Intero Franchise Services Inc., a company affiliated with Intero Real Estate, Inc. (“Intero”), voted best real estate company in Silicon Valley for 2011 and 2012 by readers of the San Jose Mercury News, announced today that they have opened an Intero office in Granite Bay. It is owned by Robert Milward and Joe Getty and operated by Jeff Sessions and Lynnette Blakemore. Robert brings 22 years of real estate experience to the mix and he and Joe just opened their first Intero office in Sacramento last June on Drake Circle. You may know Joe Getty from your favorite morning radio show, The ARMSTRONG & GETTY Show on Talk 650 KSTE. Jeff Sessions and Lynette Blakemore have been top producing Granite Bay Realtors since 2001.

“After 2 long years of heavy research and of reviewing many other major real estate franchise brands, Intero stood out among the rest,” says Milward. “There’s incredible energy at Intero. We’re going to raise the bar, no doubt,” adds Getty. Sessions says “the synergy of the Intero Silicon Valley-Sacramento-Granite Bay connection brings tremendous benefits and advantages for our selling and buying clients.

Located at 6049 Douglas Blvd Suite 25, the office will cater to the entire South Placer area. Intero “Getty” Granite Bay will promote their modern, high-tech real estate marketing and sales office through a select group of extraordinary agents. Combining Robert’s vision of being “the ultimate servant” for clients with Intero’s technical, marketing and training expertise, Robert, Joe, Jeff and Lynnette expect to change clients’ and agents’ view of what they can expect from their real estate company.

“Robert Milward, Joe Getty, Jeff Sessions and Lynnette Blakemore bring a great deal of expertise and enthusiasm to Intero,” states Gino Blefari, President and CEO of Intero. “We are excited to have them heading up an office in such a spectacular area.”

Several local area Realtors will be brought into this new launch. Intero Granite Bay is looking to increase this number to 15 by the end of the year.

Cupertino, CA (September 17, 2012) – Intero Real Estate Services, Inc., the top-selling real estate company in Silicon Valley, is excited to announce President and CEO Gino Blefari has been recognized by Buffini & Company, one of the nation’s leading real estate training and coaching company, as their Mentor of the Year.

Brian Buffini, Buffini & Company Chairman and Founder, states, “We’ve certified over 5,000 Mentors to deliver our training programs across North America, so you’ve got to be exceptional to win the Mentor of the Year award. I know Gino to be an exceptional individual who runs an exceptional business.”

Adds Dermot Buffini, Buffini & Company’s Senior Vice President of Business Development, “I find it truly remarkable that Gino can operate as President and CEO of one of the fastest growing real estate franchises in America, and be as busy as he is, while still making it a top priority to help his agents develop their business. Gino is a great example to so many of us in the real estate industry of what’s possible.”

Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. makes an investment in its agents by offering Peak Producers, a new, 12-week training program developed by industry expert Brian Buffini and top producer Joe Niego to help agents learn the habits, attitude and skills required to be a professional business owner and produce at a consistent, high level.

Blefari says, “The success we’ve had with Buffini & Company’s training programs has been powerful; as a result, our agents have dramatically increased their production and have become great business owners.”

To connect with Gino Blefari, President and CEO of Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. call him at (408) 342-3007 or email gblefari@interoinc.com.

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA (September 12, 2012) –Intero Real Estate Services Inc., is happy to announce the closing of yet another Prestigio property.  With only 5 weeks on the market, the property, 125 Sierra Azule in Los Gatos, sold for $2,900,000 and closed escrow on September 5th.

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, Sierra Azule has a traditional exterior finish, open floor plan, and is set in a peaceful, natural, yet private location in Los Gatos. Encompassing 5,951 square feet of living space, the home sits on 1.2 acres.  It is a 4 bedroom, 5 bath single family home with a spacious family room and separate multi media room, grand master suite complete with sauna, and a 3 car garage.  Many of the rooms have high coffered ceilings which enhance the feeling of spaciousness. The home has two outdoors patios with a beautiful kitchen. Sweeping views are visible from most of the rooms.

The 3 level, custom home was listed by Dana Barsi and Gil Troutman of Intero’s Saratoga office.

To see a tour of the home go to www.125SierraAzule.com

About Intero Prestigio

A luxury division of Intero Real Estate Services, Inc., Intero Prestigio provides an elevated level of service through its elite selection of marketing tools set up to expose homes and estates to relevant markets locally, nationally and globally.  Intero Prestigio hosts a quarterly virtual magazine featuring its current luxury listings.  Find the current issue at www.InteroPrestigio.com

Cupertino, California – August 27, 2012 – In the past two and a half years, Intero Franchise Services, a company affiliated with Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. (“Intero”), has experienced significant expansion with the addition of 25 offices that account for nearly $500 million in annual sales volume.  A key contributor to Intero’s Franchise growth during this period is Chris Stuart.  Mr. Stuart has had the primary responsibility of selling the Intero Franchise brand offering and has fulfilled duties in the servicing of new franchise offices as well. Today, Intero proudly announces the promotion of Chris Stuart to Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Intero Franchise Services worldwide.  “I genuinely believe in Intero’s leadership, core values, and the value propositions given to the franchises,” said Mr. Stuart, “and with this position, I am excited to continue to focus on Intero’s Franchise division and expansion at an accelerated rate.”

