A bit of history about Brendan and his service...

  • Born October 5, 1951 and raised in Palo Alto at 758 DeSoto Drive
  • Graduated from Bellarmine College Prep in 1969
  • Graduated from Santa Clara University with a Bachelors Degree in Economics from the Science School in 1973
  • Received a Masters Degree in Business from Santa Clara University in 1976
  • Joined Coldwell Banker in 1975
  • Joined Cornish & Carey in 1985
  • Appointed to the position of Senior Marketing Analyst in 1986
  • Appointed Associate Vice President in 1992
  • Cornish & Carey purchased by Coldwell Banker in 1997

Since my association with Cornish & Carey/Coldwell Banker, I have always been in the top 1% of the company and the number 1 or 2 sales person in my individual office and have averaged between 35-55 transactions each year for over 25 years.

  

Since Coldwell Banker purchased Cornish & Carey I have been the #1 agent in the Palo Alto offices by both dollar volume and in terms of units sold in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009 YTD. In 2000, 2003, and 2006 I finished #2. This level of activity has placed me in the top 1% of the company each year.

  

My interests combined with Real Estate are my wife, my home, competitive cycling, weight lifting, fine arts, travel and French.

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 Awards & Recognition

 

April 2010

 

Dear Brendan:

 

 Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that your recent performance places you at the 396 among NRT’s top 1,000 sales associates for the first quarter of 2010.  To put this achievement in perspective, you and your esteemed colleagues represent the top 2 percent of performers among NRT’s 45,000 sales associates across the country.

 

Your commitment to excellence and dedication to “Truly Remarkable Service” are clearly winning combinations for both you and for NRT.  Indeed, you serve as a role model for not only the company but for the entire industry and we are so fortunate to have you on the NRT team.

 

As we being to emerge from one of the most challenging periods in real estate, I want you to know that I sincerely appreciate the many talents you share with the company.  Congratulation once again and best wishes fro continued success.

 

Sincerely,

 

Bruce Zipf

 


May 31,  2010

 

Dear Brendan,

 

Congratulations on achieving the honor of top GCI Sales Associate for the month of April for the Palo Alto Downtown office.  Your successes this month are a testemant to your hard work and professionalism.  The level of excellence you have displayed to achieve this recognition is outstanding.  You are truly an asset to the Coldwell Banker team and it's a pleasure for me to applaud your triumphs.

 

Warm regards,

  

Rick Turley

President

San Francisco Bay Area


 

April 16,  2010

 

Dear Brendan,

 

It is with great pride that I congratulate you on receiving the honor of top GCI sales Associate and #1 Agent in Buyer Controlled Sales in Palo Alto Downtown office for the month of March.  What a great way to start out 2010! While many Agents are still recovering from the often slow holiday season, you are on your way to making this a great year.  Thank you for being such a dedicated member of the Coldwell Banker team.  Congratulations!

 

Warm regards,

  

Rick Turley

President

San Francisco Bay Area

 

 

March 23, 2010

 

Dear Brendan Leary,

 

Congratulations on achieving the Coldwell Banker International President's Premier designation for 2009.  The hard work, commitment and determination you displayed last years resulted in this tremendous accomplishment, earned by only the top producers of the more than 46,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide.

 

In a company filled with some of the most successful and hard working professionals in our industry, it is quite a feat to climb to the top and stand out as truly remarkable.  Your dedication to excellence and superior service are shining examples of what makes Coldwell Banker so successful. I am proud to have you as a member of our professional family and I appreciate you continued loyalty.

 

Once again, I offer my sincerest congratulations on your outstanding achievement. I wish you all the best in the year to come

 

Sincerely,

 

 Rick Turley

President

San Francisco Bay Area

 

 

March 15, 2010

 

Dear Brendan:

 

It is with great pride that I congratulate you on receiving the honor of #1 Agent in Buyer Controlled Sales and Top Listing Agent in the Palo Alto Downtown office for the month of February 2010. What a great way to start out 2010! While many agents are still recovering from the often slow holiday season, you are on your way to making this a great year.  Thank you for being such a dedicated member of the Coldwell Banker team. Congratulations!

 

Warm regards,

 

 Rick Turley

President

San Francisco Bay Area

 

February, 2010

 

Dear Robert:

I am writing to commend you on your exceptionally strong finish to 2009 which earned you a place among NRT’s Top 1,000 Sales Associates for the fourth quarter of 2009. This ranks you among the top 2% of the entire company’s sales force. In fact, you placed  number 255 amongst our top sales associates. We have approximately 46,000 sales associates across all NRT brands.  Not only is this a huge accomplishment from a financial performance perspective, it is also a tremendous testament to your strong commitment to the real estate profession.  You have made the entire NRT family very proud.

