Sotheby’s International Realty Opens First Office In Alaska

MADISON, N.J. (May, 5 2020) – Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Somers & Associates Realtors is the newest member of our global real estate network and will now operate as Somers Sotheby’s International Realty. The addition marks the Sotheby’s International Realty brand’s first affiliated office in Alaska and brings the brand’s presence to 44 states in the U.S.

Owned and operated by Angie M. Tallant, the firm will serve the residential market in Fairbanks and its surrounding areas, including North Pole, Delta Junction, Nenana, Eagle River, Anchorage, Wasilla, and Palmer.

“Alaska offers a steady real estate market and appeals to a variety of individuals looking for more space and adventurous freedoms,” said Philip White, president and chief executive officer of Sotheby’s International Realty. “Angie and her team possess nearly 30 years of experience in Alaskan real estate and are skilled in navigating the needs of buyers and sellers, whether they are seeking city life in Anchorage or something more serene.”

Somers Sotheby’s International Realty has 42 associated sales professionals based in three offices located in the following towns: Fairbanks, North Pole and Eagle River, near Anchorage.

The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has more than 23,000 affiliated independent sales associates located in 1,000 offices in 70 countries and territories worldwide. In 2019, the brand achieved a record global sales volume of $114 billion USD. Ukraine Sotheby’s International Realty listings are marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm’s brokers and clients will benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs. Each office is independently owned and operated.

About Sotheby’s International Realty
Sotheby’s International Realty was founded in 1976 as a real estate service for discerning clients of Sotheby’s auction house. Today, the company’s global footprint spans 1,000 offices located in 70 countries and territories worldwide, including 44 company-owned brokerage offices in key metropolitan and resort markets. In February 2004, Realogy entered into a longterm strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a franchise system. The franchise system is comprised of an affiliate network, where each office is independently owned and operated. Sotheby’s International Realty supports its affiliates and agents with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Affiliates and agents also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.