Since 1744, Sotheby's has been serving the needs of its distinguished international clients as one of the oldest and largest auction houses of the world. Established in 1976 as a logical extension of Sotheby's' fine art services, Sotheby's International Realty has since then developed in the world's leading organisation for sale of luxury real estate with more than 500 offices across the globe.

The Sotheby's International Realty organisation has nowadays offices in the world's most important luxury real estate markets across the 5 continents in Europe, North America, South America, Russia, the Middle East, Africa, the Far East, and Australia.

Since 1744, the Sotheby's - name has become synonymous with luxury and expertise. More specifically, "Sotheby's International Realty" has become known for the sale of the world's most distinguished properties. By operating under the renown Sotheby's International Realty brand, you are gaining instant credibility with the world's most distinguished clients. Combining your established name with the Sotheby's International Realty brand clearly signalises to clients that they will find in your office the best of all worlds: The unique combination of your local know-how and reputation with the unparalleled resources of the Sotheby's International Realty organisation.

Over decades, Sotheby's International Realty has created a highly sophisticated marketing program that is nowadays without equal in the international market. This comprehensive program includes several state-of-the-art websites such as sothebysrealty.com and sothebysrealty-france.com, various national and international brand publications with unparalleled distribution such as "Sotheby's AT AUCTION", "Reside" and "Collection Privée", and high-quality colour brochures that are automatically distributed around the globe to the most interested and qualified clients.

The offices of Sotheby's International Realty France are regularly represented in both France's and the world's most important publications such as "Le Point" (France), "Le Figaro Magazine" (France), "Country Life" (England), "The International Herald Tribune" (Europe), the "New York Times" (USA) or "The Wall Street Journal" (Europe, US and Far East). All offices benefit from highly subsidised, special Sotheby's International Realty - rates that allow local offices to have a truly global media presence.

Over decades, Sotheby's and Sotheby's International Realty ® have established unparalleled close ties with and direct access to the world's leading media. Our national and international press officers are constantly evaluating and seeking opportunities to showcase our unique knowledge, properties and organisation in the world's most important international publications.

Based on decades of experience, Sotheby's International Realty ® has developed a proprietary system for the marketing and sale of luxury real estate. Access to this unique, confidential system which includes know-how, methods and brand usage, is strictly limited to Sotheby's International Realty ® affiliates.