Two Real Estate companies are merging to strengthen their presence in Alabama. ERA King Real Estate of Anniston along with the Birmingham- based ERA Oxford Realty are teaming up to make one of the top ten companies in the ERA Franchise system. The merger will bring together five offices and more than 130 sales agents. As of right now each company will be managed out of the ERA King office in Anniston by Everett King. He says the merger has advantages for everyone. King also says the two companies are embracing the change which will be the strength of the new company.