LABELLE — On July 29, Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties in Lehigh Acres announced a merger with LaBelle based Belle Realty, Co. to further expand the Coldwell Banker brand into the Labelle and Hendry County area. This is the first expansion effort by Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties since joining the Coldwell Banker system in 1992.

Belle Realty, Co. has a proven 20-year track record in the LaBelle and Hendry County area, holding steady market share under the leadership of Terri Banky. The current Belle Realty, Co. office will soon become Coldwell Banker Belle Realty. With the merger Coldwell Banker Belle Realty and Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties now have approximately 49 real estate professionals across Southwest Fla. including LaBelle and Hendry County.

“Growth is essential in any business, and Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties is a powerhouse in the Southwest Fla. region, so this expansion is no surprise. This move will further strengthen the Coldwell Banker brand presence in LaBelle and Hendry County, and we welcome all the new sales professionals to the Gen Blue network,” said Jason Waugh, president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates.

“We are clearly in growth mode and today’s announcement is another positive sign of the viability of this region’s economic future. We are very excited about this new phase in our company’s development. We are committed to ensuring that all our clients receive the best imaginable service and that our agents are afforded every opportunity to maximize their business potential,” said Fred Elliott, broker/owner of Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties

“We are excited about this new chapter for our company. Having been in the industry since 2005, we are excited to see what change this brings and we are thrilled by this new partnership. We are confident that this merger will only reinforce and expand our company’s growth,” said Terri Banky, president of Belle Realty, Co.

About Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties

Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties, located at 1400 Homestead Road N., Lehigh Acres, FL 33936, can be reached at 239-369-6161. Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties has been an affiliate of the Coldwell Banker System for 33 years and been serving the SW Florida real estate market since 1977. Each office is independently owned and operated.