As 2009 draws to an end, many of us look back to review our successes and challenges that we faced over the year. And, as I look back, I am pleased by what Coldwell Banker has accomplished this year. While we have had many challenges, our accomplishments have made me proud. Here is a summary of our many achievements:

• Launched the new View magazine that reaches over 250,000 readers in Orange County and the Coachella Valley

• Launched the new OCViewOnline.com

• Launched the digital version of View magazine

• Launched our iPhone and Droid real estate search applications

• Finished a variety of agreements that have our listings fed to over 450 Web sites across the nation

• Launched the Coldwell Banker On Location YouTube Channel

• Ranked highest in customer satisfaction nationwide by J.D. Powers & Associates

• Opened a whole new concept office in Huntington Beach that represent the future of real estate

• Completely remodeled our office in Corona del Mar to match our concept office in Huntington Beach

• Maintained our status as a top real estate brokerage in Orange County and the top brokerage in a variety of cities

• Worked with lenders to establish a process to help streamline the often complicated short sale transaction

• Continued to contribute to charitable organizations such as Court Appointed Special Advocates, American Cancer Society and the Second Harvest Food Bank However, what I am most proud of is our associates and employees who have helped thousands of our neighbors buy or sell their homes this year. Without their contributions, none of our successes would have been possible. I look forward with eagerness as to what 2010 holds for our company and the real estate market. If you want to find out what Coldwell Banker can do for you, visit www.OCViewOnline.com and search for one of our real estate professionals near you.