Burlingame, California - March 19, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading provider of real estate services in the Bay Area, announced today that Burlingame Realtor Tom Neel finished 2006 ranked 10th Worldwide of all company agents, and in the top 1% of all company agents in Northern California.  With sales volume last year of more than $100 million, Neel outpaced 4,300 Coldwell Banker agents from Lake Tahoe to Carmel.  By finishing 10th internationally for the company, he also outpaced more than 126,000 Coldwell Banker Agents worldwide.  Tom was also the 2006 top Commerical Agent in the San Francisco/Peninsula region.  "Tom's vast industry knowledge, along with the time, care and remarkable service he shows each client have made him a cornerstone to the Coldwell Banker name.  As a true leader, his proessionalism, dedication and consistent strive for excellence have placed him among the most exlusive sales associates and celebrated professionals in our indudstry," said Rick Turley, President of Coldwell Banker San Francisco/Peninsula.  "Tom's recognition is well-deserved," said Leigh Whitten, Manager of Coldwell Banker's Burlingame office, where Tom works. "His success year in and year out reflects his hard work, expertise, professionalism and dedication to his clients. We're very proud to have Tom on our team." Neel was recognized at the company's Top 5% Gala held last month in San Francisco and at the Coldwell Banker Internatinal Business Conference held earlier this month in Las Vegas.  To celebrate his achievement, he has been extended invitations to attend Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Top One Percent Retreat in late October at the Four Seasons Resort at Wailea on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

Tom has represented over 800 Buyers and Sellers and is approaching $1.0 billion in sales. Tom is recognized for his expertise in marketing and negotiating the sale of prestigious homes and estates in Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo and surrounding communities.

Tom's commitment to his business goes beyond just closing sales. In addition, Tom has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education credits and contributes time to the Association of Realtors Professional Committees. His Internet Marketing, Personal Website (www.tomneel.com) and Print Advertising are consistently considered among the best. Please visit www.tomneel.com for a complete overview, one of the most advanced Real Estate Websites.


Professional Experience: Coldwell Banker, formerly Prudential CA Realty & Merrill Lynch Realty

Burlingame-San Mateo Assoc. of Realtors; California Association of Realtors; National Association of Realtors

Designations: Lifetime, Circle of Excellence; Gold Circle of Excellence; Chairman's Circle

Education: Oregon State University, Bachelor of Arts; University of Cal Berkeley; Mills High School, Burlingame; Burlingame Elementary School System

Employment
1970-1975 Independent Insurance Agent; Half Moon Bay - Top Producer for Aetna Casualty and Surety, Travelers, Safeco, Fireman's Fund
1975-1983 Owner, Miramar Beach Inn, Half Moon Bay
1983-1986 Retail Management/Sales with Independent Audio Video Chain

Statistical Data (1987 - 2006 Sales)
Over 800 Transactions
Approaching $1 Billion in Sales Volume
Average Transaction Period ' 60 Days

2000-2006 Designations
One of the Top 50 National Solo Performers
#1 Burlingame Real Estate Agent
#1 Mid-Peninsula Coldwell Banker Agent
Top 1% Internationally for Coldwell Banker

Awards
2006 #10 Coldwell Banker Agent, Worldwide

2001-2006 #1 Coldwell Banker Agent, Mid Peninsula
2001-2006 Coldwell Banker International President's Premier
1997-2000 Coldwell Banker's International President's Elite
1997 Previews Property Specialist
1990-1997 Chairman's Circle Award - The highest honor given to Prudential Agents Nationwide
1991-1997 California 100, Top 100 Agents in the State
1987-1998 Circle of Excellence, Silver, Gold, President, and Lifetime Designations
1993 & 1996 Top 25 out of 30,000 Agents Nationwide
1987 1st Year in Real Estate - Rookie of the Year, President's Club, and Circle of Excellence

 

Marina Ferer is a Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate. As Director of Client Services, Marina manages Tom's real estate transactions from initial client consultation through Close of Escrow. Marina maintains a versatile role as full-time Office Manager, Escrow Coordinator, Client Services Director, Marketing Manager, Website Administrator, and Design and Staging Consultant. Marina received her Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Rhode Island and her Master's Degree in Business Administration  from George Mason University.  She began her career in Corporate Finance as a Financial Analyst for consumer products firms such as Kraft/General Foods, Warner-Lambert and Mennen.  Marina's desire to create and manage led her to a Retail Management position at Robinson's where she led a team of over 20 Sales Associates in the merchandising and the sale of Women's Bridge Sportswear.  After a job transfer brought Marina and her family to the Peninsula, Marina began working at Old Republic Title in Customer Support.  During this time Marina founded her own Staging and Interior Design company. Marina's ability to work with Buyers and Sellers of all types has won her high acclaim from clients.  Her dedication to perfection and uncompromising service contributed to millions of dollars in sales.Originally from the East Coast, Marina has lived in many large metropolitan areas including New York, Washington DC, Dallas, and Los Angeles.  Calling Burlingame home since 1999, Marina is raising two daughters who attend Our Lady of Angels School.  When she is not helping Tom grow his real estate business, Marina likes to run marathons.

Gillian Kosharek is a licensed Real Estate Sale Associate and Relocation Specialist.  Originally from the Midwest, Gillian began her college education studying Political Science at the Universidad de Los Andes and at Pontificia Universidad de Javiana, both in Bogota, Colombia.  She returned to the Midwest to finish her education and received her Bachelor's Degree in International Relations with a focus on Global Security from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Gillian worked for the J.W. Fulbright Commission at St. Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic before moving to the Bay Area in 2000.

 

Gillian began her real estate career in 2004.  Still within the realm of real estate, Gillian worked at a Destination Counselor for several relocation companies between 2005 and 2007.  She is excited to be back selling residential real estate and working as Tom Neel's Relocation Specialist.  She has a real aptitude for working with people and has many years of experience working with people from around the world.  She is bilingual and speaks fluent Spanish.

 

Outside of work, Gillian stays busy raising her two daughters.  In addition, she enjoys tennis and world travel.

Crate Media is a small design firm that specializes in building custom web sites for exclusive clients. With a team of excellent designers and programmers they are on call to help Tom communicate creatively and professionally with his clients and at the same time implement advanced functions that provide Tom's customers with customized information and services. For more information visit www.cratemedia.com.