CHICAGO – (8/3/11) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), the world's largest network of leading independent real estate brokers, achieved continued progress in its quality-focused membership growth strategy in recent months, welcoming several highly regarded independent brokerages to the network.

New U.S. members include Hilton & Hyland Real Estate in Beverly Hills, CA, known for representing such important transactions as The Manor, the most expensive listing in the United States; The Group Inc. in Fort Collins, CO, which has a reputation as one of the most innovative brokerages in the country; Joshua and Company, a market leader in Aspen, CO; and DeBordieu Colony Real Estate, a premier firm in the resort area of Georgetown, SC.

In addition to the new U.S. affiliates, LeadingRE has made headway internationally with new members CGI Immobilier in Geneva and Lausanne, Switzerland; Costa Gold Real Estate in Tamarindo, Costa Rica; Daniel Feau Conseil Immobilier and Belles Demeures de France, number one market leaders in Paris and surrounding areas of France; HYPO Capital Immobilien GmbH in Baden-Baden, Germany; and Grund & Boden Fundus in Berlin, Germany.

LeadingRE is hosting its 2011 International Symposium in Madrid October 19-21 to continue the momentum developed as the result of these new members and an expanded presence in Europe.

“Despite the sluggish economy, we continue to attract respected brokerages focused on positioning themselves for the future by taking advantage of the most up-to-date technologies and business solutions available through our world wide network,” comments LeadingRE President/CEO Pam O’Connor.

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About Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (www.LeadingRE.com) is the largest network of top independent local and regional brand-name brokerage firms in the residential sector of real estate. The 550 firms affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® are represented by 4,600 offices and 140,000 associates in more than 30 countries worldwide. The organization's leadership is demonstrated by the fact that its affiliates comprise 15 of the top 25 real estate companies in the country. Collectively, LeadingRE affiliates produced nearly 800,000 home sales valued at $225 billion in the U.S. in 2010. In addition, LeadingRE locally-branded affiliates hold the Number One position in sales in 40% of the top 96 markets in the U.S., more than any national franchise organizations.

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Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com

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