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Individual Photography Specifications 42
Creative Requirements: Business Cards 42
Table of Contents Identity Requirements: Letterhead and Envelopes 43
Standard Letterhead 43
Minimum Disclaimer 43
Identity and Creative Standards: Overview 1 Standard Envelope 44
Identity Requirements: Introduction 1 Premium Letterhead 45
Premium Envelope 46
Creative Requirements: Introduction 1
Creative Requirements: Letterhead and Envelopes 46
Identity Requirements: Trademark 2
Disclaimers 2 Identity Requirements: Name Badges 47
Formatting 4 Standard Badge 47
Proper Trademark Notations and Use 5 Large Badge 47
Identity Requirements: Reproduction of Mark 7 Creative Requirements: Name Badges 47
Logo Specifications 7 Identity Requirements: Specialty Items 48
Color Specifications 8
Creative Requirements: Specialty Items 48
Embossing Specifications 9
Proper Usage 10 Identity Requirements: Internet Standards 49
Identity Requirements: Advertising 12 Creative Requirements: Internet Standards 51
Logo Specifications 12 Identity Requirements: Growth Markets 53
Equal Housing Opportunity Slogan, Logo and Statement Specifications 12 Logo Specifications 53
Positioning Statement and Style Guidelines 13 Formatting 54
Style Guidelines 14 Reproduction 54
Creative Requirements: Typography 15 Proper Usage 55
Standard Letterhead 56
Creative Requirements: Color System 16 Standard Envelope 57
Creative Requirements: Placement of the Mark in Advertising 17 Standard Business Card Without Photo 58
MASTER FORMAT: Positioning and Type Specs 58
Creative Requirements: Personal Retriever® 19
Coldwell Banker Personal Retriever® 19 Creative Requirements: Growth Markets 58
About Coldwell Banker Growth Markets 58
Identity Requirements: Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program 20
Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program Color Specifications 20 Identity Requirements: Coldwell Banker Previews International® 59
Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program Graphic Treatment Specifications 20 Logo Specifications 59
Microsoft® Applications 60
Creative Requirements: Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program 21 Trademark Use 61
Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program Logo 21 Area of Non-Interference and Minimum Size 61
About the Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program Brand 22 Horizontal Building Signage 62
Creative Requirements: Advertising the Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program 23 Square Building Signage 63
Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program 23 Yard Signs 64
Identity Requirements: Personal Promotions 24 Sign Riders 66
Standard Letterhead Page 1 (CBPI Legal) 67
Creative Requirements: Personal Promotions 25
Standard Letterhead Page 2 68
Identity Requirements: Yard Signs 26 No. 10 Policy Envelope 69
Standard Signs 26 A7 Envelope 69
Standard for Company Usage: 1-Line DBA 27 Large Mailing Envelope – Open Ended 70
Standard for Company Usage: 2-Line DBA (Recommended) 27 Business Card (CBPI Legal) 70
Standard for Company Usage: 2-Line DBA (Alternate Size) 27 Creative Requirements: Coldwell Banker Previews International® 71
Standard for Company Usage: Less than 8 Characters DBA 28 Listing Publication Cover Design Guidelines 71
Standard for Sales Associates: 1-Line DBA 28 Large Format Specifications 72
Standard for Sales Associates: 2-Line DBA (Recommended) 29 Small Format Specifications 73
Standard for Sales Associates: 2-Line DBA (Alternate Size) 29 Print Advertising Design Guidelines 74
Standard for Sales Associates: Less than 8 Characters DBA 30 Advertising Layout Specifications (8” x 10.5”) 76
Sign Riders, Open House 30 Advertising Layout Specifications (16”x 10.5”) 77
Yard Stakes and Posts 31 Alternate Key Visual Advertising Usage Examples 78
Creative Requirements: Yard Signs 31 Improper Advertising Usage Examples 79
Collateral Usage Examples 80
Identity Requirements: Exterior Building Signs 32
Logo and Typography 81
Format 32
Color System 82
Channel Lettering 34
Identity Requirements: Coldwell Banker® Mortgage 83
Identity Requirements: Business Cards 36
Logo Specifications 83
Standard Logo Business Card Without Photo 36
Reproduction 84
MASTER FORMAT: Positioning and Type Specs 36
Standard Logo Business Card With Photo: 3 Lines 37 Creative Requirements: Coldwell Banker® Mortgage 84
Premium Logo Business Card Without Photo 38 About Coldwell Banker Mortgage 84
MASTER FORMAT: Positioning and Type Specs 38 Identity Requirements: Coldwell Banker® Home Loans 85
Premium Logo Business Card With Photo 39 Logo Specifications 85
MASTER FORMAT: Positioning and Type Specs 39 Reproduction 86
Standard Logo Team Business Card with Photo 40 Creative Requirements: Coldwell Banker® Home Loans 86
Back Side of Business Card 41 About Coldwell Banker Home Loans 86
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Identity and Creative Standards: Overview
The purpose of this guide is to provide you with standards for maintaining the integrity and consistency of the Coldwell Banker ® brand across
all communications both legally and creatively.
If a situation should arise that requires any departure from the standards in this guide, or you need further clarification on any subject, please contact
your Regional Office at the following:
n Northern: 1-877-373-3829
n Southern: 1-800-998-7044
n Western: 1-800-767-2488
Outside of the United States, contact the International Services Director at the Corporate Office.
Identity Requirements: Introduction
The Coldwell Banker service marks, trademarks and logo types are collectively called the “Coldwell Banker Marks” throughout this Manual.
The Coldwell Banker Marks serve as the basic building blocks for universal acceptance and identification for a single international graphic identity.
