CENTURY 21 Affiliated is thrilled to announce they have been recognized by The Wisconsin State Journal as a Top Workplace in the Greater Madison area for 2022.

Awarded in the small business category, CENTURY 21 Affiliated sits among 60 local companies and organizations who have gone above and beyond for their employees.

16,000 employees in the Madison market were surveyed by Energage. The Top Workplace survey consisted of 24 questions, of which 15 were related to company culture.

According to their website, Energage is a purpose-driven technology company that powers Top Workplaces, the premier employer recognition program. Analyzing data from a short, research-based employee survey, Energage identifies people-first Top Workplaces across the country, as well as regionally in partnership with 59 of the nation’s most reputable media outlets.

“We are excited to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the real estate industry,” said Dan Kruse, CEO and Owner of CENTURY 21 Affiliated. “We fondly refer to ourselves as the Affiliated Family, and this recognition could not be more representative of our culture.”

CENTURY 21 Affiliated was established in 1978 with a dream to serve the Capitol City and has grown over the last 40 years to serve 100 +communities across the United States.

About CENTURY 21 Affiliated

CENTURY 21 Affiliated is a member of multiple listings services in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin with more than 1,700 sales professionals and 80+ offices. CENTURY 21 Affiliated also specializes in worldwide relocation. At CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the customer comes first. The complete commitment to this philosophy is what has made CENTURY 21 Affiliated such a powerful force in the real estate industry. CENTURY 21 Affiliated has been ranked the No. 1 CENTURY 21® franchise in the world for nine years in a row. Visit https://www.Century21Affiliated.com to learn more.

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Madison, WI (Grassroots Newswire) March 9, 2023– CENTURY 21 Affiliated is excited to announce the opening of a new sales office in Dowagiac, MI, located at 113 Commercial St, Dowagiac, MI 49047.

“We are thrilled to have an office that can serve the Dowagiac community,” said CENTURY 21 Affiliated Owner and President Jasen Schrock. “The dedication our agents give their clients is CENTURY 21 Affiliated’s secret sauce, and we are thrilled to have an active presence in Dowagiac.”

The Dowagiac, MI office currently houses four real estate professionals, The Myers-Henry & Hassle Team and is run by Team Leader Josh Frazee.

“The Dowagiac office will be home to four strong independent women who are proud of their community,” said Frazee. “We are excited to have them part of our Affiliated Family!”

The new Dowagiac office was welcomed by the Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the top-ranked franchise, has offices in three time zones (Pacific, Central, and Eastern), 1,700+ agents, and 80+ locations across California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

About CENTURY 21 Affiliated

CENTURY 21 Affiliated is a member of multiple listings services in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin with more than 1,700 sales professionals and 80+ offices. CENTURY 21 Affiliated also specializes in worldwide relocation. At CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the customer comes first. The complete commitment to this philosophy is what has made CENTURY 21 Affiliated such a powerful force in the real estate industry. CENTURY 21 Affiliated has been ranked the No. 1 CENTURY 21® franchise in the world for nine years in a row. Visit https://www.Century21Affiliated.com to learn more.

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CENTURY 21 Affiliated is excited to announce they have acquired Platinum California Realty in La Jolla, CA.

Focusing on the luxury market, Broker/Owner Diana Rubottom and her brokerage, Platinum California Realty, have been a staple in the La Jolla community since 2019. With Rubottom comes 20+ Fine Homes & Estates designated agents and Manager, Jim Stinnett, who has extensive experience in risk management and in mentoring.

“We are excited for Diana and her team to join us in the California luxury market,” said Dan Kruse, Owner, and CEO of CENTURY 21 Affiliated. “Their loyalty to their agents is unmatched, and we are lucky to have them part of our family.”

“I’m really looking forward to the support CENTURY 21 Affiliated can provide my agents,” said Rubottom. “Consistency drives our industry, and my goal is to always give back to our agents so they can succeed. We can’t wait to have fun and expand our reach to our clients.”

Rubottom’s career in real estate has come full circle, as she started as a new agent with CENTURY 21 in 1991. Since then, she’s thrived as a Manager at Pacific Sotheby’s and then created her boutique brokerage, Platinum California Realty.

“The care with which they treat their agents and consumer blends with our culture and the way we operate,” said Jasen Schrock, President of CENTURY 21 Affiliated.

“Platinum California Realty and their team of exceptional agents are some of the best in the business,” said David Romero, President of CENTURY 21 Award. “We are excited to welcome them and look forward to their continued success at CENTURY 21 Affiliated.”

Rubottom and her team will be joining the CENTURY 21 Affiliated office located at 6112 Regents Rd A, San Diego, CA 92122.

