PRESS RELEASE  -  The Tuscaloosa News - April 15, 2007

Century 21 Patty Snell and Associates GOLD TEAM received numerous "2006" awards for office and individual sales agent production and quality service at the annual awards banquet at the Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham, Mar. 31, 2007.

Century 21 Corporate acknowledges the importance of recognition awards, therefore presents their franchise offices and individual producers with the finest awards available in the real estate industry.

Office awards are the collective efforts of every producing agent in the office.  Once again, the 2006 President Award was presented to Century 21 Patty Snell and Associates.

This most prestigious award is presented to offices that maintain Sales Production and Quality Service.  The coveted Centurion Award is presented to the offices that have outstanding sales, and Century 21 Patty Snell and Associates was presented this award again for 2006.

The Pinnacle Quality Service Award designates those offices that attain the highest level of service for their clients and customers, which was presented once again to Century 21 Patty Snell and Associates

The Produces Award was also presented to Century 21 Patty Snell and Associates for Sales Production.  Century 21 Corporate recognized individual award winners for the individual hard work, dedication, and commitment of each agent.

Pamela Wilmuth was presented the coveted individual 2006 Producer Centurion Award for Sales Production.  Pamela has achieved this award for the last 4 years.  Wilmuth also received the 2006 Producer Quality Service Award for Excellent Quality Service to her clients and customers, and the 2006 Producer Plaque for Production.

Brenda Nolan was the recipient of the 2006 Diamond Masters Award, and award of Excellent Sales Production.  Noland also received the 2006 Quality Service Producer Award for Excellent Quality Service to her clients and customers, and the 2006 Producer Plaque for Production.  Noland was presented by Century 21 Mortgage with the #1 Mortgage Production Award for Alabama in 2006.

Debbie Brenner received the 2006 Emerald Masters Award for Excellence in Sales Production.  Brenner was also presented with the 2006 Producer Quality Service Award for Excellent Quality Service to her clients and customers, an award she has received every year she has been affiliated with Century 21.  Brenner also received the 2006 Producer Plaque for Production.

Melinda Nix received the 2006 Emerald Masters Award for Excellence in Sales Production.  Nix was also the recipient of the 2006 Producer Quality Service Award for Excellent Quality Service to her clients and customers, and the 2006 Producer Plaque for Production.  Nix was also the recipient of the 2006 Producer Quality Service Award for Excellent Quality Service to her clients and customers, and the 2006 Producer Plaque for Production.

Sandra Payne was the recipient of the 2006 Ruby Masters Award for Excellence in Sales Production. Payne also received the 2006 Producer Quality Service Award for Excellent Quality Service to her clients and customers, and the 2006 Producer Plaque for Sales Production.

Patty Snell, Owner/Broker says she is proud of all of the Corporate Award Winners !

They certainly know the value of hard work, commitment, dedication, and an outstanding work ethic, as they are continuous award winners year after year.  we have team spirit in our office.  Everyone is a team player, always ready to help each other, which is a wonderful example for our new agents.

Century 21 Real Estate Corporation is a  strong global force, being the #1 recognized Real Estate Company in the world.

With over 8,000 Offices, over 147,000 Agents, in over 45 Countries, worldwide, we have the presence to promote sales across the United States and around the world.  This is so important with Internet sales increasing everyday and the more Computer savvy clients.  We have the best of State-of-the-Art Technology at our finger tips.

Century 21 Corporate provides our agents with an awesome private exclusive web site that is second to none, to ensure our agents are always informed and top notch in every phase of Real Estate.

Century 21 Patty Snell and Associates GOLD TEAM is proud to call Tuscaloosa County and West Alabama our home.  We enjoy beautiful scenery, a prosperous economy and enormous opportunities of working and living in Tuscaloosa, an All American City. 

Century 21 Patty Snell and Associates GOLD TEAM of award winning realtors has received the most elite and prestigious awards for outstanding sales and customer service that continue to exceed all expectations year after year.

Quality Service is the #1 priority at Century 21 Patty Snell and Associates.  We are proud of our Quality Service Award Status.

The warm and friendly team of professional at Century 21 Patty Snell and Associates will help you find you dream home.  We handle the home buying process from start to finish.