The most important element of the Coldwell Banker System, symbolic of our premier reputation and image, is the corporate mark (herein called
the “Corporate Mark”, “Trademark” or the “Mark”). It and all other Coldwell Banker Marks in the United States are owned by TM Acquisitions Corp.,
a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation which, in turn, licenses these Trademarks to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC
owns all Trademark registrations in countries other than the United States. Each Franchisee is authorized to use the Coldwell Banker Marks pursuant
to their Franchise Agreements. Franchisees who have not been licensed the rights to use the Coldwell Banker Commercial® Marks may not use them.
Every company granted permission to use the Trademark is required to protect it by adhering to the standards and regulations delineated in this Manual.
Care in protecting the Trademark and all of the Coldwell Banker Marks work to the benefit of everyone.
Exact and correct use of the Trademark by Coldwell Banker Franchisees is crucial to maintain a powerful international graphic entity. This Identity
and Graphic Standards Manual is part of the Policy and Procedures Manual. Also, Franchisees who executed their Franchise Agreements prior to
January 1, 1999, and who executed the Commercial Addendum or a separate Coldwell Banker Commercial® Real Estate Franchise Agreement,
should refer to the Commercial Identity Standards Manual for commercial brokerage applications.
The standards throughout this Manual must be adhered to without variation. Forms for ordering materials from Preferred and Approved Suppliers have
been provided in a separate Coldwell Banker SourceBook. You are encouraged to use these Preferred and Approved Suppliers for all your materials
(including stationery, business cards, yard signs, telephone directory listings, etc.). They are familiar with the standards for using the Trademarks and
will afford you optimum purchasing efficiencies.
Creative Requirements: Introduction
To reinforce the voice and image of the Coldwell Banker brand, creative guidelines have been provided for your reference.
As you will find, these guidelines address the use of various creative elements such as color, typography, imagery and copy for both printed
and digital materials.
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Identity Requirements (Canada): Trademark
The Corporate Mark is the primary Coldwell Banker ® Mark. It must be used exactly as
indicated in this Identity Standards Manual.
The Coldwell Banker Mark is authorized for use with your approved company tradename
(called “your company tradename” or “DBA”) as described on building signs, yard signs,
stationery, business cards, classified advertising, personal promotion literature and all other
advertising materials and external communications.
The Mark consists of a rectangular field with the words “Coldwell Banker” in white letters, in a custom-designed type style stacked on two lines and the Coldwell
Banker “bug” design.
Note: The Mark always appears in blue on signage and stationery.
It is essential the correct color of blue be used. The color blue is always the same (PMS 280 or the appropriate CMYK match – 100% Cyan; 72% Magenta;
0% Yellow; 18% Black). The shape, or aspect ratio (the relationship of height to width) of the blue field is always the same. The size, spacing and
placement of the words “Coldwell Banker” and the Coldwell Banker “bug” design are always in the same relationship within the blue field. The color, the aspect
ratio of the Mark and the relationships within the Mark shall not be altered regardless of the application or the size of the Mark within the application.
It is the uniqueness of each of these elements and the way they have been assembled into a unit that give the Coldwell Banker Corporate Mark
its distinctive character.
In virtually all applications a minimum of two grid units of white space surrounds the blue field of the Mark and shall always be maintained.
The letters “CB” or the Coldwell Banker “bug” design shall never be used outside of the Mark, as the letters “CB” are the Trademark of another company.
Advertising of any property or services, which is not within the definition of the Business, as that term is defined in the Franchise Agreement, is not
permitted with the use of any of the Coldwell Banker Marks or the Coldwell Banker name. The advertising or general solicitation of certain kinds
of commercial business is specifically prohibited. However, Franchisees who have been licensed the Coldwell Banker Commercial® Marks should
refer to the Coldwell Banker Commercial Identity Standards Manual for further information.
Disclaimers
Minimum Required Disclaimers: Every piece of printed literature given directly to consumers (i.e., brochures, postcards, etc.), excluding stationery
and classified ads, must contain the following legal disclaimer (set in approximately 6-point type using Scala Sans typeface):
®, and ™ are trademarks licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.
The following illustrates other specific requirements:
Stationery: For stationery and business cards, the following Minimum Required Disclaimer must be used:
Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.
Signage: For all signage, the following Minimum Required Disclaimer must be used:
Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.
Printed Promotional Materials: If a piece such as a flyer, door hanger or postcard is to be distributed to consumers, precede the previously
mentioned legal disclaimers with:
If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work
with them and cooperate fully.
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Identity Requirements: Trademark
Do not use the registered symbol when using your company tradename or DBA (i.e., Coldwell Banker Smith and Smith Realty) or
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.
If a printed piece is longer than one page, the Coldwell Banker ® registered symbol must be inserted according to the above guidelines on every
page of that piece. The following lists show the proper Trademark use for all Coldwell Banker programs, materials and theme lines:
Buyer Services Programs and Materials:
n Coldwell Banker ® HomeBuyer Guidebook
(® only if 1st mention of Coldwell Banker on that page)
n Coldwell Banker ® HomeBuyer Appreciation Program
(® only if 1st mention of Coldwell Banker on that page)
n Coldwell Banker ® Home Protection Plan
(® only if 1st mention of Coldwell Banker on that page)
Electronic Programs:
n Coldwell Banker Works
n coldwellbanker.com
(Note: Never shorten coldwellbanker.com to CB.com)
n coldwellbankerpreviews.com
n Personal Retriever ®
n Coldwell Banker LeadRouterSM
Growth Markets Programs:
n Coldwell Banker ® New Homes
n Coldwell Banker ® Vacation Homes
n Coldwell Banker ® Military Markets
n Coldwell Banker ® Farms and Ranches
Local Theme Promotions:
n Celebrate America with Coldwell Banker ®
n Be Fire Safe!