Previous to joining Intero, Mr. Stuart served on the founding executive team of a mortgage banking organization where he primarily built and managed a 200 person sales team spanning a six-state market that produced revenues of $80 million annually.  Prior to that, he held senior-level sales positions where he was responsible for all aspects of sales and account management for a variety of Fortune 500 companies.  As the Vice President of Intero Franchise Services, Mr. Stuart was responsible for the growth of Intero’s franchise operations in the United States.  In his new role, Mr. Stuart will focus on refining and enhancing the Intero servicing and support systems leveraged by the Franchisees and continue to expand Intero’s Franchise sales efforts.

The collection of 25 new franchise offices opened during Mr. Stuart’s tenure span the greater Southwest territories of California, Nevada and Arizona, and extends east to Texas and Tennessee.  The most recent franchises in California’s Silicon Valley, where Intero is headquartered, include Intero Alum Rock in San Jose and Intero Jacklin Road in Milpitas.  Still more recent is Intero Getty in Sacramento and Intero Franchise Service’s latest addition, Intero Huntington Park in Los Angeles County.  Intero Middle Tennessee, located in the city of Murfreesboro, is notable as the first franchise office east of the Mississippi River, further increasing Intero’s reach across the U.S.  These offices add to the distinguished list of Franchise offices that Intero has proudly supported since 2005.

Gino Blefari, President and CEO of Intero, stated, “We are proud of Chris Stuart, having witnessed the dedication and hard work he has poured into this company.  Given the extraordinary expertise Chris exhibits and the parallels between Intero’s values and his own, we are thrilled to have him promoted and look forward to the continued success he will bring to Intero.”

To connect with Chris Stuart, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Intero Franchise Services, call him at 916.768.7323 or email Mr. Stuart at cstuart@interorealestate.com.

Cupertino, California – August 22, 2012 – Intero Franchise Services Inc., a company affiliated with Intero Real Estate, Inc. (“Intero”), voted best Real Estate company in Silicon Valley for 2011 and 2012 by readers of the San Jose Mercury News, has expanded its brand further into the most populated county in the United States with the announcement of its new Huntington Park office in Los Angeles County.

The strong team behind the office includes 19-year real estate veteran, Argelia Estrada, Rodrigo Prieto, and Jose Perez. Argelia will be the Managing Officer of the location, continue her activity as a selling-agent, and conduct real-estate training programs for agents.  In addition, Argelia contributes to the education of the local community on real estate topics by hosting a real estate news radio show on La Ranchera 930AM and ESPN Deportes.  Also with 19 years of real estate experience, Rodrigo will be the company broker.  Meanwhile, Jose, the Owner and President, will focus his efforts on recruitment, training and sales. Jose brings a tremendous amount of experience in the mortgage lending arena and works tirelessly to help customers in the LA area enjoy all of the benefits of homeownership by providing a variety of lending programs.

Located southeast of Los Angeles itself, this is the second Intero office to open in LA County, the first being to the north in Santa Clarita.  “Expanding the Intero brand in the Los Angeles area, a leading world center of business, power, and influence, is a natural move that will continue to drive Intero’s growth,” says Gino Blefari, President and CEO of Intero Real Estate Services, Inc.  He continues further, “Jose and Argelia genuinely want their agents to profit by focusing on a unique process of selling investment properties.  Their innovative strategy and passion for development will intertwine with Intero’s philosophy of providing the best training.  Intero Huntington Park will profoundly contribute to the Intero team.”

Already, the team is implementing many of the philosophies that make Intero a unique broker such as giving back to their own community. “We put together fundraisers in the community to raise money for cancer organizations,” says Argelia, “We are encouraged by the fact that Intero sees this philosophy as important as we do.”  Jose adds, “Not only do we appreciate their philosophy on giving back, Intero is raising the bar in the industry regarding training and support.  They really give their franchises what they need to succeed.”

The office will have its grand opening in early October.

Intero Huntington Park

3642 E Florence Ave
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Phone: (323) 786-0826

www.interohuntingtonpark.com

Cupertino, California – (August 6, 2012) – Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. has a new member on board: Cutty Smith, a highly active member of the community of Woodside for ten years.  Appropriately, she will be working at Intero’s Woodside office and deserves mention as a top producing agent.  “Having such an experienced and successful agent joining us at Woodside will undoubtedly add worth to our office,” says Alain Pinel, senior vice president at Intero.  He continues, “Cutty is a well-respected agent who exhibits the vast market knowledge and professionalism required for the high-end real estate market.”

