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  1. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Aurora Welcomes Nancy Rivera
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Aurora Welcomes Nancy Rivera

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Nancy Rivera to the Aurora, IL office.    Nancy Rivera grew up in Aurora observing her dad as a successful real estate agent. Her brother soon followed in his footsteps. Nancy decided that helping clients find and obtain their homes was her passion as well.    As a mother of two young children she knows the importance of ...

  2. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Aurora Welcomes Nayeli Perez
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Aurora Welcomes Nayeli Perez

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Nayeli Perez to the Aurora, IL office.  Nayeli Perez is a new addition to Century 21 Affiliated in Aurora, Illinois. Nayeli first became interested in real estate through her parents' journey in home buying and leasing experience. She has experience working alongside real estate investors and residential buyers. Nayeli is eager to expand ...

  3. 6 Fun Ways to Stand Out With Your Clients During the Holidays
    6 Fun Ways to Stand Out With Your Clients During the Holidays

    By Sarah Bernard Ah, the holidays. Just the mention of it brings up a lot of different emotions and triggers—relaxation, frenetic to-do lists, family togetherness, shopping among crowds, year-end "Let's wrap this up" energy.   It's a busy time, but also a perfect time to reconnect with clients old and new, relive the year's memories, get reinvigorated for the ...

  4. How Tech Is Driving a Culture Shift for Real Estate Agents
    How Tech Is Driving a Culture Shift for Real Estate Agents

    Commentary by Allen Alishahi As real estate gets more deeply entwined with technology, we're starting to see the waves of change reach consumers and fundamentally alter their expectations for what types of services a real estate agent or brokerage should provide. Long gone are the days of listing books and driving around town to get documents signed. Now it's all about adding value through ...

  5. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Crown Point Welcomes Lauren Tenzera
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Crown Point Welcomes Lauren Tenzera

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Lauren Tenzera to the Crown Point, IN office.    Lauren has been in real estate for about three years now. She considers herself a people person and really enjoys helping other people.

  6. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Winfield Welcomes Kenneth Barksdale
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Winfield Welcomes Kenneth Barksdale

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Kenneth Barksdale to the Winfield, IN office.    Kenneth has a background in contract/personnel management, budgeting, compliance enforcement and policy development. He is very passionate about helping people and is incredibly trustworthy.   In his free time, Kenneth is involved in numerous committees/task forces, as well as an ...

  7. 4 Ways to Attract New Clients
    4 Ways to Attract New Clients

    By Joe Sesso, Director of Sales and National Speaker for Homes.com Much of the time, agents are focused on how they can seek out new clients. Whether it's through farming, mailing flyers or cold-calling, many marketing strategies are set up so that you're doing the work. What if there was an easier way? Instead of seeking them out, have them come to you.   While it may take some ...

  8. Color Rules: Nature Reigns Supreme in 2020
    Color Rules: Nature Reigns Supreme in 2020

    Looking be on point with your interior design? Then consider Behr’s 2020 Color of the Year - “Back to Nature.” Described as a restorative, meadow-inspired green, Behr says the color reflects our innate desire to connect with nature. It helps promote balance within our homes and is an extension of the growing trend of bringing the outside in. "As we look ahead to a new ...

  9. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Indialantic Welcomes Elizabeth Keossy
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Indialantic Welcomes Elizabeth Keossy

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Elizabeth Keossy to the Indialantic, FL office.    Elizabeth received her Bachelors Degree in Business and Master's Degree in Leadership Counseling. She decided to go into real estate to be able to spend more time with her kids. She has been in real estate for seven years now.    In her free time, Elizabeth spends time ...

  10. Don't Skip the Inspection. It Could Cost Your Clients.
    Don't Skip the Inspection. It Could Cost Your Clients.

    Commentary by Adam Long Purchasing a home is your client's biggest purchase in their lifetime. Even if they do find a great deal on a house, there are some additional expenses they might not think about, including the home inspection, closing costs, moving costs, etc. The home may appear to be in great condition or be newly built, but they should still have a home inspection performed—and ...

