Coldwell Banker Previews International Enhances Luxury Digital and Social Platform

Madison, N.J. 03-23-2016 — Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, a leader in luxury home sales, has enhanced its Coldwell Banker Previews International® program with a new digital platform fueled by global content, exclusive videos and social media channels focused on the luxury real estate consumer. Last year, Coldwell Banker® affiliated agents closed over 25,000 transaction sides on U.S. properties sold for $1 million or greater.

"The evolution of our Coldwell Banker Previews International digital platform allows affluent consumers to experience luxury homes like never before," said Craig Hogan, vice president of luxury at Coldwell Banker Real Estate. "We know that consumers in the luxury market want authentic, meaningful connections, and our content allows them to truly experience the luxury lifestyle."

Many enhancements have been made on Previews Inside Out, the Coldwell Banker Previews International blog, where visitors can experience magnificent imagery, videos and content focused on regional, national and international luxury trends, as well as exclusive profiles on affluent visionaries and brands, property tours and more. Coldwell Banker®affiliated sales associates across the globe are now able to contribute compelling stories and lifestyle content.

On social media, Coldwell Banker Previews International expanded its reach from Facebookand Twitter to include Pinterest and Instagram, platforms that thrive on luxury content. The  "Home of the Week" video series, which spotlights ultra-luxury properties, has now found a permanent home on Previews® channels and recently reached more than 540,000 video views on Facebook since the digital push was launched in early 2016.

Coldwell Banker Previews, founded in 1933 by Henderson Talbot in New York City, has long defined the unique qualities of luxury home sales. Talbot was known for capturing prized estates on film and holding exclusive gatherings for affluent buyers to preview them as cinema. The enhancements announced today build upon his legacy.

"These integrated digital enhancements are just the first of many exciting updates for our global luxury program," said Hogan. "This further demonstrates our commitment to creating exceptional luxury experiences globally, with an emphasis on engaging luxury consumers in new, meaningful ways."

About Coldwell Banker Previews International
The Coldwell Banker Previews International program has been a world leader in the marketing of luxury homes since 1933. The Previews® program was acquired by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC in 1980 and launched as Coldwell Banker Previews International®, the brand's luxury homes program.  The exclusive group of certified Previews Property Specialists make up approximately 8.5 percent of the independent sales associates affiliated with the Coldwell Banker brand worldwide.  Coldwell Banker Previews International participated in more than 25,000 transaction sides of homes priced at $1 million or more in 2015. On average, Previews handles $133.5 million in luxury homes sales every day. Coldwell Banker, Previews and Coldwell Banker Previews International are registered marks licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Each office is independently owned and operated.

About Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC
Since 1906, the Coldwell Banker® organization has been a premier provider of full-service residential and commercial real estate brokerage services. Coldwell Banker Real Estate is the oldest national real estate brand and franchisor in the United States, and today has a global network of approximately 3,000 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in 46 countries and territories with almost 85,000 affiliated sales professionals. The Coldwell Banker brand is known for creating innovative consumer services as recently seen by taking a leadership role in the smart home space, being the first national real estate brand with an iPad app, the first to augment its website www.coldwellbanker.com for smart phones, the first to create an iPhone application with international listings, the first to develop an iPad application (CBx) to easily bring big data into home listing presentations, and the first to fully harness the power of video in real estate listings, news and information through its Coldwell Banker On Location YouTube channel. Coldwell Banker is a leader in niche markets such as resort, new homes and luxury properties through its Coldwell Banker Previews International® marketing program delivering exceptional experiences for all consumers served.