Burlingame, California - March 19, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading provider of real estate services in the Bay Area, announced today that Burlingame Realtor Tom Neel finished 2006 ranked 10th Worldwide of all company agents, and in the top 1% of all company agents in Northern California. With sales volume last year of more than $100 million, Neel outpaced 4,300 Coldwell Banker agents from Lake Tahoe to Carmel. By finishing 10th internationally for the company, he also outpaced more than 126,000 Coldwell Banker Agents worldwide. Tom was also the 2006 top Commerical Agent in the San Francisco/Peninsula region. "Tom's vast industry knowledge, along with the time, care and remarkable service he shows each client have made him a cornerstone to the Coldwell Banker name. As a true leader, his proessionalism, dedication and consistent strive for excellence have placed him among the most exlusive sales associates and celebrated professionals in our indudstry," said Rick Turley, President of Coldwell Banker San Francisco/Peninsula. "Tom's recognition is well-deserved," said Leigh Whitten, Manager of Coldwell Banker's Burlingame office, where Tom works. "His success year in and year out reflects his hard work, expertise, professionalism and dedication to his clients. We're very proud to have Tom on our team." Neel was recognized at the company's Top 5% Gala held last month in San Francisco and at the Coldwell Banker Internatinal Business Conference held earlier this month in Las Vegas. To celebrate his achievement, he has been extended invitations to attend Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Top One Percent Retreat in late October at the Four Seasons Resort at Wailea on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

Tom has represented over 800 Buyers and Sellers and is approaching $1.0 billion in sales. Tom is recognized for his expertise in marketing and negotiating the sale of prestigious homes and estates in Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo and surrounding communities.

Tom's commitment to his business goes beyond just closing sales. In addition, Tom has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education credits and contributes time to the Association of Realtors Professional Committees. His Internet Marketing, Personal Website (www.tomneel.com) and Print Advertising are consistently considered among the best. Please visit www.tomneel.com for a complete overview, one of the most advanced Real Estate Websites.

Professional Experience: Coldwell Banker, formerly Prudential CA Realty & Merrill Lynch Realty

Burlingame-San Mateo Assoc. of Realtors; California Association of Realtors; National Association of Realtors

Designations: Lifetime, Circle of Excellence; Gold Circle of Excellence; Chairman's Circle

Education: Oregon State University, Bachelor of Arts; University of Cal Berkeley; Mills High School, Burlingame; Burlingame Elementary School System

Employment 1970-1975 Independent Insurance Agent; Half Moon Bay - Top Producer for Aetna Casualty and Surety, Travelers, Safeco, Fireman's Fund 1975-1983 Owner, Miramar Beach Inn, Half Moon Bay 1983-1986 Retail Management/Sales with Independent Audio Video Chain

Statistical Data (1987 - 2006 Sales) Over 800 Transactions Approaching $1 Billion in Sales Volume Average Transaction Period ' 60 Days

2000-2006 Designations One of the Top 50 National Solo Performers #1 Burlingame Real Estate Agent #1 Mid-Peninsula Coldwell Banker Agent Top 1% Internationally for Coldwell Banker

Awards 2006 #10 Coldwell Banker Agent, Worldwide 2001-2006 #1 Coldwell Banker Agent, Mid Peninsula 2001-2006 Coldwell Banker International President's Premier 1997-2000 Coldwell Banker's International President's Elite 1997 Previews Property Specialist 1990-1997 Chairman's Circle Award - The highest honor given to Prudential Agents Nationwide 1991-1997 California 100, Top 100 Agents in the State 1987-1998 Circle of Excellence, Silver, Gold, President, and Lifetime Designations 1993 & 1996 Top 25 out of 30,000 Agents Nationwide 1987 1st Year in Real Estate - Rookie of the Year, President's Club, and Circle of Excellence