Recent Blog Posts by CENTURY 21 Advantage

Superbowl Sunday Look for Century 21

Superbowl commercials always garner a lot of attention.  This year capping off the 40th anniversary as a franchise real estate company Century 21 will be airing a Superbowl commercial.  Being a Century 21 Broker/Owner I must say it's pretty cool.  Talk about exposure for our brand which in turn creates added exposure for our clients. The Superbowl Commercial:  The Teasers: ...

Welcome To Our Team, Martina Unger

It is my pleasure to welcome to our team: Martina Unger We are pleased to have Martina joing our Red Deer real estate team.  Welcome Martina, For all your real estate needs, please contact Martina at www.MartinaUnger.ca

Connected To More

At Century 21 Advantage we get some great reports detailing visitors to our website and property pages.  Much of our advertising refers to our website and it has become a popular tool.  We share with our agents on a regular basis how well we are doing with online traffic.  We also share this with our clients as we feel information on how many people viewed their listing online is beneficial. ...

Learning While Sharing

If you've ever had to explain how you do things or teach a subject or topic you know first hand that that process is beneficial to your learning as much if not greater than it is for the student. Every year we call on our associates to work together as a team and prepare a meeting for the office.  Typically we host sales meetings for our associates weekly on Wednesday mornings.  During ...

Century 21 Advantage Radio Edit

We're on the radio and if you tune into Big 105 or The Drive chances are you've heard it this week. Click here to listen the MP3 version If you like it, love it, or hate it let us know your feedback is always appreciated and welcomed.  Don't forget to liek our "Facebook Page" at www.facebook.com/C21Advantage  where you can win Air Miles just by beeing a fan.   Thanks, Patrick

Century 21 Advantage On The Top 21 List

I had the pleasure of speaking to Don Lawby, the president of Century 21 Canada today.  I am pleased to report that our office is #20 for sales for Century 21 offices across Canada! We'd like to thank all our friends, colleagues and clients for their support in 2010 and we look forward to assisting you in 2011.  There are 378 offices across Canada and Century 21 Advantage located right ...

100 Years of Red Deer Real Estate Part 1

Century 21 Advantage is gearing up for a birthday celebration.  We are fast approaching our 100th anniversary in real estate.  Thank You Red Deer and Central Alberta! A brief history of the company: The Company was founded late in the year 1910 when local businessman, W.J. Botterill, decided to open a real estate office to take advantage of the impending real estate boom. By early 1911 ...

Happy Air MIles Winner

The Red Deer Home Show concluded a month ago and our lucky Air Miles Winner has been a little busy but we got her in today for a photo op and to congratulate her in person. Congratulations Marion, enjoy your 1,000 Air Miles! A few places or things that Marion can get or go with her 1,000 Air Miles: Calgary To Vancouver A Polaroid POGO instant Printer Go To 5 Cineplex Night ...

Century 21 Advantage Open Houses This Weekend April 10 &11th

April is Open House Month!! Stop by any of our Open Houses This weekend and you could win 1,000 Air Miles     Century 21 Advantage Open Houses for the Weekend of April 10 & 11, 2010  Open Houses for Saturday April 10, 2010 34 Davis Close Hosted by: Marie Podgurney 2:00-4:00pm 227 Lindsay Avenue Hosted by: Ben Ordman 3:00-4:00pm ...

Century 21 Advantage Web Traffic

More traffic helps buyers and sellers. We've been pretty excited about our web platform since it launched.  The enhancements have been well recieved by our agents, sellers and buyers.  We've added full screen picture slide shows with all our properties that have 21 photos.  We also added links to virtual tours and more recently added Google Street View to each listing.  The interactive ...

Red Deer Real Estate 2009 Market Update and Beyond

We finished 2009, the end of the first decade of the "New Millennium".  This month we've been busy returning to work focusing on new goals for the new Year.  At Century 21 Advantage we have also been preparing for our kick off meeting.  This is the meeting where we present tips, tools and information to our associates so that they can better serve your real estate needs.  This year ...

Century 21 Advantage Helps The Kinsmen Fill The Red Deer Food Bank

It's Kinsmen Dream Home time again!  The doors opened October 31st and Century 21 Advantage is a sponsor/supporter of the campaign.  This year marks the 31st edition of the Kinsmen Dream Home in Red Deer and we are proud to support them. Dream Home Located at 36 Clearview Drive in Red Deer. This week is Food Bank week for the Dream Home and Century 21 Advantage.  When you ...

Christmas Baking Brings Smiles to All and SOLD Signs?

Ah yes, who can resist all the tasty treats of Christmas Baking.  Cookies, Squares, Cakes, Rolls, Pudding, and more just waiting to be eaten.  Brings back memories of Mom's home made Tarts (Butter Tarts mmm my favourite). From Christmas Bake Off 2009 Christmas treats get us all excited here at the office as we engage in a friendly competition known as the Christmas Bake ...

Century 21 Advantage and the Men of MOvember

The Men of MOvember here at Century 21 Advantage are doing their part to change the face of men's health. If you haven't heard of "MOvember", it is a global initiate to raise funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer.  You can learn more at www.Movember.com. However rather than just go to the Movember web site I encourage you to visit the Century 21 Advantage Team fundraising page for MOvember ...

