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Two CENTURY 21 Canada Owners Elected into Canadian Real Estate Association’s 2022-2023 Board of Directors
Congratulations to James Mabey and Gurcharan Garry Bhaura who were both elected to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s (CREA) Board of Directors in early April 2022. CREA is one of Canada’s largest single-industry Associations. With more than 150,000 real estate brokers, agents, and salespeople, working through 78 real estate Boards and Associations across Canada. Both elected C21-ers will help represents the interests of their CREA members to the federal government and their agencies on existing or proposed legislation that will affect those members, and/or impact homeownership and enhances member professionalism.
James Mabey, the owner of CENTURY 21 Masters, was named Vice Chair of CREA. He previously served as CREA’s Regional Director – Alberta, Chair of the CREA Marketing and Communications Committee, and Chair of the Board for the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Mabey has been in the real estate industry since 2005 and now manages over 100 agents across four offices in the Edmonton area. He is also an avid supporter of his community, volunteering and fundraising for many local causes.
“I am feeling incredibly grateful! Yesterday I was elected as the Vice Chair of the Canadian Real Estate Association. I am so proud that once again I have been given the opportunity to volunteer on behalf of over 150,000 REALTORS® across Canada,” says Mabey. “Very thankful for the support of my husband Dylan, my mentors, and the CREA Board of Directors. I am so excited to carry on learning from my peers on this leadership journey.”
Gurcharan Garry Bhaura, the owner of CENTURY 21 President Realty Inc. Brokerage in Brampton, ON, was chosen as a Director-at-Large of CREA. Being in the industry for over 22 years and with the continued success of his #21 GLOBAL21 ranked office of almost 200 agents, Bhaura will use his skills and knowledge to help serve the 150,000 nationwide realtor community. Bhaura was the former President of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and has also previously sat on four different non-profit boards, including the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, where he served as President with over 65,000 members. Bhaura has also chaired numerous committees.
“We are in very fluid times, the world is changing, technology is evolving very rapidly, and it is very important that the REALTOR® brand continues to be front and centre. I want to make a difference and leave the industry better than we found it,” said Bhaura in a news release. Bhaura adds, “It would be an honour to serve the members of CREA across the country.”
Century 21 System Raises $3.2 Million for Easterseals in 2021 Bringing Lifetime Aggregated Support to $132 Million
MADISON, N.J. (February 1, 2022) — Today, Century 21 Real Estate LLC announced that in 2021 the CENTURY 21® System raised more than $3.2 million for Easterseals, one of America’s largest nonprofit healthcare organizations that for more than 100 years has worked tirelessly with its partners to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities for more than 1.5 million persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Since the inception of this philanthropic partnership in 1979, the CENTURY 21 network’s independent franchisees and affiliated relentless sales professionals have collaborated to raise a total of $132.2 million. As the brand looks ahead in 2022, the team is excited to continue building on its partnership with Easterseals and find new ways for its global network of professionals to support this important organization’s life-changing local services and powerful advocacy for the one in four Americans living with disability today.
“Our 43-year-long commitment to Easterseals illustrates the culture of giving back that is baked into the CENTURY 21 brand and the relentless spirit of our sales professionals to make a difference in the lives of the people and the communities where they live and work,” said Michael Miedler, president and chief executive officer of Century 21 Real Estate. “We look forward to celebrating our partnership with Easterseals and the many other local community and philanthropic efforts of our system members as we mark our brand anniversary on July 28, with our inaugural systemwide ‘Day of Giving.’”
“We are truly thankful to the CENTURY 21 System for their extraordinary commitment to Easterseals,” said Mark Hechinger, Interim President and CEO, Easterseals. “For 43 years, CENTURY 21 affiliated brokers and agents across North America have been helping Easterseals lead the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through life-changing disability and community services. Together, we’re empowering people with disabilities, families, and communities to be full and equal participants in society.”
In 2021, for the eighth consecutive year, the top two Easterseals fundraisers from the CENTURY 21 System were:
- CENTURY 21 Town & Country; Utica, Michigan
- CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company; Dallas, Texas.
This is the 25th straight year that CENTURY 21 Town & Country has held the top spot among brokerages for fundraising efforts to benefit Easterseals. In fact, CENTURY 21 Town & Country broke last year’s record of $1,638,574 by raising $1,750,931 in 2021.
