NEWPORT, Rhode Island (August 1, 2013) — Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the Sotheby’s International Realty brand’s launch of a branded website for the Historic specialty market.

The specialized website, which can be found at HistoricpropertySIR.com, matches the look and feel of the Sotheby’s International Realty website, sothebysrealty.com, and provides detailed Historic lifestyle and listing information and resources. The website enables buyers and sellers to search for the finest historic properties and the sales professionals who represent them. It covers a full spectrum of lifestyle types and properties including landmarks, properties of design and historic significance, and properties that are on the National Registry. Paul A. Leys, co-owner of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty, said “We are delighted with the advent of the new website to showcase our historic listings in Newport and South County to those who are looking for a home with a provenance. It allows us to present our expertise in historic homes and show how the charm of the historic can be seamlessly combined with the amenities of today’s lifestyles.”

The Historic specialty market website launched with more than $1.6 billion of historic property listings worldwide. The website joins the brand’s previously launched Farm & Ranch, Waterfront, Ski and Golf specialty market websites.

“Time-honored properties offer living legacies for those that own them,” said Wendy Purvey, chief marketing officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “We created the Historic specialty market website to celebrate these homes. From centuries-old European castles to pre-Revolutionary War plantations to National Registry landmarks, we are proud to represent some of the finest historical properties in the world: those that carry the soul and unique attributes of those who have called them home. These special properties require skill to effectively market, and our network of professionals has access to our innovative marketing tools and global connections, helping bring new life into these special homes.”

About Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty
Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty is a full-service agency specializing in luxury real estate and serving all of Rhode Island, including Block Island, as well as southeast Connecticut and coastal Massachusetts. Gustave White, in business for over 80 years as a leader in the luxury market, is the sole Sotheby’s affiliate for Rhode Island, and the Rhode Island Regent member of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate. Paul A. Leys, Co-owner of Gustave White Sotheby’s Int’l Realty, may be reached at 401-848-6706 or at [email protected] for more information. For more details visit us at: http://www.gustavewhite.com/.

About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC
Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. In February 2004, Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, entered into a long-term 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 full franchise system by Realogy’s subsidiary, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744.