SAN FRANCISCO – (April 14, 2008) – Local expertise and global connections: Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate and Christie’s Great Estates. A leading luxury real estate firm in the Bay Area, Pacific Union is proud to announce its exclusive companywide affiliation with Christie’s Great Estates. With offices in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Orinda Montclair and Berkeley, Pacific Union recently added the Christie’s partnership in the Contra Costa and Alameda regions, the only two areas that previously did not have the exclusive affiliation. The official rollout began in early April.“Pacific Union has been the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma and Napa for about four years now. This partnership has allowed us to utilize the strength of the Christie’s brand, its global recognition and network, and elevate the local impression of Pacific Union to the next level of quality, service and standards,” said Avram Goldman, President and CEO of Pacific Union. “We are extremely pleased to have the entire company affiliated with Christie’s, and are confident this remarkable union will continue to attract and retain the high-end clients and agents we have built our reputation upon.”Christie’s Great Estates is the largest international network of real estate brokers specializing in the marketing and sale of distinctive properties. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Christie’s International, Pacific Union’s partnership with Christie’s Great Estates allows its brokers to differentiate themselves by utilizing the unparalleled marketing resources of the Christie’s brand.The Christie’s global network includes more than 40 countries and 850 offices, offering buyers and sellers access to exceptional properties and highly skilled, service-oriented agents at the local and international level. Pacific Union clients benefit from this quality partnership. Only brokers with leading market share in luxury home sales who meet strict standards of service excellence and consistent achievement are awarded the exclusive membership with Christies.For more information about Pacific Union or Christie’s Great Estates, be sure to visit www.pacunion.com or www.christiesgreatestates.com.Pacific Union GMAC Real EstateSince 1975, Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate has thoughtfully matched generations of buyers and sellers throughout the entire Bay Area. Pacific Union GMAC focuses on delivering outstanding quality and unparalleled service to a full spectrum of discerning clients. Pacific Union GMAC is the only firm in California to receive a distinguished four star International Property Award in association with CNBC Europe and the London Daily Mirror for superior marketing materials and client services in the luxury marketplace. A premier, locally managed brokerage with knowledgeable, experienced real estate professionals, Pacific Union GMAC takes a leading edge to new technology applications designed to enhance the client experience. Pacific Union is a GMAC Home Services company. For more information, visit www.pacunion.com.