NO. 3 MIDSIZE COMPANY
4-TIME WINNER
Agents/brokers firm based in Grapevine with one D-FW office and 211 workers
Agents at Century 21 Mike Bowman Inc. get free mentoring, coaching and training programs, enjoy a profit-sharing program and are supported by 30-plus staff members and an in-house technology team.
They can pay $25 a month to showcase their listings on Realtor.com and Homes.com and feature homes on Trulia and Zillow.
Five noncompete managers assist agents without horning in on their sales and listings.
And in a dog-eat-dog real estate world, there is a sense of camaraderie and mutual goals among this pack.
Those are just some of the reasons why agents, brokers and employees said they love their jobs at the Grapevine brokerage founded by Mike Bowman nearly 51 years ago.
“The people are some of the most talented individuals in the industry,” said one agent. “The culture is very inclusive and noncompetitive. Everyone shares ideas and wants to see each other succeed, something that I haven’t seen at other real estate offices.”
“Century 21 Mike Bowman has the resources, experienced management team and support staff to help me at every turn,” another agent said.
Bowman opened his first office in 1971 with two agents and “a dream to provide the best services and tools for buyers and sellers.”
His agency joined Century 21 network in 1975 and has been one of the global system’s top performers ever since — including 18 times as No. 1 in the Century 21 world.
Bowman tries to lead by “being honest and fair; caring about my staff, agents, buyers and sellers. And making sure when the market changes, my staff and agents change with it.”
Here’s how some employees expressed their appreciation:
“What I do does make a difference with everyone at the company. My opinions are respected and many times implemented.”
“Century 21 Mike Bowman Inc. provides me with a high industry standard of tools to give the best service to my clients and lead to a successful career.”
“Sales meetings are a highlight and everything is taught in a comprehensive manner. The people are fun to work with, and I look forward to seeing everyone. I get answers for my clients ASAP and fully trust the advice I’m given. I get a coach! Media department is exceptional. I can’t fail with these resources available.”
“I can work as hard as I want to succeed or take time to enjoy my family and friends and church. I love being a phone call away from management and my broker to help me make the right decisions for any challenging transaction. I have had the best 34 years of my life doing what I love. It doesn’t get any better.”
