Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage receives award

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Mid-Atlantic was honored for its outstanding performance during the last year to the 2007 Cartus Broker Network International Conference held April 15-18 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. More than 900 representatives attended the four-day event, which included interactive workshops, round-table and panel discussions, and executive presentations.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage was awarded the Cartus Platinum Recognition Award, which recognizes the brokers who achieve a minimum of 19 of the total points available. Points are earned by achieving key performance goals in the following business segments: support of the Cartus Broker Network, relocation management of departure and destination business, service excellence and mortgage conversion for Affinity clients, support of Cartus sales efforts, and overall TOP BLOCK Service. To qualify for membership, brokers must meet their broker-to-broker outgoing closing goal, have an effective mortgage relationship with PHH Mortgage, and be a network member in good standing.

"The Cartus Broker Network is comprised of the best performing brokers in each market," said Deborah Williams, senior vice president of Cartus Supply Chain Management. "The effort of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage toward achieving and surpassing their 2006 goals exemplifies the commitment to superior performance we have come to value from our brokers. We are proud to be affiliated with such a talented organization and look forward to continuing to chart our future toward success."

"This award symbolizes Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's strong relationship with Cartus," said Hal Maxwell, president and chief operating officer for CBRB. "Through hard work, commitment, and the support of the Broker Network, we were able to achieve our goals and beyond. We are honored to have received this prominent award."

At the four-day conference, Broker Network participants networked with other industry professionals and exchanged information and ideas regarding team-building, revenue generation, retention, new business strategies and increasing customer service – essential elements for continued success.