Owner and her daughter have more than 50 years of real estate experience
Century 21 New Zealand (Century 21) has now entered the Northland market, thanks to a Kaipara mother and daughter with more than 50 years of real estate experience.
The new office, called Century 21 Jean Johnson Realty, is located at 6 Poto Street in Dargaville and will service the wider Kaipara District, including Maungaturoto in the south and Opononi in the north.
Franchise owner and principal Jean Johnson knows Century 21 well, being the first of the realtor’s licensed salesperson in Howick, East Auckland, in 1990. A few years later, she relocated to Northland – her husband’s home province – for a lifestyle change, but she stayed in the real estate industry.
For the past 25 years, Johnson has been one of the top listing and selling agents in the Kaipara area, winning many sales awards over the years.
“I’ve loved real estate and have had a wonderful 32 years, but I’ve got so much more to do. The team is excited to be opening this new Century 21 office in Dargaville. We’re so energised and, in fact, are busy already,” Johnson said.
“We’re proud to be flying the Century 21 flag in Northland. Our team is squarely focused on delivering exceptional personalised service, backed by Century 21’s superior brand, reputation, and resources.”
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Meanwhile, Johnson’s daughter, Lee Cocurullo, has been working alongside her mother for 20 years and has attained various real estate qualifications over the years. She is now an administration manager at Century 21 Jean Johnson Realty.
Commenting on the new Century 21 branch and her industry experience, Cocurullo said: “Before joining real estate, I’d spent several years in large corporate organisations in Sydney, and so I’m well used to putting good processes and systems in place. Managing this office means overseeing the property management and storage unit portfolios as well as overall administration.”
Aside from the mother and daughter, other team members based in the new Poto Street office are Catherine McColl (property management), Shaffron Hurlock (reception), Val Ridler (administration), and Amber Johnson (media & social).
“Being a Century 21 franchise means our salespeople and support staff have the best training, systems, and technology. Ultimately, that means maximum exposure for properties and the best possible price for vendors,” Johnson commented.
Meanwhile, Century 21 owner Tim Kearins announced that the realtor seeks people willing to establish other franchises around the country.
“Century 21 Jean Johnson Realty is a great addition to our brand here in New Zealand. We warmly welcome the team to the Century 21 family and wish them every success. They will do really well, and I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together,” he said.
