Southern Pines, November, 2006 Kay Beran, President of Prudential Gouger O'Neal & Saunders Real Estate is proud to announce that Carol Haney, Broker Associate in the Southern Pines office, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.

Kay Beran, President of Prudential Gouger O'Neal & Saunders Real Estate said, "Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate. Only 35,000 realtors nationwide have earned the credential."

"Home buyers and sellers can be assured that CRS Designees, such as Carol Haney," she continued, "subscribe to the strict realtor code of ethics, have access to the latest technology, and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home."

Carol Haney is a member of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors, Inc. She is also involved in many area charitable and civic organizations. Carol may be reached at 910-692-2635, 910-315-5013, haney@prudentialpinehurst.com, or her website www.carolhaneyrealestate.com