Celia Dunn Sotheby’s Realty has been acquired by Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s Realty
October 2021 — Celia Dunn Sotheby's International Realty has been sold to Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty.
Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty, originally Celia W. Dunn Realty, was founded by Celia Dunn in 1981. At that time, Celia was the sole principal broker and salesperson in Savannah, Georgia. Her husband, J. Laurence Dunn, joined the agency in 1982, and together they grew the firm to include over 80 agents and expanded to two additional offices located in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. In 2006, Celia W. Dunn Realty affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty as a franchisee, which further strengthened the company’s position by combining its local success with the international marketing and referral power of the Sotheby’s brand.
Daniel Ravenel Real Estate Company was founded in 1983 in Charleston, South Carolina, and in 2007 became Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty when it became an affiliate of the Sotheby’s brand. The firm continues to serve the low country and has closed over US$2 billion in real estate sales, all without litigation.
The Sotheby’s International Realty brand was created in 1976 and boasts a worldwide network of 24,000 sales associates in 74 countries, focused on the luxury real estate market.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in Jacksonville acted as the lead advisor to the seller in the preparation of the sale process and due diligence, the approach and parallel negotiations with potential buyers, and assisted them until closing.
Celia W. Dunn
Owner and Founder, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty
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