Coldwell Banker(R) Continues to Grow its Franchise Network

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Six Companies Joined System in Second Quarter; 15 Affiliated Companies Grew Through Mergers and Acquisitions

September 16, 2008 // Franchising.com // PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC announced today that six residential real estate brokerage companies joined the Coldwell Banker® system during the second quarter of 2008. Additionally, 15 existing Coldwell Banker affiliated companies grew their operations through expansion or mergers and acquisitions.

Two companies joined the Coldwell Banker system from the Phoenix, Ariz., area, including Coldwell Banker Trails and Paths Premier Properties in Mesa. The 12-year-old firm, headed by husband-wife team Ron and Debbie Brown, grew to 30 sales associates who specialized in the high end market prior to joining Coldwell Banker.

"We got to a point where we couldn't grow anymore without aligning with a national brand," Ron Brown said. "For us, the decision to join Coldwell Banker was easy. Coldwell Banker has the strongest name in the industry and without a doubt the best marketing platform led by coldwellbanker.com. The Coldwell Banker Previews International® program was critical to us so we could better service current and future $1 million and up buyers and sellers. In four months with the brand, we increased our size by 12 incredibly seasoned, mature and excellent agents who were drawn to Coldwell Banker and Coldwell Banker Previews International marketing abilities.

"It is hard for independents to compete," continued Brown. "Consumers have a natural tendency to want a notable brand. Now we have that. Because of our affiliation with Coldwell Banker, we can now offer the consumer more than we could before. Sellers are benefitting because we are now able to reach a much greater audience with Coldwell Banker."

Below is a list of companies that joined the Coldwell Banker residential system during the second quarter:



Company                    Town        State     Broker(s)/Owner(s)

Coldwell Banker Bentley    Phoenix     Ariz.     Sue Bentley, Randy Whiteside

Coldwell Banker Homesale

Realty                                 Wis.      Roy Scholtka

Coldwell Banker

Preferred Elite            Kingman     Ariz.     William Schonsheck, Bruce E. Fuller

Coldwell Banker

Select Professional        Lancaster   Pa.       Ryan Hess, Ronald Felpel, Quentin Miller

Coldwell Banker

Lake Real Estate Group     Lake Ozark  Mo.       Tonia Grein

Coldwell Banker Trails and

Paths Premier Properties   Mesa        Ariz.     Ronald Brown, Debra Brown

The following Coldwell Banker affiliated companies expanded their residential operations during the second quarter through mergers/acquisitions or by opening new branch offices:



Company                    Town        State     Broker(s)/Owner(s)



Coldwell Banker                                  Robert Gary Rabon, Wallace Peiffer,

 Advantage                 Henderson   N.C.      Eddie Ferguson, Edwin Speas



Coldwell Banker            Port                  Robert Kellar, Sr.,

Coast Real Estate Corp.    Saint John  Fla.      Robert Kellar, Jr, Muriel Kellar



Coldwell Banker            Springfield, Ill.     Thomas Harrington Jr

Devonshire Realty                                Timothy Harrington



Coldwell Banker

Frascatore Realty          Shelton     Conn.     Michael A. Frascatore, Jr.



Coldwell Banker

Grandy-Tiller & Assoc.     Lamar       S.C.      Deborah Gandy



Coldwell Banker            East Monroe

Group One Realty           West Monroe La.       Daryl Beasley



Coldwell Banker            Grand                 Ben S. Carnes,

Home Owners Realty, Inc.   Junction Colo.        John Huff



Coldwell Banker

 Itildo Inc.               Genoa        Nev.     Marsha Tomerlin



Coldwell Banker

Lake Real Estate Group     Lake Ozark   Mo.      Tonia Grein

Coldwell Banker

Real Estate Solutions      Denton       Tex.     Brandon Erwin



Coldwell Banker            Mountain              Michael Dagley,

Red Mountain Realty        Brook        Ala.     Rush Denson, Ryan Parker



Coldwell Banker            Janesville   Wis.     Peter Sveum, Phillip Sveum, Randall 

Success                                          Borman, Jennifer Wagner, Henry Londo



Coldwell Banker The        Egg Harbor   Wis.     Joyce Bytoff, Otto Bytoff

Real Estate Group, Inc.



Coldwell Banker The        Cuero        Tex.     Lee Swearingen

Ron Brown Company



Coldwell Banker            Mount        Tex.     Richard Smith

United, Realtors           Pleasant

                           Charleston   S.C.     Richard Smith

About Coldwell Banker®

Since 1906, the Coldwell Banker® organization has been a premier full-service real estate provider. In 2007, Franchise Times magazine's prestigious Top 200 issue ranked the Coldwell Banker system No. 1 in real estate for the eighth straight year and 12th among franchisors in all industries. The Coldwell Banker System has approximately 3,600 residential real estate offices and 110,000 sales associates in 47 countries and territories. The Coldwell Banker System is a leader in the industry in residential and commercial real estate, and in niche markets such as resort, new home and luxury property through its Coldwell Banker Previews International® division. It is a pioneer in consumer services with its Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program and award-winning Web site, www.coldwellbanker.com. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Each office is independently owned and operated.

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