PARSIPPANY, N.J. (July 14, 2009) – ERA Franchise Systems LLC announced today that J Samuels Signature Homes LLC in Hawaii has joined the ERA® global network and will now operate as ERA Signature Homes.

“I’m pleased that we are affiliating with the ERA brand,” said Jeffrey Samuels, principal broker. “The global reach and reputation of the ERA brand will help my company to reach our international buyers; and the technology, programs, and growth opportunities that will be available to my team can help us better serve the real estate needs of the people of Hawaii.”

Established in Hawaii in 2002, the full-service real estate firm serves buyers and sellers on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Samuels is recognized as one of Hawaii’s top brokers and a consistent sales leader.

“I am thrilled to welcome Jeff and his team to ERA Real Estate,” said Charlie Young, president and chief executive officer of ERA Franchise Systems LLC. “We are pleased to have a broker we consider to be a leader in his market join the ERA team. We believe that ERA Signature Homes can deliver a powerful combination of marketing savvy and global presence to serve the people of Hawaii. With Jeff’s knowledge of Hawaiian real estate and his well-established reputation as being one of the finest brokers in Hawaii, we believe this company will continue its growth path bolstered by ERA Real Estate’s technology and comprehensive brokerage and sales tools.”

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Darren Hoffman
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