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  1. Following the 7 Traits of Highly Successful Agents
    Following the 7 Traits of Highly Successful Agents

    By Dan Smith, 2019 RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker, in the Influencer Category Have you ever wondered why certain agents seem to do so much business while others seem to do so little? I'm not talking about the part-timers; I'm talking about the full-time real estate professionals who spend a full 40-hour-plus work week plying the skills of their trade.   After all, the full-time ...

  2. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Elkhart Welcomes Cynthia Acosta
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Elkhart Welcomes Cynthia Acosta

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Cynthia Acosta to the Elkhart, IN office. Cynthia was drawn to a career in real estate after reading the book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaky. Armed with a knack for helping people, Cynthia is excited to assist both buyers and sellers. In her mind, one of the best ways to help someone is by finding the best house for their family or ...

  3. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Elkhart Welcomes Dawn Brown
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Elkhart Welcomes Dawn Brown

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Dawn Brown to the Elkhart, IN office. With a background in education, Dawn hopes to translate her teaching skills into the real estate world. Initially working to help younger generations learn and grow, she is excited to now take that a step further and help them begin their home lives. With no preference as to working with buyers or sellers, Dawn believes ...

  4. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - St. Croix Falls Welcomes Katie Lineker
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - St. Croix Falls Welcomes Katie Lineker

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Katie Lineker to the St. Croix Falls, WI office. Katie's interest in real estate dates back to grade school, as she used to research the housing market and look at listings in her neighborhood as early as her teen years. She prefers working with buyers, as she loves helping people visualize their dreams anywhere from purchasing their first ...

  5. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Orland Park Welcomes Michelle Griskell
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Orland Park Welcomes Michelle Griskell

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Michelle Griskell to the Orland Park, IL office. Originally attending school for marketing and management, Michelle worked in digital marketing and was introduced to the marketing side of real estate. This exposure is what led her to combine the two and begin a career with CENTURY 21 Affiliated. Michelle prefers to work with buyers because the excitement ...

  6. CENTURY 21 Affiliated Agents Featured in NAHREP's "Top 250 Agent Report"
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated Agents Featured in NAHREP's "Top 250 Agent Report"

    Madison, WI (Grassroots Newswire) 7/9/19 – CENTURY 21 Affiliated is proud to announce that nine of its top producing sales associates have been featured in the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) “Top 250 Agent Report.”  CENTURY 21 Affiliated agents featured include: Martha Corral of the Aurora, IL office was named ...

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    • July 9, 2019
    • CENTURY 21 Affiliated
  7. 5 Signs You're Working With a Top-Quality Real Estate Agent
    5 Signs You're Working With a Top-Quality Real Estate Agent

    If you’ve bought or sold a home before, you already know that not all real estate agents are created equal. In fact, the differences can be great, with skills, professionalism and knowledge varying greatly from one individual to another. Here are just some of the ways you can discern whether or not you’ve found yourself a top-quality agent:   1. They clearly communicate what to ...

  8. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Tinley Park Welcomes Robert Adams
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Tinley Park Welcomes Robert Adams

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Robert Adams to the Tinley Park, IL office.    Robert's past and current profession is project management, with experience in the Building, Road & Bridge, and Electrical Utility Industries. The experience as a project manager helps him evaluate and communicate information of property and buildings.   In his free time, Robert ...

  9. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Middlebury Welcomes Melissa Bontrager
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Middlebury Welcomes Melissa Bontrager

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Melissa Bontrager to the Middlebury, IN office.    Melissa works in a production setting, making kitchen cabinets for manufactured homes. She is a good listener and will empathize with what the customers needs. She is not pushy and will not push them into something that they are not happy with.   In her free time, ...

  10. CENTURY 21 Affiliated -Mundelein Welcomes Michelle Sharon
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated -Mundelein Welcomes Michelle Sharon

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Michelle Sharon to the Mundelein, IL office.    Michelle is a teacher. All the skills translate. Most importantly, communicating with others. She started buying some investment properties and now wants to help others with real estate transactions.   In her free time, Michelle plays golf and the flute. She loves ...

