Coldwell Banker Tomlinson

Tomlinson Real Estate was founded in 1938 when C. Verne Tomlinson started in the real estate business after selling his farm in the wake of the great depression. In 1948, William R. (Bill) Tomlinson, joined the company and soon became a leading farm and ranch specialist. In 1968 Bills son, Bob Tomlinson, joined the company. The 70s market led to the companys expansion into the residential market. Bob became the designated broker in 1971. In 1976, Tomlinson merged with Alvin J. Wolff companies. Leading to its position as the number one real estate company in the Spokane market. The 80s were transitional years. The market seemed tangled in a dramatically deep cycle fueled by record interest rates. The company survived and as the 80s came to an end the company had re-visioned itself through mergers with Spokane companies like Coldwell Banker, Feldman Person, and the William Main Company.