Educational Programs:
n Coldwell Banker University®
n FastStart™
Other Programs and Materials:
n Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program
n Coldwell Banker Previews International®
n Previews® International Property Specialist
n CHMS (Certified Home Marketing Specialist)
n CNS (Certified Negotiation Specialist)
n CEMS (Certified e-Marketing Specialist)
Failure to use a service mark in the correct manner may lead to the loss of its status as a protected mark. If you use the same mark more
than once in a promotional piece, you need to use the appropriate symbol only at the first mention, on each page, except as noted in this guide.
Please note that the ® symbol should only be used for registered marks, and then only for those goods or services for which the mark is registered.
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Identity Requirements: Reproduction of the Mark
Logo Specifications
The Coldwell Banker ® logo shall always be reproduced photographically from a high-quality, reproduction proof designed for that purpose. It shall
never be drawn freehand. Downloadable versions of approved Coldwell Banker logos can be accessed at coldwellbankerworks.com.
For large-scale reproductions of the Coldwell Banker logo (such as office building signs), strict adherence to proportionally sized enlargements is
required. The blue field must maintain a 1.0 to 2.3928 ratio of height to width.
The scaling grid below provides the correct space relationships for all elements of the Mark. This scaling grid should be used as a guide
for scaling the Mark up or down in size and for verifying the correctness of reproductions.
In general, a minimum of two (2) grid units of space or air shall be maintained around all four sides of the Mark except when specifically
noted otherwise in this Identity Standards Manual.
When the Mark is used against a tinted background, a margin of white space (a minimum of two grid units) is required around all four sides.
No copy or graphic element shall be contained within this space.
Aspect Ratio
1.0 to 2.3928 (28 grid units to 67 grid units).
A correct Mark is 28 grid units in height and 67 grid units in width.
28 The correctness of the aspect ratio may be verified by measuring the
Grid height of the field and multiplying it by 2.3928. The result should
Units
equal the width.
Letter height is 7 grid units, except the K, which is 8.5 grid units.
All measurements are in grid units.
67 The Scaling Grid provides the correct size and spacing relationships for
all elements of the Mark.
Note: These displays are for demonstration only. The scaling grid should
never be reproduced as part of the Mark.
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Identity Requirements: Reproduction of the Mark
Color Specifications
It is always preferable to show the Coldwell Banker ® Mark in blue, and always in the correct shade of blue. For Coldwell Banker Blue, generally
PANTONE®* or PMS 280 will be specified.
Four-Color Process Printing: When specifying four-color printed work (i.e., advertising or brochures, etc.), it may be desirable, for cost reasons, to use
standard CMYK process colors rather than a matched Coldwell Banker Blue for the Mark. When printing on enamel or
uncoated/coated paper stocks, Coldwell Banker Blue can be approximated by specifying 100% Cyan; 72% Magenta; 0% Yellow; and 18% black.
The Coldwell Banker Blue color shall always be matched as closely as possible.
When specifying Coldwell Banker Blue for applications other than print, an acceptable match may be obtained by following these
specifications when ordering:
Paint: Specify that paint be mixed to match PANTONE or PMS 280 precisely.
Plastic Signage: Specify Lexan with 3M®** #3630-8544, vinyl applied, second surface.
3M® Film: Specify 3M film #3630-8544 for production of building signs that are externally illuminated, as well as signs that are illuminated from the inside.
On a very limited basis, when the use of the color gold is permitted (specialty items, the Chairman’s Circle logo, etc.) specify PANTONE 8640 or gold foil.
For the Coldwell Banker Concierge® Mark, specify PANTONE 874 or 1255. In those applications where rules (i.e., flying borders) are a part of the format, they
shall appear in the color in which the Mark appears.
Specialty Items Printing: When printing on fabric, leather or vinyl products, the words “Coldwell Banker” should be in white
against a printed Coldwell Banker Blue or black background, or the words in gold against a blue background. The words in blue against a blue
background are permitted, but not recommended.
When manufacturing Awards and Recognition Products or Promotional items***, the words “Coldwell Banker” may be printed in white letters
against a blue or clear glass background, gold against a black or gold background, clear glass against a white background, black against a
gold background or blue against a gold background. It is not necessary to include the black rule and minimum required disclaimer on these types of items.
The correct color for the Coldwell Banker Mark is PMS 280 or the appropriate CMYK match – 100% Cyan; 72% Magenta; 0% Yellow; and 18% Black.
Note: The color blue shown on this page and throughout this guide is not intended to match the PANTONE Color Standard.
Note: For the PANTONE Color Standard, refer to the current editions of the PANTONE Color Publications.
*PANTONE® is a registered Trademark of PANTONE, Inc.
**3M® is a registered Trademark of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company.
***When manufacturing specialty items printed on paper products, the Corporate Mark should always be in the correct color blue, PMS 280.
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Identity Requirements: Reproduction of the Mark
Embossing Specifications
The Coldwell Banker ® Mark also may be reproduced through a printing process known as embossing, where the words “Coldwell Banker”
are raised in relief from the surface of the paper or fabric.
Two types of embossed Marks are acceptable. The first has the words “Coldwell Banker” in raised relief letters against a printed field which
defines the background of the Mark (illustration #1). The second has the words “Coldwell Banker” in raised relief letters against the field, using
an embossed frame to define the field of the Mark. The lines that make up the frame are one grid unit in width. No ink is used. This is called
a Blind Emboss (Illustration #2).
