Welcome to Coldwell Banker®. The brand was founded in 1906 on a commitment to professionalism and customer service that remains the core of our business philosophy today. We are the nation's oldest real estate organization and our experience has helped make the dream of homeownership a reality for millions of families, The Coldwell Banker HeritageAfter the devastating earthquake and fire in San Francisco in 1906, young real estate agent Colbert Coldwell saw the need for honest, knowledgeable and professional real estate services to help the city rebuild. Coldwell disapproved of the common practice of that day where real estate agents acquired properties for themselves, often from uninformed sellers at ridiculously low prices, and then resold them for huge profits. With two partners, on August 27, 1906, he formed the real estate company of Tucker, Lynch and Coldwell, dedicated to the principle that they would work only for their customers and not trade for their own account, the beginning of a tradition of integrity and customer support that continues to this day. In 1913, Benjamin Arthur Banker joined the firm as a salesman, and he and Colbert Coldwell quickly discovered they held similar views and ethics. Banker became a partner in 1914, and the two remained active in the company throughout their lives. |