Coldwell Banker® was founded in 1906 when Colbert Coldwell, a young real estate sales associate, observed families trying to piece their lives together following the disastrous San Francisco earthquake. In the earthquake’s aftermath, Coldwell disapproved of sales associates who acquired properties from vulnerable sellers and greedily resold each property at a huge profit.
Seeing a need for honest, empowering, and knowledgeable real estate professionals, Coldwell formed his own company, titled “Tucker, Lynch & Coldwell.” In 1913, as the company grew, Coldwell invited salesman, Benjamin Arthur Banker, to accompany him on his mission. Eventually welcoming Banker as his partner, Coldwell’s company evolved into Coldwell Banker®, being based on the principles of honesty, integrity, and service. Coldwell Banker is part of Realogy Holdings Corp. which is recognized for eleven consecutive years as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.
Coldwell Banker has entered its second century in real estate and continues to offer its clients a level of unparalleled service that Colbert Coldwell and Benjamin Banker would be proud of. Under the company’s current leadership, Coldwell Banker® prides itself on upholding its core values of Home, Awesomeness, Ingenuity, and Excellence. These beliefs have helped make Coldwell Banker® number one in Agent Satisfaction and the most recognized real estate brand in the industry.
In 2023, 135 organizations are recognized for their unwavering commitment to business integrity. The honorees span 19 countries and 46 industries and include 8 first-time honorees and 6 organizations that have been named to the honoree list 17 times, marking every year since its inception.
Anywhere is once again the only residential real estate leader honored by Ethisphere® for demonstrating business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance, and governance practices.
MADISON, N.J., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in residential real estate services (formerly known as Realogy Holdings Corp.), today announced its recognition for the 12th year in a row as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies. The list is presented by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices and this year features 135 honorees spanning across 19 countries and 46 industries. Anywhere is the only residential real estate company included on the list.