 

The momentum generated by this remarkable achievement provides the perfect platform from which to take advantage of the many market opportunities ahead of us and I am confident your success will continue in the coming year.


Your dedication to the company during the most challenging economic climate in a generation has served you and the company well and I thank you for your commitment perseverance and loyalty. I am proud to count you among the NRT elite and wish you all the best in your future success.

 

Warm regards,

 

Bruce Zipf

President & CEO

  

December 11, 2009

 

Dear Brendan:

 

Congratulations on earning the title of #1 Agent in Buyer Controlled Sales for the Palo Alto Downtown office for the month of October 2009.  In these more difficult times, you have taken the extra steps needed to succeed in becoming one of the top real estate professionals in your office and it's an honor for me to applaud your accomplishment.  Thank you for your hard work and professionalism.  Coldwell Banker is proud to call you one of its own. 

 

Warm regards,

 

Rick Turley

President

San Francisco Bay Area

 

 

 November 2009  

 

Dear Brendan:  

 

Congratulations!  I am delighted to inform you that your recent professional accomplishments place you among the top 1,000 NRT Sales Associates for the third quarter of 2009.  You have singlehandedly bolstered our business, the housing market and the economy through your impressive sales accomplishments.  

 

We all know that owning a home is perhaps the most significant contributor to building personal wealth.  And as we have contended with the most significant economic downturn in a generation, keeping the American dream of homeownership alive is not only important to each individual you serve, it is also inextricably tied to the financial health of our company and our nation.  

 

I am sure it must be gratifying to know that through your continuous efforts and commitment to exceptional service, you personally make a difference on so many fronts.  I am deeply honored to have you in the NRT family and am so pleased to personally congratulate you on this impressive professional achievement.   

 

Thank you for your commitment to Truly Remarkable Service.  In the end, that is what distinguished us.    Best wishes to you for your continued success.   

 

Sincerely,   

 

Bruce Zipf President & CEO, NRT LLC

 

 

August 2009

 

Dear Brendan:

 

Perserverence. Determination. Resourcefulness.  These are qualities that spring to my mind when I consider your recent professional accomplishments - a measure of success that has earned you the distinction of being named to NRT's Top 1,000 Sales Associates for the second quarter of 2009.

 

Please accept my personal and heartfelt congratulations on this prestigious honor, made even more impressive given the prolonged market challenges of the past two years.  As the nation's leading residential real estate company, NRT sets high standards for the industry.  Your sales leadership and commitment to excellence contribute in large part to our ability to maintain these high standards and I am most proud that you are part of the NRT family.

 

Thank you for all you do to serve as a role model for both our company and our industry.  I wish you continued success in all your endeavors.

 

Sincerely,

 

Bruce Zipf

President & CEO, NRT LLC

 

 

April 22, 2009

  

Dear Brendan:

  

What a pleasure it is for me to congratulate you on receiving the honor of top GCI & Buyer Controlled Sales Associate in your office for the month of March.  It takes a great amount of professionalism, dedication and determination to rise to the top of an office compromised of such talented Agents.  You're a valued member of the Coldwell Banker team and I wish you the best in the coming months!

  

Warm regards,

  

Rick Turley

President

San Francisco, Peninsula, North Bay

  

  

  March 25, 2009

  

Dear Brendan:

  

It is with great admiration that I congratulate you for achieving the illustrious designation of Coldwell Banker's International President's Premier for 2008.  This achievement is one of the company's highest honors and is only earned by less than 1% of the more that 107,000 Coldwell Banker Sales Associates worldwide.

  

I believe that this tremendous honor not only highlights your talents as a real estate professional, but your unwavering commitment to your clients, dedication to excellence and strength as you faced challenging market conditions this past year.  Reaching this milestone is a testament to your professionalism, hard work and determination.

  

Congratulations on your remarkable award.  May you enjoy continued success in 2009.

  

Sincerely,

  

Rick Turley

President

San Francisco-Peninsula-North Bay Region

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

 

  

  

April 2008

  

Dear Brendan:

  

Congratulations on achieving a ranking that places you in NRT's top 1,000 sales associates for the first quarter in 2008. To put this achievement into perspective, you and your esteemed colleagues represent the top 1.7 percent of performers among NRT's 56,000 sales associates across the country.  This accomplishment is particularly impressive given the continuing challenges the market presents.

