SF Realtor Malin Giddings Named Top Agent For Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage In Northern California

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – March 28, 2012 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading provider of real estate services in the Bay Area, announced today that renowned San Francisco Realtor Malin Giddings once again ranked as the company's number one agent in Northern California and one of the top agents in the United States.

One of the industry's most prominent luxury real estate professionals, Giddings and her team were involved in more than $241 million in real estate sales last year. That ranked as the highest dollar volume for a Coldwell Banker sales team in Northern California, outpacing more than 3,600 agents in the region. In addition, she finished second nationally and worldwide, surpassing more than 87,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates in 49 countries.

A veteran Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's San Francisco Van Ness TRI office, Giddings has consistently been one of the top agents in the entire city and the nation.

Throughout her 30-plus year career she has been involved in more than $3 billion in residential real estate sales, including some of the Bay Area's most luxurious estates. Over the years, her achievements have been featured in many articles highlighting several record-breaking sales, such as the Getty penthouse in San Francisco.

"Year in and year out, Malin ranks as one of the very top luxury Realtors – not only in San Francisco but around the country," said Rick Turley, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. "She is sought out by the most discriminating buyers and sellers of the top luxury homes in the city because of her outstanding track record and her uncompromising commitment to her clients' success."

"Malin is the ultimate professional, a Realtor is held in the highest regard by her colleagues and her competitors alike in the local real estate market," said John McInerney, manager of the Coldwell Banker Van Ness office. "She has an incredible level of knowledge and expertise when it comes to the luxury real estate. We're very fortunate to have her on our team at Coldwell Banker."

Giddings was recognized for her accomplishments during a company ceremony last month at the Coldwell Banker Generation Blue Experience in New Orleans.

A native of Stockholm, Sweden and daughter of the former President of the Nobel Foundation, Giddings can attribute part of her annual success to her many international contacts. In addition, she has a strong design and marketing background, an innovative approach to sales and marketing, and a dedication uncompromising service.

Giddings' international background provides a perfect fit with Elite Estates International, of which she is a founding member. The group is an international strategic alliance and unique affiliation of some of the world's top luxury real estate professionals.

TRI Coldwell Banker's office is located at 1699 Van Ness Ave. in San Francisco. Giddings can be reached by calling 415.531.5033 or by e-mail at malin@sfproperties.com. For more information, please visit her website at www.sfproperties.com.

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 62 office locations and more than 3,600 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, the company leads the luxury home market in Northern California, representing more than 22% of all dollar volume sold of properties over $1 million. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is part of NRT LLC, the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company. NRT has 750 offices and 45,000 sales associates operating in more than 35 major metropolitan areas. A subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, NRT operates Realogy's company-owned real estate brokerage offices. For more information please visit www.CaliforniaMoves.com or call 925.275.3085. DRE # 01908304.