Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada stakes its claim in eastern Canada, as it launches in Newfoundland

Premier lifestyle real estate brand opens new office in Corner Brook

CORNER BROOK, NL, May 15, 2012 /CNW/ - Canada's premier real estate brokerage is taking up residence in Atlantic Canada. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada (BHGREC) announced today the opening of its first office in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Signifying once again, the continued growth the company has experienced since launching in Canada in October 2011.

Building upon the success of its expansion in Western Canada, BHGREC now proudly operates on both sides of the country; representing its commitment to Canadians to provide a full service offering when buying and selling their home.

"We're thrilled to be on the Rock! We feel Corner Brook is the perfect place to introduce the BHGREC brand to Atlantic Canada. With its robust local economies, the Newfoundland market is ready for a real estate brand that understands the importance of lifestyle and the value of community," said Rob Vanden Broek, president, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada. "We're delighted to welcome Dennis Realty to our growing BHGREC family."

"The real estate landscape in Atlantic Canada has so much potential in its diversity of landscapes and communities," said Nelson Goulart, vice president of network services, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada. "As we continue to grow and expand across Canada, we are excited to make Newfoundland the next home for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate."

BHGREC employs online and social media tools to enhance the customer experience and further involve customers in the purchase or selling of their home. The BHGREC network is growing aggressively since its recent launch in Canada last October in Ontario.

"We're thrilled to bring the premier lifestyle real estate brand to Newfoundland and join the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate team," said Dennis Sweetapple, broker of record and manager of Dennis Realty. "BHGREC's commitment to customers and its focus on the home is synonymous with Newfoundland's strong sense of community and lifestyle. This partnership is a perfect match."

For more information on Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada and franchising opportunities please visit: www.BHGCanada.ca

About Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada is a lifestyle real estate brand that offers a full range of services to brokers, sales associates and home buyers and sellers. Using innovative technology, sophisticated business systems and the broad appeal of a lifestyle brand, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada embodies the future of the real estate industry while remaining grounded in the tradition of home. My Lifestyle Brand Inc. is a master franchisor of the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate brand. The growing Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada network consists of its first franchisee, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Signature Service, comprised of two offices and 90 agents in the Greater Toronto Area. For more information, please visit www.BHGCanada.ca.

Better Homes and Gardens® is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC and Realogy Corporation and used with permission. Each Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Franchise is independently owned and operated.

Image with caption: "Nelson Goulart, vice-president of network services of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada (BHGREC), speaks during the Newfoundland launch on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in Corner Brook, N.L. The announcement marks BHGREC's continued expansion into Eastern Canada. (CNW Group/Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120515_C7724_PHOTO_EN_13773.jpg

Image with caption: "Left to Right: Dennis Sweetapple, Jody Brake, Rob Vanden Broek, Heather Collins, Joan Wilton, Tammy Bessey, Corina Baldwin, Karen Matthews, front: Jamie Whalen, pose for a photo after the launch of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada (BHGREC) in Newfoundland on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in Corner Brook, N.L. The launch is BHGREC first entry into Eastern Canada, signaling the brand's continued growth across the country. (CNW Group/Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120515_C7724_PHOTO_EN_13774.jpg

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