Since 1906, Coldwell Banker® has been a premier provider of full-service real estate. In 2005, Franchise Times magazine's prestigious Top 200 issue ranked the Coldwell Banker system number one in real estate and number nine among all franchisors. The Coldwell Banker System has approximately 4,000 residential and commercial real estate offices and 126,400 Sales Associates in 30 countries and territories. The Coldwell Banker System is a leader in the industry in residential real estate, and in niche markets such as resort, new homes and luxury properties. It is a pioneer in consumer services with its Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program. Coldwell Banker Mortgage is one of the largest telephone/web based lenders in the country.