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ERA REAL ESTATE WELCOMES 52 NEW FRANCHISE AFFILIATES TO ITS GLOBAL NETWORK IN 2007
ERA Real Estate Grows Franchise by Nearly 100 Offices Last Year

PARSIPPANY, N.J., (February 20, 2008) – ERA Franchise Systems LLC reported today the 2007 growth of its national and international network. Steady growth throughout the year proves that savvy entrepreneurs across the United States continued to choose ERA Real Estate as their flagship real estate brand of choice.

In the fourth quarter of 2007, a total of 11 new franchises joined the ERA network and another 13 companies expanded their respective operations through mergers or acquisitions. Fourth quarter activity raised the number of new affiliates that joined ERA Real Estate for the full year to 52 firms.

The ERA network added two new offices in California, with one in Taranza and another in Corona. Additionally in California, the ERA Dream Team expanded in San Clemente with the addition of a new office. The ERA network also increased its market share in Georgia with two new firms joining its ranks in Newnan and East Point. ERA Buckhead Realty expanded its operations in the Peach State as well with a new office in Conyers in the fourth quarter.

ERA Real Estate expanded its presence in major international markets in the past 12 months. In 2007, ERA Real Estate's global operations grew with new office openings under master franchise agreements in six countries/territories including: the Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Italy, Mexico, Morocco and Turkey.

"Despite the fact that the real estate market is currently facing some challenging times, our franchise operators know that real estate is cyclical and that market conditions will change and successful professionals must quickly and effectively adjust to them, said Brenda W. Casserly, president and chief executive officer of ERA Franchise Systems LLC. "They selected the ERA system because the franchise offers the latest state-of-the-art sales and training tools that will give them the competitive edge in every type of market."

New Company Affiliations

Listed below are real estate companies that affiliated with ERA Real Estate during the fourth quarter of 2007:

CompanyOffice(s)State
ERA Pinnacle Properties Black MountainNC
ERA Excellence West Chester PA
ERA Integra Realty Elizabeth NJ
ERA Prime Real Estate Taranza CA
ERA United Realty Group Newnan GA
ERA Lakes Edge Realty Lake Lure NC
ERA The Baker Group Realtors East Point GA
ERA Byars & Associates Jasper AL
ERA Alpha-Net Real Estate Corona CA
ERA Real Estate Links Carmel IN
ERA Sanders Real Estate Pratt KS

Expanded Operations

Listed below are existing ERA affiliated companies that expanded operations through mergers/acquisitions or opening new offices in the fourth quarter of 2007:

CompanyOffice(s)State
Hunt Real Estate ERACarthageNY
ERA Rushing, McAdams, Polychron Realtors Hot Springs AR
ERA Johnson Real Estate, Inc. Hermitage PA
ERA Morrison Real Estate Westford MA
Pargin Realty ERA Albuquerque NM
ERA John Hausam Realtors Grove OK
Lambros Real Estate ERA Kalispell MT
ERA Integrity Real Estate New Castle IN
ERA Buckhead Realty Conyers GA
ERA Dream Team San Clemente CA
ERA Comprehensive Real Estate Services Centerville OH
ERA Tides Realty Summerville SC
ERA Woods Group Lexington KY

About ERA Franchise Systems LLC
ERA Franchise Systems LLC is a global leader in the residential real estate industry with more than 30 years experience in developing consumer-oriented products and services. Since 1977, ERA Real Estate has teamed with the Muscular Dystrophy Association in its fight against neuromuscular diseases, raising more than $30 million. The ERA network includes more than 33,000 brokers and sales associates and approximately 2,800 offices throughout the United States and 49 other countries and territories. Each office is independently owned and operated. ERA Franchise Systems LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services. ERA Franchise Systems LLC information is available at: ERA.com.

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