HOUSTON, April 3, 2006 - With a remarkable consistency in sales and service over the past six years, The Michele Flory Team, with The Woodlands Research office of Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors, has received the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Chairman's Circle Platinum Award. The award was presented March 10, 2006 during company ceremonies at the Marriott Westchase, Houston and also won the team special recognition at Prudential Real Estate's national convention, with over 6,000 in attendance recently in San Antonio.

The award ranks The Michele Flory Team in the top two percent of sales professionals and teams in the Prudential Real Estate network. The award is one of many for the respected Realtor, who specializes in The Woodlands area.

In 2005, the team received a "Sold on my Realtor" award, an independent competition to determine the best Realtors in the Greater Houston area based on customer satisfaction.

The award-winning team consists of leader Michele Flory, husband Greg Flory, daughter Leslie Flory, Kim Barnes, Roger Richardson, Teresa Kennedy and Charlie Beaman.

The success of The Michele Flory Team comes as no surprise to Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors sales manager Ken Brand. "Michele and Greg are that fun, friendly and down-to-earth couple you might meet on vacation," said Brand. "Then you find out that they are 'Super Star' real estate professionals with a platinum track record. The key to their success has been treating every client like a member of their own family."

Following a move to The Woodlands in 1999, Flory attended classes to pursue a long-standing interest in real estate, joining Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors later that year. Success was immediate. Since 2001, she has been one of the top real estate professionals in The Woodlands.

With growing complexity in the real estate industry, Flory's team approach offers distinct advantages to her clients. In addition to licensed Realtors, special expertise is available in various areas, including marketing, listing, finance and the Internet.

"Because most residential home buyers begin their search on the Internet," said Flory, "we have staff dedicated to creating, maintaining and promoting Internet listings that attract potential buyers."

Flory feels the real key to the team's success is customer service. "We genuinely care about helping people achieve their dreams," she said. "I think that makes a real difference."

The Michele Flory Team can be reached at 281.367.3531 or at www.micheleflory.com.

About Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors

Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors has grown to include 25 offices in the Greater Houston Area - 16 company-owned offices and 9 affiliated offices, representing over 1100 agents. Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors is ranked #14 in the Prudential Real Estate Network. With annual sales in excess of $2 billion, it is the area sales leader and serves every major residential neighborhood in Houston and surrounding areas. Partners Marilyn Eiland, Bill McIlwain, and Mark Woodroof are actively engaged in the daily operation of the company. Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors has a national referral base of over 1,600 real estate offices, and it is the Houston area's exclusive member of The Vision Group, whose member brokerages represent major markets throughout the United States and produce in excess of $30 billion in residential sales annually. www.GaryGreene.com.