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2002 Press Releases

ERA Franchise Systems LLC
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Parsippany, NJ 07054
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Media contact: Stacy Quinn
(973) 496-7904  
stacy.quinn@ERA.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

ERA REAL ESTATE WINS APEX 2002 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Magazine for ERA® affiliates recognized for achieving communication effectiveness

PARSIPPANY, NJ, July 18, 2002 - TeamERA magazine, the publication for members of the ERA Real Estate network, has received the "APEX 2002 Award of Excellence" for its achievement as a successful communications vehicle.

TeamERA magazine was chosen among more than 5,900 entries. The APEX awards are based on excellence in graphic design, quality of editorial content, success conveying the message and overall communications effectiveness.

APEX 2002, the "14th Annual Awards for Publication Excellence," is an international competition that recognizes outstanding publications ranging from newsletters and magazines to annual reports, brochures and Web sites. This year's panel of judges included journalism professors, publishers and editors.

P.J. Martin Smith, senior vice president of marketing, ERA Franchise Systems LLC said, "We're honored that communications professionals have recognized the magazine. Last year, we redesigned the publication to better serve our membership. We added more features on ERA teammates around the world, articles with tips to help sales associates and brokers build their businesses, and information about current real estate trends. Also, affiliates now receive the magazine more frequently so they are regularly informed about new ERA products and services."

The APEX Awards for Publication Excellence is annual competition for writers, editors, publications staff, and business and nonprofit communicators. Communications Concepts, Inc., publishers of business communications reports, including Writing That Works, a monthly newsletter for professional communicators, sponsor the awards program.

About ERA Franchise Systems LLC
ERA Franchise Systems LLC is a global leader in the residential real estate industry with 30 years experience in developing consumer-oriented products and services. It is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD) and part of its Real Estate Franchise Group. The ERA real estate network includes more than 28,000 brokers and sales associates throughout the United States and 28 other countries and territories. Each ERA office is independently owned and operated. ERA information is available to consumers on the Internet at www.ERA.com. ERA properties can also be viewed at www.REALTOR.com®.

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