In either instance, the words “Coldwell Banker” are raised from the surface of the paper or fabric. When the background field is printed in
Coldwell Banker Blue, a one-level die is used. When embossing is blind, a two-level die is used with the frame being raised from the paper’s
surface, but one half the depth or distance as that of the words “Coldwell Banker” (Illustration #3).
Illustration #1 Illustration #2
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Grid
Units
1 Grid Unit
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The Mark shall be reproduced photographically in making the embossing dies. The size of the words “Coldwell Banker,” their placement and the spacing
in relationship to the background field or the frame that defines the field shall be consistent with all Mark specifications. The aspect ratio (height to width)
of the blue field to the outside of the frame shall be 1.0 to 2.3928.
The size of the embossed Mark shall be sufficient to enable the embossing to be crisp and sharp and the words legible. The prescribed space (generally
two grid units) shall be maintained around all four sides of the Mark whether or not the field is printed in color or is defined by an embossed frame.
When embossing the Mark, the words “Coldwell Banker” and the
“Coldwell Banker”
Coldwell Banker “bug” design element are always in raised relief Letters Raised Frame
against the background. Illustration #1 depicts raised embossed
Level 2
Level 1
letters against a printed Coldwell Banker Blue field. Illustration #2
depicts a “Blind Embossed” Mark with raised letters against a white
field. The embossed frame, which defines the field, is in raised relief,
one half the height of the raised letters and one (1) grid unit The above illustrates a cross-section view of a two-level “blind”
in width (illustration #3). embossing die for reproduction of the Coldwell Banker Mark.
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Identity Requirements: Reproduction of the Mark
Proper Usage
By adhering to the proper usage, you will project a consistent image of the Coldwell Banker ® Mark, building our brand and a higher level of
awareness that will bring more customers through your door. Specifically:
n The Mark should be 100% PMS 280 blue or black for the background with the letters in white, not textured, highlighted, shaded or in some color or effect
n The Mark should be white type knocked out of PMS 280 blue or black
n Never stretch or condense the Mark. The width should equal 2.3928 times the height
n The Mark should be no smaller than 1” in width
n The Mark should not be cropped. There should be more “blue field” below the characters than above them
n Do not decorate the Mark
n The Mark should not be placed on an angle
n Copy should not be superimposed over the Mark
n Do not use any other copy within the Mark
n The Coldwell Banker “bug” design must be contained in the approved Mark
n Your company tradename or DBA must be placed directly under the Mark, centered and not extended past either edge of the blue field
n Your name or DBA should be set in all caps in Berkeley Oldstyle Bold or Times New Roman Bold typeface.
Your name or DBA and the Minimum Required Disclaimer should not exceed the width of the Mark
n Your company tradename or DBA is the only copy permitted directly under the Mark and no copy
may appear directly over the Mark except the tagline
n Do not use the Coldwell Banker custom typeface for any words other than “Coldwell Banker”
n The tagline must appear with the Trademark
n The tagline must be aligned with the edge of the mark, centered and above
n The tagline must be accompanied by the symbol SM. The tagline should always be in black or white type,
unless it is being used in a video/broadcast medium. For video/broadcast use, the approved color is grey.
The color values for producing the correct color grey are as follows: R=51, G=51, B=51.
n Use a white rule when putting the Mark against a colored or textured background.
Always maintain the specified margin (2 grid units) of space around all sides of the Mark
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Identity Requirements: Advertising
Positioning Statement and Style Guidelines
Refer to the statement below when creating advertising materials. Our goal is to convey a uniform brand image by conveying this philosophy in all of our com-
munications.
Always the New Way: Coldwell Banker® is the oldest national real estate organization in the United States, and the first to introduce a number of
innovative online tools. So it makes sense that Coldwell Banker would be the first to recognize that a new breed of home buyers and sellers wants
to be empowered and is therefore pioneering a “New Way” that blends innovation and tradition. Coldwell Banker offers the most sophisticated,
user-friendly online tools, and when you’re ready for real world, local expertise, their network of top brokers and Sales Associates are ready to fully
support you.
It’s the New Way from a company that’s been innovating for more than 100 years.
Style Guidelines: One word or two? Coldwell Banker ascribes to guidelines outlined in Elements of Style and the industry-specific usage below to
determine whether two words become one, are hyphenated or remain two separate words:
n HomeBuyer when describing Coldwell Banker Buyer Services products or elements (i.e., HomeBuyer Guidebook).
n Home buyer
n Home seller
n Homeowner
n Homeownership
n Downpayment
Sell a house, buy a home: Example headlines:
Thinking of selling your house?
Thinking of buying a home?
Sales Associates or Agents: We prefer to use the words Sales Associates, not agents. However, in Canada, the term Sales Representative is more
appropriate. The words “Sales Associates” or “Sales Representatives” should always be in initial caps.
Open House: The words “Open House” should always be in initial caps.
Correct Style for REALTOR®: The following guidelines have been established by the NAR. For more information, please see the NAR Membership Marks Manual.
The ® symbol should always follow the word “REALTOR or REALTORS” when used in the name of a company, such as Golden State, REALTORS.®
A comma should always precede these words in a company name. A real estate company can use these marks in its name only if it is a member of NAR and
subscribes to its Code of Ethics.
If REALTOR is used in ad copy, the ® symbol should be used when REALTOR follows a person’s name. According to AP style, a ® should not be used after
REALTOR when it follows a person’s name in body copy. In all usages, the first letter “R” of REALTOR is uppercase. This upper/lowercase style is preferred by
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. However, if the ® symbol is not available in your software, use the all-capital form, REALTOR.