About CENTURY 21 Affiliated

CENTURY 21 Affiliated is a member of multiple listings services in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, with over 1,700+ sales professionals and 80 offices. CENTURY 21 Affiliated also specializes in worldwide relocation. At CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the customer comes first. The complete commitment to this philosophy has made CENTURY 21 Affiliated such a powerful force in the real estate industry. CENTURY 21 Affiliated has been ranked the No. 1 CENTURY 21® franchise worldwide for nine years in a row. Visit www.century21affiliated.com to learn more.

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Madison, WI (February 28, 2023) – CENTURY 21 Affiliated has been named a Platinum and Gold Award winner by Anywhere Leads for its outstanding performance during the past year.  Anywhere Leads is a dedicated organization within Anywhere Real Estate Inc. , the largest full service residential real estate services company in the United States, focused on delivering high-quality leads to its affiliated brokers and agents in the Anywhere Leads Network.

The Platinum and Gold Awards are two of three Excellence Awards presented to Premier Network Brokers. Award criteria are based on rigorous scoring and success in a variety of performance metrics.

CENTURY 21 Affiliated was named Platinum award winner in Riverside County, CA, Kalamazoo, MI, Appleton, WI and Madison, WI. They also were named a Gold award winner in San Diego County, CA and Orange County, CA.

“Achieving the Platinum and Gold Award is an outstanding accomplishment,” said George Conrad, National Vice President, Network Success. “CENTURY 21 Affiliated routinely demonstrated superior performance in a variety of areas, including addressing customer needs, understanding local market conditions, and executing best business practices, so our customers could reach their real estate goals. Our clients, their relocating employees, and our Partner Program organizations and their members have received a high level of support in 2022 from CENTURY 21 Affiliated, and the Platinum and Gold Award achievement is the result of their dedication.”

“We’re pleased to receive the Anywhere Leads Network Platinum and Gold Award,” said Kim Yeoman, Relocation Director at CENTURY 21 Affiliated. “This recognition puts us in great company with some of the best real estate brokers in our industry.”

About the Anywhere Leads Network

The Anywhere Leads Network helps clients and customers realize their true real estate advantage by recruiting nationwide a high-performance network of brokers and agents, recognized for exceptional customer service, from some of the most recognizable names in real estate.

About CENTURY 21 Affiliated

CENTURY 21 Affiliated is a member of multiple listings services in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, with over 1,700+ sales professionals and 80 offices. CENTURY 21 Affiliated also specializes in worldwide relocation. At CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the customer comes first. The complete commitment to this philosophy has made CENTURY 21 Affiliated such a powerful force in the real estate industry. CENTURY 21 Affiliated has been ranked the No. 1 CENTURY 21® franchise worldwide for nine years in a row. Visit www.century21affiliated.com to learn more.

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For the ninth year in a row, CENTURY 21 Affiliated is ecstatic to be named the #1 CENTURY 21 franchise in the world thanks to their dedicated real estate professionals.

“We couldn’t have achieved this amazing milestone without the hard work of our agents and staff,” said Owner and CEO, Dan Kruse. “We know the market over the last few years have been unprecedented, but our agents never wavered in their dedication to their clients. We look forward to continuing this trend for the tenth year in a row next year.”

2022 was yet another successful year for CENTURY 21 Affiliated, opening multiple new offices and joining forces with CENTURY 21 Award in Southern California. This partnership was the first time two top-ranked CENTURY 21 franchises joined forces.

With the merger, CENTURY 21 Affiliated has 80 offices in three time zones (Pacific, Central and Eastern), and five states with 1,700 agents.

“Our Affiliated agents are relentless in all aspects of their profession,” said Jasen Schrock, President and Owner of CENTURY 21 Affiliated. “They deliver personalized experiences to every transaction, and we are thrilled to continue our exceptional service in 2023.”

CENTURY 21 Affiliated will be honored as the #1 CENTURY 21 Franchise in the world at the One21 Experience on March 4, 2023.

About CENTURY 21 Affiliated

CENTURY 21 Affiliated is a member of multiple listings services in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, with over 1,700+ sales professionals and 80 offices. CENTURY 21 Affiliated also specializes in worldwide relocation. At CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the customer comes first. The complete commitment to this philosophy has made CENTURY 21 Affiliated such a powerful force in the real estate industry. CENTURY 21 Affiliated has been ranked the No. 1 CENTURY 21® franchise worldwide for nine years in a row. Visit www.century21affiliated.com to learn more.

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CENTURY 21 Affiliated is proud to announce their Owner and CEO Dan Kruse has been named “The Futurist” by RISMedia’s 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers.