  

Your commitment to excellence and dedication to "Truly Remarkable Service" are winning combinations for both you and NRT. Indeed, you serve as a role model for not only the company but the entre industry and we are so fortunate to have you on the NRT team.

  

I want you to know that I sincerely appreciate the many talents you share with the company. Congratulations once again and best wishes for continued success.

  

Sincerely,

  

Bruce Zipf

President and CEO, NRT LLC

  

  

April 25, 2008

  

Dear Brendan:

  

It is my distinct pleasure to congratulate you on being named to the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage San Francisco / Peninsula Top 100 for 2007. This is one of our company's most prestigious honors and is only achieved by a select few of the more than 990 Sales Associates in the San Francisco and Peninsula regions. Your ranking places you among the most distinguished Sales Associates in our company.

  

Your hard work, professionalism and dedication to being the consummate, skilled real estate sales professional have earned this designation for you. Your exceptional talents and traits as a real estate professional are evident in this achievement.

  

It is a source of personal pride for me to have an Agent of your high caliber associated with our company.

  

May your success continue to 2008.

  

Sincerely,

  

Rick Turley

President

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

San Francisco / Peninsula

  

March 7, 2008

  

Dear Brendan:

  

It is with great pride and honor that I commend you for achieving membership into the Society of Excellence. Only a few exceptionally talented individuals have the expertise and dedication necessary to obtain this career peak. You have soared to the highest level of achievement within our company and have firmly placed yourself among the finest Sales Associates.

  

Your talent, dedication and commitment to providing superb customer service to your clienst are also evident by this accomplishment. Your triumph is truly a source of inspiration to your colleagues and me.

  

It is my honor to enclose a certificate of achievement to commemorate your outstanding accomplishment.

  

I wish you my most heartfelt congratulations and look forward to watching your continued success and prosperity in the coming year.

  

Sincerely,

  

Rick Turley

President

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

San Francisco / Peninsula

 

  

November 16, 2007

Dear Brendan:

  

During these challenging market conditions, it is with extreme pride that I have the opportunity to congratulate you for your outstanding achievement in obtaining the status of #1 GCI agent (Gross Commission Income) in your office for the month of October.  Your accomplishment serves a proof that an ardent sense of professionalism and a deep rooted commitment to excellence in customer service results in an exceptional outcome.

  

You are a credit to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and an inspiration to your industry peers.  Continued success in 2008!

  

Best regards,

  

Rick Turley

President

San Francisco Peninsula

 

 

 

October 2007

  

Dear Brendan:

  

It is with great pride that I congratulate you on achieving the distinction of being named the NRT's Top 1,000 Sales Associates for the third quarter of 2007.  Your commitment, dedication, and hard work rightfully place you in this prestigious group.

  

This achievement is underscored by your impressive ability to achieve this status in a changing and competitive market.  As a member of the NRT family, you are a part of the industry-leading company known nationally for delivering exceptional service and achieving remarkable results.  To put this simply, this distinction places you among the best of the best.

  

You are a fitting role model for our company and our industry, and I am so very proud to have you as part of the NRT family.  Thank you for your continued efforts and best wishes for your continued success.

  

Sincerely,

  

Bruce Zipf

President and CEO

NRT Incorporated

  

  


June 12, 2007

Dear Brendan:

  

It is an honor to work with professionals of your high caliber whose hard work and outstanding efforts produce superb results.  In recognition of your efforts, it is with great enthusiasm that I congratulate you on being name #1 Agent in Gross Commission Sales AND #1 Listing Agent in your office in the month of May.

  

Coldwell Banker's tradition of excellence is illustrated by Sales Associates like you who infuse professionalism, industry epertize and customer service into every transaction.  I look forward to congratulating you many more times in 2007!

  

Best Regards,

  

Rick Turley

President

 

 

April 2007


Dear Brendan:


Congratulations on achieving a ranking that places you on NRT's top 1,000 sales associates this first quarter of 2007.  Given the dynamic challenges presented by recent market conditions, this is a notable achievement indeed!


To put this achievement in perspective, you and your esteemed colleagues represent the top 1.6 percent of performers among our 61,000 sales associates across the country.


Your commitment to excellence and dedication to unparalleled customer service are winning combinations for both you and NRT.  I thank you for your dedication and am honored to work with your as part of the NRT family.


With professionals like you on our team, our business remains strong and the outlook is always positive.  I wish you continued success in the coming year.


