(BUSINESS WIRE) Irvine, CA. The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates Inc., a Prudential Financial Inc. (NYSE:PRU) company, today announced the affiliation of Los Alamos Pajarito Inc., REALTORS(R) in Los Alamos, N.M., which will now operate as Prudential Los Alamos, REALTORS(R). Serving the community since 1987, Prudential Los Alamos, REALTORS(R) has grown to be one of the largest and most successful real estate companies in the area.

"We look forward to the added growth potential that being affiliated with The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates Inc., will allow us," said Jeanette Metzger, co-owner/qualifying broker, Prudential Los Alamos, REALTORS(R). "Starting out as a small office in 1987, the Los Alamos area has grown significantly over the years and we want to keep up with that pace."

Terry Salazar, co-owner/President, Prudential Los Alamos, REALTORS(R), said: "Our real estate company offers a full range of services from residential and commercial real estate to rentals and relocation services for our customers. It just seemed like a natural fit to affiliate with Prudential Real Estate. With their relocation division and commercial real estate relationships, we anticipate growth in those areas as well as with recruiting more sales professionals to service the Los Alamos area."

A 37-year resident of Los Alamos, with more than 13 years of real estate experience, Metzger has worked her way up to be owner of Prudential Los Alamos, REALTORS(R). Salazar transitioned into real estate seven years ago in Los Alamos after more than 20 years of experience in business management and customer relations.

Prudential Los Alamos, REALTORS(R) is located at 1460 Trinity Drive and serves customers in Northern New Mexico, including Los Alamos, Santa Fe, White Rock, Espanola, La Mesilla, Pojaque Valley, the Jemez Mountains and the surrounding areas.

The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates consists of companies that are selected based upon outstanding performance records, high levels of customer service and shared business values. Upon joining The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, companies are provided with many benefits, including access to a free and private Web site that links sales professionals to a 24/7 resource, and increased media exposure through an advertising campaign that encompasses some of America's most watched networks and print media. The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates is also the largest real estate advertiser in The Wall Street Journal.