Selling your home is very personal.  Century 21 Patty Snell and Associates GOLD TEAM understands your needs and handles your entire marketing process, negotiating and every other aspect from start to finish.  We make your home selling experience as stress free as possible.

Whether you are moving across town, across the country, or around the world, Century 21 Patty Snell and Associates GOLD TEAM has a RELOCATION DEPARTMENT in-house to provide answers to all of your RELOCATION questions to make our move smooth as possible.

Our Customers Deserve and Receive the Finest Service offered by any Real Estate Organization", You can count on OUR Top Award Winning GOLD TEAM because We Sincerely Care!.. Our Service is the Difference!

Our GOLD TEAM Achievement Awards are the results of our customers complete satisfaction of their listings and selling of their Homes and Properties and express their   feeling and comments of the results on their surveys that are sent directly to Century21 Corporate for annual award considerations. THANK YOU!

Patty Snell - Owner/Broker, ABR, ABRM, CRS, GRI, VIP 21 CENTURY 21 Certified Real Estate Professional Agents 100% Customer "Quality Service" BUYER and SELLER Satisfaction Awards Top Trained Certified "Gold Team" Agents in all faces of Real Estate and Computer and Internet Technology "Gold Team" Office and Agents with the "Golden Rule Standards" Fine Homes & Estates Specialists Commercial Properties Specialist Relocation Specialist Primary Broker Rental Properties Specialist AWARD WINNING STATUS with CENTURION TEAM AWARDS Presidents Quality Service Office Award Production and Sales Awards Century Mortgage Award as #1 in mortgage production for the state of Alabama Diamond Masters Awards Master Awards Ruby Awards Emerald Awards Quality Service Awards Multi Million Dollar Statue 2002-2006 OFFICE CENTURION AWARD Being the first Century 21 in Tuscaloosa, to achieve OFFICE CENTURION.     • Commercial Investment Network • Fine Homes & Estates • Residential Properties • WorldWide ERC • Cendant Mobility Relocation Primary Broker • Residential Fine Homes & Estates Specialist • Commercial Investment Properties Specialist • Relocation Specialist • Land & Lots Specialist • Property Management Specialist • Rental Properties Specialist • Lake Tuscaloosa Properties Specialists • Tuscaloosa County Specialist • West Alabama Specialist • Eagle Cove Estates Specialist • 'The Capstone' Residential & Golf Club Community       Tuscaloosa County Subdivisions: Academy Drive, Arcadia, Canyon Lakes, Chadwick Place, Clear Creek Colony, Country Oaks, Covey Chase, Creekwood, Crown Pointe, Dunbrook, Eagle Cove Estates, Englewood Meadows, Forest Ridge, Greystone, Highland Park, Hillc rest Meadows,Hinton Place, Huntington Place, Inverness, Indian Hills/High Forest, Lake Crest, Lake Tuscaloosa, Laurelwood, Lexington Downs, Lurleen Estates, Magnolia Park, Mallard Creek, Manora Estates, Meadowlake Village, North Hampton, North Park, • Northridge, North River Yacht Club, Northwood Forest, Oak Chase, Plantation Drive, Remington, Reston Place, Riverchase, Riverdale, Riverwood, Shamley Green, Southridge, The Capstone Residential & Golf Commun ity, The Highlands,The Oaks, The Woodlands, Vestavia Hills, Waverly, Wellington, Wood Estates, Woodland Forrest, Woodland Hills, and many others.......     • Century 21 - 2002-2006 Centurion Office Award • Team Awards - Centurion Teams • Masters Club Awards • Quality Service Award - Office & Agents • Production Awards • We are of Office of Multi-Million and Million Dollar Producers • We hold CRS - GRI - ABR and VIP Relocation Status for our area. • We are the PRINCIPLE BROKER of the largest RELOCATION NETWORK in the world, 'CARTUS RELOCATION'. • Accredited Buyer Representative • Certified Residential Specialist • Accredited Buyer Representative Manager • Commercial Specialist • Certified Property Manager • Certified Relocation Specialist • Certified Relocation Manager • Graduates of Realtor Institute • Fine Homes & Estates Specialists • Realtors National - State - Local Association of Certified Realtors • Certified Cendant Mobility Relocation • Relocation Director & Specialists • VIP Relocation Director • VIP Sales Assoc. •  Accredited Buyer Representative •  Certified Residential Specialist •  Graduate, REALTOR Institute

Century21 "GOLD TEAM" Buyer and Seller Service Pledges

CENTURY 21® real estate professionals are dedicated to providing you with the best service throughout the real estate transaction! Take a look at the following pledge certificates to detail the services you can expect.

