Wednesday, June 11, 2003 Bullard earns top company award in state Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty was number one in Closed Adjusted Gross Commission Income in Georgia for Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation, (Coldwell Banker) in 2002. Steve Bullard, owner and president of Coldwell Banker Bullard, was recognized for the achievement by Frank Lindsey, Coldwell Banker regional director, at the company's International Business Conference, held recently in San Diego. The annual event brought nearly 7000 Coldwell Banker sales associates, brokers, managers, and employees together for an intensive program of professional development and recognition of achievement. Rudy Giuliani, the 107th mayor of New York City and former Time magazine's "Person of the Year," was the keynote speaker for the high-powered gathering. Entertainment was provided by popular singing star Jon Secada. "Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty represents the standards of excellence for which Coldwell Banker affiliates are well known," said Lindsey. "It is an honor to recognize them as the number one company in Georgia." "The real estate industry is essential to the health of our nation's economy," said Alex Perriello, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. "By helping so many people achieve their real estate goals, our fine Coldwell Banker companies such as Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty play a valuable role in keeping our nation strong. Steve Bullard and the professionals at Coldwell Banker Bullard represent the high professional standards and true dedication to their clients that distinguishes Coldwell Banker sales professionals from the competition." Coldwell Banker Bullard, founded in 1956, is the largest Coldwell Banker franchise in Georgia and is the oldest and largest independently-owned real estate company in Metro South. The company has offices in Jonesboro, Griffin, McDonough, Jackson, Peachtree City, Newnan and Barnesville. Since 1906, the Coldwell Banker organization has been the premier provider of full-service real estate. In 2002, Franchise Times magazine's prestigious Top 200 issue ranked the organization number one in real estate and number 10 overall. The Coldwell Banker system has more than 3,200 residential and commercial real estate offices with over 90,000 sales associates globally. Each office is independently owned and operated except for offices owned and operated by NRT Incorporated. The Coldwell Banker system leads the industry in residential real estate, and in niche markets such as resort, new homes and luxury properties through its Coldwell Banker Previews International division. It is a pioneer in consumer services with its Coldwell Banker Concierge program and award-winning Web site, www.coldwellbanker.com. Coldwell Banker Mortgage is one of the largest telephone/web based lenders in the country and the Coldwell Banker Commercial system is one of the largest commercial franchise operations with over 400 affiliates offering clients comprehensive buying, selling, leasing, acquisition, disposition and management services. Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD).
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