FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Christopher Lynch, President
Legacy Properties / Sotheby's International Realty
Two City Center, Portland, ME 04101
www.LegacySIR.com
207.770.2200
clynch@legacySIR.com

PORTLAND, Maine (Nov. 5, 2009) - Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty, a luxury real estate firm based in Maine, recently participated in the 5th Annual Sotheby’s International Realty® Leadership Forum.

This dynamic, three-day event provided a unique opportunity for Sotheby’s International Realty owner to network and share best practices.

“The annual Leadership Forum provides a great value to our firm,” said Chris Lynch, President/Owner. “It offers the opportunity to share ideas and experiences with an outstanding group of professionals from all over the world. This year, we left with a clear understanding of how we can position ourselves for success as market conditions improve. Although Maine real estate is unique in so many ways, the business synergies and networking opportunities are invaluable”

The networking event was held Oct. 26 to 28 at the Hyatt Regency on the Hudson River in the New York City area.

Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, which has four offices in Kennebunk, Portland, Brunswick and Camden, offers exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty marketing, advertising and referral services designed to attract well-qualified buyers to the firm’s 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 Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty also are marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global Web site, as well as on the firm’s local Web site, www.LegacySIR.com.

“The Leadership Forum represents a unique opportunity for Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates to gather and share their collective insights and experiences,” said Michael R. Good, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “This year’s conference included presentations on revenue growth strategies and the effective use of social media.”

Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty is located at 46 Bay View Street, Camden; 141 Maine Street, Brunswick, 2 City Center, Portland and 150 Port Road, Kennebunk. For additional information, please contact Chris Lynch at CLynch@LegacySIR.com or 207.780.8900.

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