COLDWELL BANKER PLATINUM PARTNERS JOINS THE MARINE CORPS RESERVES IN TOYS FOR TOTS!

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners, the region’s largest real estate company, is joining forces with the Marine Corps Reserves to collect toys for needy children throughout the region. The Toys for Tots campaign provides new toys for disadvantaged children to send a message of hope during this holiday season.

New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any of our office locations through December 16th. Please help by donating a toy in order to provide a brighter Christmas for a child in need. When you donate a new, unwrapped toy to this program, you give much more than a gift. You give hope, love, and joy to a child who might otherwise not receive the true meaning of the holiday – someone who cares. Please give in true recognition of the season – please give from your heart.

For more information on how you can help, please contact the local office closest to you!
Beaufort: 843.986.2444, Bluffton: 843.705.2000, Midtown Savannah: 352.1222, Pooler: 330.8330, Richmond Hill: 756.9727, Brunswick: 912.267.0054 or St Simons Island: 912.634.0404 or visit MyCbpp.com.

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners, established in 1995, is a full-service real estate firm with more than 100 sales agents strategically dispersed among its office locations stretching from Beaufort, South Carolina, through the greater Savannah area to St. Simons Island, Georgia. The company was founded by Connie Farmer Ray, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners. In addition to listing and selling residential real estate, Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners’ other divisions include commercial real estate, property management, relocation services, new homes, a real estate school, mortgage lending, and a publishing/media division. The company’s corporate offices are located at 6349 Abercorn St., Savannah, Georgia. For more information visit their Web site at www.MyCbpp.com or call 800.505.8111. ###

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Honors 3rd Quarter Circle of Excellence Winners

Coldwell Banker Platinum proudly announces its Circle of Excellence Winners who not only represents our sales leaders, but associates who truly support their company and fellow agents.

The Circle of Excellence is a Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners internal awards program established to recognize well-rounded agents. In order to be inducted into the Circle of Excellence an agent must either be one of the top three in the company or meet the minimum point requirements in the following categories – production, participation and company support. Points are earned based on activities within each category.

A very special congratulations to: Dee Dee Covington (Life Charter Member); Steffany Farmer, Jane Beare and Jeff Shaufelberger (2010 Charter Members), Angie Aimar, Annette Bryant, Michael Cherry, Charles Gilyard, Dana Hill, Jenny Hearn, Marie Houben, Lyn McCuen, Renee Meyer, Wendy Reed, Karen Thomas, Don Varnadoe and Vivian Whitfield.

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Celebrates National Recognitions and Top Ranked Associates

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners was recently recognized for its 3rd quarter of 2011 ranking as a Top 50 Company Nationwide in the Coldwell Banker franchise system. Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Savannah office also ranked #2 for Selling Units, #8 for Total Units and as a Top 10 Office for Adjusted Gross Commission for the 3rd quarter of 2011 in the Coldwell Banker franchise system.

Additionally, the Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Agents received recognition for their efforts during the 3rd quarter of 2011.

South Carolina:
Annette Bryant of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners ranked as a Top 10 Associate for the 3rd quarter of 2011 in South Carolina for the Coldwell Banker franchise system in the Selling Units Category.
The DJV Group of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners ranked as Top 10 team for the 3rd quarter of 2011 in South Carolina for the Coldwell Banker franchise system in the Adjusted Gross Commission, Total Listings and Listing Units Categories.

Georgia:
Jane Beare, Mike Cherry, Dee Dee Covington, Aaron Hoffman, Marie Houben and Lyn McCuen of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners ranked as Top 10 sales associates for the 3rd quarter of 2011 in Georgia for the Coldwell Banker® franchise system. The Steffany Farmer Team and the Boyd-DuBose ranked as a Top 10 teams for the 3rd quarter of 2011 in Georgia for the Coldwell Banker franchise system.
Dee Dee Covigton ranked as #6 and Jane Beare ranked as #8 Top Sales Associates in Georgia for the Adjusted Gross Commission Category. Mike Cherry ranked as #1, Jane Beare ranked as #5, Marie Houben ranked as #7, Lyn McCuen ranked as #9 and Aaron Hoffman ranked as #10 Top Sales Associates in Georgia for the Selling Units Category. Mike Cherry ranked as #2 Top Sales Associate in Georgia for the Total Units Category and also as #10 for the Listing Units Category. The Steffany Farmer team ranked as a Top 10 Team in Georgia: #5 in the Adjusted Gross Commission Category; #5 in the Selling Units Category; #4 in the Total Units Category and #3 in the Listing Units Category. The Boyd-DuBose Team of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Brunswick Office ranked as a Top 10 team for the 3rd quarter of 2011 in Georgia for the Coldwell Banker franchise system in the Selling Units Category.

“Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners associates and offices exemplify the standards of excellence for which Coldwell Banker is known,” said Frank Lindsey, Southern Region director for Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC. “It is an honor to recognize the agents and the offices with these exceptional awards.”

To contact these award winning agents, please call 800.505.8111 or visit MyCbpp.com.

Angie Aimar and Dana Hill of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Earn Designations

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners is proud to announce that Angie Aimar and Dana Hill of the Brunswick Office have earned the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designations.

