Gibson Sothebys International Realty is pleased to announce that
a member of their firm has been recognized on the 2016 REAL
Trends/The Wall Street Journal Top Thousand, a summary of the
top 1,100 independent real estate agents and teams in the United
States.
The REAL Trends Thousand comprises six categories: the
top 250 agents by sides, top 250 agents by sales volume, top 50
agents by average sales price, top 250 teams by sides, top 250
teams by sales volume and top 50 teams by average sales price.
Frank Celeste of the Gibson Sothebys
International Realty Charlestown team represented the firm ranking
#119 in the Individuals by Transaction Volume category with a
transaction volume of $101,872,233.
Being recognized on the REAL Trends ranking is a huge
accomplishment, said Philip White, president and chief executive
officer of Sothebys International Realty Affiliates LLC. We are
thrilled to see that the Sotheby’s International Realty
brand is continuing to build off the momentum of the 2015
record-year.
The Sotheby’s International Realty brand was the No. 1
real estate company represented in two of the six categories that
comprise The Thousand. The brand claimed 45 of the top 250 sales
associates in the REAL Trends Individual Sales Volume
category, more than any other real estate company. The brand also
had the highest combined individual sales volume from sales
associates in the same category. In addition, the Sothebys
International Realty brand had the most individuals
represented in the Individual Average Sales Price category, holding
17 of the top 50 spots (34%). This further establishes the strength
of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand as a leader in
luxury real estate sales.
We are proud to represent the finest homes in the Greater Boston
area, said Larry Rideout, Co-owner and CEO of Gibson Sothebys
International Realty. The recognition from REAL Trends is
a result of our hard work, extensive market knowledge and the
support of the Sothebys International Realty brand, which
enables us to effectively market and sell these extraordinary
residences.
The Sothebys International Realty network currently has
more than 19,000 affiliated independent sales associates located in
approximately 845 offices in 63 countries and territories
worldwide. Each office is independently owned and operated.
The complete Thousand Top Real Estate Professionals list can be
found on REAL Trends website, www.realtrends.com.
About Sothebys International Realty Affiliates
LLC Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with
a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the
Sothebys International Realty network was designed to
connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most
prestigious clientele in the world. Sothebys 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 Sothebys, the operator of the auction house. The agreement
provided for the licensing of the Sothebys 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. Sothebys 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 Sothebys auction house, established
in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.