 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.
 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation, a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD), has more than 3,000 independently owned and operated residential and commercial real estate offices with over 75,000 Sales Associates globally. 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 divisionSM. The company is a pioneer in consumer services with its Coldwell Banker ConciergeSM program and award-winning Web site, www.coldwellbanker.com. Coldwell Banker Mortgage is 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.
COLDWELL BANKER ED SCHLITT
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Co-founders Ed and Marguerite Schlitt opened Ed Schlitt Real Estate in 1953. In their 45 years of ownership, they built the company into the most productive real estate brokerage firm along the Indian River, selling more units than any other company for seventeen of the most recent years. Ed Schlitt was well known statewide as a result of his many years of service to the industry. He served as President of the Florida Association of Realtors, Regional Vice President of the National Association of Realtors, as well as local board president. Marguerite also served as local President of the Realtors Association, and they are the only husband and wife team to ever serve as Chairman of the Florida Real Estate Commission. |
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Ed and Marguerite's daughter, Linda has been associated with the company since 1972, having served in every capacity from sales agent, sales manager, branch manager, Chief Operating Officer, and now as President. She was also President of the Indian River Chamber of Commerce in 1998 and is a Past President of the Realtors Association of Indian River Economic Development Committee. |
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Ed and Marguerite's son Steven joined the company in 1998 after selling a very successful developement and architectural landscaping company in California. He has an advertising and marketing degree from the University of Florida. |
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Linda Schlitt Gonzalez and Steven Schlitt presently co-own the company and are both Presidents. With over 120 full time sales associates, our company is known for its excellent training program. Some of our recent technological innovations include a national website that enables consumers to enter their home requirements and search the website to find home that meets their needs. Then our agents follow up to further assist in their search for their ideal home. All of our listings appear on the Realtor.com website and the Coldwell Banker national website. Many of our agents also maintain individual websites to attract even more buyers. Our services include a concierge system for locating area services, a closing coordinator, and customer service coordinator. In addition, we maintain an active rental department and a property management service. The real estate industry is changing rapidly, and it is imperative that you choose a company that stays on the cutting edge to connect with more buyers than the competition to provide the level of service that consumers expect today.
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Visit the Main Coldwell Banker Ed Schlitt web site at www.IndianRiverHomes.com |