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Network strengthens its presence in California with the addition of 9 new affiliate companies and 14 new offices in total
PARSIPPANY, N.J., (September 21, 2006) – ERA Real Estate today announced that it has grown its global franchise network with the addition of 18 new companies during July and August 2006. In addition, 10 existing ERAŽ affiliate companies expanded their presence through new office openings or mergers/acquisitions during the same period.
ERA Real Estate continues to strengthen its position in California, with the Golden State accounting for the largest area of growth within the ERA network with nine new franchised brokerage companies and four existing affiliates combining to open 14 new ERA offices. Year to date, ERA Real Estate has added nearly 70 companies and 130 offices to its global real estate network. The ERA network now has nearly 3,000 offices and more than 38,700 sales associates and brokers throughout the United States and 29 other countries and territories.
"ERA Real Estate continues to expand our global network of dedicated brokers and sales associates through both external and organic growth," said Brenda W. Casserly, president and chief executive officer for ERA Real Estate. "During the past two months, we have increased our footprint in a number of key regions, led by our growth within California."
New Company Affiliations
Listed below are real estate companies that affiliated with ERA Real Estate during July - August 2006:
| Company | Office(s) | State |
| ERA Consolidated Realty Group | Simi Valley | CA |
| ERA Elite | Elk Grove | CA |
| ERA Gold Key | Highland | CA |
| ERA Home Professionals | Daly City | CA |
| ERA Platinum Properties | Walnut Creek | CA |
| ERA Promerica Realtors | Santa Ana | CA |
| ERA Rocklin Real Estate | Rocklin | CA |
| ERA Showcase Real Estate | Yuba City | CA |
| ERA South Coast Realty | Orange | CA |
| ERA Southern Exposure Realty | Jupiter | FL |
| ERA Ammons Realty | Samford | NC |
| ERA Compass Real Estate | Barnegat | NJ |
| ERA 1st Independent Realty | Newburgh | NY |
| ERA Glad Realty Services | Uniondale | NY |
| ERA Anderson and Associates Real Estate | Stroudsburg | PA |
| ERA Ritter Real Estate | Smyrna | TN |
| ERA Legends Realty | San Antonio | TX |
| ERA Terry Harper Real Estate | Forney | TX |
Expanded Operations
Listed below are existing ERA affiliate companies that expanded their operations through mergers and acquisitions or by opening new branch offices during July - August 2006:
| Company | Office(s) | State |
| ERA Home Traditions Real Estate | Fairfield | CA |
| ERA Dream Team | Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe | CA |
| ERA Shields Real Estate | Colorado Springs | CO |
| ERA Tides Realty Group | Mt. Pleasant | SC |
| ERA Faust Realty Group | Lehigh Acres | FL |
| ERA Pacesetters Partners | Murfreesboro | TN |
| ERA Preferred Properties | Sacramento | CA |
| ERA Caporale Realty, Inc. | Chicago | IL |
| ERA American Dream | Chino | CA |
| ERA Real Estate First | Grove City | OH |
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.
