Premier Sotheby’s International Realty expands Charlotte-area presence

LAKE NORMAN, N.C. - March 11, 2015 - PRLog -- Judy Green (http://www.premiersothebysrealty.com/eng/leadership-team), President and CEO of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (http://www.premiersothebysrealty.com/), announced today that the firm’s footprint has expanded in North Carolina with the opening of its Lake Norman location at 19825 North Cove Rd., Cornelius. Company officials, industry leaders and local dignitaries will celebrate the opening of the new location during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception on Thursday, March 12, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

“Growth in key markets such as this is both exciting and beneficial for our customers, as we have access to qualified buyers not only within our local markets but all over the globe,” said Green. “Though it is new, our Lake Norman office already represents a luxury property inventory exceeding $35 million. Known worldwide for the distinctive properties we represent and the exceptional service we provide, our innovative marketing strategies and media affiliations combine to create very powerful advantages for our customers.”

In 2014, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty achieved more than 4,400 closed transactions for sales volume exceeding $3.4 billion at an average sale price of $798,000 – year-over-year increases of 21%, 22% and 9%, respectively – to become the leading independently owned franchise in production throughout the Sotheby’s International Realty^® brand’s global network of more than 760 offices in 60 countries.

“Following a very successful 2014, we are optimistic that 2015 will be a year of continued momentum and even greater success,” Green added. “The luxury sector continues to outperform the overall market, which reflects the value consumers see in high-end real estate to grow their wealth, as well as the increasing level of international buyers in key luxury markets.”

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty opened its first Charlotte office (5970 Fairview Rd., Ste. 110, SouthPark) in Jan. 2014 after researching purchase patterns of luxury home buyers with residences in both Florida and North Carolina. The firm already represents Linville Ridge (http://www.linvilleridge.com/), a private residential community owned and developed by parent company The Lutgert Companies (http://www.lutgert.com/) near Blowing Rock.

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty offers exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty marketing, advertising and referral services designed to attract well-qualified buyers to its 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 Premier Sotheby’s International Realty also are marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website, as well as on the firm’s local website, www.premiersothebysrealty.com.