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ERA REAL ESTATE TO GATHER IN SAN FRANCISCO FOR ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Keynote Speaker Lance Armstrong highlights schedule packed with entertaining and educational events

PARSIPPANY, N.J., (January 31, 2006) – The ERA® network will come together for its annual ERA International Business Conference (IBC), to be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Feb. 13 to 16. This year's conference, themed "ERA in the Lead," will provide ERA members from around the world the chance to learn about the latest ERA products and services and participate in educational sessions addressing many of the issues facing real estate professionals today.

This year's keynote speaker will be Lance Armstrong, national and world champion cyclist and a record seven-time winner of the Tour de France. Armstrong, a cancer survivor, renowned humanitarian and one of the world's most famous and admired athletes, will share valuable insights and lessons from his truly inspirational life story during the conference¿s general session on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

"The International Business Conference is an event that offers value on many levels to our attendees," said Brenda W. Casserly, president and COO for ERA Real Estate. "Through the conference, our affiliates can share best practices and take advantage of some unique learning opportunities. Attendees can also look forward to being inspired by amazing individuals who have met and overcome great life challenges, such as this year's keynote speaker, Lance Armstrong."

Conference attendees will benefit from the chance to network and share ideas with fellow real estate professionals during the three-day conference. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend training courses hosted by leading industry experts on such topics as "Marketing to the Baby Boomer," "Driving Web Traffic – The Easy Way" and "Investment and Retirement Strategies for Real Estate Professionals." The real estate network's best and brightest individuals and companies will also be recognized during the conference with a number of production and service awards.

In addition to Lance Armstrong, Amanda Gore will enlighten attendees at this year's IBC. Gore helps thousands lead healthier and more productive lives by sharing her research and insights regarding stress and lifestyles, relationships and communication. Billy Gilman, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) National Youth Chairman and talented, award-winning singer, will be in attendance once again at the conference this year to thank ERA Real Estate for its continued support as the sole corporate sponsor of MDA from the real estate industry.

About ERA Franchise Systems LLC
ERA Franchise Systems LLC is a global leader in the residential real estate industry with more than 30 years experience in developing consumer-oriented products and services. Since 1977, ERA Real Estate has teamed up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association in its fight against neuromuscular diseases, raising more than $30 million. The ERA network includes more than 38,000 brokers and sales associates and approximately 3,000 offices throughout the United States and 49 other countries and territories. Each office is independently owned and operated except offices owned and operated by NRT LLC. ERA Franchise Systems LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services. ERA Franchise Systems LLC information is available at ERA.com.

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