Cheryl Curtis Named “Emmy” Award Winner

Edina, Minn.—January 19, 2011 – Cheryl Curtis, office administrator of Edina Realty’s office at 50th and France in Edina, was honored with an “Emmy” award on Wed., Jan. 19 at Edina Realty’s annual "Expo" event.

Established to honor company founder Emma L. Rovick, the “Emmy” Award is given annually to two people, one employee and one sales associate, who exemplify Edina Realty’s traditions of honesty, integrity, and commitment, and contribute significantly to the company.

Curtis joined Edina Realty 27 years ago, and worked part time at Edina Realty’s 6500 France Ave. office. She has been in her current position as office administrator for the Edina Realty office at 50th and France since 1996. As office administrator, Curtis assists over 100 Edina Realty REALTORS®, processes sale documents and ensures all paperwork is in order for smooth and successful closings.

“Cheryl is to ‘go-to’ person for the agents in her office; her co-workers all say she’s the glue that holds everything together,” said Bob Peltier, Edina Realty president and CEO. “All of her colleagues say she handles their needs with grace – always with a positive attitude and a smile on her face.”

Curtis grew up in Edina and attended Edina High School and Normandale College. She still resides in the Morningside area of Edina.

Edina Realty, a subsidiary of HomeServices of America, is one of the nation’s largest real estate companies with approximately 60 real estate offices throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and western Wisconsin and nearly 2,300 REALTORS®. Edina Realty’s family of companies includes Edina Realty, Edina Realty Title, and Edina Realty Mortgage. Edina Realty handled more than 25,000 transactions and $5.3 billion in sales volume in 2010. For more information, visitwww.edinarealty.com.