Century 21 Advantage Open Houses for the Weekend of November 7 & 8, 2009

Open Houses for Saturday November 7, 2009 8, 4240 46 A Avenue Hosted by: Bob Wing 2:00-4:00pm 31 Edwards Crescent Hosted by: Brenda Bowness 2:00-4:00pm 6 Ellenwood Drive Hosted by: De Galesloot 2:00-4:00pm 67 Vickers Close Hosted by: Rob White 2:00-4:00pm 50 Rupert Crescent Hosted by: Tim McRae 2:00-4:00pm 46 Kirkwood Crescent Hosted by: Dave ...

Halloween At Century 21 Advantage

Tomorrow is fright night here at the mall.  Well actually it is in the afternoon.  From 2:00 - 5:00 Parkland Mall will be spookified for Halloween with many of us decked out in costume.  Stop by the Century 21 Advantage Kiosk and get some candy, play a little bean bag toss in our haunted house. The ladies at Century 21 Advantage have started early with their Halloween ...

What would you do with 2,100 Air Miles?

During October is Open House Month you can enter to win 2,100 Air Miles®! All you need to do is stop in and visit one of our Open Houses and a Century 21 Advantage REALTOR® will have ballots available for you to enter.  For a list of open houses this weekend visit www.RedDeerOpenHouse.com Where can you go or what can you get with 2,100 Air Miles? Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ...

Century 21 Advantage Open Houses for the Week of September 28-October 4, 2009

During the Month of October visit one of our Open Houses For Your Chance to Win 2,100 Air Miles Open Houses for Saturday October 3, 2009 77 Lyons Close Hosted by: Milena Toncheva/Tamara Janzen 2:00-4:00pm 6036 Orr Drive Hosted by: Mike Phelps 2:00-4:00pm 5883 69 Str. Dr. Hosted by: Dave Haley 2:00-4:00pm 133 Maxwell Avenue Hosted by: Marie Podgurney 1:00-3:00pm Out ...

Century 21 Advantage Open Houses for the Week September 14-20, 2009

Open Houses for Saturday September 19, 2009 364 Lancaster Drive Hosted by: Rob White 2:00-4:00pm 30 Duval Crescent Hosted by: Brenda Bowness 2:00-4:00pm 62 Ruttan Close Hosted by: Milena Toncheva/Tamara Janzen 2:00-4:00pm 6036 Orr Drive Hosted by: The Walper Team 2:00-4:00pm Out of Town Open Houses for Saturday September 19, 2009 35 Waskasoo Meadows Hosted ...

Less Than One Week Until The Home Buyers Seminar

If you have questions regarding home ownership we have answers. Join us Monday September 14th, 6:30 pm at  Red Deer Chamber of Commerce.  We will be walking through the ins and outs of home buying and answering questions.  Space is limited, reserve yours by calling (403) 346-0021 or contacting our Century 21 Advantage team of buyer specialists and presenters: Tony Saysana Christine ...

Century 21 Advantage Open Houses for the Week of September 7-13, 2009

Open Houses for Saturday September 12, 2009 4910 Dorchester Avenue Hosted by: Ben Ordman 3:00-4:00pm 19 Logan Close Hosted by: Tim McRae 2:00-4:00pm 6 Ellenwood Drive Hosted by: De Galesloot 12:00-1:30pm 229, 54 Bell Street Hosted by: Patrick Galesloot 12:00-1:30pm 27 Eldridge Crescent Hosted by: De Galesloot 2:00-4:00pm 226 Wildwood Avenue Hosted ...

Weekly Real Estate Update Week Ending September 6th

Back to School buying is in full swing and listing inventory is on the decline. September brings another change in the market place.  The focus returns for many companies and individuals as the summer vacation and play time draws to a close.  The certainly seems to be the case in real estate sales activity lately. Sales continue to remain strong and this last weeks sales activity was ...

Free First Home Buyer’s Seminar

Learn the important steps to buying in today’s market! Are you looking to buy your first home, but are confused with the buying process?  Do you know whether or not you qualify?  If you have these questions or more we have the answers, and it’s free! Guest Speakers Include: Mortgage Broker, with Regional Mortgage Lawyer, with Johnston Ming Manning LLP Home inspector, from ...

Century 21 Advantage Open Houses for the Week Aug. 17-24, 2009

Open Houses for Saturday August 22, 2009 46 Oldring Crescent Hosted by: Marie Podgurney 1:00-3:00pm 254 Lindsay Avenue Hosted by: Dave Haley 2:00-4:00pm 60 Osler Street Hosted by: Brenda Bowness 2:00-4:00pm 8, 939 Ramage Crescent Hosted by: Ben Ordman 2:00-4:00pm 36 Leonard Crescent Hosted by: Avril Evans 2:00-4:00pm Open Houses for Sunday August ...

How to Buy a Home in Todays Market

Join the Century 21 Advantage home buying team Monday September 14th to learn how you can buy a home with confidence. If you have always wanted to know how to get out of renting and into your first home, or perhaps you haven't made a move for a number of years this is for you. Find out the ins and outs of negotiating an offer to purchase, why you need use a lawyer and what they do, what does the ...