CENTURY 21 real estate professionals are dedicated to making the process of BUYING and SELLING of your home as easy as possible.

1. Dedicate myself to making the process of buying your next home as easy and as successful as possible.

2. Respect you, your needs and be honest and forthright.

3. Hold your best interests in the highest regard throughout the process.

4. Value and respect your time, being as efficient and effective as possible.

5. Understand your needs and respond quickly.

6. Consult with you to determine your particular real estate wants and needs.

7. Use my base of experience, knowledge, tools and the most up-to-date training to best serve you.

8. Explain each step of the process and act as a guide to help you make most informed decisions.

9. Disclose material facts known about the property and respond to questions concerning the property.

10. Help determine your purchasing power, while explaining alternative methods of purchasing and/or financing.

11. Provide an action plan for locating the right property, at the right price and terms, in an acceptable time frame.

12. To the best of my ability, continuously show you new properties that fit your needs.

13. Provide a Customized Home Search Plan for locating the right property for you, only showing you properties that will best meet your needs and in accordance with Fair Housing regulations and ethical real estate practices.

14. Use the most comprehensive database of listings in the area, to help you find the home that best meets your needs, whether that be the Multiple Listing Service and/or other methods.

15. Provide the resources of Century21.com that offers thousands of listings, allowing you to easily review homes that are right for you, access in-depth information on neighborhoods, and additional information.*

16. Use my knowledge and expertise to promote the most valuable purchase on your behalf. I will assist you in evaluating the market value of properties that  re of interest to you and help you obtain the most advantageous price and terms.

17. Provide access to financing that meets your needs, at the lowest possible rates available to you.

18. Advise and assist you in completing your purchase agreement, and present your offer with integrity in a light most favorable to your needs.

19. Upon acceptance of an offer by you, pre-settlement (escrow) activities throughout the closing process will be monitored as permitted by law or local practice.

20. Offer to provide you with information regarding other professionals (e.g. attorneys, accountants, inspectors, contractors) that may assist you during and after your move.

21. Utilize the CENTURY 21 System of thousands of offices to provide you with the name of an office in the area of your new home, to assist you further

CENTURY 21 real estate professionals are dedicated to making the process of SELLING your home as easy as possible. Below you will find the 21 pledge points offered in support of helping you.

1. Dedicate myself to making the process of selling your home as easy and as successful as possible.

2. Respect you, your needs and be honest and forthright.

3. Hold your best interests in the highest regard throughout the process.

4. Value and respect your time, being as efficient and effective as possible.

5. Understand your needs and respond quickly.

6. Use my base of experience, knowledge, tools and the most up-to-date training to best serve you.

7. Provide regular progress reports throughout the process and discuss with you comments received about your property.

8. Explain each step of the process and act as a guide to help you make the most informed decisions.

9. Make recommendations to enhance the marketability of your property.

10. Use a written Competitive Market Analysis and local market information to help you set the right listing price to sell your home and get the value you deserve.

11. Review various financing alternatives and assist you in determining those which best enhance the saleability of your home.

12. Develop, present and agree upon a Customized Marketing Plan that will detail specific promotional efforts to help best market your property.

13. Place the internationally recognized CENTURY 21 yard sign on your property,
with your permission and subject to local ordinances.

14. Provide worldwide exposure for your property on the Internet, including posting your property on Century21.com, a site which receives millions of visitors each month.*

15. Explain local real estate procedures and regulations.

16. Show your property to pre-qualified buyers.

17. Utilize the CENTURY 21 System of thousands of offices to expose your property to potential buyers referred to my office.

