(SEATTLE, Wash.) – June 19, 2007 – A well-established French luxury real estate firm that started in 1951 as a husband-and-wife team recently joined LuxuryRealEstate.com’s international network of real estate agents and firms as its newest European member.“I am very excited to welcome JB Boitard Immobilier to our network of fine luxury brokers,” said John Brian Losh, CEO and publisher of LuxuryRealEstate.com, and broker, chairman and CEO of Ewing and Clark, Inc. in Seattle. “I am confident that doing business with JB Boitard Immobilier will be a delightful and rewarding experience.”The first office of JB Boitard Immobilier was organized in Deauville, France on March 10, 1951 by Jacques and Denise Boitard just five days after they were married. The fledgling firm focused on seasonal rentals in the growing port town. However, the Boitards soon saw the potential for the city to grow into a great location for luxurious tourist resorts, and they began focusing on serving the city’s luxury needs. Deauville is located nearly 200 kilometers west of Paris, where the company’s second office was created several years ago.Denise Boitard has not only been successful as a real estate professional, but she has also earned respect from her peers in other aspects of her life. She was named a Knight of the Legion of Honor for her work in the field of women workers’ rights and equal opportunities in the business world, and she was selected as the best French businesswoman by her peers in 1991.JB Boitard uses innovative strategies to market homes. The company’s agents advertise properties online and exercise expert negotiating skills in creating the best deals for their clients. They have also built trusting relationships with investors and buyers that help them find potential buyers quickly. During the 1960s JB Boitard expanded to include not only buying and selling properties but also helping to develop and build new properties. These properties include the Villa Elizabeth and many others.For additional information on JB Boitard, please visit their Web site: www.jb-boitard.com.The JB Boitard Agency has been located in Deauville, France since March 1951. Starting from scratch, Jacques and Denise Boitard launched the activity of their agency mainly through seasonal rentals during the summer of 1951. Jacques Boitard modified his agency to appeal to the luxury real estate market bringing personalized service to the most demanding customers.