(KEY BISCAYNE, Fla.) – April 27, 2007 – The Dale Sorensen family – Dale Sorensen, Sr., Matilde Sorensen, Dale Sorensen, Jr. and Eliza beth Sorensen – of Dale Sorensen Real Estate in Vero Beach joined more than 200 of the most brilliant minds in the industry at the Spring Retreat in Key Biscayne, Fla. from April 22 to 24. Experts from numerous countries, from Dubai to Costa Rica, attended the conference, known as the Luxury Real Estate Spring Retreat.The Sorensens were joined at the conference by five sales associates from Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Lori Davis, Wendy Franco, Mara McAuliffe, Joan Cook, and Cliff Norris. With representatives from around the world attending this event, the Sorensens and their associates were able to build international connections and add to spirited discussions on the state of the real estate industry around the world.“This has been a great opportunity for us and our associates to learn and also offer our advice at this important gathering,” said Dale Sorensen, Jr. “I am so pleased to have the conference here in Florida and to be able to include so many of our sales associates in it. It was a very positive experience for all of us.”Several innovative products were introduced at the conference, including Luxury Referral Services. This new product is generating positive buzz in the industry because today’s home buyers and sellers demand quick responses to their questions and Luxury Referral Services will help brokers meet these needs. Luxury Real Estate experts will also handle referrals sent from one broker to another to ensure that both benefit from these deals and improve their customer service.“Our conference attendees are given the best services in the industry,” said John Brian Losh, CEO and publisher of LuxuryRealEstate.com, and broker, chairman and CEO of Ewing and Clark, Inc. in Seattle. “Everyone who attended this event walked away wiser and much more capable of finding success in an ever-changing market.”The conference’s keynote speaker was Milton Pedraza, the CEO of Luxury Institute, LLC. The Luxury Institute, one of most trusted names in the industry, is a New York City-based research firm, which publishes “The Wealth Report.” The institute consults senior management of high-profile companies like MasterCard, Ritz-Carlton, Flight Options and Abercrombie & Kent Destination Clubs. Pedraza offered exclusive information on shifts and trends in high-end consumers’ Internet habits that was only available to those who attended the Spring Retreat.Dale Sorensen Real Estate, family-owned and operated since 1978, has established itself as Vero's premier real estate brokerage. Dale Sorensen Real Estate operates as a distinct boutique brokerage emphasizing the principles of unsurpassed personal service and preeminent expertise. For more information, please visit our Web site: http://www.sorensenrealestate.com.Luxury Real Estate is an international marketing network creating innovative connections between industry professionals, the finest properties they represent, and the world. Luxury Real Estate encompasses LuxuryRealEstate.com, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, the Board of Regents and Luxury Referral Services, among other resources. LuxuryRealEstate.com is the most-viewed luxury real estate Web site in the world. Luxury Real Estate’s network of brokers and firms make up Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, which provides referrals and listings of luxury homes for sale to more than 1,100 members.