  11. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Schererville Welcomes Jerry Culver
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Schererville Welcomes Jerry Culver

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Jerry Culver to the Schererville, IN office.    Jerry has earned two Masters Degrees from Northwestern University and has been in real estate for over 10 years!    In his free time, Jerry is a competitive badminton player. 

  12. 5 Ways to Declutter Your Digital Life
    5 Ways to Declutter Your Digital Life

    By Zoe Eisenberg You may declutter your home, but what about your digital space? Many of us spend hours online each day, so you should make your online atmosphere as streamlined as your living room at the end of cleaning day. Hit "unfollow". There's no reason to have 5,000 Facebook friends or follow 2,000 folks on instagram. Have an "unfollow" spree where you ...

  13. 3 Must-Haves in Your Summer Real Estate Marketing Plan (and a Mistake to Avoid)
    3 Must-Haves in Your Summer Real Estate Marketing Plan (and a Mistake to Avoid)

    By Yazir Phelps Summertime is nearly here, and with it comes a new quarter and a chance to execute on your real estate marketing plan. How do you make sure your real estate marketing plan moves you forward this quarter and brings your business to the next level? It starts with being strategic, setting goals and holding yourself accountable for executing those goals.   Here are three important ...

  14. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Naperville Welcomes Bill Gallos
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Naperville Welcomes Bill Gallos

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Bill Gallos to the Naperville, IL office.    Previously, Bill was an Attorney and Business Owner. He became interested in real estate because he has always enjoyed working with clients to help them find their dream home, sell an existing home or achieve financial freedom through investments.   In his free time, Bill enjoys traveling, ...

  15. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Mundelein Welcomes Michael Ray
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Mundelein Welcomes Michael Ray

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Michael Ray to the Mundelein, IL office.    Michael works for 5/3rd Bank in business development. He has been trained in consultative selling skills which will translate well into the real estate business. He is interested in gaining experience in the real estate industry so that he can continue working beyond his expected retirement ...

  16. 5 Things You Can Do to Welcome a New Neighbor
    5 Things You Can Do to Welcome a New Neighbor

    Being happy at home is not just about your house and yard, it’s about your neighbors, too. And when someone new moves in next door, it stands to change your well being...for better or worse. That’s why taking a few proactive steps with new neighbors can be so important for setting the stage for a long and pleasant relationship. You don’t have to become best friends, but coexisting ...

  17. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - South Bend Welcomes Amanda Pietrzak
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - South Bend Welcomes Amanda Pietrzak

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Amanda Pietrzak to the South Bend, IN office.    I started my real estate career two years ago in North Carolina and I'm excited to practice real estate in my hometown. I always thought that real estate would be a fun and exciting job ever since going through the process of buying my first home.    In my spare time I ...

  18. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - South Bend Welcomes Amanda DeVries
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - South Bend Welcomes Amanda DeVries

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Amanda DeVries to the South Bend, IN office.    Amanda has a Bachelors of Science in Business Leadership and a Minor in Communications. She is just getting started in her real estate career, but has been a long time hobbyist in browsing real estate websites. From our first house to our last, our homes are such an important part of our ...

  19. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - LaCrosse Welcomes Ryan Schneider
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - LaCrosse Welcomes Ryan Schneider

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Ryan Schneider to the LaCrosse, WI office.    Ryan was in banking/finance/lending for 17 years and was ready for a change. He has been in real estate for 6 months now.    Ryan is an avid athlete and enjoys all sports - Go Bucky!! On the other end of the spectrum, he also enjoys wine and cigars. He's married and has a ...

  20. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - LaCrosse Welcomes Linda Soller
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - LaCrosse Welcomes Linda Soller

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Linda Soller to the LaCrosse, WI office.    Linda is new to real estate. She really enjoys home improvement and finding a home's hidden potential.   Linda is married with two kids and two dogs. In her free time, she finds baking as her stress relief. She even bakes for dogs too! Linda also enjoys painting wooden signs as another ...

