Frank Hardy Inc. in Charlottesville joins Sotheby’s International network

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC announced Tuesday that Frank Hardy Inc. in Charlottesville is the newest member of its real estate network. It will operate as Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty.

Started in Charlottesville in 1977, the firm is owned by Frank Hardy and has long specialized in high-end farms and estates. “During that time, the firm has served its clientele with dedicated support and specialized market knowledge,” Philip White, president and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, said in a statement. 

As part of the network, Hardy’s firm will serve real estate markets throughout Charlottesville, Piedmont, Albemarle and Orange counties, Chesapeake Bay and the Shenandoah Valley through its two offices and 22 affiliated agents.

According to Hardy, the affiliate offers his firm a broader reach among potential clients worldwide. “We have always worked with an international client base, and we believe that with the support of this brand we can expand on that.”

Sotheby’s International Realty network has more than 16,500 associates located in about 760 offices in 60 countries and territories worldwide.  Frank Hardy’s listings are marketed on Sotheby’s global website.