Please Welcome: Glenn Taylor

North Haven (July 2011) – H. Pearce Real Estate Co. President and CEO Barbara L. Pearce is pleased to announce that Glenn Taylor has joined the company’s corporate office in North Haven as a Marketing/IT intern.

This May, Taylor graduated from Quinnipiac University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. He is presently a graduate student at Quinnipiac University, studying for his Master of Business Administration, and will be graduating from the program in May 2012. After graduation, he looks forward to continuing work in advertising and publishing. His internship at H. Pearce consists of marketing and internet programming projects and writing press releases.

Taylor is from Brick, New Jersey and typically resides in Beach Haven, New Jersey during the summers. He is currently living in Hamden, Connecticut for the upcoming school year. While in school, he served as a class representative in the Student Government Association, was a staff writer for The Quinnipiac Chronicle, and was a member of Young Americans for Liberty. Outside of school his favorite activities include relaxing at his beach house, basketball, exercising, and blogging when he finds time for it.

Glenn Taylor can be reached at the H. Pearce Company Corporate Office at 203.281.3400 extension 377 and at gtaylor@hpearce.com.

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H. Pearce Real Estate Company Receives “Woman Business Enterprise” Certification

North Haven (June 2011) – Barbara L. Pearce, President of H. Pearce Real Estate Company, is pleased to announce that H. Pearce Real Estate Company has received the "Woman Business Enterprise" Certification (WBE) from the Women Presidents' Educational Organization - New York Certification Committee (WPEO-NY) on behalf of Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). "I am thrilled to earn this certification because it adds further credibility to our work," said Barbara Pearce. "I am excited to see the opportunities that it will grant H. Pearce."

WBENC issues a Gold Standard, national certification to women owned businesses to ensure a qualified database of WBENC Certified Women Business Enterprises (WBEs). WBENC Certification verifies that the business is 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. Nearly 800 of the Fortune 1000 Corporations require that a woman-owned business be WBENC certified before providing access to their supplier diversity programs. Many major national corporations, including WBENC National Corporate Members, and federal, state and local government entities actively seeking to conduct business with a woman/women owned business(es) look to Women's Business Enterprise National Council to identify them. In addition to being afforded myriad business opportunities, WBENC Certified WBEs also have access to mentoring, education and capacity development. There are over 10,000 WBENC certified women-owned businesses nationwide.

The H. Pearce Company is a full-service real estate company with five residential and two commercial offices. It was founded in 1958 and remains one of the largest independently owned and operated real estate companies in the Greater New Haven region. Its leader, Barbara L. Pearce, President and CEO, lives by the principal that companies have a responsibility to give back to the communities in which they live and work. To that end, she has served on the boards of many non-profits and local organizations, including the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, Long Wharf Theatre, the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, the United Way of Greater New Haven, and the Hospital of Saint Raphael. She founded Women Organizing Women Political Action Committee (WOW-PAC), of which she is the current President. She has also served on the Connecticut Real Estate Commission.

H. Pearce Company's offerings include Pearce Plus Relocation, a full-service relocation company with national and international capabilities. Pearce Plus Relocation serves the needs of corporations, universities, and hospitals throughout the region. In addition, Pearce Plus Senior Services offers full relocation services to seniors who are moving from their family homes to retirement communities. H. Pearce also offers insurance, mortgage, and appraisal products to its residential and commercial clients through its additional subsidiaries: Pearce Financial, Pearce Insurance, and Pearce Appraisal Services. As a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, the H. Pearce Company has the capability of providing real estate and relocation services worldwide. The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is a network of the top independent Real Estate Companies throughout the country. The cumulative sales volume of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is larger than any other national real estate franchise organization.

"Receiving the Woman Business Enterprise Certification will, once again, offer Pearce more opportunities to further expand our reach, to better serve large commercial clients and raise the level of products we offer to our clients. This is a very important certification,” said Barbara Pearce. "Women owned businesses are a growing segment of the economy and we are very proud to have earned this designation."

Founded in 1997, the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned controlled, and operated by women in the United States. The Women Presidents' Educational Organization (WPEO) was founded in 1998 and functions as a regional partner organization (RPO) of the WBENC. The WPEO issues the nationally recognized certification to qualifying women-owned businesses in New York, Northern New Jersey, Southern Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Barbara Pearce can be contacted at 203.281.3400, ext. 304 or by email: blp@hpearce.com. To learn more about H. Pearce Company, Realtors, go to www.hpearce.com.

Maureen Campbell Attends Relocation Directors Council® Conference

North Haven (June 2011) – Barbara L. Pearce, President of H. Pearce Real Estate Company, parent company of Pearce Plus, is pleased to announce that Maureen Campbell, President of Pearce Plus, recently attended the spring conference of the Relocation Directors Council® (RDC) in Las Vegas, NV. Campbell sits on the board of the Relocation Directors Council, serving on its executive committee.

