AUSTIN, Texas, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- York Real Estate Services has been elevated to the Million Dollar Guild status by The Institute of Luxury Real Estate Marketing. In addition to its Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation, York Real Estate is now further distinguished as an established expert with the ability to help clients buy and sell Austin homes in the million-dollar and above market.

The Million Dollar Guild designation is reserved for The Institute of Luxury Home Marketing members who are specialists in these types of residential properties and estates not only for clients based in Austin, but nationwide and internationally.

"When it comes to million-dollar homes, there are many details and nuances associated with these exclusive real estate transactions that are not factors in other types of real estate," said Steve York, president of York Real Estate.

As a member of The Institute of Luxury Home Marketing and an Austin real estate agent with the CLHMS designation, York has previously undertaken extensive training and learned the best practices in providing effective marketing for luxury homes. By completing this training, he understands how to provide top customer service and is capable of handling the special needs of clients buying and selling their luxury Austin homes.

About York Real Estate Services: York Real Estate Services (http://www.yorkgroupaustin.com), an Austin, Texas real estate company, provides its clients with Austin home search consulting and marketing services within the Austin, Lakeway, Round Rock, Cedar Park and surrounding communities. It is a member of the Institute of Luxury Real Estate Marketing and has the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialists (CLHMS) designation. York Real Estate has also earned the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) "Best of Local Business" Austin Award twice in the Real Estate Agents category. This award recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. The Austin company has also received a Five Star Professional Service Rating and numerous customer service awards.

SOURCE York Real Estate Services