When the terms REALTOR, REALTORS and REALTOR-Associate are used in pamphlets, newsletters or other written text, the ® symbol should be used in connec-
tion with each appearance, to the extent it is practical.
The following definition should appear at the bottom of the page on which the term REALTOR or REALTORS, as the case might be, is first used:
REALTOR is a federally registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of
REALTORS and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
The National Association of REALTORS is the owner of the registered trademarks, REALTOR® and REALTORS®, respectively.
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Identity Requirements: Advertising
Other Guidelines:
n Use the terms Realtor or Realtors in connection with, rather than as part of, your firm name. It’s “John Doe, Inc., Realtor,” not “John Doe, Realtor, Inc.”
n Punctuation should be used to separate your firm name from the words “Realtor” or “Realtors,” even when they appear on separate lines:
For example: John Jones and Company, Realtor
n Use nonmember, instead of non-Realtor, when referring to a real estate broker who is not a member of NAR
n When speaking of more than one member, use Realtors
n Avoid possessives whenever possible. But if you can’t, use Realtor’s (singular possessive) or Realtors’ (plural possessive)
n While Realtor-Associate® is acceptable, it is unacceptable to combine the term “Realtor” or the registered mark with other terms. It is also
unacceptable to hyphenate (Real-tor), abbreviate (Rltr) or expand (Realtorific)
n Do not use descriptive words to modify the term, such as Professional Realtor, Commercial Realtor or Twin Cities Realtor
Style Guidelines
To present a consistent and unified image for the Coldwell Banker ® System, we provided guidelines to follow when using the Coldwell Banker name in body copy.
The following examples demonstrate the correct use of the brand name in the body copy:
Never use the possessive form of Coldwell Banker (i.e., Coldwell Banker’s). The Coldwell Banker name must always be set in all caps or boldface when you are
referring to the brand, or when you do not use your DBA.
Below is an example demonstrating the correct use of the franchisor’s name is body copy:
n Consumers turn to affiliates of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC to make buying or selling a home simple
n Our impressive reputation makes the COLDWELL BANKER® System a premier real estate brand
n Our impressive reputation makes the Coldwell Banker ® System a premier real estate brand
When you use Coldwell Banker with your company tradename, do not place any punctuation between Coldwell Banker and the name/market, and do
not cap or boldface the “Coldwell Banker” name. The following example demonstrates the proper use of Coldwell Banker with a company tradename:
n Coldwell Banker Smith & Smith Realty has highly trained Sales Associates
When referring to coldwellbanker.com, it must always appear in lowercase and bold with no spaces, as demonstrated in the following example:
n A premier real estate Web site, coldwellbanker.com, lets you search for a home 24 hours a day
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Creative Requirements: Typography
Typography Specifications
Typefaces, like companies, have personalities. The Scala Sans, Berkeley and the Helvetica Condensed fonts have been selected to communicate the personality
and distinct attributes of the Coldwell Banker® brand for all printed and broadcast materials.
Scala Sans
Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 1234567890
This typeface should be used for all text and legal disclaimers in printed advertising materials (print ads, flyers, brochures, billboards, postcards).
This typeface should also be used in all broadcast advertising and communications (television commercials, videos, home shows).
If the Scala Sans typeface is not available, Arial is an acceptable, approved alternative.
Berkeley
Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
This typeface should be used on printed stationery, business cards and name badges. If the Berkeley typeface is not available, Times New Roman is an accept-
able, approved alternative.
Helvetica Condensed
Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Helvetica Condensed should be used for the legal disclaimers on stationery, business cards, building signs, yard signs and all other non-advertising materials.
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Creative Requirements: Color System
Color System: Color is perhaps the strongest visual identity tool. It can support and build upon the brand’s positioning and personality.
The Coldwell Banker ® color palette consists of Coldwell Banker Blue, Coldwell Banker Gray and Coldwell Banker Gold. The palette is focused and
has been created to build recognition and memorability in a variety of applications.
Coldwell Banker Blue signifies quality and class that is synonymous with the brand.
Coldwell Banker Gray represents strength while adding a level of sophistication.
Coldwell Banker Gold is an insightful color that illuminates the brand and honors the rich heritage that has been built over decades.
PANTONE® Color System*
PRIMARY SECONDARY TERTIARY
PMS 280 C† PMS 536 C† PMS 1255 C†
NOTE: Colors are representative of a coated stock. When using uncoated stocks,
matching uncoated colors should always be selected.
4/C Process
PRIMARY SECONDARY TERTIARY
C: 100 C: 0 C: 0
M: 72 M: 0 M: 27
Y: 0 Y: 0 Y: 100
K: 18 K: 30 K: 34
As presented, the Coldwell Banker color palette consists of three colors – Coldwell Banker Blue, Coldwell Banker Gray and Coldwell Banker Gold.
While these are the only colors that can be used, they may appear in various shades or gradations in printed materials. The following illustrates the
gradation of each color.
PANTONE® Color System*
PRIMARY † SECONDARY † TERTIARY †
100% ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
50% ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
0% ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Please note only solid colors may be used in digital applications.
*PANTONE® is a registered Trademark of PANTONE, Inc. † PMS swatches are shown in their 4/C process equivalent. Please refer to a PANTONE Matching System book for actual color.
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Creative Requirements: Placement of the Mark in Advertising
Signature Placement: Consistent placement of the Coldwell Banker ® signature will enhance the brand. As such, always place the
Coldwell Banker signature in the bottom right corner of printed materials for consistency and recognition.
