Sperry Van Ness International Corp. Adds Franchise in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

IRVINE, Calif., July 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sperry Van Ness International Corporation (SVNIC), a commercial real estate services franchisor, is proud to announce the addition of its newest franchise office, Sperry Van Ness/The Founders Group in Myrtle Beach, S.C. A popular destination for tourists and investors alike, Myrtle Beach features a wide array of property types including beachfront resorts, apartments, shops, restaurants, and more. With a deep knowledge of this market, Managing Directors Van Watts and Jay Smith will employ SVNIC's marketing tools to skillfully serve clients from South Carolina and beyond.

Watts brings more than 28 years of real estate experience to SVN/The Founders Group, having previously covered major sales and development projects as founder and president of South Carolina's Pace Realty. A 25-year veteran of the industry, Smith was most recently a principal with nFusion, a real estate consultancy providing REO evaluation and disposition, loan sales, asset repositioning, and other services.

"When we decided to form a brokerage, Jay and I were initially drawn to the culture of collaboration at SVNIC," said Watts.  "What solidified our decision to join the company was the repeated enthusiasm we heard from franchisees in markets across the United States. Here in our corner of the country, we're confident the marketing platform will help us reach a wider audience with our listings, as we continue to see more buyers and sellers from across state lines."

SVNIC is the only commercial real estate firm that markets its properties nationally to a 100,000-member brokerage and investment community. From 2010 to 2012, SVNIC gave more than $200 million in shared commissions to its competitors for bringing the highest bidder to the table, allowing advisors to see gains from closing more deals in less time.

About Sperry Van Ness International Corporation

Sperry Van Ness International Corporation, a commercial real estate services franchisor, is the 10th most recognized commercial real estate brokerage in the U.S., according to the annual Lipsey Survey. With headquarters in Irvine, Calif., the Sperry Van Ness^® organization includes more than 175 locations in 36 markets. Advisors provide brokerage, tenant representation, consultation, asset management, property management, leasing, accelerated marketing and auction services. Clients are represented in office, multifamily, retail, industrial, self-storage, hospitality, marina and land transactions. All Sperry Van Ness offices are independently owned and operated. For more information, go to www.svn.com.

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