Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

What Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties does

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties is an independently owned and operated franchisee of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, running a regional residential real estate brokerage across the Mountain West and select U.S. Midwest states. The company serves individual home buyers, home sellers, and luxury property clients across 12 states (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming), with corporate offices in Ketchum, Idaho (headquarters) and Grand Junction, Colorado. Its core services — Finding A Home (buyer representation), Selling A Home (seller representation), Our Realtors (agent directory), Find Your Office (office locator), and the Global Luxury program for high-value properties — are delivered through a network of 200+ independent affiliated agents and 200+ individual agent personal websites. Customer segments are horizontal: residential buyers/sellers and luxury property clients, with no disclosed enterprise or institutional accounts.

The technology stack is a standard real estate listing and lead-generation platform. Property data is aggregated from ten regional MLS systems (Montana Regional MLS, Colorado Real Estate Network, SAR MLS, Aspen/Glenwood Springs MLS, Vail Board of REALTORS, Heartland MLS, Intermountain MLS, Telluride Association of REALTORS, Sun Valley Board of REALTORS MLS, Snake River MLS). Supporting digital tools include My Portal (client account portal) and House Value (online home valuation), alongside a multi-channel social presence (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube). No proprietary AI/ML, mobile app, public API, patents, or technology partnerships beyond MLS data feeds were disclosed.

The business model is traditional residential real estate brokerage: revenue is earned as commission on closed transactions, with rates negotiated individually between agents and clients (not publicly disclosed). The company does not publicly report revenue, agent productivity, or transaction volume. As a franchisee, the brokerage operates under the Coldwell Banker brand and contributes franchise fees while benefiting from the franchisor's marketing infrastructure, training, and brand recognition; ownership appears to rest with individual franchise owners rather than institutional investors, given the absence of disclosed funding rounds, M&A, or parent-company relationships.

Name

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

Legal name

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

Website

http://cbdistinctive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties is an independently owned Coldwell Banker franchise brokerage serving residential and luxury home buyers and sellers across 12 U.S. states through a 200+ agent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Commission: Traditional real estate brokerage revenue through commissions on residential property transactions. Agents represent buyers and sellers in real estate deals, earning commission based on sale price. As a Coldwell Banker franchise, the company and its agents operate under the Coldwell Banker brand while being independently owned and operated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties is a residential real estate brokerage that helps individual consumers buy and sell homes across Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and additional U.S. states through a network of independent affiliated agents. Core services include buyer representation, seller representation, and a Global Luxury program for high-value properties, supported by an MLS-integrated property search website, a personalized client portal (My Portal), and a home valuation tool.

Product overview

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties operates as a regional real estate brokerage franchise offering residential property buying and selling services. The company provides a unified platform combining agent-based services with digital tools including a property search portal, client portal (My Portal), and home valuation tool. The core offering consists of Finding A Home (buyer services), Selling A Home (seller services), and a Global Luxury program for high-value properties. All services are delivered through a network of independent realtor agents across offices in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Montana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Finding A Home (Buyer Representation Service)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColdwell Banker Distinctive Properties operates as an independently owned and operated franchisee of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The company operates under the Coldwell Banker brand, utilizing the franchise's marketing resources, technology platform, training, and brand recognition while maintaining independent ownership and operations.
• Multiple MLS SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationData partnerships with multiple Multiple Listing Services including Montana Regional MLS, Colorado Real Estate Network, SAR MLS, Aspen/Glenwood Springs MLS, Vail Board of REALTORS MLS, Heartland MLS, Intermountain MLS, Telluride Association of REALTORS, Sun Valley Board of REALTORS MLS, and Snake River MLS to populate property listings on the website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hall and Hall: Regional ranch, luxury, and mountain-property brokerage with deep presence in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho — direct head-to-head in the same luxury/rural segment.
• RE/MAX: Large global real estate franchise with strong presence in Colorado, Idaho, and Montana; competes head-to-head for independent agents and consumer mindshare in the same mountain-west geographies.
• Compass: Tech-forward national real estate brokerage competing for agents and luxury listings in mountain states; represents the technology-led threat to traditional franchise brokerage models.
• Engel & Völkers: International luxury-focused brokerage franchise; competes in high-end mountain and ski-resort markets for premium property mandates and affluent clientele.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: National real estate franchise system with comparable multi-state agent network, brand-driven model, and luxury home focus — operates on a similar franchisee-driven distribution and commission model.
• Christie's International Real Estate: Luxury real estate network affiliated with Christie's auction house; directly competes for ultra-high-net-worth property representation in resort and mountain markets.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Global luxury-focused real estate brokerage network that directly competes for high-net-worth buyers and sellers of premium properties in mountain and resort markets similar to Coldwell Banker Distinctive's service areas.
• LIV Sotheby's International Realty: Colorado-focused Sotheby's affiliate with strong Denver, mountain, and resort-area presence; directly competes for the same luxury buyers, sellers, and agent talent in Colorado.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vailreandrental
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3NR-uTCcWW_mwc97CGjZMA
• Facebookfacebook.com/legacyteamgj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chrissygove
• Instagraminstagram.com/cb_distinctive_properties
• Pinterestpinterest.com/coldwellban0354

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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