Century 21 Reviews

Pros

Flexible schedule. Owners are the managers so they really want to see you do well.

Cons

All realtors are independent contractors so getting health insurance is a little harder.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep up the good work

Pros

No desk fee, but commission to broker

Cons

Generally and older group of agents

Advice to Senior Management

Come into the office more often and check to see if everyone is doing well, give advice and leads to the beginning agents.

Pros

You are responsible for what you make.

Cons

They take a percentage of earnings.

Advice to Senior Management

I do not have any.

Pros

Flexible schedule
Easy and low start up costs

Cons

Building clientele and income variations
Can be stressful and has many liablilties

Advice to Senior Management

Work closely with your new agents and provide as many leads as possible.

Pros

Century 21 is the most recognized real estate name in the world. Referrals can come from anywhere around the world which can help increase sales. They have a systematic way of doing things and great at recognition

Cons

when the economy is bad, it is not as easy to sell houses.

Advice to Senior Management

keep it up!

Pros

Training and exposure. Information sharing.

Cons

No power to make a difference. (The difficulty Century 21 has is similar to any real estate firm. The problems are a result of our country's economic problems due to lack of regulations on the mortgage industry which interfaced with the investment industry to create credit default swaps with little value leading to distrust in the stock market and an enormous number of foreclosures reducing the value of all homes. The lack of cooperation on the Hill only creates more distrust and lack of confidence so our economy doesn't heal. Most businesses are looking at the small picture (their bottom lines;) most politicians are saying what their funders want to hear so they can keep their jobs; and therefore, what's best for country comes in a distant third in consideration. Everyone needs to look at the big picture and try to get "truth and reason" from someone - perhaps the economists who know the whole story especially those who are students of history and who have seen some of these problems before as in Japan, etc -)

Advice to Senior Management

Better advertising internationally.

Pros

Friendly co-workers, very smart management team, ability to excel.

Cons

Commission based and lots of traveling.

Pros

The sales team has great support with all of the best technology to help it's agents. Agents who are willing to be there will definitely get noticed and leads will come their way. The support staff is very helpful. Management keeps the staff and the agents happy.

Cons

The systems for salesperson organization could be better. This is an industry wide problem. A written procedures book would help sales agents be more organized and it would help the company with more standardized workflows.

Advice to Senior Management

Agent support and marketing depth make this company one of the best in the business for agent loyalty. A procedures manual for agents (listings, sales contracts), would help the company save money and minimize risk.

Pros

Business approach, providing great training, marketing assistance, with competitive compensation packages. Generous support with lead generation, signage, computers, etc.
Very friendly atmosphere while being very aggressive towards sales. Strong customer support!

Cons

Down turn in economy will weed out those not willing to work.
I loved the challenge but started back to work too fast after surgery.
Struggled with energy. They were always very helpful.

Pros

Good place to grow your business.

Cons

Success rate will depend on amount of effort put into the business.