RISMedia’s sixth annual Real Estate Newsmakers showcases the industry’s most dynamic individuals who push the envelope in the name of “real estate.” Winners were nominated by RISMedia’s readers and include brokers, agents, technologists, and many others.

“I’m extremely humbled to be recognized as a RISMedia Newsmaker in 2023,” said Dan Kruse, Owner and CEO of CENTURY 21 Affiliated. “It’s a busy year, and our team continues to accomplish great things. I’m excited for what the future holds.”

Kruse is the Owner and CEO of CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the top-ranked CENTURY 21 franchise, which has 80 offices in three time zones (Pacific, Central, and Eastern) and 1,700+ agents across California, Michigan, Minnesota, Northern Illinois, and Wisconsin.

“Always looking for ways to continue to put agents first and thinking about the future, Kruse knew [the expansion into Southern California] would help better serve the firm’s agents and their clients without compromising the company’s core values,” RISMedia said in Kruse’s article. “He believes this strategic merger gives CENTURY 21 Affiliated the opportunity to strengthen the brand and continue to be the top CENTURY 21 franchise in the world.

See Dan Kruse’s article in RISMedia’s 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers here.

About CENTURY 21 Affiliated

CENTURY 21 Affiliated is a member of multiple listings services in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, with over 1,700+ sales professionals and 80 offices. CENTURY 21 Affiliated also specializes in worldwide relocation. At CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the customer comes first. The complete commitment to this philosophy has made CENTURY 21 Affiliated such a powerful force in the real estate industry. CENTURY 21 Affiliated has been ranked the No. 1 CENTURY 21® franchise worldwide for nine years in a row. Visit www.century21affiliated.com to learn more.

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Stoughton, WI (Grassroots Newswire), March 22, 2022 — CENTURY 21 Affiliated announced today that their Stoughton and Edgerton offices have raised $5,796 for the Stoughton, WI VFW Post #328 as a result of the successful second annual CENTURY 21 Affiliated – VFW Trivia Benefit.

“Because of our community’s generosity and willingness, CENTURY 21 Affiliated was able to raise an astounding amount for the Stoughton VFW and our local Vets,” said Marcie Schmidt, CENTURY 21 Affiliated Team Leader

In addition to funds raised, several trivia participants donated and contributed additional funds to the Stoughton VFW.

Laura Lahti donated her 50/50 raffle winnings of $460; Team #8, “Penguino’s Peeps” and Diane Krszjzaniek donated their 1^st place prize of $200; and Jennifer & Michael Olson of Olson Heating & Sheet Metal LLC matched all contributions of $2,898.

With all donations and additional funds, a total of $5,796 was donated to the local VFW.

“We are so blessed to live and work in such a giving community,” said Schmidt in a CENTURY 21 Affiliated Facebook post. “You all inspire us to work harder and do better. Thank you for your support to our local VFW and local Stoughton veterans. We will see you all next year!”

About Century 21 Affiliated
CENTURY 21 Affiliated is a member of multiple listings services in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin with over 2,700 sales professionals and 100+ offices. CENTURY 21 Affiliated also specializes in worldwide relocation. At CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the customer comes first. The complete commitment to this philosophy is what has made CENTURY 21 Affiliated such a powerful force in the real estate industry. CENTURY 21 Affiliated has been ranked the number one CENTURY 21^® franchise in the world for eight years in a row and had 21,800+ transactions in 2021. Visit Century21Affiliated.com to learn more.

©2022 CENTURY 21 All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21^® and the CENTURY 21 Logo are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Each office is independently owned and operated.

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Continuing their path of growth, CENTURY 21 Affiliated announced today that CENTURY 21 Preferred in Temecula, CA, will be joining the “Affiliated Family,” located at 29400 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591. This partnership follows less than six months after the partnership between CENTURY 21 Award.

“We are thrilled to continue growing in Southern California with a well-respected brokerage like CENTURY 21 Preferred,” said Dan Kruse, CENTURY 21 Affiliated CEO. “Felipe and his team have created a culture where agents not only succeed, but thrive, and we can’t wait to support them going forward.”

The office in Temecula Valley is home to 130 agents and is under the leadership of Felipe Berni, who joined CENTURY 21 Preferred in 2015.

“We are excited to join forces with Felipe and his team to continue to grow our presence in Riverside County,” said David Romero, President of CENTURY 21 Award + Affiliated of Southern California. “Preferred has flourished under Felipe’s leadership and we are proud to name him Regional Vice President, Riverside County.”

CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the #1 CENTURY 21 in the world, will now have offices in three time zones (Pacific, Central, and Eastern), 860+ agents, and 16 locations in Southern California. This is in addition to its current 995 agents and more than 60 offices across Northern Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

“As our competitors are taking steps back, or even baby steps forward, we are leaping into growth with CENTURY 21 Affiliated,” said Berni. “The most important aspect is that our agents have opportunities to grow their business in a slowing market, and the support from CENTURY 21 Affiliated will provide just that.”

CENTURY 21 Affiliated will work through operational logistics, focusing on creating additional resources for its agents and clients.

About CENTURY 21 Affiliated

CENTURY 21 Affiliated is a member of multiple listings services in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin with more than 1,700+ sales professionals and 80+ offices. CENTURY 21 Affiliated also specializes in worldwide relocation. At CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the customer comes first. The complete commitment to this philosophy is what has made CENTURY 21 Affiliated such a powerful force in the real estate industry. CENTURY 21 Affiliated has been ranked the No. 1 CENTURY 21® franchise in the world for eight years in a row and made $2.8 billion in sales volume in 2021. Visit Century21Affiliated.com to learn more.

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(MADISON, Wis.) — In a historic merger, CENTURY 21 Affiliated is expanding its footprint by partnering with CENTURY 21 Award in Southern California. CENTURY 21 Award has 15 offices throughout Southern California and is a top-five franchise.

“This new partnership with CENTURY 21 Award is the perfect fit for our franchise,” CENTURY 21 Affiliated CEO Dan Kruse said. “It gives us the opportunity to strengthen our brand and continue to be the top CENTURY 21 franchise in the world. Both companies are aligned in our philosophies and commitment to our clients, and we are excited to grow together.”

With the merger, CENTURY 21 Affiliated will now have offices in three time zones (Pacific, Central and Eastern), 734 agents and 15 locations in Southern California. This is in addition to its current 995 agents and more than 60 offices across Northern Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

“This is a rapidly evolving industry, and we are always looking for ways to continue to put our agents first,” CENTURY 21 Award President David Romero said. “This strategic partnership allows us to better serve our agents and their clients without compromising our core values. I truly believe this is the right move for both companies.”

“I have had the pleasure of working with CENTURY 21 Affiliated and CENTURY 21 Award for many years and have watched them make a huge impact in their respective markets,” says Mike Miedler, president and CEO, Century 21 Real Estate. “This partnership of industry powerhouses is going to bring a new level of client service and extraordinary experiences to Southern California’s home buyers, sellers and investors. I look forward to seeing all the success that lies ahead for their team of relentless real estate professionals.”

In the upcoming months, CENTURY 21 Affiliated will work through operational logistics, with the goal of creating additional resources for its agents and clients.

About CENTURY 21 Affiliated

CENTURY 21 Affiliated is a member of multiple listings services in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin with more than 900 sales professionals and 60+ offices. CENTURY 21 Affiliated also specializes in worldwide relocation. At CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the customer comes first. The complete commitment to this philosophy is what has made CENTURY 21 Affiliated such a powerful force in the real estate industry. CENTURY 21 Affiliated has been ranked the No. 1 CENTURY 21® franchise in the world for eight years in a row and made $2.8 billion in sales volume in 2021. Visit Century21Affiliated.com to learn more.

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CENTURY 21 Affiliated is pleased to announce that five agents have been named as the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors (GMAR) Code of Ethics Champions.

GMAR Real Estate Brokerages with more than 30 agents were asked to nominate people within their organization that personified the “Code of Ethics”.

The following CENTURY 21 Affiliated agents were named the GMAR Code of Ethics Champions:

John Protiva of Delafield, WI

Michelle Genaw of Mt. Pleasant, WI

Debra Zimmerman of Oak Creek, WI

Eloise Wilde of Wauwatosa, WI

Vickie Kelsall of Wauwatosa, WI

“Congratulations to all of our agents honored with this great award,” said Dan Kruse, CENTURY 21 Affiliated CEO, “This is a fantastic achievement, and we are honored to have these agents representing the Affiliated Family.”

About CENTURY 21 Affiliated Real Estate LLC

CENTURY 21 Affiliated is a member of multiple listings services in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin with over 2,700 sales professionals and 120+ offices. CENTURY 21 Affiliated also specializes in worldwide relocation. At CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the customer comes first. The complete commitment to this philosophy is what has made CENTURY 21 Affiliated such a powerful force in the real estate industry. CENTURY 21 Affiliated has been ranked the number one CENTURY 21® franchise in the world for eight years in a row and had 21,818 transactions in 2021. Visit Century21Affiliated.com to learn more.

©2022 CENTURY 21 All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21® and the CENTURY 21 Logo are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Each office is independently owned and operated.

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