REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

Donna Bruno, a sales associate affiliated with the Holmdel/Colts Neck office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., was her office’s top affiliated agent based on sales performance in 2013. Bruno also ranked No. 8 out of approximately 3,000 agents in the entire company for 2013, and No. 17 in the category of gross commission income. According to the Monmouth/ Ocean Multiple Listing Service, Bruno was the No. 1 real estate agent in closed sales and volume for the Aberdeen and Matawan marketplace in 2013. Following a banner year with 81 closed transactions and more than $25 million in closed sales, Bruno earned the Coldwell Banker International President’s Premier Award, the company’s highest honor recognizing the top 1 percent of approximately 85,000 Coldwell Banker-affiliated sales professionals worldwide. Bruno also achieved the New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) Circle of Excellence Sales Award at the uppermost Platinum Level for 2013. She is a member of the NJAR Distinguished Sales Club for having earned the NJAR Circle of Excellence Award for 10 or more years. “Donna earns the consistent referrals and repeat business of her clients through her truly exceptional service. I am incredibly proud of Donna for all of her achievements in 2013,” said Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. Bruno is a lifelong resident of Monmouth County with 30 years of industry experience to her credit. Specializing in all facets of residential real estate, she has earned a host of awards throughout her career, including recognition as the No. 1 agent in the Matawan/Aberdeen area for 2013. She continually involves herself with local charities, community development and professional organizations. For information about buying or selling a home, contact Donna Bruno with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Holmdel/Colts Neck at 732-946-9600 or directly on her cell at 732-995-3040. The office is located at 998 Holmdel Road.

Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced the Marlboro office was recognized for outstanding performance in 2013. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, for dollar volume. In addition, sales associate Patricia Florentine of the Marlboro office was recognized for her exceptional industry success during 2013. Florentine led the entire company for referrals. The office is located at 455 Route 9 south, Manalapan. For more information, all 732-536-4400.

Alan Kurlander, a sales associate affiliated with the Marlboro/Manalapan office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., ranked in the top 10 of the company’s more than 3,000 affiliated sales associates in 2013. Kurlander was the No. 2 agent in the company based on total units sold, and No. 8 in the category of gross commission income. He was also the company’s top salesperson in the Marlboro/Manalapan office and Monmouth County for 2013. On a global scale, Kurlander ranked within the top 1 percent of approximately 85,000 affiliated Coldwell Banker sales professionals worldwide, attaining the coveted 2013 Coldwell Banker International President’s Premier Award. In 2013, Kurlander was recognized as one of America’s Top 250 most successful real estate agents based on closed transaction volume in the Wall Street Journal/ Real Trends report. Additionally, Kurlander was recognized by the New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) with the Circle of Excellence Sales Award at the uppermost

Platinum Level for his 2013 success, the third consecutive year he has won the award at that level. For four years in a row, 2011-2014, Kurlander has been honored by New Jersey Monthly Magazine as a Five Star Real Estate Agent based on surveys of clients who were highly satisfied with his real estate service. “I am proud of Alan for his consistently high level of accomplishment. He has built a reputation for comprehensive service with maximum results, working diligently to ensure every client’s goals are fulfilled,” said Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. Kurlander has more than 30 years of experience in sales and marketing. For more information about buying or selling a home in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, contact Alan Kurlander with the Marlboro/Manalapan office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at 732-462-4242 or directly on his cell at 732-284-6302. The office is located at 335 Route 9 south.