Ruth and Sam Ratner Joins Keller Williams Realty Luxury Homes International Increases Market Share in New Haven County

Cheshire, CT Feb 21, 2013 — Keller Williams Realty announced today that Ruth and Sam Ratner, powerful players in the New Haven County homes market, have joined The Luxury Division and the ranks of KW Luxury Homes International.

Ruth and Sam have been practicing in the New Haven and Hartford County areas since 1993; proud to be their 20 year anniversary serving the community.  Their
experience in new construction, high sales volume in residential re-sales, commercial and investment transactions allows them to stand out amongst many.  Anabela Mariani, the teams administrative assistant handles the details and support systems for the business of this mega-team. They have consistently been awarded quarterly sales awards for production from their Board of REALTORS.  

“We couldn’t be more excited to have Ruth and Sam bring the Luxury Division to this area,” says the office’s team leader, Ann Brunagel.  “With more than 20 years of experience in serving affluent buyers and sellers, we know that Ruth and Sam
bring a tremendous amount of influence and experience to serve the community
and clients.”

With more than 800 members, KW Luxury Homes International is the elite, luxury properties arm of Keller Williams Realty, the #1 real estate company in the United States. The organization offers eligible associates extensive training, marketing and technology resources as well as elite designation as a Luxury Homes Specialist via The Institute for Luxury Homes Marketing. 

“It’s great to be a part of a luxury home division that offers excellent training to better service our higher-end clients,” says Ruth about joining KW Luxury Homes International.

Dee Shultz, the founder and chairman of KW Luxury Homes International adds: “We know that the vast majority of luxury property transactions – on both the buying and selling side – are driven through agent connections, and our agents are among the most well-connected in North America! With Keller Williams Realty’s network of 80,000 associates and our luxury-specific referral network, we serve our buyers and sellers at a higher-level.”

“With Ruth and Sam’s track record of success and influence, along with the tools and resources that KW Luxury Homes International provides, we anticipate strong growth for Keller Williams Realty and KW Luxury Homes within New Haven’s high-end market,” says Brunagel.

The Ratner’s have acquired a large following of loyal clientele with 85% of their business coming from return clients and their referrals. Attention to detail and uncanny ability to seemingly “always” be available are some of the many positive
experiences you can expect when you choose them as your Realtor.

Ruth and Sam can be found at their personal business office located at 1185 South Main St, Cheshire or by calling 203-439-0946.

### About Keller Williams Realty, Inc. and KW Luxury Homes International:

Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with almost 800 offices and more than 80,000 associates in the United States and Canada. The company has grown exponentially since the opening of the first Keller Williams Realty office in 1983, and continues to cultivate its agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading-edge education and promotes an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders. In 2007, the company founded a member-organization for its luxury homes specialists, KW Luxury Homes International, providing training, marketing, and technology resources for associates serving high-end clientele. For more information, or to search for luxury homes for sale, visit (www.kwluxuryhomes.com).