Kurfiss SIR in Atlanta for Conference

Philadelphia, PA (Nov. 4, 2010) – Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxury real estate firm based in New Hope, Pa., recently participated in the 6^th Annual Sotheby’s International Realty Leadership Forum, which brought together nearly 250 network members and staff from 10 countries worldwide.

This dynamic, three-day event, which was held Oct. 25 to 27 at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, in Atlanta,  provided a unique opportunity for Sotheby’s International Realty brokers, owners and managers to network and share best practices.  It also included a tour of some of the finest luxury real estate in Atlanta, courtesy of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty.

“The information presented at this meeting is invaluable to our firm as it covered such topics as recruiting, new property marketing opportunities coming in 2011 and even guidance on incorporating video into our marketing efforts,” said Valerie Patterson, director of marketing for Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty. “It also offered the opportunity to network with some of the world’s most talented real estate professionals and learn more about melding local, regional and global marketing efforts.”

Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty, which has offices in Philadelphia and New Hope, Pa., offers exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty marketing, advertising and referral services designed to attract well-qualified buyers to the firm’s property listings. In addition, the firm and its clients benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house, which promotes real estate referral opportunities with auction house clientele.

As a Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate, the firm also has the unique ability to refer its real estate clientele to the auction house for jewelry, art, unique furniture and collectible appraisal services. Property listings from Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty also are marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website, as well as on the firm’s local website, www.kurfiss.com.

“The Leadership Forum is a very effective tool for bringing together our network members from all over the world with the common goal of sharing their own unique experiences,” said Michael R. Good, chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “This year’s conference, our largest ever, provided a brand update and presentations on competing in today’s luxury market and leveraging new technologies in real estate marketing.”

Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty represents clients throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and in select markets in New Jersey.  For additional information, please contact the Philadelphia office at 215.735.2225 or the New Hope office at 215.794.3227. The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 10,900 sales associates located in approximately 500 offices in 37 countries and territories worldwide.

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