California Real Estate News: Gold Classic Country Properties Joins the Sotheby’s International Realty Network

A Sutter Creek firm, Gold Classic Country Properties, has joined the real estate network of Sotheby's International Realty, and will now operate under the name Gateway Sotheby's International Realty.

                "We are proud to welcome Gateway Sotheby's International Realty into our global network," said Philip White, president and chief executive officer of Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC. "The Sutter Creek region is well-known for its historic culture and substantial wine-growing industry, which is attractive to homebuyers from around the world."

                According to the press release of Sotheby's International Realty in PR NewsWire, Gateway Sotheby's International Realty is located at 54 Main Street in Sutter Creek and will serve the counties of Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento and Placer.

"We are thrilled to now be a part of such a powerful global network as we continue to strive to create an exceptional experience for our clients," said Kristina Agustin, co-owner of Gold Classic Country Properties.

Gold Classic Country Properties was founded in 2005 and is the 114^th branded office of the Sotheby's International Realty network in the state of California. With the affiliation, brokers and agents from Gold Classic Country Properties can now benefit from the association with Sotheby's auction house and the worldwide Sotheby's International Realty marketing programs, in addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from the Sotheby's International Realty.

"Affiliating with Sotheby's International Realty offers us an incredible degree of marketing and exposure, both in our local market and around the world; it allows us to remain on the cutting-edge," said Tiffany Kraft, co-owner of Gold Classic Country Properties.

Sotheby's International Realty, founded in 1976, is a global leader in real estate franchising and a provider of real estate brokerage, relocation, and settlement services. At present, the company's network has more than 18,000 sales associates located in approximately 825 offices in 61 countries and territories worldwide.

Gateway Sotheby's International Realty will remain to be independently owned and operated, with their listings to be marketed in the global website of Sotheby's International Realty.