History of Coldwell Banker

• 1906

  A POWERFUL BEGINNING

  In the aftermath of the Great San Francisco Earthquake, Colbert Coldwell founds Tucker, Lynch & Coldwell – a real estate company based on the principles of honesty, integrity, and service.

  1913

  COLDWELL MEETS BANKER

  Colbert Coldwell invites Benjamin Arthur Banker to join his firm. Within a year, Banker is promoted to partner for his exceptional work ethic and business acumen.

• 1937

  EXPANDING ACROSS CALIFORNIA

  Continued expansion throughout the state results in seven offices serving both Northern and Southern California.

  1950

  COMMERCIAL SUCCESS

  Coldwell Banker becomes a prominent player in commercial real estate, contributing to the development of office buildings and large-scale shipping centers.

• 1976

  A DREAM ACHIEVED

  With the acquisition of several major East Coast firms, Coldwell Banker fulfills Arthur Banker’s dream of serving the entire continental U.S.

  1996

  REACHING NEW FRONTIERS

  The first international Coldwell Banker office opens in Toronto, Canada and coldwellbanker.com goes live becoming the first website of a national real estate brand.

• 2007

  FIRST TO GO MOBILE

  With smartphones rising in popularity, Coldwell Banker became the first national real estate company to offer GPS enabled listings and to configure its website for mobile users.

  Today

  HERE AND NOW

  As one of the most respected names in the industry, Coldwell Banker continues to provide its clients with world-class service across every facet of the real estate experience.