  11. 10 Gutter Facts You Should Know
    10 Gutter Facts You Should Know

    How important are your gutters? According to gutter company The Brothers Who Just Do Gutters, pretty important! Below are 10 facts about your gutters they think you should know, from gutter history to maintenance and more. - The first people to incorporate gutters on their dwellings was the Indus Valley civilization, the area that is now Pakistan and northwest India. Their clay brick gutters ...

  12. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Schererville Welcomes Barbara Spears
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Schererville Welcomes Barbara Spears

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Barbara Spears to the Schererville, IN office.    When Barbara first moved to Indiana and purchased her home, she had an awesome agent who really sparked her interest in real estate. She has always been a people person and listens carefully to others' needs which will translate well into this profession.    Previously, ...

  13. How to Go From Buyer's Agent to Listing Professional
    How to Go From Buyer's Agent to Listing Professional

    By Liz Dominguez If you've been a buyer's agent for quite a while, it can be scary to make the jump to listings. But you've probably seen the added benefits of representing sellers and you feel like it's time to make the move. So how do you start? Here are some tips.   Shadow a listing agent. Just because you've been practicing in real estate for a few years, ...

  14. 3 Rooms You Haven't Thought About Remodeling (but Should)
    3 Rooms You Haven't Thought About Remodeling (but Should)

    By Brooke Chaplan When you think of remodeling your home, your mind likely jumps immediately to your kitchen or bathrooms. While these are excellent spaces to remodel, there are plenty of other rooms throughout your home that can benefit from a little extra attention.   If you're in need of some inspiration for your next remodeling project, here are three rooms you should definitely ...

  15. New CENTURY 21 Rewards Program for Military Members, Veterans and their Families
    New CENTURY 21 Rewards Program for Military Members, Veterans and their Families

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the #1 CENTURY 21® Franchise in the world, is pleased to announce they will offer a Military Rewards program to benefit military members, veterans and their extended families. The Military Rewards program is offered by Realogy, parent holding of the CENTURY 21 franchises and the largest full-service residential real estate company in the United States. This new cash back ...

    • Tags: Newsroom
    • October 15, 2019
    • CENTURY 21 Affiliated
  16. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - DeKalb Welcomes Dora Rodriguez
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - DeKalb Welcomes Dora Rodriguez

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Dora Rodriguez to the DeKalb, IL office.    Previously, Dora was an Insurance Agent where she really leaned how to communicate well with others. She is also bilingual which will allow her to work with a broader range of buyers/sellers.   In her free time, Dora enjoys reading, watching movies with her children, and dancing.

  17. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Elkhart Welcomes Christina Bloom
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Elkhart Welcomes Christina Bloom

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Christina Bloom to the Elkhart, IN office.    Christina is an established Realtor of 19 years. Before that she was a Headhunter and Medical Office Manager. She loves people and thoroughly enjoys helping them through their real estate transactions. Everyone has a story and she loves being involved in someone else's story in a ...

  18. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Vero Beach Welcomes Gisele Lewis
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Vero Beach Welcomes Gisele Lewis

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Gisele Lewis to the Vero Beach, FL office.    Previously, Gisele was a Theater and French teacher, and now she is excited to start her career in real estate.    When she isn't working, you might find Gisele climbing the pyramids in Chichen Itza.

  19. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Naperville Welcomes Kate Dolgormaa
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Naperville Welcomes Kate Dolgormaa

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Kate Dolgormaa to the Naperville, IL office.    Previously, Kate was in Banking for five years - 2 years as a teller and 3 years as a banker, where she gained in-depth training about sales, real estate investments, and customer service.  She grew up with a grandfather who always used to do construction in their home. From that, ...

  20. How to Conduct a Smooth Real Estate Transaction
    How to Conduct a Smooth Real Estate Transaction

    By Yazir Phelps Purchasing property, especially a home, can be a very emotional experience. As a buyer agent, it is your job to be the voice of reason, the buffer and sometimes the peacemaker. While many transactions are completed with a minimum of negotiations, others are fraught with haggling over price, repairs, timelines, etc. You have the power to set expectations and to take all the back ...

