Anna Sikora, Author at CENTURY 21 MarketLink Realty

DIY: The Ideal Zombie-Proof Home

October 13, 2013 By Anna Sikora

Just in time for The Walking Dead season four premier, we’ve got an idea for the perfect zombie-proof home. And with Halloween right around the corner, these tips could prove useful even if you’re not a fan of the show.

1) Remember: safety first. We recommend keeping far from the interstate, soundproofed rooms and plenty of space no matter how large your party is. Also, all windows and doors should be outfitted with retractable, well-maintained steel grates.

2) Build a large barn perfect for hiding difficult loved ones and neighbors.

3) Make sure your property has its own well with a locking lid.

4) Invest in a woodshed fully stocked with axes and other heavy instruments.

5) Construct a basement bunker that features a generator, vault-strength doors and a self-destruct mechanism.

To view a great selection of homes for the living, visit www.century21.com today.

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CENTURY 21 Real Estate Announces USA Bobsled Team Sponsorship

September 11, 2013 By Anna Sikora

Century 21 Real Estate LLC today announced that it is the official real estate company of the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (USBSF). The CENTURY 21 – USBSF sponsorship includes a dedicated sled wrapped in black and gold featuring the brand’s iconic logo. The sled made its debut at the CENTURY 21 Senior Leadership Conference in Miami earlier today.

“Our sponsorship of the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Team is another example of our position as the ‘Smarter. Bolder. Faster.’ real estate team in the industry,” said Bev Thorne, Chief Marketing Officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “Whether it’s the Super Bowl, the Bobsled team, U.S. Soccer, or the Indy 500, we are committed to showcasing the capabilities of our sales professionals in front of the largest audiences on a global scale, and in association with world-class events.”

The CENTURY 21 bobsled will be seen during the entire 2013-2014 World Cup season. The tour includes stops in Calgary, Canada; Park City, Utah; Lake Placid, N.Y.; Winterberg, Germany; St. Moritz, Switzerland; Igls, Austria; and Koenigssee, Germany.

“We have an ambitious growth plan and this initiative will help us as we continue to build our presence in the United States and around the globe,” said Rick Davidson, president and CEO, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “Our brokers and agents will benefit from the visibility and credibility a campaign like this will generate from real estate consumers and fans of the Games.”

“We couldn’t be more excited about partnering with CENTURY 21 for the Olympic season,” said Darrin Steele, USBSF CEO. “They are industry leaders who know what it takes to be the best, and we are proud to team with them.”

In addition to the dedicated bobsled, the CENTURY 21 logo will receive placement on all national team sleds, team jackets and speed suits. CENTURY 21 will be recognized as an “Official Sponsor” on the USBSF’s official website and in all team press releases and newsletters. Plus, CENTURY 21 is including a smaller logo on the team’s bobsleds for Easter Seals, the CENTURY 21 System’s philanthropic partner.

“We’re continually amazed by and grateful for the CENTURY 21 System’s generous support of our organization,” said James E. Williams, Jr., president and CEO, Easter Seals. “Adding our logo to the Bobsled is yet another way CENTURY 21 shows that they are Easter Seals Champions.”

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Century 21 earns pair of prestigious awards for social media campaign

July 29, 2013 By Anna Sikora

Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world’s largest residential real estate sales organization, today announced that the company won a pair of marketing and communications awards for its innovative SimCity Social marketing campaign on Facebook®. Specifically, CENTURY 21® earned a 2013 Hermes Creative Platinum Award from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, and a 2013 Bronze Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of America.

“Our goal with our SimCity Social Facebook campaign was to connect with an important new audience – online gamers — in an innovative, engaging and relevant way,” said Bev Thorne, chief marketing officer of Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “These awards acknowledge our commitment to providing our real estate professionals with unique opportunities to reach a new generation of home buyers and sellers.”

Administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, the Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional materials and programs, and emerging technologies.

Hosted by the Public Relations Society of America, the Bronze Anvil Awards celebrate the “best of the best” in public relations tactics — the individual items or components that contribute to the success of an overall program or campaign. This year’s competition drew a total of 759 entries, of which, only 50 organizations were selected by the Bronze Anvil Judges as Bronze Anvil winners, demonstrating the high standards applied by the judges in their evaluation process.

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