This year, 10 of the Top 21 leading the CENTURY 21® System fundraisers are Canadian firms, led by CENTURY 21 Foothills in Alberta. The “Top 21” North American Fundraisers for Easterseals in 2021 are:
- CENTURY 21 Town & Country, Utica, Michigan
- CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company, Dallas, Texas
- CENTURY 21 Foothills Real Estate, High River, Alberta, Canada
- CENTURY 21 B.J. Roth Realty Ltd. Brokerage, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
- CENTURY 21 Dreams Inc. Brokerage, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
- CENTURY 21 Arizona Foothills, Phoenix, Arizona
- CENTURY 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc. Brokerage, Markham, Ontario, Canada
- CENTURY 21 Heritage Group Ltd. Brokerage, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
- CENTURY 21 Bachman & Associates, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- CENTURY 21 North Homes Realty, Lynnwood, Washington
- CENTURY 21 Green Realty Inc. Brokerage, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- CENTURY 21 Advantage Gold, Southampton, Pennsylvania
- CENTURY 21 Scheetz, Carmel, Indiana
- CENTURY 21 Real Estate Center, Lynnwood, Washington
- CENTURY 21 Executives Realty Ltd., Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
- CENTURY 21 Dome Realty Inc., Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
- CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty, McMurray, Pennsylvania
- CENTURY 21 Professional Group, Ocoee, Florida
- CENTURY 21 Peak, Woodland Hills, California
- CENTURY 21 Bamber Realty Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- CENTURY 21 Novus, Carrollton, Georgia
A reception recognizing the achievement of the “Top 21” offices will be held on March 23 during the One21 Experience, the global CENTURY 21 networking and learning event, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
About Easterseals
Driven by its purpose to change the way the world defines and views disability, Easterseals makes profound, positive differences in the lives of people with disabilities every day through its life-changing services and powerful advocacy. For more than 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for children and adults with disabilities, veterans, seniors, their families, and their communities. Together, its national network of 67 Affiliates serves 1.5 million people annually through high-quality community- and home-based services that include early intervention; autism services; workforce development programs; medical rehabilitation including physical, occupational and speech therapies; behavioral health services; adult day programs; and much more. In schools, workplaces, and communities, Easterseals is fostering environments where everyone is included and valued – making a real and positive impact on us all. Join us in ensuring that everyone – regardless of age or ability – is 100% included and 100% empowered to reach their potential and participate in society. Learn more at www.easterseals.com.
About Century 21 Real Estate LLC
The approximately 153,000 independent sales professionals in approximately 14,250 offices spanning 86 countries and territories in the CENTURY 21® System live their mission every day: to defy mediocrity and deliver extraordinary experiences. By consistently chasing excellence, giving 121% and always elevating, the CENTURY 21 brand is helping its affiliated brokers/agents to be the first choice for real estate consumers and industry professionals worldwide. Century 21 Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer needs. They are century21.com, century21.com/global, century21.com/commercial,
century21.com/finehomes and century21.com/espanol.
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services.
©2022 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21®, the CENTURY 21 Logo and C21® are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.
The Annual JC Anderson Memorial Golf Tournament Raised $110,000 for Easter Seals Alberta
September 20, 2021 – CENTURY 21 Foothills Real Estate hosted the JC Anderson Memorial Golf Tournament in Foothills, AB. This annual event proved to be another successful fundraiser, raising $110,000 for Easter Seals Alberta, helping many children living with disabilities and medical conditions.
The 78 golfers started the day at the Sirocco Golf and Country Club, a local course with unique challenges and unparalleled beauty that winds its way through the Pine Creek Valley. After the tournament, the golfers, family, friends, and supporters enjoyed dinner and an auction hosted by Tiffany Gordon, daughter of CENTURY 21 Foothills Real Estate owner and manager, Blair and Beverly Gordon. Tiffany is a CPGA golf professional and was very instrumental in the success of this event.
The ≈ was founded in support of the late JC’s vision to ensure kids with disabilities had a place to play and belong, no matter what their diagnosis. This annual fundraiser provides an opportunity for them to attend Easter Seals Camp Horizon, a one-of-a-kind magical place that empowers them to reach their full potential. “Even though the camp is not open for the second year in a row because of COVID-19, we managed to raise awareness for this important cause and attract people that gave generously,” says Blair.
