Mark Attarha (pictured above, second from left) CEO of Bay Sotheby’s International Realty and Bill Bullock (above, center), CEO of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, announced on April 24, 2017 the addition of Bay Sotheby’s to the Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty (GGSIR) brokerage. Now a regional powerhouse, GGSIR encircles the bay with 400 agents in 18 offices in Marin County, the East Bay and the South Bay. I am excited about the continued growth of GGSIR and believe it will benefit my clients with access to additional expertise and real estate exposure in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Here is the news release:
SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2017 — Mark Attarha, CEO of Bay Sotheby’s International Realty, announced that Bay is joining Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty. The announcement took place at the iconic Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California and was attended by Philip White, President and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, as well as Francis X. Santangelo, Senior Vice President.
The strategic union of Bay Sotheby’s International Realty, with seven offices throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties, now connects the East Bay with Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty’s Silicon Valley and Marin County markets.
Bill Bullock, President and CEO of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, toasted the crowd of over 200 agents and staff with a resounding message of unity and growth. “Our expanding brokerage provides unparalleled service and access throughout the San Francisco Bay region. The addition of Bay Sotheby’s International Realty marks a significant moment in our vision to unify Bay Area affiliates within the Sotheby’s International Realty network.”
“Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty will combine the best talent in the industry, creating an extensive network of real estate professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of service for our clientele,” said Attarha. Nahid Nassiri, co-founder of Bay Sotheby’s International Realty, continues: “Our synergistic approach will position us to expand locally, regionally, and internationally, while embracing the wealth of knowledge and expertise of the combined management and staff at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty.”
Heidi Pay, COO and General Manager states: “The global reach and extensive resources provided by Sotheby’s International Realty attracts and retains the most talented agents in the region. We are pleased to welcome more than 200 of the finest agents in the Bay Area to our new brand.”
Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty recently combined Dreyfus International Realty in Silicon Valley with Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty in Marin County under a new iconic brand. Together with Bay Sotheby’s International Realty, there are over 400 agents in 18 offices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area serving the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma and San Francisco.
Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty has approximately 400 agents in 18 offices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area serving the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma and San Francisco.
I am happy to discuss this announcement with you and/or help you with any real estate questions you may have. As always, you may reach me at 415.847.5584.