  21. 3 Roofing Tips for Storm Season
    3 Roofing Tips for Storm Season

    With harsh weather all around us, homeowners across the country are battening down the hatches. One of the most dangerous issues to have during a storm - and the most expensive - is a faulty roof. To help, Todd Miller, publisher of asktoddmiller.com and CEO of Isaiah Industries, hopes to help homeowners protect their homes against the next big storm with the following solutions.   "I've ...

  22. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Eau Claire Welcomes Patricia Moen
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Eau Claire Welcomes Patricia Moen

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Patricia Moen to the Eau Claire, WI office.    Patricia is an established REALTOR of 6 years. She has had a love for real estate from a very young age. She loves to meet new people and help them in any way that she can. Watching her clients' excitement for their new home makes her so happy!   Patricia has a passion for interior ...

  23. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Madison Welcomes Patricia Jackson-Ward
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Madison Welcomes Patricia Jackson-Ward

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Patricia Jackson-Ward to the Madison, WI office.    My interested in real estate was ignited in 1995, when I served as my own general contractor in the building of my home. I'm drawn to houses, architecture, and interior design. I completed some of the work on my home by myself (i.e. installation of insulation, wood flooring, ceramic ...

  24. 7 Sales-Focused Strategies to Win in the Fourth Quarter
    7 Sales-Focused Strategies to Win in the Fourth Quarter

    By Sherri Johnson, CEO & Founder, Sherri Johnson Coaching & Consulting It's the beginning of the fourth quarter, and there are 92 sales days left in the year for you to maximize more listings, more sales and more income. While most of the industry is slowing down and too focused on 2020 goals and considering 2019 already over, you and your team can be the agents putting in the grit ...

  25. How to Make Your Neighborhood Safer
    How to Make Your Neighborhood Safer

    A neighborhood’s safety—or lack thereof—isn’t simply a matter of statistics. There are steps you and your neighbors can take to create a safer environment and discourage crime in your surrounding streets. So get proactive and start adopting some of the following habits: Get to know your neighbors. In today’s society, unfortunately, we tend to keep to ourselves ...

  26. Real Estate Is a Relationship Business
    Real Estate Is a Relationship Business

    By Sherri Johnson, CEO & Founder, Sherri Johnson Coaching & Consulting We all know in real estate sales and marketing, you have to have a lot of leads in your pipeline of potential buyers and sellers in order to hit your monthly and annual goals.   However, too much focus on "lead gen" can be harmful to your referral business and your business reputation. While lead ...

  27. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Joliet Welcomes Tiffany Fountain
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Joliet Welcomes Tiffany Fountain

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Tiffany Fountain to the Joliet, IL office.    Tiffany has a history with Century 21 Affiliated. She bought her first home with Affiliated and has also taken Real Estate classes at one of the offices. Every time she has stepped into the office, she has always felt welcomed. Now, Tiffany is ready to begin a career working here and help ...

  28. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - St. Charles Welcomes Juan Flores
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - St. Charles Welcomes Juan Flores

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Juan Flores to the Joliet, IL office.    Previously, Juan worked for mortgage loss mitigation by helping people find a mortgage that would keep people in their home when they were at risk of losing it. He has been in real estate for five years now and loves everything about it. He especially enjoys helping people in the community become ...

  29. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - DeKalb Welcomes Brennon Lump
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - DeKalb Welcomes Brennon Lump

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Brennon Lump to the DeKalb, IL office.    Brennon has a family history in real estate and he's excited to begin his career in this profession as well. Previously he was a Hiring Manager at American Marketing/Publishing and an Assistant Manager at Briarwood Sporting Club. He really enjoys working with clients and building a quick ...

  30. How to Stay Safe at Big Events
    How to Stay Safe at Big Events

    Due to growing threats to cyber and physical safety, Americans are increasingly concerned about attending large-scale events, according to the 2019 Unisys Security Index, with more than one in five Americans reporting that they have cancelled plans over such anxieties. To combat fears about safety at big events, Unisys offers the following ways to protect yourself: - Only buy event tickets ...

