PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2007--Realogy Corporation, the world's largest real estate franchisor, announced today its sponsorship for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB(R)) Convention, which kicks off today and runs through August 10 at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers in New York City. Realogy's Director of International Services & Operations, Rashard Gathers, will host a session: "Franchising as a Business Model" at 4:30 p.m. on Aug 8. Additionally, Realogy will participate in NAREB's Corporate Partners Initiative Workshop taking place between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Aug. 7, 2007.

"To succeed in today's competitive sales environment, companies in all facets of the real estate industry must enable their sales forces and franchisees to cater to the specific needs of each market segment," said Richard A. Smith, vice chairman and president of Realogy Corporation. "By actively participating and supporting conferences such as NAREB's, we believe our companies can empower their teams to more effectively communicate with a wider range of prospective clients, close deals faster and drive bottom-line results."

NAREB, which is the oldest and largest minority trade association in the United States and the real estate industry, focuses its practices on serving the needs of the underserved. Members include residential and commercial real estate sales agents and brokers, loan officers and mortgage brokers, title companies, appraisers, insurance agents and developers.

NAREB was founded in 1947, with its mission democracy in housing.
The organization was formed out of a need to secure the right to equal housing opportunities regardless of race, creed, or color. Since its inception, NAREB has participated in numerous legislative improvements to establish fair housing for all.

About Realogy

Realogy Corporation, the world's largest real estate franchisor, has a diversified business model that also includes real estate brokerage, relocation and title services. Realogy's world-renowned brands and business units include Century 21(R), Coldwell Banker(R), Coldwell Banker Commercial(R), The Corcoran Group(R), ERA(R), Sotheby's International Realty(R), NRT LLC, Cartus and Title Resource Group. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., Realogy (www.realogy.com) has approximately 15,000 employees worldwide. Realogy is owned by an affiliate of Apollo Management, L.P., a leading private equity and capital markets investor. To receive Realogy press releases, sign up for an e-mail subscription or secure a link for your RSS reader at www.realogy.com/media.