In addition to placement, the signature must remain consistent in its appearance. As such, it may never be altered in shape, size and spacing in
relation to other elements.
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Creative Requirements: Personal Retriever®
Coldwell Banker Personal Retriever®
To heighten awareness of the Coldwell Banker ® brand in a fun and memorable manner, the image of “Russell”, the Coldwell Banker Personal Retriever ®, may be used
in both printed and digital media.
When using the image of “Russell”, the following guidelines must be adhered to:
n The image cannot be enhanced or altered in any shape or form
n The image cannot be combined or integrated with the Coldwell Banker Signature
n The image can only appear once on each printed or digital “page”
n The use or representation of other dogs in lieu of “Russell” is prohibited
Note: Images can be downloaded on coldwellbankerworks.com.
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Identity Requirements: Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program
Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program Color Specifications
It is always preferable to show the mark in color, as it was designed to be used in a two-color format. “Coldwell Banker®” should always be
printed in PANTONE ®* 280. Where possible, “Concierge” and the ® symbol should be printed in PANTONE 874 Metallic. When metallic ink
is not available, use PANTONE 1255.
Four-Color Process Printing: When printing in a four-color process, based on the standard CMYK process colors, PANTONE 280 blue can be
approximated by specifying 100% Cyan; 72% Magenta; 0% Yellow; and 18% black. PANTONE 1255 bronze can be approximated by specifying
0% Cyan; 27% Magenta; 100% Yellow; and 34% Black.
Paint: Specify that paint be mixed to match PANTONE 280 blue and PANTONE 1255 bronze precisely.
One-Color Printing: When printing in one-color, for print media or internal documents, the logo can be printed in 100% black.
Shooting Art: The logo art on this page is camera-ready. If you require a different size, have your publication or printer reduce or enlarge the mark. Whenever
possible, use a two-color format printed in PANTONE 280 for “Coldwell Banker” and PANTONE 874 for “Concierge®.”
Note: Two-color process: PANTONE 874 Metallic or PANTONE 1255.
PANTONE 280
PANTONE 280
Process Black
PANTONE 1255
Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program Graphic Treatment Specifications
The Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program graphic treatment must be used exactly as indicated in these guidelines. It is the uniqueness
of each element, and the way it has been assembled into a unit, that gives the treatment its distinctive character.
The correct Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program graphic treatment consists of “Coldwell Banker” in blue, with the word “Concierge” and
the ® in bronze. Each element is positioned within a white rectangular box, angled at 10°, with a bronze border and a black drop shadow.
The relationship of height to width of the graphic treatment is always the same. The size, spacing and placement of “Coldwell Banker ” and
“Concierge” within the border are always the same. The colors and relationships shall not be altered regardless of the application or the size
of the treatment within the application.
Reproduction: The Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program graphic treatment shall always be reproduced photographically from a
high-quality, reproduction proof, an approved computer disk or film designed for that purpose. It shall never be drawn freehand or recreated
via any computer graphics programs. Do not reverse the treatment out of a colored background.
Size: To protect visual clarity, the treatment should never be reproduced smaller than 1.25” in width.
*PANTONE® is a registered Trademark of PANTONE, Inc.
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Creative Requirements: Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program
Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program Logo
The Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program logo is the single most important statement that Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program
makes to consumers, vendors and agents. It is the signature, the official stamp, and the face of the program. It also allows for the latest identification
of the Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program. For these reasons, it is imperative that the logo be treated with care and respect.
The following are graphic guidelines for the application of the Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program logo. This includes instructions on correct
usage of the logo, name usage, color system and typography. These elements are critical to the Coldwell Banker Concierge program identity. Therefore,
correct and consistent applications are essential. Conversely, inconsistent use jeopardizes our legal right to exclusive use of the Trademark.
The Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program Name Usage: When referring to the Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program in written
text, the service must always be titled “Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program.” Shortened versions are not acceptable. Correct usage in text is,
Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program, for the first time mentioned on each page of the document. All subsequent uses in the same document
should reflect “Coldwell Banker Concierge” as bolded and “Service Program” as unbolded.
The Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program Color System: The colors of the Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program are blue and gold. The
blue matches the Coldwell Banker ® Trademark while the gold symbolizes a high standard of quality and service. There may be some instances it is
recommended that light blue and black be used to compliment the primary palette. To guide the use of colors, please adhere to these simple rules:
PANTONE® Color System*
PRIMARY SECONDARY TERTIARY
PMS 280 C† PMS 536 C† PMS 1255 C†
NOTE: Colors are representative of a coated stock. When using uncoated stocks,
matching uncoated colors should always be selected.
4/C Process
PRIMARY SECONDARY TERTIARY
C: 100 C: 0 C: 0
M: 72 M: 0 M: 27
Y: 0 Y: 0 Y: 100
K: 18 K: 30 K: 34
The Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program Typography: Visual continuity for identity requires consistent typography. For the
Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program Helvetica Neue has been selected for its simple, understated elegance and ease of reproduction.
Use of any typeface in the Helvetica Neue family is acceptable, however, the following typefaces and uses are recommended.
Helvetica Neue Medium Condensed
To be used only for headlines
Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Helvetica Neue Roman
To be used for main body text, DBA, company address, and legal copy. Be sure white, or knocked out type is legible and clear
Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
*PANTONE® is a registered Trademark of PANTONE, Inc. † PMS swatches are shown in their 4/C process equivalent. Please refer to a PANTONE Matching System book for actual color.
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Creative Requirements: Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program
About the Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program Brand
Similar to the Coldwell Banker brand, the Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program stands for service excellence. To gain a deeper understanding
of the program, the following depicts the essence of Coldwell Banker Concierge.
