Sotheby's International Realty Expands into South Dakota

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Dec 09, 2024, 10:00 ET

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sotheby's International Realty has announced the opening of Grand Sotheby's International Realty in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, marking the brand's first affiliated office in the state.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, Grand Sotheby's International Realty will serve Sioux Falls and the surrounding area. The firm is owned and operated by Dana Fisher and Danielle Konechne, who together bring nearly four decades of real estate experience to the company. With a dedicated career in real estate, Fisher serves as a planning and zoning commissioner for Lincoln and Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls. As a highly accomplished broker with a strong foundation in business and economics, Konechne has a remarkable track record of achieving record-breaking prices.

"As South Dakota's largest city, Sioux Falls is a vibrant business and cultural hub that offers a rich array of restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and theaters. It has become a magnet for buyers who value community and a quieter pace of life while still enjoying first-class services and cultural offerings," said Philip White, president and CEO, Sotheby's International Realty. "We look forward to supporting the Grand Sotheby's International Realty team as we expand our presence into South Dakota."

"Our mission is to help clients navigate the complexities of buying and selling real estate while ensuring a seamless, stress-free experience," said Fisher. "Our affiliation with Sotheby's International Realty will allow us to better serve our clients and elevate our offerings by providing global reach and exclusive marketing tools to help them achieve their real estate goals," added Konechne.

The Sotheby's International Realty^® network currently has more than 26,300 affiliated independent sales associates located in more than 1,100 offices in 83 countries and territories worldwide. Grand Sotheby's International Realty listings are marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm's brokers and clients will benefit from an association with Sotheby's auction house and worldwide Sotheby's International Realty marketing programs. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Sotheby's International Realty

Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 1976 as a real estate service for discerning clients of Sotheby's auction house. Today, the company's global footprint spans more than 1,100 offices located in 83 countries and territories worldwide, including 48 company-owned brokerage offices in key metropolitan and resort markets. In February 2004, Anywhere Real Estate Inc. entered 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 franchise system. The franchise system is comprised of an affiliate network, where each office is independently owned and operated. Sotheby's International Realty supports its affiliates and agents with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Affiliates and agents also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby's auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.

The affiliate network is operated by Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC, and the company owned brokerages are operated by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. Both entities are subsidiaries of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services. Both Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC and Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.

CONTACT
Rachel Colletta
Senior Manager, Public Relations & Communications
Sotheby's International Realty
212.606.4134
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SOURCE Sotheby's International Realty