Coldwell Banker Schmitt Included Among The Top 500 Real Estate Brokerages Nationally in the 2026 RIS Media Power Broker 500 and RealTrends 500

Florida Keys – May 4, 2026 – Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Company (CBSREC), based on dollar volume of sales for 2025, was ranked among the most successful real estate companies in the United States, appearing at #307 in the RIS Media Power Broker 500 and at #340 in the 2026 RealTrends 500.

CBSREC is the only real estate company based in the Florida Keys to have ever been ranked among the top 500 real estate companies in America.  This is Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s 11th appearance on the RealTrends 500 list and 10th on the RIS Media Power Broker 500.  

There are over 102,000 real estate sales and brokerage businesses in America, placing CBSREC among the top one-third of one percent.

Brian Schmitt, Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s president and broker, said “Our success in ranking among the top brokerages in America year after year is the outcome of our unwavering attention to our customers’ needs – our agents, our sellers and our buyers whom we prefer to represent as single agents – the extensive, collective experience and professionalism of our people coupled with our robust training programs, and our marketing which is second to none. We strive to always provide an exceptional experience for Keys sellers and buyers.”

RISMedia's 2026 Power Broker Report & Survey is based on an online survey of residential real estate brokerages in the U.S., conducted by RISMedia. The survey ranks brokerages by closed sales volume and transaction sides in 2024. Brokerages must have a majority ownership interest, inclusive of subsidiaries, to complete the survey, and have had their submissions verified by the associated broker and accountant, CFO or other party who can validate the accuracy of the data submitted.

REALTrends, part of HW Media LLC, is a communications and consulting company considered to be a leading source of analysis and information on the residential brokerage and housing industry. The RealTrends 500 is a leader in ranking the performance of residential real estate services firms. Due to its requirement of independent verification, the RealTrends 500 can be considered a trusted source for information about the performance of these firms.

Celebrating its 70^th year, Coldwell Banker Schmitt is the oldest and largest real estate company in the Florida Keys with six offices conveniently located in the major Keys market areas. CBSREC also ranks as the 21st largest Coldwell Banker^® company in the United States and its second-largest affiliate in Florida by Adjusted Gross Commission.  It has been the Keys-wide leader in listings and sales every year since 2004 and boasts a 98+ percent rating for customer satisfaction. For additional information, visit Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s website at RealEstateFloridaKeys.com, or email info@cbschmitt.com, or call any of its six locations in the Florida Keys. To learn more about professional opportunities and why Coldwell Banker Schmitt agents and staff average 11.3 years of service with the company – more than 2 times the industry average -- visit the Careers Center.