Personality Attributes:
n Service
n Hand-holding
n “It just happens”
n There when you need it
n The invisible hand of real estate
n True blue
n Gatekeepers of information (keeper of the keys)
n All the answers
n Someone you go to when you need something done
n The personal assistant of the Sales Associate
n Complete the buying/selling continuum
Style Attributes:
n Up-market appearance (like Coldwell Banker)
n Classy, elegant, understated
n Simple
n Clean
Emotional Appeal:
n Peace of mind
n Ease
n Accessibility
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Creative Requirements: Advertising the Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program
Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program Logo
Like the Coldwell Banker Concierge ® Service Program logo, the Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Helping Hands image represents the
unparalleled customer service that providers of the Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program supply. There are a wide variety of images
available for use across a number of applications. All are available on Coldwell Banker Works, but here are some simple rules to help guide the use of
these images.
Guidelines: Do not color correct, crop or change the proportions of the images – only scale proportionally to fit. Do not use the image if the image will
not reproduce correctly due to size or printing. Only use hi-resolution, 300 DPI photo for use in print applications.
Messaging: All Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program advertising, no matter how small, Secondary Advertisement:
should always adequately represent the program attributes. To this end Coldwell Banker Real
Estate LLC has developed message text that can be used in conjunction with approved imagery,
or on its own, to create localized campaigns.
Approved Headlines for Primary Images:
n “These are the hands of a painter, a plumber, a carpenter and the cable man”
n “These are the hands of an electrician, a babysitter, a landscaper and the garbage man”
n “These are the hands of a chimney sweep, a maid, a handyman and the post office”
Approved Body Copy: From cable to contractors, redecorating to renovating, Coldwell Banker
Concierge Service Program is the extra set of hands you need to make your house a
home. Whether you are new to the area, getting ready to sell or just need a hand, an
experienced Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program provider can help you locate local home
service professionals who are licensed, insured and trusted. Now isn’t that handy?
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Identity Requirements: Personal Promotions
The Coldwell Banker ® image is a powerful and positive one, and it can be a vital ingredient in the personal promotion and marketing
efforts of Sales Associates. One reason for the effectiveness of the Coldwell Banker brand name is its consistent and appropriate usage
throughout the Coldwell Banker System.
The following “Personal Promotion Requirements” address additional questions Sales Associates frequently ask as they incorporate the
Coldwell Banker identity into their personal promotion marketing materials. By following these guidelines, you reinforce the effectiveness
of the Coldwell Banker brand name and enhance your personal promotion efforts.
Personal Promotion Required Use of Disclaimers: Sales Associates who create and utilize personal promotion literature must incorporate
the Minimum Required Disclaimer, as shown in this guide, in their literature.
The Coldwell Banker Personal Promotion Requirements: The Coldwell Banker name and reputation are the most valuable in the real estate
industry and are vital to the professional identity of our affiliates. It is essential for that identity to be preserved in all materials presented to potential
customers, including materials created by Sales Associates as part of their personal promotion campaigns. To help maintain the Coldwell Banker
identity, Sales Associates who use personal promotion materials must follow these guidelines:
1. The Coldwell Banker Mark, associated Trademarks and service marks are always to be used according to the specification in this guide.
2. The Coldwell Banker Mark, (or, for Previews® Property Specialist designation, the approved Coldwell Banker Previews International® logo) must
always appear on personal promotion literature in a prominent location and size. Affiliates must also include their complete company tradename,
regardless of whether they are utilizing the Coldwell Banker or the Coldwell Banker Previews International Mark. In the case of the
Previews Mark, the complete company tradename need not appear in close proximity to the Mark itself.
3. A personal mark (i.e., individual Sales Associate logo, stylized name treatment, personal slogan or tag line) should not be used in close proximity
to the Coldwell Banker Mark or other approved Coldwell Banker identifier; each must stand alone. In no case is the Coldwell Banker Mark
or other approved Coldwell Banker identifier to be incorporated into the design or wording of a personal mark.
4. A personal mark is not to be used in a way that might confuse and mislead the public regarding the identity of the Responsible Broker. Local laws and
regulations prescribing the relationship of Broker and Sales Associate identification must be followed.
5. The Sales Associate should identify the source for any claims (e.g., #1 in Sales) in a footnote within the ad and be prepared to substantiate
the claim with underlying data. Promised services must always fall within the approved bundle of Coldwell Banker services; no service may
be offered outside this menu without prior approval by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.
6. Use of a personal mark may risk claims of Trademark infringement by third parties, and a Sales Associate contemplating use of a personal
mark should first obtain a Trademark search (at his or her expense) to ascertain availability of the mark. The Sales Associate assumes full risk
for such claims, and he or she must inform Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC immediately of any such claim of infringement and must indemnify
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC in connection with such claims.
7. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC reserves the right of prior approval of personal marks (including service and performance claims)
as well as the materials in which they are used.
Note: Some state laws require the type or size or prominence of the Sales Associate’s name in advertising must be smaller than that type of
the office name. In those states, franchisees should work with their Affiliate Service Manager and approved suppliers to adopt the specifications
related to the size of these two elements in order to comply with those laws.
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Creative Requirements: Personal Promotions
Through personal promotions, you will quickly establish yourself (and be recognized) as your community’s local real estate expert.
When creating your Coldwell Banker ® personal promotion you must adhere to the following guidelines:
n Ensure the Minimum Required Disclaimer is featured
n Maintain proper usage of all Trademarks, service marks, typography and color specifications as depicted in the Legal Requirements Section
n Do not encroach the Coldwell Banker Mark with personal marks
n Be prepared to “footnote” sources when appropriate
n Check with your Affiliate Service Manager and suppliers to comply with state laws and regulations before producing any materials
As a Coldwell Banker Sales Associate, you will find personal promotions are a wonderful way to create long-lasting relationships with prospects
and current customers.
