A Proud Heritage

In 1906, Colbert Coldwell, a young real estate agent, observed families trying to piece their lives together following the San Francisco earthquake. Disapproving of agents who acquired property from vulnerable sellers and resold it at huge profits, and seeing a tremendous need for honest, knowledgeable real estate people, Colbert Coldwell founded his company with a revolutionary philosophy: the customer's best interest above all. In 1914, Benjamin Arthur Banker joined Colbert Coldwell as a full partner. Together, Coldwell and Banker forged a tradition of integrity, exceptional service and customer satisfaction that became the company's hallmark. For 99 years, the Coldwell Banker® organization has been providing exceptional full-service real estate.

A Global Reach

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation, a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD), has a global reach, with offices on six continents, 47 countries and territories. There are more than 600 Coldwell Banker offices outside of the United States. The company is an industry leader in residential real estate, and in niche markets such as resort, new homes and luxury properties through its Previews International Division. The company is a pioneer in consumer services with its Coldwell Banker Concierge program and award-winning Web site, www.coldwellbanker.com. Coldwell Banker Mortgageis one of the largest telephone/Web-based lenders in the country and Coldwell Banker Commercial is one of the largest commercial franchise operations with over 400 affiliates offering clients comprehensive buying, selling, leasing, acquisition, disposition and management services.

Property Consultates Limited

Coldwell Banker Pro Co is associated with the Crosbie Group of Companies, one of the oldest firms in Newfoundland involved at various times in shipping, fishing, insurance, and various financial services sectors. Two of its sister companies for years had been involved in land development (Virginia Holdings) and property management (Atlantic Property Management). It was, therefore, logical to compliment the full spectrum of real estate property services already offered by these two companies by forming a real estate marketing arm. Thus, the formal launching of Property Consultants Limited (Pro Co) in August 1991.The objective, both then and now, is the assembling of a knowledgeable and experienced team of real estate professionals, each with his/her area of expertise, to address clients' marketing objectives, both residential and commercial, through a concerted office approach to the marketing process.

Within one year of its inception PRO CO was successful in acquiring the Coldwell Banker franchise, a highly renowned real estate company with offices throughout North America, and, in January 1994 had reached another milestone by formally establishing an Industrial Commercial and Investment Division within the organization. This step has enabled us to utilize our agents' expertise to their full potential, as well as to provide our clients with the best service available in the I.C. & I. Industry. Most recently, in July 1999, Coldwell Banker Pro Co acquired the exclusive franchise rights for Coldwell Banker Commercial for Newfoundland and Labrador. Currently we are the largest Coldwell Banker franchises in the province. 

From a humble beginning of four seasoned agents in August of 1991, Coldwell Banker Pro Co has now grown into a major recognizable force of 38 licensed Realtors® with the common objective of providing professional service to their clients. Since joining the Coldwell Banker system, we have grown our business to achieve Premier Status Award with Coldwell Banker in 1997. In the first quarter of 1998, we achieved #1 Office in Canada for our office size category and since then have consistently ranked in the Top 5 Offices in Canada on a quarterly basis. With the combined network and referral service of over three thousand Coldwell Banker offices globally, over two hundred and fifty of which are in Canada, we are able to deliver a proven and tangible advantage to all our clients.

Since the success of commercial real property marketing depends largely on information, we feel fortunate to be located in a relatively small market area, where the two-way information channel is mostly accessed through the personal and professional connections of our experienced agents. This, combined with the business history, experience and community standing of the principals of the Crosbie Group of Companies, has proven time and again to be a valuable source of residential prospects, as well as a source of commercial tenants, owners and investors alike.