Christie’s International Real Estate Expands Reach in Brazil as Sao Paolo-Based Realty Company Joins Global Affiliate Network

SAO PAOLO, BRAZIL—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 Axpe Negocios Imobiliarios Ltda., a prestigious luxury real estate company based in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

Led by former advertising professionals who share a passion for architecture and design as well as a devotion to aesthetics, Axpe Negocios Imobiliarios was founded in 2003. With one office in Sao Paolo and 40 real estate associates, the luxury real estate company has established a presence in 20 separate neighborhoods, serving as a market leader in residential and land sales. The company’s sales volume from January through August 2014 exceeded $40 million.

“Axpe Negocios Imobiliarios is a well-respected brokerage that presents integrity-focused ideals and a dedication to excellence that mirror those of Christie’s International Real Estate,” said Rick Moeser, Senior Vice President, Southeast Regional Manager of Christie’s International Real Estate. “It’s an honor to welcome this esteemed company, based in such a burgeoning region, to our organization.”

Wholly owned by Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, Christie’s International Real Estate is represented in more than 45 countries. Axpe Negocios Imobiliarios joins this carefully selected network of brokerages with proven records of success in both high-end property sales and exemplary client service.

“We are pleased to join the prominent Christie's International Real Estate network,” added Jose Eduardo Cazarin Silva, CEO and Principal Broker of Axpe Negocios Imobiliarios. “Christie’s International Real Estates’ strong reputation and global reach, coupled with our local expertise, will allow us to further provide unique real estate services to our clients in Brazil and beyond.”

Axpe Negocios Imobiliarios offers more than 1,500 luxury residential listings, with its focus including apartments, townhomes, country estates, manor houses, chateaus, and villas.

For additional information about Christie’s International Real Estate, please contact Michael Sherman at +1 212 974 4585 or visit www.christiesrealestate.com. For further information on Axpe Negocios Imobiliarios call +55 11 3709 4343 or visit www.axpe.com.br/.

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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 140 global Affiliates with 25,000 real estate professionals in 46 countries. For additional information about Christie’s International Real Estate, please visit www.christiesrealestate.com.