to and comfortable with the details of complex business transactions. She brings a profound understanding of the nature of various rules and regulations that impact different types of properties whether farm, ranch, vineyard, oceanfront property, or residential acreage. She also brings a practical and intuitive understanding of the nature of brokers and the way they work.
"Every transaction is different—whether a purchase or a sale—and requires a comprehensive understanding of disclosures, legal knowledge and an understanding of local and state transactions," says Deb Tebbs, chief executive officer of Cascade Sotheby's International Realty. "We welcome Corinne's unique legal experience and real estate expertise to support our growing team of brokers."
Burt now joins the growing team at Cascade Sotheby's International Realty, which exceeded $1.3 billion in closed sales in 2017 and continues its innovative approach to uniting extraordinary lives with extraordinary homes building on these statistics:
- $30 million in company revenue in 2017
- 325% sales growth from 2015 to 2017
- More than 2.5 times the market share in Central Oregon than closest competitor
- More than 300 brokers across Oregon and SW Washington
- More than 80 new brokers signed in 2017 alone
- 47 new agents year-to-date 2018 representing $400 million in sales revenue
- Average price point for Cascade Sotheby's agents is 33% higher than other agents in Portland and SW Washington
- 10 offices in Oregon and SW Washington
Cascade Sotheby's affiliation with Sotheby's International Realty offers a distinctive advantage to reach an affluent global audience. With over 20,000 sales associates in approximately 960 offices and 72 countries and territories, and 108 billion in sales the Sotheby's network provides a profound international reach to market properties in Oregon and SW Washington.
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. Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services. In February 2004, Realogy 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. 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.
About Cascade Sotheby's International Realty
Harnessing the worldwide recognition and prestige of the Sotheby's name, Cascade Sotheby's International Realty expertly represents the most distinctive properties at every price range. The firm's 11 strategic locations throughout Oregon and southern Washington form the most expansive luxury real estate network in the Pacific Northwest. Cascade Sotheby's International Realty brokers are masters of their craft, combining local expertise and global connections to artfully unite extraordinary places with extraordinary lives. The firm achieved a billion dollars in sales in the first 11 months of 2016, joining only 25 Sotheby's International Realty affiliates in the world with this distinction. Exceptional service, continual innovation, and unrivaled market knowledge continue to set Cascade Sotheby's International Realty apart as an industry leader.
Contact: Claudia Johnson, Public Relations, 503-799-2220
SOURCE Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty
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