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| April 25, 2007 | Bradenton, Fla., |   |
| Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Acquires Buccaneer Realty in Bradenton, Florida | |
| Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate announced today that it has acquired the assets of Buccaneer Realty, PL located in Bradenton, Fla. The firm will transition its operations from its current location to Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate's Creekwood Crossings office near Lakewood Ranch.
Buccaneer Realty's sales associates were responsible for more than $59 million in total closed sales volume in 2006. With this announcement, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Florida now comprises 150 offices with more than 6,500 sales associates, who have accounted for a combined closed sales volume of $14.9 billion the past year. "We are always looking for solid business opportunities, and with the acquisition of Buccaneer Realty, we can significantly expand our presence in the dynamic Lakewood Ranch and North Manatee County markets," said Budge Huskey, president and chief operating officer for Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Florida. "Buccaneer Realty has enjoyed an excellent reputation in the community, based on the dedication of its real estate professionals, |
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Budge Huskey, president and chief operating officer, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Jennifer Scott, Broker / Associate Buccaneer Realty, Sue Wolverton, regional senior vice president, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate |
| and we are very pleased to welcome them to the Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate family," added Sue Wolverton, senior regional vice president of Sarasota Bay.
Jennifer Scott, broker/associate, has owned and operated Buccaneer Realty for the past six years. Scott will join Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate as a sales associate. "Through the contributions of our talented sales associates, our company has grown into one of the most successful real estate firms in the area," said Scott. "By joining forces with the market leader, our sales associates will be uniquely positioned to better serve local, national and international customers. Coldwell Banker offers a worldwide network and an extensive Internet marketing program. This combination is critical for success in today's real estate market."
About Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate:
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate (FloridaMoves.com), is the leading real estate brokerage company in Florida, serving the communities of Central Florida, Palm Beach, Sarasota Bay, Southeast Florida, Southwest Florida and Tampa Bay. Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate is part of NRT LLC, the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company. NRT, a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, operates Realogy's company-owned real estate brokerage offices. |
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