The Harwood Group earns top Coldwell Banker accolades

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s The Harwood Group, operating from its own office in the Village of Rancho Santa Fe, has yet another distinction to add to its already impressive resume. Led by Doug and Orva Harwood, The Harwood Group recently earned Coldwell Banker’s most elite recognition for its unbelievable sales production throughout 2011, the Society of Excellence Award, a distinction comprising the company’s top selling individuals or teams throughout Southern California. Not only did The Harwood Group top all Coldwell Banker San Diego County teams in sales production for 2011 but have done so since 2005. Furthermore, The Harwood Group ranked #6 in Southern California among all Coldwell Banker teams and individuals and was also named to Coldwell Banker’s Top 10 Teams in the Nation.

“The Harwood Group’s success is a direct reflection of the team’s unwavering commitment to excellence and their clients’ real estate needs,” said Rancho Santa Fe Branch Manager Steve Salinas. “Through Doug and Orva’s 60 combined years’ experience, they have truly seen it all and our clients benefit greatly from their in-depth industry experience and professionalism.”

The Harwood Group recently carved an impressive notch high up on The Wall Street Journal/Real Trends, Inc. Top 250 list, ranking 30th among the top real estate teams in the U.S.

“The Harwood Group never ceases to amaze me with their consistent ultra high level of production and unrelenting ambition,” said Rick Hoffman, president and coo of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, San Diego County and Temecula Valley. “They represent and elite echelon of real estate professionals, and we are extremely proud of their achievements throughout 2011 and beyond.”

With 29 agents, The Harwood Group is deeply involved in the community. Among the many projects the team is currently involved in are the Rachel Women’s Center in San Diego, working with children and adults with cognitive delays and disabilities, Project Concern International, providing food to the homeless at the St. Vincent DePaul Center, being on the board of Directors from Hugs 4 Kids and Kids Korp USA, president of the RSF Lacrosse team, liaison for the Torrey Pines High School football team, and a commitment by all of the agents to their local schools. Visit www.theharwoodgrp.com