  21. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - LaCrosse Welcomes Kabo Xiong
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - LaCrosse Welcomes Kabo Xiong

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Kabo Xiong to the LaCrosse, WI office.    Kabo is new to real estate. She wants to help people find their home to create memories with their loved ones.    Kabo is the mother of 4 boys. They enjoy fishing together in the summer time. She likes being active and playing sports as well. Kabo grew up in a big family - she has ...

  22. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - LaCrosse Welcomes Kaitlynn Tuschner
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - LaCrosse Welcomes Kaitlynn Tuschner

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Kaitlynn Tuschner to the LaCrosse, WI office.    Kaitlynn is just getting started in real estate and is super excited! She has always been interested in houses from an early age. One day she finally realized why not do something she loves?    One of Kaitlynn's favorite hobbies is traveling. It's her goal to make it ...

  23. How to Actually Fit Your Car in Your Garage
    How to Actually Fit Your Car in Your Garage

    Even though research reports that nearly 80 percent of all Americans have either a garage or carport on their property, just 30 percent use the space to actually house their vehicle. If you’re like the majority, that’s because there’s just too much other stuff taking up all that space. With a little bit of time and effort, however, you can get your garage in tip-top shape with ...

  24. Protecting Your Commission
    Protecting Your Commission

    Commentary by Darryl Davis, CSP Are you ready, willing and able to convey your value to a seller, or are you stumbling over the age-old question "Will you cut your commission?"   If you don't have the right mindset, your words and techniques aren't going to help you hold the line. One of the biggest mistakes agents make is saving the commission conversation for the end ...

  25. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Baraboo Welcomes Rebecca Jackson
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Baraboo Welcomes Rebecca Jackson

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Rebecca Jackson to the Baraboo, WI office.    Rebecca has been in real estate for over 20 years! It was her family business growing up and she has always loved working with buyers, sellers, renters and flipping properties.   In her free time, Rebecca loves golf, boating and travel. She is an outgoing person and enjoys helping ...

  26. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Kenosha Welcomes Bernie Weiss-Rhodes
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Kenosha Welcomes Bernie Weiss-Rhodes

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Bernie Weiss-Rhodes to the Kenosha, WI office.    Bernie is an Army Veteran, but has been in the real estate industry for the last 16 years! She loves looking at homes, businesses, architecture and even land. She also loves helping people with what is possibly the largest investment of their life. Her best quality is her attention to ...

  27. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - DeKalb Welcomes Nedra Ericson-Huntress
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - DeKalb Welcomes Nedra Ericson-Huntress

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Nedra Ericson-Huntress to the DeKalb, IL office.    Experience Makes a Difference Thank you everyone for all the years I have succeeded in the real estate business. Sellers and Buyers have the confidence in my ability and expertise to help them achieve their goals.

  28. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - DeKalb Welcomes Jerry Wahlstrom
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - DeKalb Welcomes Jerry Wahlstrom

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Jerry Wahlstrom to the DeKalb, IL office.    Jerry has been in real estate for 44 years! He got into it because he thought it would be interesting, rewarding and offer personal flexibility.  

  29. Electricity Safety During Hurricane Season
    Electricity Safety During Hurricane Season

    Hurricane season runs nationally from June to November, which can lead to property damage, power outages, and more. When it comes to electricity safety during storms, Duke Energy offers the following precautions to follow if the power goes out. Safety around power lines - Consider all downed power lines and anything touching them energized and HAZARDOUS. Do not go near them. - Report all power ...

  30. 7 Secrets to Growing Your Facebook Live Show
    7 Secrets to Growing Your Facebook Live Show

      By Sue Pinky Benson Did you know Facebook Live videos have five times more engagement on the platform than photos? They also have three times more engagement than a recorded video! Facebook wants you to go live—but maybe you've tried it and it didn't go so well. Maybe nobody tuned in. Or maybe you're like me and you've been doing it a while and you need to change ...

