Fast-Growing Real Estate Brand Poised for Further Expansion; Establishes New Divisions for its Broker Partners
Executives of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) announced today Craig Gaudry, a local real estate veteran with more than thirty years of experience, has joined the world-wide network as a Senior Global Real Estate Advisor. Operating as Gaudry & Associates under the Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty brand, the collective will soon open a new branch annex at 826 6th Street South in Kirkland, WA. The brand affiliation will help Gaudry & Associates expand its resale operations with new broker team members as well as explore business verticals in new developments, commercial properties, destination markets and with RSIR’s Asia Services Group.
“We are very excited to be working alongside Craig and his team as we grow our brand together,” said Dean Jones, President and CEO of RSIR. “I have great respect for Craig and I know that our culture and unique marketing platform is well aligned with his vision for a new paradigm in our industry.”
Craig Gaudry is ranked in the top 1% of Realtors on a national level, he is a regular top producer in Seattle’s Eastside and has been rated “Best in Client Satisfaction” by Seattle Magazine. His extensive network of local, regional, national and international groups gives him a competitive edge in the ever changing real estate market.
“We are proud to welcome Craig to the Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty team,” said Philip White, president and chief executive officer Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty has a strong presence in the Seattle market with a dedicated leadership team which allows them to continue to attract the best talent in the business.”
“I am grateful to be welcomed at RSIR and now join peers around the world representing Sotheby’s International Realty,” said Gaudry. “I look forward to offering my clients many exclusive marketing opportunities and international listing exposure. I have found a deep bench of resources at RSIR and appreciate truly hands-on ownership that will further propel my business. As our industry evolves, our local and global leadership will continue to be at the forefront of innovation and broker-centric support.”
Jones notes the Sotheby’s International Realty marketing suite is driving more than 3 million unique views per month offering brokers not only matchless brand recognition around the world, but unrivaled exposure. The fast-growing brand garnered more than $108 billion in sales in 2017 worldwide while RSIR has delivered more than $1.7 billion in sales volume in Washington for the trailing 12 months as of July 2018. The firm supports approximately 230 brokers in five existing branch offices throughout central Puget Sound. According to Trendgraphix research, RSIR maintains the greatest average production per broker amongst the top ten largest brands in the NWMLS.
“While RSIR is my chosen real estate platform ahead, I remain thankful to my past brokerage affiliations all these years,” adds Gaudry. “I am ready to bring my business onto the global stage and will expand my team to service clients both around the corner or around the world.”
In order to better serve existing clients and attract additional ones, a brand new website will soon be launched at www.Gaudry.com including portals for new developments, resort destinations and commercial investment opportunities.