  31. CENTURY 21 Affiliated Opens First Office in Minnesota

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the #1 CENTURY 21 Franchise in the world, announced today the opening of a new office at 8519 Eagle Point Blvd, Suite 102 Lake Elmo, MN 55042. "CENTURY 21 Affiliated is excited to extend its presence to the Eastern Twin Cities Metro area," said Dan Kruse, President and CEO of CENTURY 21 Affiliated. "This expansion will enable us to introduce area consumers to ...

    • Tags: Newsroom
    • September 26, 2019
    • CENTURY 21 Affiliated
  32. Using the Weekend to Revamp Your Listing Presentation
    Using the Weekend to Revamp Your Listing Presentation

    By Jameson Doris In real estate, when it comes to building your business, converting leads is the name of the game. One of the most impactful ways of convincing those potential clients that you're the right agent for them is by creating a pristine listing presentation.   A listing presentation is essentially an interview to represent a potential seller in a real estate transaction. ...

  33. Don’t Put These Items in the Dishwasher
    Don’t Put These Items in the Dishwasher

    If you’re like most people, you’ve come to rely on your dishwasher to clean a multitude of kitchen items. But despite the convenience and deep cleaning the dishwasher offers, not everything can be safely cleaned there. Here is a list of items that should never be cleaned in your dishwasher: Your carving and steak knives. Dishwashing detergent can dull the blades over time, and ...

  34. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Clearwater Welcomes Judy Quinn
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Clearwater Welcomes Judy Quinn

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Judy Quinn to the Clearwater, FL office.    Judy has been in real estate for five years now. She has always been in a customer service position - retail, raising children, and now real estate.   Outside of work, Judy leads a busy life with four children. She was recently married and relocated to Clearwater.

  35. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Schererville Welcomes Gordon Parker
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Schererville Welcomes Gordon Parker

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Gordon Parker to the Schererville, IN office.    Gordon has a military background and brings with him a very professional approach. He was ready for a change and is excited to start his career in real estate.    In his free time, Gordon really enjoys reading a good book.

  36. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Naperville, IL Welcomes Danielle Holman
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Naperville, IL Welcomes Danielle Holman

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Danielle Holman to the Naperville, IL office.    It seems like a natural progression for Danielle Holman. After working in Property Management for 15 years, she is excited to begin her career in real estate. She prides herself in being resourceful, efficient, translucent and caring. Danielle says communication is key in keeping ...

  37. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Naperville Welcomes Michelle Utter
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Naperville Welcomes Michelle Utter

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Michelle Utter to the Naperville, IL office.    After purchasing her first home, Michelle was always watching the real estate market and decided she wanted to help people buy/sell just like her first agent helped her. Previously, Michelle was in the service industry for over 20 years which helped her become patient, flexible, tenacious ...

  38. 5 Self-Care Tips to Improve Your Well-Being
    5 Self-Care Tips to Improve Your Well-Being

    (Family Features)--Between hectic schedules, ever-growing to-do lists and caring for others, it can be easy to put self-care on the backburner. Committing to a healthy diet, getting adequate sleep, reducing stress, exercising regularly and unplugging from your devices can help keep you healthy, both mentally and physically. Consider these self-care ideas from the sleep experts at Mattress Firm. ...

  39. Welcome to the Market, Generation Z
    Welcome to the Market, Generation Z

    By Patty McNease, VP of Brand Marketing for Homes.com Move over millennials; there's a new buyer in town.   Generation Z buyers are the youngest group to hit the market. In Part 1, we examined the characteristics of the Generation Z population. Now, we'll look at the best ways to work with this new group of homebuyers. Here are three ways to begin connecting with these younger ...

  40. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Crown Point Welcomes Celia Maldonado
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Crown Point Welcomes Celia Maldonado

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Celia Maldonado to the Crown Point, IN office.    Celia is excited to start her career in real estate. She looks forward to helping people find the home they love.   Outside of real estate, Celia is the mother of 4 girls. She loves people, reading, and walking.

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