Week of April 22, 2005

Princeton, Princeton Junction, Hillsborough, Lambertville

Princeton
   RE/MAX of Princeton has welcomed Gargee Parikh as its newest sales associate. Ms. Parikh specializes in the listing and sale of residential properties throughout Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, and Burlington counties.
   "RE/MAX has earned a phenomenal reputation," she said. "I knew that I wanted to be a part of the highly respected, professional network of RE/MAX Associates."
   Ms. Parikh resides in Lawrenceville, and has a special interest in home design and painting. Prior to her transition to RE/MAX, she worked as a network engineer with AT&T.
   To contact Ms. Parikh, call RE/MAX of Princeton at (609) 452-1887 ext. 627, or log on to her website, www.gparikh.remax-nj.com.
   Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, RE/MAX of New Jersey is made up of over 3,000 real estate professionals in 185 franchise offices, and continues to be one of the leading real estate organizations in the state.
   Since its inception in 1985, RE/MAX of New Jersey has experienced record-breaking growth in both franchise sales and sales associates, and has surpassed all previous sales records.
   RE/MAX of New Jersey, based in Moorestown, N.J., is a privately owned and operated regional franchiser for RE/MAX International. Please visit www.remax-nj.com for more information.

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   Dawn Petrozzini, broker/owner of RE/MAX of Greater Princeton recently received the New Jersey Association of REALTORS Circle of Excellence Award and also earned membership into RE/MAX of New Jersey’s prestigious Platinum Club for her outstanding sales performance in 2004.
   "I surpassed the goals I had set for myself in 2004," said Ms. Petrozzini. "These awards are a credit to all of the hard work I am able to complete as a part of the RE/MAX network."
   Membership into the Platinum Club is one of the highest single-year production honors that RE/MAX of New Jersey bestows to its associates. Members of the Platinum Club are among the top RE/MAX agents in the state and have contributed to the success of the RE/MAX network.
   "By being a member of the Platinum Club, Dawn has earned an extremely high honor in the RE/MAX community," said Jeffrey Snyder, co-regional owner of RE/MAX of New Jersey. "We congratulate her and hope that she continues her outstanding performance with RE/MAX for many years to come."
   Ms. Petrozzini has been the broker/owner of RE/MAX Greater Princeton since 2000. During her real estate career, she has earned the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) and the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designations. She received the NJAR Gold Million Dollar Club Award from 1992-2002, and the Silver Million Dollar Club from 1998-1991. She was also in RE/MAX of New Jersey’s top 10 percent of agents statewide from 1994-2002.
   To contact Ms. Petrozzini, call RE/MAX of Greater Princeton at 609-587-9300, or log on to her website, www.HOUSESBYDAWN.com.
   Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, RE/MAX of New Jersey is made up of over 3,000 real estate professionals in 186 offices, and continues to be one of the leading real estate organizations in the state.
   RE/MAX of New Jersey has experienced record-breaking growth in both franchise sales and sales associates, and has surpassed all previous sales records.
   RE/MAX of New Jersey, based in Moorestown, is a privately owned and operated regional franchiser for RE/MAX International. Please visit www.remax-nj.com for more information.

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   Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors welcomes Cindy Urken to its Princeton office as a sales associate. Ms. Urken received her bachelor’s degree from Miami University of Ohio and recieved a certificate of design from Parson’s School of Design. She resides in Princeton and has a son a and a daughter.
   A member of the Mercer County Board of Realtors, Ms. Urken will be serving Princeton and surrounding areas.
   Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors, the nation’s fifth largest provider of home services in the United States, is an independently owned and operated member of the Prudential Real Estate Affiliate Inc. As the Tri-State area’s real estate leader, the company has more than 60 sales locations and 3,500 associates. Through its affiliate, the Trident Group, the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing and title, property and casualty insurance. Visit the company’s Web site at www.prufoxroach.com.

