tae 22 — Wednesday, April 29, 1998 — North Shore News Agreement increases real estate reach PRUDENTIAL Real Estate Affiliates * Prices subject to (PREA) Inc. has change without entered into an agree- ment with Sussex 4 . - og Realty’s business opera- (0 The Salvation Army Thrift Store tions. A 241 Lonsdale, North Van - 980-4413 The _ five-office. ~ Sussex Realty Corporation and nine additional Sussex franchisee companies have — joined Prudeniial Keal Estate and become the network’s charter affiliates in B.C. The agreement increases Prudential Real Estate’s overall — Canadian presence to nearly 120 offices and 2,300 sales associates. Combined with last month’s purchase of the Countrywide network, Prudential’s ‘annual Canadian sales volume has grown to ~ approximately $2.8 billion. Sussex, north shore news 4 a play by William ‘Shakespeare For Sussex, the move repre- sents an opportunity to take a leadership role in Prudential’s strategic efforts in’ western Canada. “Sussex Realty is an out- ~ standing — addition ‘to the Prudential Real Estate family for a number of strategic rea- sons,” said Bernie Vogt, presi- dent. of Canadian operations for Prudential. “It is a, well- established organization’ thar has outpaced its competitors in developing and implementing quality initiatives: and service delivery platforms since: 1975. The partnering ofa recognized brand like Prudentiai Real Estate with 3 strong. regional presence like Sussex makes a .. dynamic i impact.” Sussex’s tive corporate fran- chise offices and ‘nine. Sussex franchisees, « including the North Shore offices, have already. converted to the Prudential Real Estate. brand. Other Sussex franchisees are expected to transition ‘their businesses to the brand as soon _ as it makes sense for cheir busi- ness and their marker. “The affiliation with the Prudential Real Estate nerwork offers every Sussex franchisee an opportunity to affiliate with 4 strong international neawork and tap into the immediate brand. presence,” ‘Taylor, president and CEO of Sussex Realty Corporation. PREA is a leading full-ser- vice real estate brokerage fran- chisor which awarded its first affiliation in 1988. The Prudential Real Estate network comprises 37,000 sales associates and brokers in said Allan - more than 1,400 offices throughout the Umeed States and Canada. The company, with head- quarters in Irvine, California, is a subsidiary of The Prudential Insurance $67.6 billion in 1997. Prudential Real Estate can be found on the Internet at herp: //www.prudential.com/’ realestate/ Company — of America and generated sales of ” NEWS photo Brad Ledwidge SIGN of the times ... Upper Lonsdale’s Suseex: Realty’ underwent a transformation recently when it, along with other B.C. jazations of Sussex, joined the Prudential Real Estate network. Fred Brown and Aliai Taylor, above, oversaw the switch. A Shakespearean farce. In the Theatre at Presentation House Arts. - Centre, 3rd & Chesterfield, North Vancouver April 17 - May 2, 1998 « ‘CURTAIN: $:00 RM. --RESERVATIONS: 990-3474 aie, lene errata | r i for. Wednesdays & ‘Thursdays with this ad: CLOSE TO HOME Shannon Humphreys: every Friday in your North Shoré News. I al Shoe a little oe ¥ soul... or .«-bring us your “ - dear old soles... we'll fix them and donate them to people who are in need. (bring this coupon with you and we'll . off your next shoe repair >~- give you 7 Give her our best on Mother’s Day. Trust the experts at Trio to help you sefect the most pleasing Mother's Day gifi ever! While ot Trlo, ask about having your oid gold and gemstones rafashioned into new Jewellary. Quolity, price and integrity... Frio Diamond & Gold Showroom above Bank of Montreal: #26 - 1501 Lonsdale 986-9591 Tickets on Scle now A Joyous: Musical S @ ¢ spel t centennial Theatre <2) Apr. 23, 24, 25, 30th, May 1, May 2 Apr. 26.is a Matinee Box >x Office 984- 4484 Groups' 980-7942 14 Kt. yellow gold ring with .50 ct. Princess cut diamonds: $980.