#C21News: October 2017

November 28, 2017 By Casey Danton

October brought a number of noteworthy achievements for Century 21 Real Estate and its agents. Read more below to learn about the significant franchise growth and impressive achievements that occurred last month.

New Franchise Spotlight

Pelican Real Estate has joined the CENTURY 21® Franchise System in a merge with CENTURY 21 Blue Marlin, forming CENTURY 21 Blue Marlin Pelican. Established in 1996 by Bill Smith in Seagrove Beach, Florida, Pelican Real Estate was one of the largest in its region, with 11 offices from Panama City Beach to Pensacola. “I could not be happier about this merger with CENTURY 21 Blue Marlin,” said Smith. “I never thought I would ever consider working with a franchise, but CENTURY 21 Blue Marlin is not your run-of-the-mill franchise. The tools and technology they have mastered and utilize is far superior to any I’ve seen.” Read more here.

CENTURY 21 Arizona West opened a new office in Anthem. The new location is a full-service office with a wide range of real estate and business experience among the staff. The team currently includes eight agents and plans for four more to start soon. Branch manager Judy Bluhm said, “We will help people with all aspects of real estate. If someone wants to sell, we offer the most global reach of any company. We work with buyers, both first-time and experienced investors to give them the highest quality service.” Read more here.

John Arquette Properties, an independent real estate firm based in Fayetteville, NY, has joined the CENTURY 21® Franchise System and will now do business as CENTURY 21 Arquette Properties. The agency will now benefit from the world-class marketing and technology and productivity tools provided through its affiliation with the iconic CENTURY 21 brand. John Arquette said, “We are thrilled to have the support of the brand behind us and continue to best serve the needs of home buyers, sellers and agents in Central New York and beyond.” Read more here.

In the News

Charles Tarbey of CENTURY 21 Australia Real Estate earned the prestigious Woodrow Weight Award from the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. The Institute’s president, John Cunningham, said, “Charles has dedicated his life to the real estate industry and has been a great supporter of REINSW throughout his career.” The award is named for Woodrow Weight, the first Australian to be elected World President of the International Real Estate Federation.

Scott Kesner of CENTURY 21 The Edge from El Paso, TX was appointed Vice President of Region 10 of the National Association of Realtors for the 2018 calendar year. As a regional vice president, Kesner will oversee the work of the National Association, which consists of Texas and Louisiana.

CENTURY 21 realtor Kay Wilson-Bolton of Santa Paula, CA was honored with the 2017 Good Neighbor Award for outstanding charity work in her community. Wilson-Bolton instituted Many Meals, a weekly program that provides food to as many as 600 people every Wednesday. Read more here and here.

New Initiatives and Partnerships

Century 21 Real Estate is proud to announce the launch of the “Empowering Latinas” program, an educational and business opportunity that will help Latina entrepreneurs in South Florida earn a real estate license. In partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Century 21 Real Estate will not only provide 70 scholarships, but Century 21 affiliated brokers in the greater South Florida region will also mentor the scholarship awardees and offer them the opportunity to hone their craft with a local franchise affiliate. Read more here.

Check back next month for the latest Century 21 Real Estate News briefing.

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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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Real Estate Reads Of The Week

August 16, 2013 By Molly

Happy Friday!

Each Friday we share with you the must-read, real estate news of the week. We’ve got everything you need to know to stay on top of breaking industry news and trends.

Grab your coffee and get reading!

“The Best Places To Live In 2013”

This week CNN Money shared their list of the best places to live in America. 15 cities made the cut, lead by Sharon, MA, Louisville, CO and Vienna, VA. In addition to Sharon, MA taking the number one spot, two other towns in Massachusetts also made the list – Westford and Shrewsbury. Continue reading . . .

“3 Ways To Revitalize Your Website With Your Existing Blog Content”

Laura Monroe of Inman News wrote a great piece this week about how to use your best blog posts, even ones from years ago, to help refresh your real website. Did you do a great post two years ago about staging? Those tips still apply and your new clients and prospects may really enjoy it. Continue reading . . .

“Tales From A Real Estate Investor: What I Look For In A New Property”

Thinking about buying an investment property? Not sure what questions you should ask while searching? Ali Boone at Bigger Pockets gives excellent advice in her column about the 8 factors to consider when making a real estate investment. Continue reading . . .

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Real Estate Reads Of The Week

July 26, 2013 By Molly

Good morning and happy Friday!

Each Friday we share with you the must-read, real estate news of the week. We’ve got everything you need to know to stay on top of breaking industry news and trends.

Grab your coffee and get reading!

“New Home Sales Surge To A Five-Year High”

This week, Agent Genius reported, “According to the U.S. Commerce Department, new home sales surged to a five-year high in June, despite increasing mortgage rates and decreasing mortgage application volume. After improving 1.3 percent in May, sales of single-family homes rose 8.3 percent in June, the highest level since May of 2008. While June sales marks a welcome improvement compared even to May, the Commerce Department data reveals single-family home sales rose 38.1 percent compared to June of 2012 – the largest increase since January of 1992.” Continue reading . . .

“The Rise Of The Young Home Buyer”

The Wall Street Journal published a piece this week on the rise of the young, luxury home buyer. The article comments, “There is a growing group of wealthy young buyers who are making inroads in the world of high-end real estate, acquiring properties at prices, and at a pace, that brokers say they have never seen before. Real-estate agents say that young people are buying more expensive homes than previously. They are also more likely to buy several properties, and use one as an investment. Buying real estate has grown more attractive, these young buyers say, compared with the stock market, which appears riskier to a generation that entered the workforce during a market correction.” Continue reading . . .

“9 Home Upgrades That Broaden Your Buyer Base”

If you are thinking about listing your home in the future you may be thinking, “Should I make those upgrades before we list? Or should we wait and let the buyers do that when they move in?” MSN Real Estate shared a great article this week all about the pro/con list of this very question. Continue to reading to see the ongoing updates you can make that will add value when you go to list . . .

“Improve Your Real Estate Content Strategy With New Facebook Insights”

Have you noticed changes to your Facebook business page? That’s because Facebook has updated their Insights tools, letting you learn more about who is visiting your real estate page and what content they are liking and engaging with most. Read on to learn how to maximize these new tools and sharpen your Facebook marketing. Continue reading . . .

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