This year’s conference theme was “Seeds For Success: Strategic Planting.” Over 90 relocation professionals from across the country gathered in Las Vegas to address concerns facing today’s mobile workforce. Keynote speaker, Jim Klonaris of Franklin Covey, offered insights on how best to execute strategies to assist members to grow their business.

Additional speakers examined the need for creative solutions to the declining real estate values, the prolonged recession, high unemployment numbers, and reluctance to relocate. Representatives from the corporate, relocation management, and real estate sectors addressed the current market environment, policy trends and shared creative solutions.

In addition, an afternoon of Learning Zones focused on compelling issues for relocation and real estate professionals in today’s challenging economic times. Attendees interacted with corporate and relocation management representatives at the organization’s dinner at Caesars Palace, celebrating the ongoing success of the RDC.

The Relocation Directors Council® sets the standard of excellence for real estate relocation professionals. Its Corporate and Relocation Management Company Advisory Councils work in conjunction with the Board of Directors to promote the highest ethical and performance standards in the industry. Its membership is comprised of 250 relocation professionals, representing over 5,000 real estate offices and 215,000 sales associates nationwide. RDC® affiliates have become the trusted source for up-to-date market information, best practices, industry specific education, and extraordinary relocation service. As members of Worldwide ERC®, RDC® member services span the globe.

To learn more about RDC or to locate an RDC member, visit their website at www.relocationdirectorscouncil.com.

Maureen Campbell can be contacted at 203.281.9315 or by email: mcampbell@hpearce.com.

Pearce Plus, LLC is a full-service relocation company working with corporations throughout the country. In addition, Pearce Plus Senior Services offers relocation services to seniors who are moving from their family homes into retirement communities. To learn more about Pearce Plus, LLC, visit their website at www.pearceplus.com.

Congratulations: 20 Years of Service

Congratulations Joyce Ellen: Rookie of the Year

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Keynote Speaker at the H. Pearce Company Annual Meeting

North Haven (June 2011) – Pearce Real Estate President and CEO Barbara L. Pearce is pleased to announce that Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, US. Representative for Connecticut’s 3rd district was H. Pearce Company’s keynote speaker at its annual meeting. “We were honored to welcome Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro to our annual meeting,” said Barbara Pearce. “She has accomplished so much on both the state and national level and contributed so much to our community. She exemplifies true citizenship.” The annual meeting took place on April 28th at the New Haven Lawn Club.

The annual meeting opened with a slideshow that celebrated Herb Pearce’s accomplishments throughout his life. Herb Pearce, the company’s founder, sadly passed away on April 18th. Barbara Pearce thanked everyone for their thoughtfulness and encouraged H. Pearce agents to go forward and succeed, to make Herb proud.

She then presented the company awards. Linda Teixeira-Ohr, Wallingford Regional office, and Virginia Vinci, Rocky Hill Commercial office, received awards celebrating their 20 years of service. The 20 members of The 2010 Chairman’s Circle also received their awards and Joyce Ellen of the Wallingford Regional office received her Rookie of the Year award.

The Honorable Rosa DeLauro gave a special thanks to Barbara Pearce for her invitation to speak at the meeting and shared kind words about Herb Pearce. She described the H. Pearce Company as being a “fixture” in Greater New Haven since 1958, saying, “Pearce has consistently given back and supported the community on every level.”

DeLauro shared critical issues surrounding the real estate recovery and solicited feedback from the audience, who shared their experiences and concerns. DeLauro discussed Congress’ interest in capping or removing the mortgage interest deduction, which would be detrimental to the financial survival of homeowners. According to DeLauro, it has been predicted that a decline of at least 17% in home values would result if the mortgage interest deduction is removed. She stressed that foreclosures drive the house prices down, affecting everyone, and that there are more foreclosures now than ever before. She shared that, on average, Americans borrowed 97% of their home value and that lenders are being incredibly difficult. DeLauro noted that the market and lending have to get back in line, but in a way that will not unduly undermine the biggest nest egg that most Americans have –their homes.

However, she also discussed the benefits of homeownership in spite of the difficult real estate market. She said that though rising home values have not made up for the deficit and there is still much work to be done, “[we should not] give up on the American Dream!” DeLauro urged everyone to get involved and speak to their representatives. “It is necessary to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,” said DeLauro, “…It’s time to help American families get back on their feet.”

Agents had many questions for the Congresswoman. She spent time answering each one and provided suggestions. Questions were asked about the double tax on sellers’ conveyance tax, the 1% tax on buyers, reintroducing tax credit, making one’s voice heard, short sales, loan modification program (HAMP) issues, and the Dodd-Frank legislation.

Thank You!