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Identity Requirements: Yard Signs
Standard Signs
The examples shown illustrate the approved formats for standard residential yard signs. Correct use of Riders
during marketing period
The standard sign consists of a 24 inches wide by 22 inches high (76.4 x 70 grid units)
white panel with radius corners. Should local ordinances require, an alternate size panel
is permitted; however, requests must be made in writing and be accompanied
by documentation.
Service Mark: The Coldwell Banker® Mark is positioned in the upper portion of
the sign with white letters reversed out of the Coldwell Banker Blue background.
Your Company Tradename or DBA: Your company tradename or DBA is to appear
in Berkeley Oldstyle Black typeface as shown, reproduced in black and positioned
in the lower portion of the sign as illustrated. No other typeface may be substituted for yard signs.
Telephone Number: Telephone numbers are to be reproduced in black Berkeley
Oldstyle Black numerals. The exact size will vary according to the length of your company trade-
name, but is to be proportioned as illustrated.
Web Site Address: Web site is to be set in black, Berkeley Oldstyle Black typeface
to be proportioned as illustrated. If you choose not to place your local company
Web site on the yard sign, the coldwellbanker.com address will appear as a default in its place.
No other Web site address can be used. Note: No symbols, slogans or other ver-
biage is to appear on yard signs except
Minimum Required Disclaimer: For all signage, the following Minimum Required Disclaimer where required by local laws.
must be used: Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.
Optional Disclaimer: If desired, the Equal Housing Opportunity disclaimer may be included preceding the Minimum Required Disclaimer.
NRT offices must substitute the disclaimer line: Owned And Operated By NRT LLC.
The Minimum Required Disclaimer line must always appear in upper and lower case Helvetica Regular typestyle on all yard signs.
Message Riders: All riders are 6” high white panels with radius corners, except those with Sales Associate photos. When a photo is printed on
a rider, 8” height is permitted. Message riders are to be reproduced in black Berkeley Oldstyle Black upper case letters and preferably suspended
below the main panel. Name riders can be printed with black letters against a white background (preferred approach), white letters against a
blue background or red letters against a white background.
“Sold,” “For Sale,” “Under Contract” or “Sale Pending” riders can be reproduced in either black or red Helvetica Black typeface, upper case letters, and should
be placed above the main panel as shown. For red, PANTONE®* 186 should be specified. Please note that red can only be used on sign riders.
Correct use of “Sold” or “For Sale” Riders Approved design for the
OPEN HOUSE / HOUSE FOR SALE
directional signs.
PANTONE 186
*PANTONE® is a registered Trademark of PANTONE, Inc.
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Identity Requirements: Yard Signs
Standard for Company Usage: 1-Line DBA
Company Tradename: Your company tradename is to be set in black,
Berkeley Oldstyle Black typeface all caps at 185 pt., tracking at -25. Company tradename is
centered horizontally under the logo.
Phone Number: The company phone number is to be set in black, Berkeley
Oldstyle Black typeface at 321 pt. and tracking at -25. Area code is to be set
in black, Berkeley Oldstyle Black typeface at 149 pt. horizontally scaled to 80%
and tracking at -25. Area code is centered vertically within the phone number.
Phone number and area code are centered horizontally within the sign.
Web Site: The company Web site is to be set in black, Berkeley Oldstyle
Black typeface at 125 pt., tracking at -25 and centered horizontally within the sign.
Minimum Required Disclaimer: The disclaimer is to be set in black,
Helvetica Regular at 32 pt. and centered horizontally within the sign.
Standard for Company Usage: 2-Line DBA (Recommended)
Company Tradename: Your company tradename is to be set in black, Berkeley
Oldstyle Black typeface all caps at 215 pt. tracking at -25. Leading is to be set at 186 pt.
Company tradename is centered horizontally under the logo.
Phone Number: The company phone number is to be set in black, Berkeley
Oldstyle Black typeface at 321 pt. and tracking at -25. Area code is to be set
in black, Berkeley Oldstyle Black typeface at 149 pt. horizontally scaled to 80%
and tracking at -25. Area code is centered vertically within the phone number.
Phone number and area code are centered horizontally within the sign.
Web Site: The company Web site is to be set in black, Berkeley Oldstyle Black
typeface at 125 pt., tracking at -25 and centered horizontally within the sign.
Minimum Required Disclaimer: The disclaimer is to be set in black,
Helvetica Regular at 32 pt. and centered horizontally within the sign.
Standard for Company Usage: 2-Line DBA (Alternate Size)
Company Tradename: Your company tradename is to be set in black,
Berkeley Oldstyle Black typeface all caps at 185 pt., tracking at -25.
Leading is to be set at 170 pt. Company tradename is centered
horizontally under the logo.
Phone Number: The company phone number is to be set in black, Berkeley Oldstyle
Black typeface at 258 pt. and tracking at -25. Area code is to be set in black,
Berkeley Oldstyle Black typeface at 110 pt. horizontally scaled to 80% and tracking at
-25. Area code is centered vertically within the phone number. Phone number and area
code are centered horizontally within the sign.
Web Site: The company Web site is to be set in black, Berkeley Oldstyle Black
typeface at 110 pt., tracking at -25 and centered horizontally within the sign.
Minimum Required Disclaimer: The disclaimer is to be set in black, Helvetica Regular
at 32 pt. and centered horizontally within the sign.
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