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Realty World International Announces Expansion

August 18, 2008
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RISMEDIA, August 19, 2008-Realty World International, Inc. announced the expansion of the Realty World Franchise System into Costa Rica. Esteban Vargas and Juan Portela have acquired the marketing rights to expand the Realty World System in Costa Rica, a growing market in Central America.

“We are very excited about this affiliation, and the potential for growth in Costa Rica,” said Mr. Gary Longobardo, COO/President of Realty World International, Inc. According to the company, the globally recognized brand name, superior marketing system, and state of the art technology for brokers and agents played a major role in the decision for Vargas and Portela.

Both Vargas and Portela recently attended the Broker Business Leadership Academy, held in Costa Mesa, CA at the Realty World, Inc., Corporate Education Center. This class is designed for new broker members of the Realty World, Inc. Family and provides a complete orientation of the Realty World systems, tools, and a business plan including recruiting, marketing, profitability, and management.

The Realty World Franchise is one of the premier real estate franchise licensing organizations in North America and Central America, with independently owned and operated offices throughout the United States, The Caribbean, Turkey, Cyprus, and Mexico.

For more information, e-mail juan.portela@realtyworldcostarica.com or esteban.vargas@realtyworldcostarica.com.

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