Blood Drive: May 13th

Contact: Paula Feeney, 203.281.9316, pfeeney@pearceplus.com

Judith Normandin Receives the Distinguished Service Award

Peter Watson: Connecticut Association of Realtors Quiz Winner

Rachelle Edwards joins H. Pearce New Haven Regional Office

New Haven (March 2011) – H. Pearce Real Estate Co. President and CEO Barbara L. Pearce is pleased to announce that Rachelle Edwards has joined the company’s New Haven regional office as an agent. Edwards graduated from Gateway Community College with honors, with an associate degree in liberal arts. She is currently attending Southern Connecticut State University, pursuing a degree in psychology. She is a salon owner and has been a hairstylist for over 20 years.

The lifelong New Haven resident was the president of Gateway’s Alpha Xi Theta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, where she took the chapter from a two star to a four star level. She is currently the Vice President of the hospitality department of Wayfaring Ministries in Hamden and has been actively involved in the church for 12 years. She participates in community based events through the church and enjoys mentoring and traveling. Edwards is most proud of her roles as wife, mother of three and grandmother of one grandson. She is just starting her career in real estate and chose H. Pearce Real Estate Co. for its “community reputation of service and professionalism.”

Rachelle Edwards can be reached at the H. Pearce Company New Haven regional Office at 203.776.1899 extension 744 and at redwards@hpearce.com.

Five Star Agents

Nick Saldanha joins H. Pearce’s Commercial Division

North Haven (February 2011) – H. Pearce Real Estate Co. President and CEO Barbara L. Pearce is pleased to announce that Nick Saldanha has joined the company’s Commercial Division in North Haven as an agent.

Saldanha graduated from Magadh University in India with a Bachelor’s in Commerce. He is currently studying to receive his MBA in Marketing from Post University. Saldanha has been a real estate professional for thirteen years, both in residential and commercial real estate. Prior to joining H. Pearce, he was a top producer at Beazley Company. He has also worked at ERA Real Estate and at First Choice Real Estate as a residential associate.

Saldanha has lived in North Haven for more than a decade and is a member of Saint Barnabas Church. He belongs to the financial board of the church and to the Knights of Columbus of North Haven. He enjoys spending time with his wife and eleven year old son. Saldanha says he chose to work with H. Pearce Real Estate Co. because it is “a local company with good family relations.”

Nick Saldanha can be reached at the H. Pearce Company Commercial Division at 203.281.3400 extension 322 and at nsaldanha@hpearce.com.

Branford Regional Office Secret Santas Gift Branford Counseling Center

Branford (February 2011) -- Barbara L. Pearce, President and CEO of H. Pearce Company REALTORS®, is pleased to announce the Branford regional office’s participation in the Branford Counseling Center’s Secret Santa program, which offers assistance to Branford residents at Christmas time. “The holiday season can be a trying time for many families,” said Barbara Pearce. “We were so fortunate to be able to extend a helping hand to an organization that provides such indispensable aid.”

Patricia Andriole, Executive Director of the Branford Counseling Center, said, “[Secret Santa] was by far, the busiest and most successful endeavor ever…the Center matched over 190 families and over 500 individuals were served.” This year, more individuals, families, service clubs, schools and Town Departments participated than ever before. Toys, games, books, clothing, bikes, money, gift cards, food, blankets and linens were donated.

Marcia Delfini, REALTOR® in the Branford office, said, “We’ve been doing this project for 8 to 10 years. Everybody is so generous and we usually fulfill the children’s wish lists. They’re so grateful and it’s heartwarming.”

The Branford Counseling Center is a municipal mental health agency that provides substance abuse and psychiatric services, consultation and education programs, crisis intervention, and social services.

2010 Chairman's Circle

North Haven (January 2011) - Barbara L. Pearce, President and CEO of H. Pearce Company REALTORS®, is pleased to announce the company’s 2010 Chairman’s Circle honorees. The Chairman’s Circle recognizes the dedication, professionalism and hard work of our top agents. “While the real estate market has been in recovery mode,” said Barbara Pearce, “our realtors have remained fully committed to their profession. I am extremely proud of their accomplishments.”

The top teams in the Chairman’s Circle for 2010 are the Burt Team, Mary Jane Burt, New Haven office, and Debbie Citelli Robinson, Guilford office; Edgehill Realtors, LLC, Ray Baldelli and Wojtek Borowski of the New Haven office; and the Urban Specialists, DiDi Strode and Olivia Martson of the New Haven office.

Other members of the Chairman’s Circle for 2010 include: Rich Guralnick, Commercial; Dave Melillo, Commercial; Judith Normandin, New Haven office; Sue Popplewell, Guilford office; Chris Nolan, Commercial; Eileen Smith, Wallingford office; Vin Masotta, Wallingford office; Lois Dudley, Guilford office; Rosemary Ricciardelli, Wallingford office; Deborah Cangiano, Guilford office; Natascha Kay, Wallingford office; Deanna Williamson, New Haven office; Joel Galvin, Commercial; Paul Januszewski, Wallingford office.

We would like to congratulate the agents, once again, on a remarkable year!

Congratulations Liisa Lindholm!

Congratulations Nanette Pastore!