SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Christie's International Real Estate has named Pacific Union, the San Francisco Bay Area's leading luxury real estate firm, its "Affiliate of the Year" for 2013.

Pacific Union, one of 139 global affiliates in the esteemed Christie's network, won the top honor for its creative and effective marketing, superior branding, and innovation. Christie's presented the award earlier this month at its annual global conference in Barcelona, Spain.

"A true industry leader, Pacific Union has long been known for its innovative programs and quality services, and we are proud to award the company with this prestigious distinction," says Bonnie Stone Sellers, CEO of Christie's International Real Estate. 

Pacific Union CEO Mark A. McLaughlin calls the accolade a "deep honor" resulting from collaboration and teamwork.

"We are deeply honored to receive this award and look forward to continuing our fantastic collaboration with Christie's for many years to come," McLaughlin says. "Our exclusivity with this prestigious brand undoubtedly helps us deliver the very best in Northern California luxury real estate to clients from around the globe."  

About Pacific Union

Pacific Union is the San Francisco Bay Area's premier luxury real estate brand operating in eight regions, including Contra Costa County, the East Bay, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Sonoma County, and the Tahoe/Truckee region.

The brokerage offers a full range of personal and commercial real-estate services, including buying, selling, and relocation.

Locally owned, Pacific Union operates with an entrepreneurial mindset and unwavering commitment to deliver exceptional service and expertise to ensure deep, long-standing client and agent relationships.

Quick Facts:

• More than 550 real estate professionals
• 2009 sales volume: $2.2 billion
• 2013 sales volume: $5.2 billion
• #3 in U.S., 2012 average sale price (REAL Trends)
• #3 largest real estate firm in the Bay Area, 2012 (San Francisco Business Times)
• #5 in U.S., 2012 sales volume per associate (REAL Trends)
• #18 in U.S., 2012 total sales volume (RISMedia)
• #125 on U.S. Power Broker list (RISMedia)
• Named to 2012 Inc. 5000 list

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About Christie's International Real Estate

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 139 global Affiliates with 25,000 real estate professionals in 45 countries. For additional information about Christie's International Real Estate, please visit www.christiesrealestate.com.

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