Prudential Palms Realty Named one of Prudential Real Estate Network's Top Companies

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SARASOTA, Fla. (April 26, 2010) ¾ Prudential Palms Realty has received the 2009 Gibraltar Circle Award, which is given each year to the top 50 companies in the Prudential Real Estate Network based on gross commission income. They have also won the Outstanding Customer Service Award and the Round Table Award Winner.

The company was recognized during a special awards ceremony at Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services’ Sales Convention recently held in Austin, Texas. Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, Inc., is a company of Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE:PRU].

Prudential Palms Realty was ranked No. 48 among 1500 companies in one of the leading real estate brokerage networks in North America. The Prudential Real Estate Network had a sales volume of $129.4 billion in 2009.

1276664566“We are very proud to be recognized as one of the top companies in the Prudential Real Estate Network. Yet the credit goes to our company’s incredible sales professionals. They are committed individuals who understand the importance of providing great service on every level.” said Helen Sosso, Broker/Owner of Prudential Palms Realty.

Prudential Palms Realty, which is independently owned and operated, became an affiliate of the Prudential Real Estate Network in 2002. Prudential Palms Realty was founded in May 2002.

Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services is Prudential’s integrated real estate brokerage franchise and relocation services business. Prudential Real Estate franchises are independently owned and operated. Companies are selected based upon outstanding performance records, high levels of customer service and shared business values with those of Prudential. Prudential Real Estate provides franchises with business strategies using Operation Reviews as well as numerous benefits, including access to the Online Seller AdvantageSM program designed to provide real-time information to sellers with the touch of a keystroke; and Online Buyer AdvantageSM, which enables consumers to easily search for property in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Prudential Real Estate is one of the largest real estate brokerage franchise networks in North America, with nearly 1,700 franchise offices and 60,000 sales professionals in the franchise Network as of Dec. 31, 2009.

The Outstanding Customer Service Award was received for outstanding customer service provided by Quality Service Certified Professionals.

Lastly, The Round Table Award was for Prudential Palms Realty’s Longboat Key office for being in the Top 3 offices for Prudential in the U.S. South Region.

About Prudential Palms Realty and Lakewood Ranch Realty (A Sister Company): Prudential Palms Realty and Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty combine top local agents with the latest technology to provide powerful strategies for finding or selling homes. The brokerage has offices servicing Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties with over 250 sales professionals. The companies are independently owned and operated members of the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., one of the leading real estate brokerage networks in North America. For more information on Prudential Palms Realty, call 941.926.7000 or visit www.prudentialpalmsrealty.com or Lakewood Ranch Realty, call 941.907.2000 or visit www.LakewoodRanchRealty.com