PRESS RELEASE - Allen Tate Realtors and Neighborhood Services Join Forces

Allen Tate Realtors, Neighborhood Marketing Services Join Forces


RALEIGH, N.C. (September 1, 2009) – Two of the Triangle’s premier real estate organizations have joined forces. Allen Tate Realtors, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, is pleased to announce its affiliation with Neighborhood Marketing Services, a full service real estate firm specializing in new home sales throughout the Triangle.
“We are extremely pleased to announce this new relationship. Neighborhood Marketing Services is a regional leader in promoting and marketing new home communities, and their expertise and solid reputation will create and enhance opportunities for Allen Tate clients. Likewise, we’ll be able to offer Neighborhood Marketing Services an experienced sales force for their builders, as well as strong relocation contacts and cutting-edge technology in interactive marketing,” said Phyllis York Brookshire, Regional Vice-President- Triangle, Allen Tate Company.
“Neighborhood Marketing Services has always been a strong leader in the new homes market, but as market conditions change, we believe that we can work smarter and more effectively to reach customers through the interactive marketing channels that Allen Tate offers. We recognize that Allen Tate is bringing innovation and industry changes to their agents faster than their competitors,” said Mike Ruth, President, Neighborhood Marketing Services.
The Neighborhood Marketing Services team will work under the Allen Tate Realtors name. They will continue to focus on new home sales in premier Triangle communities, including Village Square at Amberly, Copperleaf, Rose Hall, Bedford at Falls River, Rose Walk, and Renaissance Park.
Neighborhood Marketing Services was formed in 1993 by Mike Ruth and Jim Brandewie who will continue to lead the new company. Daily operations will continue under Jim Cox, General Manager and Bethaney Dale, Marketing Director.
Allen Tate Company entered the Triangle region in 2007 and currently operates six Triangle offices with more than 170 Realtors.
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As the Carolinas’ leading real estate company and the Preferred Realtor® of the Carolina Panthers, Allen Tate Realtors has more than 1,700 real estate professionals in the Charlotte, Triad, Triangle and Upstate South Carolina regions. Allen Tate offers the advantage of hometown service with international capabilities, the latest in real estate technology, maximum marketing exposure and one-stop shopping through the Family of Companies. Visit www.allentate.com for more information.