18. Utilize the vast and powerful resources of the CENTURY 21 System to get you the results you deserve, including leveraging a Network of 8,000 offices, in 45 countries, and 147,000 agents worldwide.

19. Submit to you all written offers, assist with negotiations, and provide an estimate of your net sales proceeds, so you understand all implications prior
to any acceptance.

20. Upon acceptance of an offer to you, pre-settlement (escrow) activities throughout the closing process will be monitored as permitted by law or local practice.

21. Assist you in finding your next home, or offer to refer you to another office in another location.

21 Reasons for choosing Century21 Patty Snell & Associates GOLD TEAM AGENTS!

1. Thousands of Success Stories Each Day - CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM offices help people buy and sell thousands of properties every day – more than any other real estate sales organization in the world. 

2. Our Image Works For You - Thanks to over $40 million in advertising every year, 9 out of 10 American homeowners recognize the CENTURY 21© name – a name they’ve come to trust. 

3. We Attract More Buyers - The CENTURY 21©  GOLD TEAM world wide network of approximately 6,000 offices gives you access to buyers throughout the world. 

4. The Right Pricing Makes Sales - Our real estate GOLD TEAM professionals have the expertise to help you price your home so that you can close the sale. 

5. The Sign You Trust  - Our CENTURY 21© sign is the best local advertising of available properties. A sale can occur as a result of someone recognizing our familiar name on the front lawn and knowing it’s a name they can trust. 

6. Referral System Works For You - With the CENTURY 21 GOLD TEAM Referral system, you have the nations largest network of real estate professionals. 

7. Local Advertising Targets Prime Prospects - Once our national advertising attracts consumers to CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM offices, our local advertising brings them to you.  Neighborhood newspapers, directory and classified ads go to work for you. 

8. Financing Expertise Makes the Difference - Financing for your home is critical. CENTURY 21© real estate GOLD TEAM professionals can help answer important questions, such as how much down payment you need, and how and where to go for financing – questions important to buyers and sellers. 

9. We Have the Marketing Tools That Make the Difference - Our CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM office has an array of marketing tools designed to bring buyers and sellers together and allow you to be competitive in the real estate marketplace. 

10. Professional Training Keeps Us On Top - On-going training opportunities give CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM professional access to the latest marketing techniques and the newest financial tools. 

11. The CENTURY 21© Name Means Results - Independent CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM offices across the nation have helped sell millions of homes.  Your CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM professional is ready to go to work for you. 

12. We’ll Handle the Details - Your CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM sales associate has the contacts to take care of the many details associated with the sale or purchase of your home – from title insurance to termite reports.  We’ll save you time. 

13. Corporate Relocation - The CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM system is actively involved in corporate relocation – working nationwide with major companies who transfer employees.  If your home is on the market, it could be just the place for one of these transferring employees. 

14. Skilled Negotiations Close the Sale  - A skilled negotiator is a critical element in a real estate transaction. CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM professionals make things move smoothly, negotiating to help get the right terms and the right price for your property. 

15. We Can Help With Other Services - Need help finding insurance coverage for your new home?  We Can help.  The CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM system has business relationships with companies who can service your needs. 

16. We Take Care of The Paperwork - CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM professionals have the knowledge and experience to arrange documents associated with your sale or purchase.  We handle the busy work so you can start packing. 

17. Teamwork for You - When you work with a CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM office you have access to other CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM professionals – locally, from surrounding areas, and even from across the world.  We’re here to help you make your real estate dreams a reality. 

18. We Keep You Up To Date - CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM professionals know how important it is to keep you informed.  We make it a point to let you know what’s happening at every stage of the buying or selling process. 

19. We Offer Proven Success - Many homeowners who try selling their own homes fail.  Your CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM professional can help you avoid the myriad of pitfalls you face in marketing your own home, including the disappointment of selling your property for less than it’s worth. 

20. You Have Our Promise - We don’t just tell you what we’re going to do – we give you our word on it.  Our CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM SELLER SERVICE PLEDGE© and CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM BUYER SERVICE PLEDGE© Certificates put our promises to you in writing. 

21. We Care - Our clients are our most important asset.  When you work with a CENTURY 21© GOLD TEAM sales associate, you’ll receive the quality of service you want and deserve.