POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NEW JERSEY (December 20, 2006) - Diane Turton, President and Broker/Owner for Diane Turton, Realtors proudly announces that Karolyn Wray, CRP, GMS has joined the company as their Director of Agent Development. She is responsible for hiring both new and experienced agents as well as overseeing agent training.“Karolyn comes to us with a broad background in relocation, sales, business development, recruiting and training,” said Diane Turton, President and Broker/Owner of Diane Turton, Realtors. “As my company continues to grow, this new position is critical. Karolyn will play an important role in expanding our sales team and maintaining our outstanding reputation and leadership position by helping our team of agents continually hone skills and build knowledge.”Wray has held many diverse positions in her nearly 17 years in the industry. Her past experiences include Sales Associate, Relocation Manager, Director of Relocation, and Operations Manager for a national broker referral network. In her last position, she served as a Vice President overseeing relocation and agent recruiting for one of Monmouth County’s fastest growing real estate firms, which was recently acquired. “I have known Diane and her agency for a number of years and always felt it was one of the best agencies out there for quality, integrity, service, and of course, powerful marketing,” added Wray.If you are considering a career in real estate, please contact Karolyn Wray for complimentary career counseling. If you are an experienced agent considering a move, please call for a confidential interview. Wray can be reached at 732-706-7377 ext. 103 or via email at kwray@dianeturton.com.About Diane Turton, Realtors Founded in 1986, Diane Turton, Realtors is a full-service real estate company serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties, New Jersey and Southeast Florida. Divisions include Relocation Services, Signature Properties, Lifestyles (properties for Active Adults) and the Bed & Breakfast division. Turton Commercial Real Estate, an affiliate of Diane Turton, Realtors, sells or leases all types of commercial property, including retail, office and industrial space, and represents the buyers and sellers of land, investment property and mixed-use facilities. Turton Financial Holdings, LLC, also an affiliate of Diane Turton, Realtors, was launched in 2005 to assist clients of Diane Turton, Realtors with mortgage financing, title insurance and insurance needs. Diane Turton, Realtors, which consistently ranks in the top of the markets it serves, produced more than $1.3 billion in closed sales in 2005. The company’s Web site is www.dianeturton.com and its toll-free number is 1-877-DTURTON.