Coldwell Banker Paradise

What Coldwell Banker Paradise does

Coldwell Banker Paradise is a privately held, full-service Florida real estate brokerage operating as a franchisee of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC under the Schmidt Family of Companies conglomerate. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Satellite Beach, Florida, the firm employs 251–500 staff and serves residential buyers and sellers, luxury property clients, commercial property investors, and relocation customers across Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties — covering more than 30 Florida communities including Vero Beach, Melbourne, Stuart, Palm Bay, and Fort Pierce. The legal entity is Schmidt Real Estate, LLC, DBA Coldwell Banker Paradise.

The company's product portfolio spans the full transaction lifecycle: traditional residential brokerage, the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program for high-net-worth properties, a dedicated commercial brokerage sub-brand (cbcparadise.com) covering industrial, retail, hospitality, office, and agricultural assets, plus ancillary mortgage origination, title services, property management, and relocation services. The technology stack is a consumer-facing web platform with property search, agent directory, drive-time search, and the Move Meter relocation-cost calculator — primarily franchise-provided tooling rather than proprietary differentiation.

Revenue is generated predominantly through standard real estate commissions on closed transactions (typically split among listing agent, buyer's agent, and brokerage), supplemented by recurring property management fees and professional services income from mortgage and title operations. Distribution is hybrid: a network of independent affiliated agents provides direct sales coverage across Florida communities, while the website and Coldwell Banker global network (100,000+ agents across 41 countries) drive inbound lead flow. Strategic positioning emphasizes brand credibility, local market knowledge, and one-stop-shop service integration rather than technology or pricing differentiation.

Name

Coldwell Banker Paradise

Legal name

Schmidt Real Estate, LLC

Website

http://flcoldwellbanker.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Coldwell Banker Paradise is a real estate company providing real estate brokerage services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vero Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Commissions: Traditional real estate brokerage commission model where the company and its agents earn commissions on completed property transactions (both sales and purchases). Commission rates are typically split between listing agent, buyer's agent, and brokerage.
2. Property Management Services: Ongoing property management fees for residential and commercial properties under management
3. Mortgage and Title Services: Ancillary services including mortgage origination and title services for real estate transactions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Coldwell Banker Paradise is a full-service Florida real estate brokerage providing residential, luxury, and commercial property sales, purchases, property management, mortgage and title services, and relocation assistance. The firm operates as a franchisee of the Coldwell Banker brand, leveraging a network of independent agents across Florida's Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties, supported by a consumer-facing website with property search and agent directory tools.

Product overview

Coldwell Banker Paradise is a full-service Florida real estate brokerage firm operating as part of the Schmidt Family of Companies, a network of four Coldwell Banker affiliates in Florida. The company offers a unified portfolio of real estate services organized around its core brokerage operations: residential real estate transactions, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury for high-value properties, and Commercial Real Estate Services. Supporting these core offerings are integrated services including Mortgage and Title Services, Property Management, and Relocation Services. The company also provides consumer-facing tools such as Move Meter (moving cost calculator), CB Books (educational resources), CB Blog (market insights), and Training & Education programs for affiliated agents. The Coldwell Banker Paradise brand is complemented by specialized sub-brands like Bridgehampton Vero Beach for luxury properties in that area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coldwell Banker Global Luxury: Luxury real estate marketing program with global network presence
• Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty
• Coldwell Banker Premier Properties
• Coldwell Banker The Amelia Group

Products and services

• Residential Real Estate Services Traditional home buying and selling services for residential properties across Florida communities served by Coldwell Banker Paradise agents.
• Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Luxury real estate marketing program leveraging Coldwell Banker's global network of 100,000 independent agents across 41 countries and territories, with bespoke marketing strategies for high-value properties.
• Commercial Real Estate Services Commercial property services covering industrial, retail, hospitality, office, and agriculture sectors, accessible through a dedicated commercial platform at cbcparadise.com.
• Mortgage and Title Services Integrated mortgage financing and title services to support property transaction completion for buyers and sellers.
• Property Management Property management services for residential and commercial property owners and investors, including tenant relations and maintenance coordination.
• Relocation Services Relocation assistance services for individuals and families, including corporate relocation packages, moving to or within the Florida market.
• Bridgehampton Vero Beach Luxury property brand specializing in high-end properties in the Vero Beach area under the Coldwell Banker Paradise umbrella.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Coldwell BankercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColdwell Banker Paradise operates as a franchisee of the Coldwell Banker brand, leveraging the global brand name, marketing resources, technology platforms (CBCworldwide.com, Blueprint portal), and network of 100,000+ independent sales associates across 41 countries and territories.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coldwell Banker Real Estate: The franchisor and global parent brand of Coldwell Banker Paradise. It provides the brand, technology platforms (Blueprint, CBCworldwide.com), Global Luxury program, and global referral network that Coldwell Banker Paradise leverages; directly comparable as the parent system.

Direct peers

• Century 21 Real Estate: One of the largest global residential real estate franchise brands with a strong Florida presence. Directly comparable as a competing franchised brokerage network with similar commission-based economics and consumer-facing brand positioning.
• RE/MAX: Global franchised real estate brokerage with deep Florida agent counts and similar commission-split model. Competes for the same agents, sellers, and buyers in the same Florida counties as Coldwell Banker Paradise.
• Keller Williams Realty: Largest US real estate franchise by agent count, with significant Florida market share and an agent-centric, technology-forward model. Directly comparable franchised brokerage competing in Florida residential and luxury segments.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: National franchised brokerage leveraging the Berkshire Hathaway brand, with a meaningful Florida agent network including Florida-specific affiliates. Competes head-to-head in residential, luxury, and relocation services.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Premier global luxury real estate brand. Directly comparable to Coldwell Banker Paradise's Global Luxury program for high-net-worth Florida property buyers and sellers seeking global marketing reach.

Emerging players

• Compass: Tech-forward national real estate brokerage that has expanded aggressively into Florida. Competes for top-producing agents and luxury listings with proprietary technology and a venture-backed growth model.
• eXp Realty: Cloud-based, agent-centric brokerage with no traditional brick-and-mortar model and a strong Florida presence. Competes on agent economics and is a credible alternative to franchise-based brokerages like Coldwell Banker Paradise.

Regional players

• Dale Sorensen Real Estate: Large independent Florida brokerage operating across the Treasure Coast and Brevard/Indian River counties — direct overlap with Coldwell Banker Paradise's service area. Comparable regional competitor for residential and luxury listings.
• Premier Sotheby's International Realty: Largest Sotheby's-affiliated brokerage in Florida, focused on luxury residential markets including the Gulf Coast and select east-coast counties. Directly comparable to the luxury real estate segment Coldwell Banker Paradise competes in via Global Luxury.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/realestatecbfl
• Facebookfacebook.com/coldwellbankerparadise
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coldwell-banker-paradise-68972159

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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