Teenager’s Dream Ignites Today’s ‘Number 1’ Woman-Owned Firm in New Jersey

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RISMEDIA, July 20, 2007—A teenager’s dream of succeeding in the real estate business is what led one woman to start the firm that is now the leading woman-owned business in the Garden State. 

Recently, Diane Turton, Realtors was recognized for the second consecutive year as the “number one” woman-owned business in the New Jersey by NJ BIZ’s Book of Lists 2007-2008, a comprehensive listing of facts and figures about State-based businesses. The real estate firm’s ranking is based on its closed sales volume of $1.36 billion during 2006. The sales figures were more than twice as large as N.J.’s number two woman-owned business, which generated $475 million in sales in the telecommunications industry last year.

The diversified real estate, home mortgage and insurance company earned the top spot on the list that included women-owned businesses in many industries. Much of the firm’s growth can be attributed to its well known brand, which has been developed over the years through savvy marketing, exceptional customer service and attention to details.  Also, the firm’s well-trained and professional team of over 500 experienced sales associates produced strong results in a highly competitive and challenging residential real estate market. 

“I feel deeply honored that the company again has been recognized for its success by
NJ BIZ and I thank our loyal sales associates for putting us on top and keeping us there,” said Diane S. Turton, owner and broker of the firm that has 23 offices in New Jersey and an affiliate office in Southeast Florida. “My teenage dreams of running a business collided with reality because I entered the business world at a time when there few opportunities existed for women entrepreneurs. Today’s inspired women can find more doors open to them and yet they need to keep their dream alive by forming key relationships, overcoming daily rejection and working hard to reach their potential in business.”       

For more information, visit www.dianeturton.com.

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