Golden Bear Realty, a global name in destination real estate, recently announced a strategic partnership with Florida-based Cotton & Company. The powerful alliance of these two nationally recognized firms creates an unprecedented sales and marketing solution for resort owners, developers, lenders and country club communities through North American and the Caribbean.

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Mike Nicklaus - President, Golden Bear Realty (Photo: Business Wire)

Mike Nicklaus - President, Golden Bear Realty (Photo: Business Wire)

One of the most recognized, revered and respected names in the golf and real estate industries, Golden Bear Realty’s firm has spent years researching the market and honing in on its needs. Mike Nicklaus, owner and broker, leads the Golden Bear Realty contingent, says, “My dad taught me to strive to achieve a standard of excellence and to be the best, that's a standard that we strive to uphold. With our brand and our company, everything we do we expect to do it to the highest level.” Nicklaus adds, “With Golden Bear Realty, we've been involved with communities around the world. We have helped to create communities that have sustained strong sales volume very well and helped support an ongoing marketing program. We're seeking new developments and markets that will benefit from the quality of the work that we do.”

To further enhance its position in the market, Golden Bear Realty is teaming up with Cotton & Company, a full service, marketing firm exclusively specializing in luxury residential real estate. Cotton & Company’s expertise in lead generation, content marketing and branding will provide Golden Bear Realty’s clients with access to premium services unavailable through traditional real estate firms. “If you look at most real estate companies, they focus on selling homes and general real estate,” says Stephann Cotton, the firm’s President and Founder. “People today are looking for a lifestyle, and that lifestyle may be on the ocean, it may be on a golf course, it may be in a marina on the Intracoastal or may be in a country club. The luxury real estate industry in general has been hibernating for 10 years. Today’s buyers needs are completely different, and we're focusing on new ways to capture the attention of people looking to make a change in their lifestyle.”

The collaboration will draw on the strengths of each company: Golden Bear Realty’s real estate prowess and Cotton & Company’s award-winning marketing campaigns. Together, they will transform Golden Bear Realty’s clients, both new and existing lifestyle communities, into premiere properties boasting the Golden Bear Realty designation.

“Our firm and team represent integrity, excellence, hard work – the Golden Bear Realty brand serves as an endorsement of the community,” says Todd Vance, Golden Bear’s Chief Operating Officer. “Once the homebuyers make the connection with our company and management team, there’s an immediate trust factor.”

Mike Nicklaus began developing a niche in the real estate market in 2003. Today, the company operates in Charleston SC, Stuart, North Palm Beach and Delray Beach, FL. The firm is currently comprised of more than 150 agents and is growing quickly. In the last few years, he has recognized the need to provide clients with something more. Therefore, this powerhouse alliance aims to not only meet the ever-evolving needs of the industry, but to redefine the way real estate and marketing efforts are provided. This alliance will form a one-stop firm with all services under one umbrella.

With the support of Cotton & Company’s marketing innovation, Golden Bear Realty will continue its expansion into destination markets throughout the world. Its clients can turn to Golden Bear Realty for a comprehensive real estate sales and marketing solution and consequently wear the Golden Bear Realty seal as a symbol of success.

About Golden Bear Realty

Golden Bear Realty specializes in luxury lifestyle real estate. Founded and directed by Michael Nicklaus, the son of golf legend Jack Nicklaus. Golden Bear Realty brand strives to be associated with excellence, integrity and the highest measure of quality. In every market represented, Golden Bear Realty supports community enrichment through the support of local charities. Visit www.GoldenBearLifestyles.com to learn more.

About Cotton & Company

Cotton & Company, a luxury real estate marketing firm founded in 1983 is headquartered on Florida’s east coast. Over the past four decades, Cotton & Company has marketed more than 1,700 properties around the globe, empowering real estate sales success world-wide. The firm integrates today’s most innovative digital strategies with award-winning creative, strategic thinking and unmatched industry expertise to drive sales results. For more information on Cotton & Company, visit TheCottonSolution.com.