HOUSTON – (Jan. 14, 2007 ) – It’s happened again! Our team of record-breaking professionals has set another new record! John Daugherty, Realtors, Houston’s number-one luxury residential real estate firm, celebrates its best year ever with 2007 sales of more than $1.127 billion.“The professionalism of John Daugherty, Realtors’ sales associates is unmatched. They work long hours, are totally committed to their clients, and are on top of their markets,” said John A. Daugherty, Jr., president of John Daugherty, Realtors. “They work as a team, sharing information and ideas, and supporting each other. Our sales associates are the best of the best.”It comes as no surprise that John Daugherty, Realtors is so successful year after year after year. Home sellers want to do business with a firm that can maximize what they have to sell. Buyers want to patronize a company that has the best selection of homes. “With our market penetration here and our exclusive national and international affiliations with Luxury Real Estate, Leading Estates of the World, Regency International, and the Board of Regents and our membership in the prestigious Luxury Portfolio Fine Property Collection, we are able to market your home to a world-wide audience,” Daugherty said.Established in 1967 and one of the most respected names in Houston real estate, John Daugherty, Realtors is the largest seller of upscale residential real estate in Houston. The company specializes in Houston\\\\\'s most prestigious neighborhoods including River Oaks, Memorial, Tanglewood/Briargrove, West University/Rice/Museum/Medical Center/Bellaire, Briargrove Park as well as West Houston, Katy and Ft. Bend.Since the Houston Business Journal started keeping records, John Daugherty, Realtors has been the number-one real estate firm in the luxury market, participating in more than 50 percent of sales of the most expensive homes in the Houston area. In 2007, we participated in 100 percent of the 10 most expensive homes, 80 percent of the 20 most expensive homes, and 60 percent of the 50 most expensive homes sold or pended.Knowing that an educated sales associate is the key to home sales in the current market, John Daugherty, Realtors\\\\\' sales associates benefit from the company\\\\\'s extensive continuing educational programs, weekly informational seminars and year round discussions of the Houston residential market lead by industry leaders. "Our well-informed and trained sales associates can then educate their clients about the market.” Daugherty said.“I could not be more proud of the members of our family – from our accomplished sales associates, to our experienced management team, to our dedicated staff,” said Daugherty. “I am filled with optimism for the coming year and know good things will continue to come to our team and to the clients we serve.”