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Coldwell Banker Expands Global Presence with Master Franchise Launch in Korea

PR Newswire•15/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Coldwell Banker launches master franchises Coldwell Banker Korea and Commercial Korea
  • ➤Coldwell Banker Commercial EKR becomes the first office, focused on commercial real estate
  • ➤Korean operations will provide residential and commercial services from Seoul’s Gangnam district
  • ➤Compass International Holdings (COMP) owns Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC

Expert Statements

Myoung-Sik Kim, CEO of Coldwell Banker Korea and Coldwell Banker Commercial Korea

“It is a profound honor to open a new chapter for the Korean real estate market with the Coldwell Banker® brand”

Myoung-Sik Kim, CEO of Coldwell Banker Korea and Coldwell Banker Commercial Korea

“Korea's world-class technology infrastructure provides a strong foundation for bringing together AI, data, and real estate expertise in new ways.”

Myoung-Sik Kim, CEO of Coldwell Banker Korea and Coldwell Banker Commercial Korea

“By combining our deep understanding of the local market with the Coldwell Banker brand's global resources and network, we have an opportunity to deliver a more integrated, transparent and forward-looking real estate experience.”

Myoung-Sik Kim, CEO of Coldwell Banker Korea and Coldwell Banker Commercial Korea

“Our goal is not simply to introduce another international real estate brand to the market, but to help establish a new standard for professional, technology-driven and globally-connected service in Korea.”

Mary Lee Blaylock, President of Coldwell Banker Affiliates

“Korea is an important and highly dynamic real estate market where technology, global investment and changing client expectations are creating new opportunities.”

Mary Lee Blaylock, President of Coldwell Banker Affiliates

“With Myoung-Sik Kim and his experienced team, Coldwell Banker Korea will bring together strong local market expertise paired with the reach, resources, and professional standards that have defined the Coldwell Banker brand for more than 120 years.”

Mary Lee Blaylock, President of Coldwell Banker Affiliates

“We are honored to welcome them to the Coldwell Banker network and support their vision for delivering a more connected, transparent and comprehensive real estate experience.”

Coldwell Banker Expands Global Presence with Master Franchise Launch in Korea PR Newswire

Seoul-based affiliate to combine global real estate expertise with local market knowledge, technology-driven services, and cross-border connectivity.

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