Kim Bentley Blog
104 and counting!
By Jim Gillespie, CEO CB
Posted by Jason S. Arnold on September 06, 2010 in
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By Jim Gillespie
I have been with Coldwell Banker for a long time. In fact, I have “bled blue” for all but one year of my 35-year real estate career. I just computed that I’ve been with our great brand for almost 34% ots existence. Wow!
I write this because our great brand is celebrating its 104th birthday today. We are proud to be the nation’s oldest real estate brand.
Coldwell Banker was founded on August 27, 1906, in San Francisco out of the ashes of that year’s... read more
Luxury From The Inside Out
Posted by Lori Arnold on December 09, 2010 in
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This week, the luxury arm of Coldwell Banker, Coldwell Banker Previews International, launched an online magazine featuring various aspects of luxury living. For the premiere issue the eZine explores the way in which the walls throughout our homes have come down, both literally and figuratively, to redefine modern living.
Michael Boodro, Editor-in-Chief of Elle Decor, is also featured and provides an insider’s perspective on “Refined Living Without Defined Walls.” To illustrate furthe... read more
Coldwell Banker Hits Times Square For The Holidays
Posted by Lori Arnold on December 09, 2010 in
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Times Square during the holidays is one of the most popular destinations on the planet. From shoppers to travelers to sightseers, the center of New York City attracts them all. And this holiday season, Coldwell Banker will be right in the center of it.
Currently, Coldwell Banker has a holiday-themed billboard running on the corner of 44th and Broadway directly outside the Toys R Us mega store. The digital billboard showcases vario... read more
Most Popular Dream Homes
By David Marine, Coldwell Banker
Posted by Lori Arnold on December 14, 2010 in
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We’ve worked hard at Coldwell Banker to make our website, coldwellbanker.com, a valuable tool for all of you. We’ve added keyword search capabilities, improved the navigation and developed BlueScape, the ultimate tool for finding your dream home.
This got us thinking: what are the most popular “dream homes” on coldwellbanker.com? We took a look at the top 10 most-viewed home listings in November, and found there is still a strong interest in the most extraordinary homes in the U.S. Th... read more
FSBO or Agent, Which Is Best For Selling Your Home in Rockwall Texas?
Posted by Kim Bentley on January 19, 2011 in
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With the growth of the Internet, the prospect of 'going' FSBO — For Sale By Owner — as a method for selling your Rockwall Texas home is more attractive than ever.
One of the largest expenses involved in selling a property is the payment of an agent's commission — often in the 6% range. But agents do earn their money, by providing expertise on the market and sales process, by advertising widely and by assisting in the negotiation and closing phases of a sale.
Still, 6% of $200,000 is $12,000 and ... read more
