SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Mar 11, 2013 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) –
Zephyr Real Estate recently announced that it has again received the
Website Quality Certification (WQC) from Leading Real Estate
Companies of the World(R), which presents the certification to member
real estate firms that demonstrate best practices in website design
and Internet communications.

Zephyr’s website, www.zephyrsf.com, earned the certification after
reaching high marks on a range of criteria, including usability,
design and content, interactivity, responsiveness, search engine
optimization and more. The WQC is an optional program available only
to firms affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the
World(R) and requires re-certification every two years.

“We introduced the WQC in 2009 to recognize member websites that
combine high standards for design, technology and customer service,”
said Leading Real Estate Companies of the World(R) President/CEO Pam
O’Connor. “Each year, we revisit the criteria to ensure the standards
reflect the most current online trends, and we are especially proud
to recognize the firms whose sites earned the WQC this year.”

Zephyr’s website has also been nominated for the Best Interactivity
award. Winners will be announced at the LeadingRE annual conference
in Las Vegas later this month.

Zephyr’s website has been received enthusiastically across the board,
from agents to clients. The website offers a wealth of information
above and beyond typical listings, including neighborhood-level
market trends, a searchable public and private school database with
detailed school profiles, and in-depth neighborhood profiles complete
with descriptions, demographics, maps, and narrated videos.

“In today’s competitive marketplace, we understand the need to keep
our website robust and user-friendly,” commented Melody Foster,
Zephyr’s Director of Marketing and Web Development. “We are honored
to be recognized for our diligence and effort to provide a positive
web experience.”

About Zephyr Real Estate
Founded in 1978, Zephyr Real Estate is San
Francisco’s largest independent real estate firm with $1.5 billion in
annual gross sales in 2012 and a current roster of more than 200
full-time agents. In 2010, Zephyr launched its new website, which has
earned two web design awards, including the prestigious Interactive
Media Award. Zephyr Real Estate is a member of the international
relocation network, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World; the
luxury real estate network, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate; and the
local luxury marketing association, the Luxury Marketing Council of
San Francisco. Zephyr has six strategically located offices in San
Francisco, a business center in Marin County, and serves a large
customer base throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. For more
information, visit www.zephyrsf.com.

        Contact:
        Melody Foster
        Zephyr Real Estate
        San Francisco, CA
        415.348.1212 ext. 107
        Email Contact

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