Christie’s International Real Estate Expands its Footprint in Texas with Addition of Austin-based Moreland Properties to Global Affiliate Network

Austin, Texas —Christie's International Real Estate, the world’s leading luxury real estate network and a subsidiary of Christie’s auction house, has awarded Affiliate status to Austin, Texas-based Moreland Properties, the area’s top brokerage for luxury real estate.

Initially established in 1986 by industry veteran Emily Moreland, Moreland Properties has a long-standing foothold in area’s luxury market through three locations on Lake Austin, downtown and the Lake Travis area.

With its focus on luxury real estate services and products of distinction, the brokerage firm is additionally a trusted resource among major corporations for relocation needs.

Christie’s International Real Estate, which is wholly owned by Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, is represented in more than 45 countries. Moreland Properties now joins a carefully selected network of brokerages with proven records of success in both high-end property sales and exemplary client services.

“Moreland Properties, and its leader, Emily Moreland, are renowned for professionalism and seasoned expertise in all facets of the Austin, Texas residential real estate market,” said Rick Moeser, Senior Vice President of Christie’s International Real Estate. “It is an honor to welcome such an esteemed brokerage to our network – one that is so historically committed to success.”

“According to recent Multiple Listing Service (MLS) information released by the Austin Board of REALTORS®,” said Emily Moreland, Broker and Owner of Moreland Properties. “The Austin residential real estate sales reached an all-time high for the month of June. Mid-year statistics have increased putting 2014 on pace to potentially exceed 2013’s all-time high in sales volume.”

“The value of this affiliation cannot be overstated,” added Moreland. “Being aligned with Christie’s International Real Estate not only bolsters our visibility within the industry, but extends our global reach, and we look forward to continued growth through our relationship.”

For additional information about Christie’s International Real Estate, please contact Michael Sherman at 212-974-4585, or visit www.christiesrealestate.com. For further information on Moreland Properties and its listings, call +1 512-480-0848 or visit www.moreland.com.

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About Christie’s International Real Estate
Christie’s International Real Estate is an invitation-only Affiliate network composed of the world’s most proven and qualified real estate specialists in the luxury residential sector. The company has offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, Beverly Hills, Chicago, and Palm Beach, and more than 135 global Affiliates with 25,000 real estate professionals in 45 countries. Christie’s International Real Estate recently sold the former home of Joseph Hirschorn in Washington whose sculpture garden is now at the Smithsonian, after having resided at their former estate in Greenwich, also sold by David Ogilvy & Associates. For additional information about Christie’s International Real Estate, please visit www.christiesrealestate.com.

About Moreland Properties
Since 1986, Moreland Properties has held fast to the standards of professionalism, ethics, integrity, dependability, commitment and hard work. Moreland is a company that built on relationships and giving back to the community. Since those early beginnings, Moreland has sustained a pattern of solid growth, going from two agents in one location to over 75 agents in three locations. Referrals and repeat business from satisfied clients has fueled this rapid growth. Although Emily still plays an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the business, most of her time is spent supporting her agents and their clients' needs. For additional information about Moreland Properties, please visit www.moreland.com.