Sincerely,


Bruce Zipf

President & CEO

NRT Incorporated


March 9, 2007

 

Dear Brendan:

 

It is a great honor to congratulate you for earning the designation of International President’s Premier.  Earning such a highly regarded honor is a compliment to your integrity, dedication and diligence as a real estate professional.  Achieved by only the top 1% of over 126,000 Coldwell Banker Sales Associates internationally, this esteemed honor truly places you among the most distinguished group of real estate professionals in the world. 

 

I am continually impressed with your remarkable talent and the superior service you provide to your clients.  Your vast knowledge and experience have propelled you to the very top of the industry.

 

Again, congratulations on achieving this extraordinary honor.  May you enjoy continued success and prosperity in the New Year.

 

Sincerely,

 

Rick Turley

President

Coldwell Banker San Francisco/Peninsula

 

 

 

 

 

April 2006

 

Dear Brendan:

 

Congratulations!  Your gross commission income for the first quarter of 2006 was nothing short of spectacular.  In fact, it garnered your ranking among NRT’s top 1,000 sales associates – of the 64,000 nationwide.

 

Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for the tremendous effort you put into each and every transaction.  I know your clients appreciate your skills and counsel by the countless times they return to work with you again and again.

 

This past quarter has brought with it some challenges in pockets of real estate markets around the country, but you have managed to succeed in spite of anything that came your way, and I’d like to thank you personally for your focus on providing excellent customer service.  You continue to make your company stand out above the rest, and for that, you should be very proud of yourself.

 

Thank you again for everything you’ve done the past quarter, and best wishes for much success for the rest of the year and beyond.

 

    ---Sincerely,

    Bruce Zipf

    President & CEO

   NRT Incorporated

 

 

January, 2006

 

Dear Brendan:

 

I am proud to congratulate you for your exceptional achievements.  Based on your gross commission income in the fourth quarter of 2005, you have earned a position among NRT’s top 1,000 sales associates.  Reaching this performance level among 64,000 sales professionals in over 35 major metropolitan areas is a special mark of success and skill.

 

I know the effort you are putting forth does not come without personal sacrifice, and I would like to thank you for your dedication and hard work on behalf of this company.  You are the foundation of our success and the standard for all your colleagues to emulate.

 

Not just anyone can meet the challenges and maximize the opportunities of today’s real estate market.  You succeed at getting the message across in an ever more competitive environment and mastering new technology, while practicing time-honored customer-service skills.  By attaining a place in NRT’s top 1,000, you’ve shown yourself to be a true role model for real estate professionals everywhere.

 

Thank you for the commitment you show, the contributions you make and the example you set.  Best wishes for continued success in a promising new year.

 

    ---Sincerely,

    Bruce Zipf

    President & CEO

    NRT Incorporated

 

 

 

  

March 28, 2006

Dear Brendan:

It is my privilege to congratulate you on being named to the prestigious Coldwell Banker San Francisco Bay Area Top 100 for 2005.  This is one of our company's highest honors and is only achieved by a select few of the more than 2,300 Sales Associates in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Your number 6 ranking places you among the most distinguished Sales Associates in our company.

  

Your exceptional talents as a real estate professional are evident in this achievement.  It is thanks to your tireless work, commitment to professionalism and dedication to your clients that you have earned this designation.

  

Thank you for your passion for excellence.  I am proud to have you associated with our company.

  

May your success continue throughout 2006.

  

           ---Sincerely,

           Avram Goldman

           President and COO

  

  

  

March 21, 2005

Dear Brendan Leary:

It is with great pride and admiration that I congratulate you on being named NRT's Top 100 for your sales achievements in 2004. The parent company of Coldwell Banker Northern California, NRT is the nation's largest and most successful real estate firm, representing more than 59,000 top-notch real estate professionals throughout the United States.

  

Your number 37 ranking places you amoung the most exclusive group of real estate professionals in the country. Reaching this pinnacle of achievement is a great testament to your professionalism, expertise and commitment to excellence in customer service.

          

           ---Sincerely,

           Avram Goldman

           President and COO

  

March 14, 2005

  

Dear Mr Leary:

It is my great honor to congratulate you on being named to the Coldwell Banker San Francisco Bay Area Top 100 for your sales achievements in 2004. Your number 8 ranking places you among the most talented memebers of our company - and the most illustrious group of real estate professionals in the world.

  

This achievement is a great testament to your personal commitment and exceptional professional abilities, which have helped propel you to the next level. Throughout the changes in our marketplace, you have remained a constant source of strength and stability for your clients and associates. By upholding your core vales and striving for excellence, you have continually risen above the competition to provide "truly remarkable service.

  

             ---Sincerely,

             Avram Goldman

             President and COO

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