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   Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors welcomes Judith "Judy" Brickman to its Princeton office as a sales associate.
   Licensed since 1984, Ms. Brickman is a seasoned real estate professional with 20 years of professional expertise, integrity and knowledge. As a relocation specialist and buyer specialist, she offers outstanding custom listing programs.
   An award-winning sales agent, Ms. Brickman has been a member of the NJAR Distinguished Sales Club and the recipient of the NJAR Circle of Excellence since 1997. She is a member of Mercer County Top Producers Association and is an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR).
   A member of the Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset-Hunterdon County Boards of Realtors, Ms. Brickman will also serve these counties in addition to Bucks and Burlington. Please call Ms. Brickman directly at the Princeton office at (609) 924-1600 for all real estate needs.
Princeton Junction
   Toll Brothers Inc. has appointed of Jared March sales representative for the Signature Collection at The Estates at Princeton Junction, a Toll Brothers’ luxury community.
   A licensed real estate broker in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Mr. March has been involved in the sale and marketing of residential properties for 15 years. For the past nine years, he has worked as a sales manager and director of sales and marketing for a respected regional builder.
   Mr. March has also authored a real estate purchasing guide and has presented real estate seminars professionally.
   As sales representatives for the Signature Collection at The Estates of Princeton Junction, Mr. March will use his knowledge and experience to help ensure that the community’s home buyers are satisfied with their new homes.


Hillsborough
   David Sweeney, sales associate with the Hillsborough office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, New York, recently completed the REALTOR e-PRO certification course offered through the National Association of REALTORS.
   "I am pleased to report that more of our sales associates are furthering their training by taking advantage of courses and certification programs available not only through Coldwell Banker, but also through our industry’s professional organizations as well," said Cecelia Negran, manager of the Hillsborough office. "By earning this certification, David has become a valuable resource for clients looking to use the Internet in the process of buying or selling a home."
   The REALTOR e-PRO certification course is specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home. With 74 percent of home shoppers using the Internet at some point during their home search — according to the 2004 National Association of REALTORS Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers — e-PRO certified agents have the experience and expertise to meet the demands of today’s buyer and seller.
   "The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past several years," said Mr. Sweeney. "A majority of consumers are taking the time to conduct their own research prior to contacting an agent. In turn, real estate professionals must be knowledgeable of how technology can assist them in serving the needs of the buying and selling public."
   The REALTOR e-PRO certification course is presented entirely online and certifies real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals. Because of its innovative design, the program enables students to complete the course at their own pace, when and where they want. The course is designed to help Realtors stay at the leading edge of technology, and identify, evaluate and implement new Internet business models as well as instruct them in the professional use of e-mail, the development of an interactive Web site, and the use of online research tools.
   Mr. Sweeney now joins the ranks of highly skilled and continuously trained professionals who are capable of providing clients with high quality and innovative online-based real estate services including information on properties for sale, surrounding communities, and the local real estate market.
   For information about buying or selling a home in the Somerset County area, contact Mr. Sweeney with the Hillsborough Office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, New York at (908) 874-8421. The office is located at 716 Route 206 and Raider Boulevard in Hillsborough.
   You can also view the company’s listings on the Internet at www.ColdwellBankerMoves.com. Mr. Sweeney is a Coldwell Banker Mortgage Premier Agent. For a no-obligation mortgage pre-approval, please call his dedicated toll-free line at 866-768-0756.
   Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, New York, is a member of the NRT family of companies. NRT Incorporated is the largest residential real estate brokerage company in the United States and also has locations in the United Kingdom. With nearly 1,000 offices and 59,000 sales associates operating in over 35 major metropolitan areas, NRT posted a real estate industry record of $200 billion in closed sales volume in 2004.
   NRT (www.nrtinc.com) is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD). Cendant (www.cendant.com) is one of the foremost providers of travel and real estate services in the world.
   Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey/Rockland County, N.Y., is a member of the Coldwell Banker system, which has more than 3,700 offices and 120,000 Sales Associates worldwide.
Lambertville
   Richard A. Weidel Jr., president of Weidel Realtors, and Tom McMillan, branch manager of the Weidel Lambertville office, are proud to announce that Daniela DeLuca was recently recognized for obtaining the top number of listings within the office for the year of 2004.
   "Daniela is always looking for the opportunity to give the highest level of service," says Mr. McMillan. "Her expertise in marketing and positive energy is what sets her apart from others to help her and her clients achieve a greater degree of success."
   Whether it is a farm in the country or a house in town, in Hunterdon County or Bucks County, she is ready to get the job done.
   As Ms. DeLuca says, "I believe that knowledge, honesty, commitment, effective communication and an appropriate sense of urgency are the essential ingredients for success."
   Ms. Deluca can be contacted by phone at 609-397-0777 or by e-mail at [email protected].