TCR|SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PARTICIPATES IN CONFERENCE ON LUXURY REAL ESTATE SERVICES

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, BWI – AUGUST 2, 2006

Local Real Estate Brokerage Connects Properties with Clientele Across the USA and World

PROVIDENCIALES,TURKS AND CAICOS (AUGUST 02, 2006) – TCR|Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxury real estate firm based in Providenciales, recently participated in an orientation conference held for companies that have recently joined the prestigious Sotheby’s International Realty® network of residential real estate brokerages.

The orientation conference was held July 25-28 and began with a networking event at the world-renowned Sotheby’s Auction House in New York City. Over the course of the conference, the firm learned how to utilize exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty® business development tools and marketing resources that are designed to help attract prospective real estate clients and buyers from around the world.

“The strengthening market in the Turks and Caicos Islands, linking with the worldwide relationships that are afforded by the association with this top quality brand, combined with access to a support network second to none, opens more doors for our clients who demand exceptional service.” said General Manger Rowland Hull.

The firm became a Sotheby’s International Realty® affiliate in December 2005 and is part of a global luxury real estate network with offices in more than 325 offices in nearly 20 countries around the world. As an affiliate, the firm markets all of its clients’ property listings with the Sotheby’s International Realty® name and all listings are marketed on the global sothebysrealty.com Web site.

Significant property listings can also be advertised at the Sotheby’s Auction house locations in New York City and London, as well as at all Sotheby’s International Realty® office locations.

TCR|Sotheby’s International Realty has offices in Providenciales. The orientation event strengthened the firm’s ability to fully utilize exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty® marketing and referral services that are designed to attract qualified buyers to the company’s property listings. The firm also learned the benefits of the brand’s international advertising campaigns, which are placed in leading publications and help to further promote all Sotheby’s International Realty® affiliates and enhance their image as a provider of luxury real estate services.

“Sotheby’s International Realty brokers are known for their strong commitment to client service excellence,” said Michael R. Good, president and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. “This terrific orientation helped guide them to using our exclusive resources for the benefit of their clients. These services, which include business development resources and tools to expertly market homes to buyers throughout the world, help our affiliates deliver stronger value to their clients.”

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