Franchise giant Century 21 is beefing-up its UK management team as part of its bid to expand its current 21-branch network in this country.
Dani Roberts has joined as Franchise Development Manager having worked previously in the lettings division of the Shepherd Direct Group - the company which holds the Century 21 UK franchise licence.
Marc Lynch has become the operation's Business Development Manager after running his own sales and lettings office for several years. His new role has a specific remit to develop existing and future London offices for Century 21.
Shepherd Direct acquired the licence to operate the Century 21 sales and lettings brand for a reported significant seven figure sum in April 2013. It is part of a portfolio of companies in the Shepherd Direct empire including Sesame Bankhall Valuation Services, Direct Valuations, Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, and moneyQuest Mortgage Brokers.
Century 21 was started in America and claims to be the world's largest estate agency with 7,000 franchise offices and 100,000 agents in 73 countries.
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Since Shepherd Direct acquired the licence to operate CENTURY 21 in the UK in April 2013, we have made significant changes and improvements to the network. We would love the opportunity to tell you more, and we invite you to discuss your thoughts with us directly.
Century21 are a total scam for franchisees and for property owners, landlords. They were originally run by a crook Stuart White who now left the company to start another scam franchise. Currently run by Louise Jeffries this company is to be avoided. They have the poorest service, offices and online they are a complete joke. AVOID!
Century21 are a busted flush. I operate as an independent in Glasgow and they are a joke. Poorest premises, shakiest operators, and mor reincarnations than Bridget Jones. No vendor with even a semi decent property would touch them. In Scotland their reputation is zero. In fact aren't 10 franchisees currently embroiled in a court case with the Scottish Director
It seems to be a busy time for agents expanding. I hope this doesn't further saturate the market.