Press Release: March 9, 2015

San Francisco Luxury REALTOR® Malin Giddings Ranks No. 1 In Northern California for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Giddings also second in U.S. and Worldwide for Coldwell Banker sales teams

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – March 9, 2015 – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area's leading provider of real estate services, announced today that renowned San Francisco luxury real estate specialist Malin Giddings ranked number one in Northern California and second in the U.S. and internationally based on team sales for 2014.

One of the most highly regarded REALTORS® in San Francisco, Giddings outpaced more than 3,900 sales associates in the company from Carmel to Lake Tahoe with sales volume last year of nearly $226 million. In addition, in finishing second nationally and worldwide she surpassed more than 86,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates across the globe.

Giddings, who works in the company's Pacific Heights office, has consistently been one of the top producers in the entire city and across the country, representing the most exclusive homes and estates and the city's most discerning clientele. Her specialty is representing properties in the finest locations in the north side of town.

“Malin is simply one of the very best luxury real estate professionals – not just in San Francisco, but throughout the country,” said Mike James, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. “Her innovative approach to marketing, her dedication to perfection and uncompromising service have put her in a class by herself."

James added that Giddings is held in the highest regard by her colleagues and competitors alike, and has earned a reputation over the years for her integrity, professionalism and superior customer service. 

"Malin is known as being one of the most savvy, knowledgeable and well-connected REALTORS® in San Francisco ultra luxury housing market,” he said. “She is always sought after by high-end clients and works extremely hard to meet and exceed their highest expectations. We are truly fortunate to have her on our team.”

Giddings was recognized for her accomplishments during a company ceremony last month. She has also been extended an invitation to Coldwell Banker’s Residential Brokerage's Top 1% Retreat, which will be held later this year at the world-renowned Pelican Hill resort in Newport Beach, ranked as the number 1 resort in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler.

During her award-winning 40-year career, Giddings has sold more than $3 billion worth of the finest homes and estates in the city and earned a sterling reputation for being San Francisco's preeminent luxury Realtor. She has been featured in publications such from The Wall Street Journal to Haute Living. Unique Homes named her among the 35 most influential people in luxury real estate.

A native of Stockholm, Sweden and daughter of a Swedish diplomat and president of the Nobel Foundation, Giddings attributes part of her success to her many international contacts. Because of her international experience she is sought after by relocating executives and expatriates. In addition, she is known for her strong design and marketing skills for luxury properties.

Giddings can be reached at Coldwell Banker Pacific Heights' office, 1560 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco, by phone at 415.531.5033 or via email at malin@sfproperties.com. Her Web site is www.sfproperties.com.

About Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is the largest residential real estate brokerage in Northern California and serves the markets from Monterey to Tahoe and nearly every market in between.  The company has 57 office locations and more than 3,900 affiliated sales associates throughout Northern California.  Last year the company handled 13.5% of all dollar volume sold in Northern California, more than double its nearest competitor.  Through its internationally renowned Coldwell Banker Previews® program, Coldwell Banker leads the luxury home market in Northern California, representing more than 22% of all dollar volume sold of properties over $1 million.  A subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), NRT operates Realogy’s company-owned real estate brokerage offices. For more information please visit www.CaliforniaMoves.com or call 925.771.5285. CalBRE #01908304.

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