The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council ("REBAC") of the National Association of REALTORS® who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.

The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) is the premiere seller agency designation, conferred by the SRS Council, recognizing real estate professionals who have completed special education in seller representation.

“We are very proud of Angie and Dana; they both continue to demonstrate exceptional performance in client services for which Coldwell Banker professionals are known. They are both true assets to our organization,” said Connie Farmer Ray, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners.

Angie Aimar and Dana Hill may both be reached at the Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Brunswick Office located at 901 Glynn Isles Market, 912.267.0054 or at www.MyCbpp.com.

Paul Taylor of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Awarded Real Estate’s Prestigious 203k Specialist™ Designation

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners is proud to announce that Paul Taylor has completed the real estate industry’s most comprehensive training in the use of the U.S. Government’s FHA 203k Home Purchase and Renovation Loan program. With this designation, Paul Taylor becomes a member of REbuildUSA, a nationwide organization of real estate, lending and home improvement professionals, working in partnership with Lowe’s, is dedicated to helping more Americans achieve the dream of home ownership, improving our communities and contributing to the health of our economy.


“The FHA 203k Renovation Loan offers tremendous opportunities for many Americans to enjoy great prices on homes today,” explains Paul Taylor, “yet there is very little awareness of this program and the power it offers in our current economy.”

REbuildUSA was established with the mission of creating more awareness of the opportunities offered by the FHA 203k program, while at the same time, simplifying the process for all involved. As REbuildUSA’s home improvement partner, Lowe’s assists in identifying the scope of work and relative costs and then coordinates the actual renovation activities through its nationwide network of licensed installers.

“My 203k Specialist™ designation training positions me to provide professional guidance to those who would like to locate a great home in a great neighborhood to be renovated to meet their needs. These are the homes offered at the most competitive prices. Additionally, as a member of REbuildUSA, I can help my buyers more easily navigate the process of planning, securing loan approval and completing the home improvements.”

203k Specialists are also trained to bring a strong competitive advantage to home sellers by more effectively marketing their homes to a wider audience. The REbuildUSA List Assist program provides visualization tools and cost estimates allowing prospective buyers to better recognize the value of an available property, and the 203k Specialist can then help them put the power of the FHA 203k to work in purchasing and renovating the home.

“I’m excited to have more of our associates earning this designation and supporting the mission of
REbuildUSA,” explains Connie Farmer Ray, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners. “Knowledge is power, and I believe this program really sets our people apart when it comes to helping home buyers and sellers make the most of the excellent opportunities in today’s market.”

Paul Taylor has been active in real estate sales for 37 years and works in the Chatham, Effingham and Bryan County areas. He also holds designations such as Distressed Properties Professional, Short- Sale Professional Agent, Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource, Certified New Home Sales Professional and HUD Registered Agent. Paul is recognized as a wonderful resource for real estate related information by his peers, Investors and potential Homebuyers. He can be reached at 912-660-3478 or 912-330-8330.

REbuildUSA is based in Newport Beach, California. To learn more, visit www.rebuildusa.com or call 877.USA.203k.

Paul Dunkle Joins Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners as Regional Sales Manager in Savannah

Paul Dunkle has joined Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners as the Regional Sales Manager for the Company’s Midtown Savannah, Richmond Hill and Pooler offices. He joins Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners because, “…this is an opportunity to join one of the finest Coldwell Banker companies in the United States! Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners is recognized globally and locally and has a long-standing tradition of providing excellent services. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is exceptional and the opportunities for sales associates to succeed cannot be surpassed. I’m so glad to be a Platinum Partner!”
"Paul has a wealth of experience in the real estate industry; his knowledge, ambition, spirit, and skills are immediately identifiable. Paul will be a terrific complement to our team and he is sure to be a great fit for our Platinum family," says Connie Farmer Ray, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners.
Paul was licensed in Pennsylvania (for four years), South Carolina (for seven years) and just relocated to Georgia to join the Platinum Partners team. He earned his BS and MS in Biological Sciences and started his career as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in West Virginia and then worked as a Research Administrative Manager for the Department of Human Genetics at Allegheny University. Paul’s real estate career started when he joined Coldwell Banker in Pittsburgh. He relocated to Coldwell Banker United in Charleston, SC, where he then became Director of Relocation. Paul’s professional memberships include National Association of REALTORS (NAR), South Carolina Association of REALTORS (SCAR), Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR), Savannah Board of REALTORS (SABOR) and Charleston Multiple Listing Service (CTARMLS). Paul enjoys volunteering as well; he spends time with The Crisis Ministries of Charleston, SC (which is a non-profit homeless shelter) and Habitat for Humanity.
Paul is excited to support each of his REALTOR’s unique needs and individual goals, “From the experienced agents to the newly licensed, I am committed to helping our associates achieve success and address their needs and wants from budgeting, time management, marketing, and training to everyday business activities and everywhere in between.” He continues, “Coldwell Banker offers cutting-edge training and some of the best and highly-recognized tools in the real estate industry. These building blocks help our Associates create a solid foundation to grow their business exponentially. We at Platinum Partners take this one step further with our high-tech focus and our commitment to our consumers, as well as our Sales Associates.” Meet Paul at 912.352.1222 or email him at paul.dunkle@mycbpp.com.