Premier Sotheby’s International Realty names Tony Cologero Managing Broker of Vanderbilt Location

NAPLES, Fla. - May 12, 2014 - PRLog -- Judy Green, President and CEO of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (http://www.premiersothebysrealty.com/), todayannounced the appointment of Tony Cologero to managing broker of the firm’s 325 Vanderbilt Beach Rd. location.

“Tony is an experienced manager with an established reputation for drive and dedication,” Green said. “We are excited to have him join our team.”

Cologero has 20 years of experience in the residential real estate industry. Prior to joining Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, he served as manager of a Sotheby’s International Realty brokerage in Ridgefield, Conn. since 2002, where he was named manager of the year for eight years. In 2013, Cologero was recognized for Most Increase in Sales Volume. He is a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Captain.

With more than 700 employees in 22 locations along Florida’s Gulf Coast and in the Carolinas, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is the leading luxury real estate brokerage in the market it serves. In 2013, the company closed more than 3,670 transactions resulting in more than $2.8 billion in sales volume. In late January, President and CEO Judy Green was ranked #133 among the 200 most powerful people in residential real estate for 2013 in the Swanepoel Power 200 (SP200) (http://www.swanepoel.com/power200/).

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About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

Premier Sotheby's International Realty (http://www.premiersothebysrealty.com/) is the leading luxury real estate brokerage in the markets it serves, providing exceptional service, in-depth knowledge and value to its customers. Led by real estate veteran Judy Green and headquartered in Naples, the firm has more than 700 employees and 22 locations along Florida’s Gulf Coast and in the Carolinas. Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is a division of The Lutgert Companies, which has operated in Southwest Florida since 1964. An affiliate of the Sotheby's International Realty^® brand, which currently has more than 14,500 sales associates throughout 750 offices in 52 countries worldwide, Premier Sotheby's International Realty also benefits from an association with the storied Sotheby's auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.premiersothebysrealty.com.