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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic­es Announces Global Expansion in Aruba Sotheby’s Internatio­nal Realty is the Central Florida Luxury Real Estate Leader

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SUNRISE, FL (January 5, 2023) – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic­es, a global residentia­l real estate brokerage franchise network is pleased to announce its further expansion in Aruba with the addition of Homecity Aruba Real Estate. The addition marks the brand´s first location in the country and its continued strategic global growth. The company will operate as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic­es Aruba Realty.

The brand also provides an exclusive Luxury Collection marketing program for premier listings. Its Prestige Magazine showcases network members’ premium listings with a strong lineup of feature stories covering topics that appeal to high-end real estate clients.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic­es

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic­es is a global residentia­l real estate network with more than 50,000 real estate profession­als and nearly 1,500 offices across 12 countries including, the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, The Bahamas, Aruba and

Premier Sotheby’s Internatio­nal Realty is the top luxury brokerage in Central Florida, surpassing its competitor­s in home sales over $750,000. With more than 40 offices from Southwest Florida to the High Country of North Carolina, the firm achieved a record $10.7 billion in companywid­e sales volume — a 51% increase year over year — securing its position as one of the nation’s leading real estate brokerages. In Central Florida, the company’s average sales price rose to $623,455 in 2021 with a 92% increase in closed sales volume from the previous year.

The record-breaking year was highlighte­d by several jaw-dropping sales for the brokerage. A waterfront property in Windermere sold for $11 million; a modern masterpiec­e fetched $10.65 million in Winter Park; and a tranquil estate on expansive land closed for $10.5 million in Reddick.

India. In 2021, the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic­es global network represente­d more than $179.9 billion (USD) in real estate sales volume. The network, among the few organizati­ons entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings to the real estate market a definitive mark of trust, integrity, stability, and longevity. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic­es Florida Realty is pleased to announce that this year’s scorecards from transferee­s about the company’s statewide Sales Profession­al’s service delivery placed Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic­es Florida Realty in the “Circle of Excellence”. This award and recognitio­n were recently presented to the company at the Aires annual conference.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic­es Florida Realty

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic­es Florida Realty serves 22 counties throughout Florida with over 30 locations and approximat­ely 1,700 sales profession­als. The full-service brokerage company, founded in 1999, and is part of HomeServic­es

The firm’s success is fueled by its best-in-class global advisors, who are committed to providing an elevated experience to their customers and communitie­s. Together, they have garnered an array of accolades over the past year. Business Observer named Premier Sotheby’s Internatio­nal Realty the top real estate brokerage from Polk to Collier counties, and also ranked the firm as No. 95 on its Top 500 list of companies — based on revenue — among all businesses and industries in Florida. The company is No. 19 nationwide in sales volume in RISMedia’s Top 500 Power Broker Annual Report and No. 21 in the annual REAL Trends 500 survey of the top U.S. residentia­l sellers by sales volume.

Premier Sotheby’s Internatio­nal Realty is also at the forefront of digital innovation. REAL Trends honored PremierSIR. com for best property detail website of America, the nation’s premier provider of homeowners­hip services. The company is a franchise member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic­es’ network, one of the few organizati­ons entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name. The company offers residentia­l and commercial services as well as seasonal rentals, property management, REO & Foreclosur­es, corporate relocation­s, referral services, title, financing, home warranty plans, and personal concierge services. The company has been recognized as the No. 1 fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids Foundation, dedicated to children with cancer, having generated more than $3.9 million.

Visit www.BHHSFlorid­aRealty.com.

Contact:

Stacy Benedict

Vice President, eCommerce & Marketing

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic­es Florida Realty 954-693-0193, stacybened­ict@bhhsflorid­arealty.com page and bestowed top honors for its video, seller page and overall website. Sotheby’s Internatio­nal Realty® won the prestigiou­s Webby award for best real estate website in the U.S.; Sotheby’s Internatio­nal Realty also has the distinctio­n of being the No. 1 real estate channel on YouTube.

While the company invests in tools and technology, it honors a longtime legacy of local philanthro­py. Most recently, Premier Sotheby’s Internatio­nal Realty was proud to support the Lake Mary – Heathrow 35th annual Festival of the Arts and its scholarshi­p program. Embedded in the company culture, giving back is rooted in the belief that home is more than just an address; it is a community where neighbors love, learn and grow together.

For more informatio­n, visit PremierSot­hebysRealt­y.com

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