THE COLDWELL BANKER TRADITION

The story of Coldwell Banker is a story of leadership and success. From its beginnings in San Francisco in 1906, Coldwell Banker has grown to become the premier residential real estate organization in North America. Coldwell Banker was founded on a commitment to professionalism and customer service that continues to be the core of its business philosophy today. Coldwell Banker provides its sales associates with the strongest support in the real estate industry so they in turn can deliver the support their buyers and sellers need. That's the Coldwell Banker tradition.

THE COLDWELL BANKER HERITAGE

After 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 the 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, he formed the real estate company of Tucker, Lynch and Coldwell. Dedicated to the principal that they would work only for their customers and not trade for their own account. This was 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.


COLDWELL BANKER UNITED, REALTORS

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors is Headquartered in Texas! Richard Smith began his real estate career July 1, 1970, with the founding of Richard Smith, Realtors in College Station Texas.
The company affiliated with Coldwell Banker in 1986 and assumed the name Coldwell Banker Richard Smith, Realtors. The company is now comprised of over 50 branch offices and one commercial office in Houston, Austin, Killeen/Ft. Hood, College Station, Galveston, Lake Jackson, Angleton, the Tyler and Mount Pleasant areas, North and South Carolina and Mexico.

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors is privileged to be a principal broker for Cendant Mobility Services, a company which provides relocation services to thousands of the nations top corporations. Cendant Mobility Services is the largest corporate relocation management company in the world. This association produces thousands of referrals for buyers, and international exposure for sellers property.

MARKET PROMINENCE

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors is Ranked #1 in Houston and in the Top 10 Nationally with over 1 Billion dollars in Closed Sales and 9271 Closed transactions in 2003, 2004 and 2005. The Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service ranks Coldwell Banker United, Realtors #1 in dollar volume of unit sales. According to Real Trends, an industry publication, Coldwell Banker United, Realtors was ranked #12 nationally in its Top 500 Companies Report for 2003. Mergers in 2004 brought the company's ranking to the top 10 nationwide. Houston has 20 Coldwell Banker United, Realtors offices.

This means more Market Exposure for your Property with our network of over 2,200 sales associates throughout Houston, Mexico and North and South Carolina.