Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates, Inc. today announced that its luxury real estate network has expanded to cover the Northern Piedmont region of Virginia, a real estate market known for fine homes and expansive country properties. Middleburg Real Estate will now do business as Middleburg Real Estate Sotheby's International Realty. The company, which has served the area since 1946, is owned by Christopher R. Malone.

"Middleburg Real Estate has a long history of selling fine homes, farms, estates, and the firm has earned a wonderful reputation for its commitment to client service," said Michael R. Good, president & CEO of Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates, Inc. "Sotheby's International Realty professionals are known for representing unique and distinctive properties, and we are pleased that such an accomplished firm in this area has chosen to affiliate with us. Middleburg Real Estate Sotheby's International Realty is an excellent addition to our luxury network."

"The Sotheby's International Realty network will help us expand our marketing reach and deliver more value to our clients," said Christopher R. Malone. "We have always had a great local presence, with agents who really know their market. Now we have the global marketing reach that the Sotheby's International Realty network provides. Our listings will benefit from marketing programs designed to attract people from outside of our immediate market area. As a Sotheby's International Realty affiliate, we have the incredible advantage to provide our clients with a host of exclusive real estate services."