  31. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Portage Welcomes Julie Dube
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Portage Welcomes Julie Dube

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Julie Dube to the Portage, IN office.    Julie has always had an interest in real estate and is excited to finally pursue it!   In her free time, Julie is a huge Chicago Cubs fan and Mother to an awesome 18-month-old son.

  32. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Michigan City Welcomes Amber Layman
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Michigan City Welcomes Amber Layman

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Amber Layman to the Michigan City, IN office.    Amber is a Licensed Cosmetologist and has her Associates Degree in Commercial Photography. She is new to real estate but finds it very exciting. Eventually she would like to invest in real estate.    In her free time, Amber loves to cook, garden and paint.

  33. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - St. Charles Welcomes Alyssa Williams
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - St. Charles Welcomes Alyssa Williams

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Alyssa Williams to the St. Charles, IL office.    Alyssa has 10 years of experience in Customer Service and two years of experience in digital marketing. Her interest in real estate started with architecture when she found house plans in her parents' office. When she learned about Frank Lloyd Wright she later became interested in ...

  34. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - LaCrosse Welcomes Chadwick Wynos
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - LaCrosse Welcomes Chadwick Wynos

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Chadwick Wynos to the LaCrosse, WI office.    Chadwick has 20 years of experience in glass, glazing and fabricating in the commercial glass industry. He is excited to now help people buy and sell in real estate.   Outside of real estate, Chadwick has made an 8.95 second 1/4 mile pass at 153 mph in a drag car that he built.

  35. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Three Rivers Welcomes Dan Ruggles
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Three Rivers Welcomes Dan Ruggles

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Dan Ruggles to the Three Rivers, MI office.    Dan received his BA in Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University. He has been a Police Office for 25+ years. He is new to real estate but his family has been involved for many years.   In his free time, Dan enjoys fishing, golfing, hunting, family and friends. He has three ...

  36. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Fort Atkinson Welcomes Jeri Garcia
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - Fort Atkinson Welcomes Jeri Garcia

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Jeri Garcia to the Fort Atkinson, WI office.    Jeri received her Associates Degree and is Brand Manager/AVP of Guaranty Bank. She is new to real estate and is excited to have her customers experience the exhilaration of buying a new home.   Her name is Jeri Garcia, but not the Jerry Garcia. She's the other one. In her spare ...

  37. Planning a Trip? How Not to Get Scammed
    Planning a Trip? How Not to Get Scammed

    If a much-needed vacation is calling, you may be tempted to pack your bags and take advantage of a last-minute deal. But you may want to think twice. That vacation-package offer that seems too good to be true may be just that. According to the 2018 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker Risk Report, susceptibility of falling for a scam rose 86.7 percent last year. That means it’s getting ...

  38. Delegating to Your Team Members
    Delegating to Your Team Members

    By Debbie De Grote Why do agents have a hard time delegating effectively? The main reason appears to be that agents do not want to relinquish control. Some agents are afraid to allow anyone to assist them out of fear that the client will not be treated properly or the paperwork will not be done according to their standards. In other words, the agent feels certain they can do the work better ...

  39. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - St. Charles Welcomes Katie Dreher
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - St. Charles Welcomes Katie Dreher

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Katie Dreher to the St. Charles, IL office.    Katie has worked in customer service for over 10 years. She is interested working in real estate so that she can help people achieve their dreams of owning a home or business. Katie loves working with and getting to know people so that she can fully understand what will help them find their ...

  40. CENTURY 21 Affiliated - South Haven Welcomes Brady Cohen
    CENTURY 21 Affiliated - South Haven Welcomes Brady Cohen

      CENTURY 21 Affiliated would like to welcome Brady Cohen to the South Haven, MI office.    Brady is currently the General Manager at The Inn at Harbor Shores Resort. He is interested in working in real estate because he has a passion to please people and find something they truly love. He has a Customer Service background and really enjoys meeting new people.   Brady is ...

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