CENTURY 21 Foothills has been a big supporter of Easter Seals Alberta over the years. Their numerous successful fundraising events and the majority of their over 50 agents across six offices in the Foothills area donating $21 per deal, earned them the #2 C21 Easter Seals fundraising company in 2019.
Tiffany Gordon – Emcee of the event
CENTURY 21 Leading Grows in Edmonton
July 13, 2021 – Kerry Pfannmuller, the owner of CENTURY 21 Leading in Spruce Grove, Alberta, is acquiring CENTURY 21 Evolve in Edmonton, after the unfortunate passing of the previous owner, Dan Gitzel. Kerry always had the vision of expanding into the Edmonton area, and when the Gitzel family asked him to take over, it was an opportunity he could not pass up.
“I plan to bring the same level of passion and care for the REALTORS® that Dan did. He was deeply respected by his agents and I want to continue that feeling in the new office,” says Kerry. He has already updated the office with new technology, signage and furniture, so agents are proud to bring clients into the space.
Pfannmuller is well established in both real estate and the Alberta market. In 2008, he decided to utilize his 10+ years of real estate experience and acquired a brokerage with another brand. He started with only five agents then grew to ten agents when they merged with another office in 2017. In 2018, Kerry switched to CENTURY 21 Canada and has since built the office to 38 realtors. He has no plans to slow down– with all 16 agents from CENTURY 21 Evolve joining his company, he’d like to continue his growth to have 70-80 agents in the Edmonton office alone.
Kerry has no worries about meeting this ambitious goal, saying “CENTURY 21 is the best-kept secret in the industry and I want to help people see that. When I was affiliated with another brand, I could never recruit a C21 agent and now I know why!” CENTURY 21 sales reps get a free CRM, website, presentation tools, a Marketing Centre that allows agents to show off their properties with a click of a button, and much more.
Because of all the tools, Pfannmuller has a concierge to efficiently onboard new agents. The concierge spends time setting up agent’s profiles, websites, tech platforms, and more. They also teach agents how to use all the provided tools so that they have no downtime when switching from another brokerage.
Additionally, Pfannmuller has two certified coaching licenses and will incorporate their thorough training into the new office. His goal is to educate and provide the tools so the agents can increase their productivity, reach their goals and be successful from day one.
Although CENTURY 21 Leading’s expansion is due to an unfortunate event, Kerry’s passion and relentlessness will continue to drive the success Dan started with CENTURY 21 Evolve of providing the gold standard of real estate to the Edmonton area.
Kerry Pfannmuller, owner of CENTURY 21 Leading in Spruce Grove, Alberta
New Franchise: CENTURY 21 Maximum Opens in Red Deer, Alberta
C21 Maximum is now open in Red Deer. Construction is underway for a new facility at 3617F 50 Avenue which is set to open in April 2021. Because of the backgrounds of the new owners, the franchise will focus on residential real estate, property management and commercial real estate needs in Central Alberta.
“I’m looking forward to working with my daughter, the Bowness team and Bill Hogg to set our own direction for the next decade,” says Dale. “This is a goal that I’ve always had and to share the work and successes with my partners is so rewarding.” He adds that the relationships and referral networks that they have built with CENTURY 21 helped make the decision to affiliate with the brand an easy one.
“This is a very successful group of people,” says Brian Ruston, Executive, Vice-President of CENTURY 21 Canada. “We value the contributions they have all brought to our network over the past 25 years and we look forward to watching what they accomplish in their new roles.”
Highly Awarded Team
This ownership group includes several successful and awarded agents:
Dale Devereaux – 70 awards since 1996, including the Dick Laughlin Hall of Fame award. It’s the highest honor bestowed on a CENTURY 21 agent and recognizes an excellent track record of quality service, sales production, and performance within their local community.
Tara Devereaux – 17 years experience. 15 awards since 2006 including Centurion Producer.
Dennis & Brenda Bowness – 21 years combined experience. Top 1% in Canada, Brenda has been nationally ranked in both production and units.
Bill Hogg – Specializes in property management. 36 years experience in commercial lending.
