Coldwell Banker La Quinta/Indio Sales Associate Jesus Martinez Receives Top Honors From Wall Street

Sept. 2, 2010 - PRLog -- LA QUINTA, Calif. – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is pleased to announce Jesus Martinez, sales associate in the La Quinta/Indio offices, was listed among the Wall Street Journal’s Top 400 Real Estate Professionals in 2009. Recording a total of 161 transaction sides, Martinez was ranked No. 54 on the coveted list. With more than a decade of real estate experience and a steadfast passion for real estate, Martinez is highly committed to working with the community he serves and improving its quality of life through his trade.

Given this economic downturn, Martinez has found a way to be extremely successful and thrive in the real estate market. As a seasoned Realtor who specializes in Real Estate Owned (REO) properties, Martinez is extremely active and professional when the time comes to find the perfect property for his clients, as he is determined to guide them every step of the way.

“We are extremely proud of Jesus and his incredible accomplishment,” said Diane Busch, branch manager of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in La Quinta and Indio. “He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Coachella Valley region. Jesus and Coldwell Banker make a perfect match in this real estate market.”

A full-time, bilingual agent, Jesus loves to work with families. Most of his clientele comes from referrals, friends or just new clients who like the service and want to deal with a sincere, honest and loyal person. His ability to connect with his clients is an integral part of who he is as he grows to become an even more successful real estate agent.

Another Coldwell Banker notable making the Wall Street Journal’s list is John McMonigle, with Coldwell Banker Previews International’s McMonigle Group, coming in with the No. 1 ranking. Rounding up the Top 100 are Tim Smith (No. 57), Teri Hardke (No. 76), Evan Corkett (No. 82), and Steve High (No. 83) – all from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Orange County.

Additionally, NRT, Coldwell Banker’s parent company, had 134 mentions on the list, including 123 agents mentioned and 11 more agents mentioned for both transaction sides and volume. This is a 35% increase in mentions year-over-year. NRT had the following number of agents in each category: 53 Top Agents by Sales Volume, 41 Top Agents by Sides, 24 Top Teams by Sales Volume, and 16 Top Teams by Sides.

“I am very pleased to report the Coldwell Banker sales associates on the 2009 Wall Street Journal Real Trends Top 400 list,” said Tom Iovenitti, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in the Desert and Orange County. “What a remarkable accomplishment for these individuals–I am honored to have them on our team.”

To see the complete report, please visit www.wsjtop400agents.com.

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About Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Desert Communities and Orange County
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Desert Communities and Orange County (www.camoves.com), a leading residential real estate brokerage company, operates 14 offices with nearly 900 sales associates. The company is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. NRT, a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, operates Realogy’s company-owned real estate brokerage offices.