#C21News: September 2017
September saw a number of notable achievements for Century 21 Real Estate. Read more below about the significant franchise growth and impressive achievements that occurred last month.
New Franchise Spotlight
ERA Select Realty, an independent real estate firm based in Canton, TX, announced that it has joined the CENTURY 21® Franchise System and will do business as CENTURY 21 Select Realty. The company will continue to provide full-service real estate services to buyers and sellers throughout the East, North and Central Texas. “We couldn’t be more excited about joining Century 21 Real Estate, one of the most recognized real estate brands in the world,” said Sandra Perry, co-owner of the firm. “We are thrilled to have the support of the brand behind us as we seek to deepen our presence in East Texas and beyond.” Read more here.
Nathan Grace Real Estate has joined the CENTURY 21® Franchise System by entering into a partnership with Dallas-based CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company. Nathan Grace, a previously unaffiliated brokerage with 160 sales professionals and five offices in and around Dallas and Collin counties in Texas, will now operate as CENTURY 21 Nathan Grace Fine Homes & Estates. Jim Fite, chief executive officer of CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company, says: “We joined forces with Nathan Grace knowing that this partnership would provide enhanced services to the people we serve and lead to the continued success of both brokerages and their agents.” Read more here.
In the News
RisMedia: Ushering in a Fresh Perspective
In this article, Nick Bailey shared his thoughts on the future of the Century 21 Brand. “A big reason for my decision to join Century 21 is the brand’s vision, and I’m excited to take that experience and make it translatable to the industry,” stated Bailey. Read more here.
RisMedia: Personal Relationships Reign Supreme
RisMedia sat down with John Colvin, Broker/Owner of CENTURY 21 FM Realty in North Dakota to speak to the local market, technology and the future of his company. When asked about the prime drivers that bring buyers to his firm, Colvin credited “the connection our sales professionals have in the communities in which they live and work, coupled with the CENTURY 21® Platform and the support and services we deliver to market.” Read more here.
Apartment Therapy: Sabrina Soto Dishes on the biggest paint mistake people make and other design secrets
Real estate professional Giovany Kirakossian talks about Los Angeles real estate and design trends with TV star and designer Sabrina Soto at a one-day roundtable event at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Read more here and here.
New Initiatives and Partnerships
As part of an ongoing effort to better connect and interact with the cross-cultural makeup of the many diverse Hispanic communities in the United States and around the globe, Century 21 Real Estate LLC announced a relaunch of its Spanish website, espanol.century21.com. Cara Whitley, chief marketing officer of Century 21 Real Estate LLC, noted that “the driving force behind the relaunch of espanol.century21.com was to connect Latino and Latina home buyers and sellers with C21® Hispanic agents and those who speak Spanish to help provide better outcomes for clients and customers.” Read more here.
Century 21 Australia and New Zealand have entered into a partnership to become the Real Estate sponsor of New Zealand professional football club Wellington Phoenix. “We are absolutely delighted to partner up with Century 21, who have a massive footprint across the globe, as does the game of football,” said Phoenix General Manager, David Dome. Read more here.
Leadership
Just shy of his 21st birthday, Liam Collett opened Century 21 More Property Realty in Takapuna, New Zealand―effectively becoming the youngest owner of a Century 21 franchise. His great-great grandfather ran a real estate business in Whangarei, his grandfather was a property developer, and both his parents have worked as real estate agents. “It runs through the blood, and I just love the industry. I love helping people most of all,” Collett said. Read more here.
Check back next month for the latest Century 21 Real Estate News briefing.
