

These include many of Griggstown’s earliest residents, such the Veghtes, Hoaglands, Van Dorens, Beekmans and Van Dykes.ĭocumentation of slaveholding in Griggstown also appears in both early tax records and probate records. The 1735 tax list reveals that over 120 of the 125 names were of Dutch derivation. Most of these early settlers were Dutch as evidenced by 18th century tax records for the township of Franklin. The Millstone River gave Griggstown’s early colonists access to a transportation and trade route, while also providing a water source for the powering of mills and other early industries. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby's auction house, established in 1744.Initial European settlement of the region occurred early because of two key factors, inherent soil fertility and location on a navigable waterway. Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby's International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system. In February 2004, Realogy entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby's, the operator of the auction house.

(NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services. Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLCįounded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby's International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world.