Having lived on the San Francisco peninsula for the last decade, Cutty has the extensive knowledge of the local area, property values, and market cycles to successfully market a home.  “I understand the intrinsic value of every home – the combination of current market value as well as the unique qualities a home has to offer,” she says.  Well-accustomed to the luxury market, she states, “I started at Cashin, went to Keller Williams Realty, and now am very happy to be at Intero.”

Cutty grew up in New England with a strong real estate background among a mother with a real estate development company and an aunt who owned a real estate office.  After fostering a dynamic set of sales skills as an international business owner, Cutty developed a self-described “boundless enthusiasm” for real estate.  Gino Blefari, President and CEO of Intero Real Estate Services, says, “Cutty has a career based on the values of trust, experience, market knowledge, and results, all of which align with Intero’s values.  She will seamlessly integrate onto the Intero team and be both a reinforcement and an aid to Intero’s expansion.”

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA (August 13, 2012) –Intero Real Estate Services is happy to announce the closing of the third Prestigio property.  The property, 162 Somerset Street in Redwood City, sold for $1,550,000 and closed escrow on August 3^rd.  It stayed on the market 30 days and closed in 27.

The beautifully updated home located in the highly desirable Edgewood Park neighborhood of Redwood City, has 2,910 square feet of living space and sits on a 6,700 Square Foot lot.  It is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath single family home with a private backyard with custom deck, artificial turf, and putting green ideal for entertaining, playing, or practicing golf putting skills.   The formal dining room, highlighted by a high coffered ceiling, provides a peaceful view of the wonderfully epic redwood trees in the front yard.

The 2 story modern rancher style home was listed by Ed Gory of Intero’s San Carlos office.

To see a tour of the home go to www.162Somerset.com.

About Intero Prestigio

A luxury division of Intero Real Estate Services, Inc., Intero Prestigio provides an elevated level of service through its elite selection of marketing tools set up to expose homes and estates to relevant markets locally, nationally and globally.  Intero Prestigio hosts a quarterly virtual magazine featuring its current luxury listings.  Find the current issue at www.InteroPrestigio.com

Cupertino, California – (July 16, 2012) – What can give an agent an edge in a red-hot real estate market is often the host of other talents they may bring to the table.  As an award-winning author, Le Cordon Bleu chef, and former professional ballerina, Linda Hymes is sure to offer clients a different perspective on home buying.

Linda will be working with Alain Pinel, senior vice president of Intero Real Estate Services, in the new Woodside office.  “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to learn from Alain and look forward to working with him in the luxury markets of Woodside, Portola Valley, Atherton, and Menlo Park,” she says.

According to Pinel, “Linda’s intercultural experience couldn’t be more suited to Intero. With the challenges of today’s real estate market and the influx of foreign buyers, her creative energy and language skills will be a great asset to our Woodside office.”  However, it is not only her international scope that will add value to Intero, but also her persistent self-improvement.  “I was impressed by the level and accessibility of education at Intero to help refresh my skills. I can always learn something new,” said Linda.

An appreciation of fine building was cultivated during five years in France hosting gourmet, architectural tours. Years of property management and work with her husband, custom builder and property investor Derek Gaffney, on projects ranging from remodeling and new builds to the present restoration of a 100 year old fairytale-like castle in Portola Valley has given Linda a unique perspective.  “My background allows me to quickly visualize a property’s potential,” says Hymes.  A resident of Woodside, Linda looks forward to helping relocate and welcome new families to the neighborhood with Intero Realty.

Cupertino, California – (July 10, 2012) – Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of local legend Dwight Clark, former all-pro wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.  Clark and his 49er teammates shocked the world in the 1982 NFC Championship game with a 28-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys.  The decisive play in a thrilling finish was Clark’s amazing, leaping grab in the back of the end zone of a Joe Montana pass with only 51 seconds left in the game. Dubbed “The Catch”, Clark’s touchdown sent the 49ers to their first Super Bowl and launched an NFL dynasty.

Clark was a star in the 49ers’ innovative and high-powered “West Coast” offense, an attack, which ultimately revolutionized the offensive approach of the entire league.  He earned two Super Bowl rings as a player and three in management for a total of five Super Bowl rings during an era when his 49ers were known as the “Team of the Decade”.

No stranger to innovation and championship organizations, Mr. Clark now joins the Intero team as an athlete endorser.  He will focus on building business relationships and expanding the Intero brand.  “It’s exciting to see him take some of the experiences from being around leaders like Ed DeBartolo, Bill Walsh, Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, and Jerry Rice––considered by many to be among the top all-time greats in their respective positions––and weave that into the real estate world,” said Gino Blefari, Intero President and CEO, of Dwight’s alignment with Intero.  He continued, “The first time we met, there was instant chemistry.”

Although Dwight is best known as a champion of football, he is an invaluable team player bound to catch Intero a brighter future.  Dwight Clark and Intero; two names you can trust.

Check out Dwight Clark’s website and relive “The Catch” at www.rememberthecatch.com

Contact:

Teressa Francis

408.342.3010

tfrancis@interorealestate.com