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COLDWELL BANKER DANFORTH NAMED TO PRESTIGIOUS CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE

(Federal Way, WA 12/30/11) – Coldwell Banker Danforth has been named to the prestigious Coldwell Banker^®Chairman’s Circle.This designation is awarded to companies who attained closed adjusted gross commission income of $8,000,000 or more during the 2010 calendar year. Coldwell Banker Danforth is one of only 48 Coldwell Banker companies throughout the world to receive this distinguished award. Coldwell Banker Danforth has received this exclusive honor for seven consecutive years.

As a privilege of membership, Dave Danforth, Designated Broker and President attended a retreat exclusively for Chairman’s Circle members to be held at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Quebec Canada on July 21-24, 2011. At that time, he was personally honored by top management, including Jim Gillespie, chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.

“I am honored to give Dave and the Coldwell Banker Danforth sales associates / representatives the Chairman’s Circle award, which is the most prestigious title a Coldwell Banker company can achieve,” said Gillespie. “We are extremely proud of Coldwell Banker Danforth for its incredible year in sales production. Dave Danforth and his team have proved to be committed to their customers and demonstrate the highest professional standards.”

Coldwell Banker Danforth Corporate Headquarters is located at 3313 1^st Way South, Federal Way, WA 98003 can be reached at 206-212-2200. Coldwell Banker Danforth has been serving the Puget Sound for 18 years.

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Lori Jerome
253-874-3200

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Coldwell Banker Danforth makes the 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List Released by Puget Sound Business Journal
2011 Companies Honored and Rankings Announced

SEATTLE, WA – Oct. 14, 2011 – Puget Sound Business Journal announced that Coldwell Banker Danforth Real Estate made the 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list at an awards event at The Washington State Convention Center on Oct. 12. The event, which drew nearly 500 people, announced and honored all 100 companies on the list and revealed each company’s ranking. The 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies are listed, with select companies profiled, in a special publication of the Business Journal on Oct. 14.

The Fastest-Growing Private Companies program was launched 17 years ago by the Puget Sound Business Journal to identify and recognize companies speeding to the top of their industries. To be eligible, companies must: be privately held and headquartered in Washington; have at least $500,000 in net revenue in 2008; show an overall growth from 2008 to 2010 fiscal years; and agree to have their net operating revenues with Puget Sound Business Journal.

"The companies that make this list are, by definition, among the most dynamic in our region," said Business Journal Publisher Gordon Prouty. "Especially this year, they have beaten the odds imposed by the Great Recession, making membership on this elite list all the more impressive. These companies are showing all of us what qualities it takes to grow in challenging times."

Coldwell Banker Danforth is known for their full service real estate platform, home office program for real estate brokers and 100% predictable commission check program.

"We were thrilled win this prestigious award," said company president Dave Danforth. "It is our first time to receive this honor and we couldn’t be more excited."

The 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies program is presented by the Puget Sound Business Journal and sponsored by Lane Powell, Robert Half International, BDO, Comcast Business Class, and Sound Mental Health.

About Coldwell Banker Danforth
Founded in October 1993, Coldwell Banker Danforth’s mission is to promote a culture for recruiting and retaining quality real estate agents by offering the industry’s best value proposition with a focus on technology and broker support. Total broker support is our goal. Coldwell Banker Danforth is ranked in the top 20 of 3200 Coldwell Banker real estate franchises nationwide. Coldwell Banker Danforth is a privately held company and is headquartered in Federal Way, Washington.

Puget Sound Business Journal is the region's premier source of business information, serving an unparalleled audience of business and community leaders. In addition to the weekly newspaper, the Business Journal provides daily updates via its web site and email alerts. The company also plays a vital role in bringing the area's leadership community together by hosting a wide variety of events throughout the year, from the Women of Influence awards event to the Washington’s Best Workplaces event at Safeco Field. Puget Sound Business Journal is a unit of American City Business Journals, which operates 40 local business newspapers throughout the United States. Visit Puget Sound Business Journal on the web at www.pugetsoundbusinessjournal.com, www.facebook.com/pugetsoundbusinessjournal, www.twitter.com/psbj.

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Contact: Lori Jerome
Tel: 206-212-2200
Email:marketing@cbdanforth.com

PUGET SOUND REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS EXPERIENCE A RECORD HIGH
Coldwell Banker Danforth Real Estate Reports a Record Setting Week in Home Sales National news sources have speculated that the worst of the housing marketing recession may be over. The recovering job market, historic low interest rates, and a shortage of home inventories are actually creating a seller's market.

Last week Coldwell Banker Danforth put a historical record of new pending homes into escrow. Coldwell Banker Danforth had also experienced record sales last month. Their previous best February was 2006 at the height of the last upswing.  In February of 2012, Coldwell Banker Danforth had beat their 2006 gross sales by 50%, reaching a new record for pending sales since the company began 20 years ago.

“Last week was our busiest week ever at CBD with 80 new purchase and sale agreements!!” says David Danforth President and Designated Broker of Coldwell Banker Danforth. 

“If you’ve been waiting for the real estate to heat up before you jump into the Puget Sound real estate market, now is a good time to make your move”, stated Danforth, “many buyers are pre-approved and we are seeing multiple offers on homes in many neighborhoods.  It is an outstanding time to buy if you are looking to upgrade from your current home, if you are a first time buyer or if you are an investor looking to diversify out of the stock market.  Interest rates are still very low and prices haven’t been this good for years.” 

About Coldwell Banker Danforth
Founded in October 1993, Coldwell Banker Danforth’s mission is to promote a culture for recruiting and retaining quality real estate agents by offering the industry’s best value proposition with a focus on technology and broker support. Coldwell Banker Danforth’s unique 100% commission sales platform allows their broker’s to leverage a well-known brand name and high tech tools allowing them to concentrate on giving their customers a higher level of customer service. Total broker support is our goal. Coldwell Banker Danforth is ranked in the top 20 of 3200 Coldwell Banker real estate franchises in North America. Coldwell Banker Danforth is a privately held company and has brokers that service the entire Puget Sound Region.

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