NRT Announces Executive Appointments

Kate Rossi Promoted to Regional Executive Vice President for Southeast Operations;
Cathleen Smith Tapped to Lead Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut/Westchester County, N.Y.


PARSIPPANY, N.J. - August 19, 2010

NRT LLC, the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company, today announced the promotion of Kate Rossi to regional executive vice president for the company's Southeast region. Rossi, who previously served as president of NRT's Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage company in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y., will now oversee nine distinct markets throughout Florida, Georgia and Texas, comprising more than 100 brokerage offices and 6,300 sales associates, all working under the Coldwell Banker banner.

A seasoned leader whose real estate career spans more than 25 years, Rossi also served as president of NRT's Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage companies in Long Island, N.Y., and Colorado and as regional vice president for Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pa.

"Kate's dynamic leadership style and deep knowledge of the Coldwell Banker brand have served her well in numerous executive posts with the company as she has consistently led each local operating company to new heights," said Bruce Zipf, president and chief executive officer of NRT LLC. "I am confident that those qualities will continue to bring her success in her new, expanded role in the Southeast," he continued.

In conjunction, Cathleen Smith was appointed as president for NRT's Connecticut/Westchester County, N.Y. company, which is comprised of 44 offices and 2,100 sales associates. Smith previously served as senior regional vice president for NRT's Coldwell Banker operations in Tampa, Fla., for the last seven years. Prior to that, Smith distinguished herself as a regional manager for six leading offices in the state.

"Cathleen's extensive industry experience combined with her enthusiasm and professionalism have been a winning combination for many years and I am certain they will be invaluable assets as she enters her new leadership role in Connecticut and Westchester County," said Zipf.


About NRT LLC NRT LLC is the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company, with approximately 750 offices, 45,000 sales associates and 5,100 employees operating in 35 major metropolitan areas. NRT, its affiliated companies, marketing partners or joint ventures provide mortgage, title, insurance, escrow, warranty, relocation and concierge services to NRT's family of companies. NRT (www.nrtllc.com), a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, operates Realogy's company-owned real estate brokerage offices under the world-renowned brand names of Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, ERA®, Sotheby's International Realty® and The Corcoran Group®. Realogy is the world's leading real estate brokerage franchisor.



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