Coldwell Banker Residental Brokerage history

Banker became a partner in 1914, and the two remained active in the company throughout their lives.

By 1980, Coldwell Banker had also acquired a national referral service (now Coldwell Banker Referral Network), and Previews Inc., an international luxury real estate marketing organization (which has evolved into the present-day Coldwell Banker Previews International®).

The company’s share of the residential real estate market grew from 1.3 in 1981 to over 10% by the end of the decade.

In 1982, Bill Riss—the current owner of CB Bain, joined the company.

1987 saw Coldwell Banker affiliates become the first in the industry to offer comprehensive guarantees to sellers.

Becoming owners in 1990, the company was a one office operation with no national affiliation.

In 1992, Coldwell Banker affiliates became the first to advocate and practice Seller Disclosure well before it was required by law in some states.

In 1995, Coldwell Banker became the first national, first-service real estate brand to have a presence online with the launch of www.coldwellbanker.com.

1997 saw parent company HFS merge with CUC International, forming the new Cendant Corporation.

In 2000, Coldwell Banker Bain expanded its operation further with the acquisition of the Oregon based Barbara Sue Seal Properties from Coldwell Banker National.

In 2002, Coldwell Banker became the first national real estate company selected by the National Concierge Association to receive prestigious membership affiliation for Coldwell Banker Concierge.

The Coldwell Banker System earned $325.9 billion in closed sales volume in 2004 and has more than 126,000 sales associates working in more than 3,800 offices in 29 countries and territories.

Coldwell Banker would now be part of a stand-alone real estate company named Realogy in late 2006.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC was named the 2007 Inman Innovator Award winner in the brokerage/franchisor category.

The attention to mobile technology returned in July 2009 with Coldwell Banker becoming the first national brand with international listings on an iPhone, Blackberry and Google Android application.

Sellers offered a 3 percent credit at closing (up to $8000 to mimic the tax credit) for those how signed a contract prior to July 31, 2010.