The Tribune

Damianos Sotheb's International Realty yesterday announced the worldwide brand's launch of a specialist golf market website.

The website, which can be found at golfpropertysir.com, matches the look and feel of the brand's website, sothebysrealty.com, and provides detailed golf lifestyle listing information and resources.

The website enables buyers and sellers to search for the best properties in this segment, and the sales professionals who represent them. It covers living on a golf course, proximity to a golf course and living adjacent to a golf course. The site was launched with more than $22 billion worth of golf property listings worldwide.

“Golf enthusiasts are a very dedicated group of consumers,” said Wendy Purvey, chief marketing officer for Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates.

“For those looking to immerse themselves in this lifestyle, we can offer a truly global perspective on a wide variety of extraordinary properties, from those located on a golf course to those within a specific distance of a course.”

The website will also highlight notable sales, includting that of Kamuela Big Island in Hawaii for $26.5 million. It features area-focused sections and advanced search capabilities.

“As an avid golfer, the level of insight into golf properties worldwide this specialty website offers is truly valuable to those who know and enjoy the game, and wish to live the lifestyle,” said Philip White, president and chief operating officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates.

“This in-depth focus into the golf specialty market will help consumers looking to make the sport a larger part of their lives find the home that meets the demands of their lifestyle,” said Virginia Damianos, vice-president, Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty.

“Clients with homes that cater to this lifestyle will enjoy this added avenue of exposure. No other real estate company can bring together this level of comprehensive detail on golf properties worldwide.”

The Sotheby’s International Realty network currently has 12,800 sales associates located in 660 offices in 47 countries and territories worldwide. Each office is independently owned and operated.