November 3rd, 2006

CHRISTIE'S GREAT ESTATES GLOBAL CONFERENCE 2006

Stephen Drezen and Kristine Girardin (both in center) of Portfolio Properties Group recently joined other specialists in luxury real estate from around the world at the Christie's Great Estates Global Conference in Beverly Hill, California.  Portfolio Properties Group is an exclusive affiliate of Christie's Great Estates, the largest international network of real estate brokers dedicated to the marking and sale of high-volume properties.

"The affiliates of Christie's Great Estates are carefully chosen for their expertise and exemplary performance records n the high-end real estate market," says Kay Coughlin, President and CEO of Christie's Great Estates.  "This conference brings together the world's most-qualified luxury real estate professionals to network and share marketing strategies through formal business meetings, panel discussions, and group seminars."

The Christie's Great Estates Global Conference was comprised of representatives from 10 countries, including New Zealand, Australia, Russia, Spain, and Panama.  The business agenda focused on delivering enhanced levels of service to high-net-worth clients through Christie's specialized worldwide marketing initiatives and support.

"These events are so beneficial to enhancing our knowledge of marketing exquisite properties," says Stephen Drezen, Managing Partner and Broker of Portfolio Properties Group.  He went on to say that the information learned at the convention is also useful in the marketing of lower priced inventory.  "Litchfield County has such a wide range of property types; it is essential to have the tools to properly promote in such a diverse area."

The Christie's Great Estates network is comprised of 20,000 sales associates in 650 office locations in more than 25 countries.  The network's combined sales are an estimate $75 billion.  Christie's Great Estates in the only luxury real estate firm that is wholly owned by an art auction house.

As an exclusive affiliate of Christie's Great Estates, Portfolio Properties Group showcases its select listings in the quarterly Christie's Great Estates magazine and the Christie's Great Estates Web site, www.christiesgreatestates.com.  Properties are also featured in custom-designed brochures, which are displayed in brokerage offices and auction salesrooms around the globe.

For additional information, contact Stephen Drezen at Portfolio Properties Group, 860.491.2000.