James Sarles Realty announced today that their well-respected local real estate firm has been selected to join the oldest international real estate firm in the United States, Coldwell Banker. According to James Sarles, President of James Sarles Realty, “we are proud to announce that as of March 1, 2006, our new name is Coldwell Banker James Sarles Realty which connects us into a worldwide network of 3,900 residential and commercial real estate offices and 126,000 sales associates in 29 countries to better serve our customers.”

When asked why he elected to join forces with Coldwell Banker, President James Sarles said, “We see this as an opportunity to expand the ways we can promote properties on Grand Bahama Island. Now, as Coldwell Banker, we have the resources of one of the largest firms in the world, which will result in exposing more qualified buyers to the homes we sell. This means that when you list a property with Coldwell Banker James Sarles Realty we are now able to actively promote our clients’ properties to an international buyers market, instead of waiting for them to discover Grand Bahama by chance. With Coldwell Banker we have a direct link to a larger pool of potential buyers around the world. The additional international exposure we can now give our real estate properties will benefit both our clients, and ultimately the entire island.

James Sarles Realty has made an impressive mark on Grand Bahama Island real estate over the past five years through creative advertising, a first class web site (www.sarlesrealty.com) and a commitment to professional, honest service. Many people have credited James Sarles (better known as Jamie) to taking real estate to a higher level of professionalism on Grand Bahama Island. “We are committed to going the extra mile to helping our clients achieve their goals whether they are buying or selling real estate, Coldwell Banker will enable us to combine our local expertise with national reach to raise the bar to an even higher level and provide better service to all of our customers” said Sarles.

Coldwell Banker is the oldest national real estate organization in the United States. Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation was founded by San Francisco native Colbert Coldwell from the ashes of the 1906 earthquake. After Benjamin Banker joined as a partner, they helped rebuild San Francisco by attracting businesses and families to the city through the professional, honest real estate transactions they guided. Now, a century later, the Coldwell Banker system boasts more than 3,900 residential and commercial real estate offices and 126,000 sales associates in 29 countries and territories around the globe. Jim Reed, marketing manager, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation said “It is truly satisfying to know that for 100 years, Coldwell Banker professionals have been helping families buy and sell homes, and establishing a foundation for security, stability and growth. We are proud that James Sarles Realty has joined our team to continue the tradition on Grand Bahama Island”

Coldwell Banker James Sarles Realty offices are located in Regent Center East across from Royal Bank of Canada. The staff includes estate agents; Catherine MacLeay, Ollie Ferguson, Jan Lowe and Helena Burrows. The office manager is Tia Rahming.