(Seattle) – March 30, 2007 – In a move designed to strengthen the luxury real estate market in Arizona and the world, the Board of Regents recently admitted Equitable into its exclusive and highly coveted network. Equitable serves the luxury real estate industry in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley.“We only accept the best brokers in the world into the Board of Regents,” said John Brian Losh, CEO and publisher of LuxuryRealEstate.com, and broker, chairman and CEO of Ewing and Clark, Inc. in Seattle. “This addition to the Board of Regents shows not only Equitable’s dedication to excellent service, but the Board of Regents’ high standards and role as the industry leader.”The Board of Regents is the exclusive affiliation of luxury brokers and the governing body of the Luxury Real Estate network, known as Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate. It is comprised of 85 brokerage firms representing more than 425 offices from around the world. Each Regents member represents a distinct territory and has been selected because of his or her commitment to the Luxury Real Estate brand and top-ranking performance offering luxury homes for sale in the local market.With each new member, the Board of Regents becomes stronger and more influential in the global luxury real estate market. Real estate professionals with Equitable expect to receive impressive benefits in their new role.“Serving our clients constitutes the core of our business, and we have built our success based on this single, customer-centric focus,” said John N. Vatistas, chairman of Equitable. “I am excited about bringing Equitable’s expertise and successful practices to the Board of Regents. We both have much to offer and much to gain.”Equitable currently employs 275 associates at five offices in Arizona. It was formed in 2005 and its future looks bright as it becomes more prominent in a broader marketplace.Equitable is a collection of real estate experts dedicated to the ideals of integrity and professionalism. From the ownership, management, agents and affiliate services, every person involved in Equitable utilizes innovative skills, programs and technologies to create the finest real estate services company to be found. For additional information, please visit www.efineliving.com.The Board of Regents is an exclusive network of the world's most elite luxury real estate brokers, comprised of the most legendary names in the industry. The Board of Regents is the governing body of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, the worldwide network of luxury real estate brokerage firms. Members of the Board of Regents are marketing experts, providing innovation and unparalleled service to their clients. For additional information, please visit www.Regents.com.