Thursday, January 28, 2016

Century 21 Fine Homes & Estates Blue Marlin Announces Affiliation Celebration and Addition of Seven New Employees!


Century 21 Fine Homes & Estates Blue Marlin continues to grow with the addition of new employees and the recent affiliation with Century21 Real Estate LLC, the iconic brand and franchisor with the largest global network in the residential real estate industry.

The community is invited to the Affiliation Celebration on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Regatta Bay Golf and Yacht Club from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The celebration will include tri ribbon cuttings with the DestinArea Chamber of Commerce, Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Fort Walton Chamber of Commerce at 5:00 p.m. and live music by Jones and Company.

Century 21 Fine Homes & Estates Blue Marlin continues to expand the team with new Realtors, Bill Burt, Nick Collins, Phil Lofe, Jordan Pehowic, Jane Snyder, and Rental Manager, Stormy Bones.

Raised in Benton, Louisiana, Bill Burt attended Louisiana State University and Northeast Louisiana University, graduating with a degree in Pharmacy. In Burt’s early professional career, his jobs included pharmaceutical sales, management, and Government affairs. Burt served in the United States Navy, Army National Guard, and Reserves, and attained the rank of Colonel before retiring.
“I have lived on the beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida for years and have an extensive background in real estate negotiating and deal making,” explains Burt.

A native of Charleston, West Virginia, Nick Collins moved to Florida’s Emerald Coast in October 2011 after being stationed at Eglin Air Force Base with the Marine Corps. Having joined the Marine Corps in 2006 following graduation, Collins worked as a structures and hydraulic mechanic on the F-18 fighter aircraft until 2011 when he was chosen to learn and work on the F-35 “B” STOVL Fighter aircraft before introducing the aircraft to the US Marine Corps fleet. Still an active duty service member, Collins’s experience lends well to his real estate career. “After moving to the Emerald Coast with my family, I developed a true appreciation for the area’s strong military connection,” Collins explains. “I look forward to working with both military and civilian customers who love the area as much as I do. My new position with Century21 Fine Homes & Estates Blue Marlin gives me the opportunity to make a positive impact outside of my military career.”

From Niceville, Florida, Bill Lofé is familiar with the Emerald Coast. He is a graduate of Niceville High School and the University of Florida. Previously, Lofé was a broker's assistant and licensed sales associate for two years and considers himself an expert on condominiums in the Destin area. Lofé views Destin as being the epitome of what consumers expect. Lofé is determined to exceed expectations on a daily basis. 
“I am here to be a winner. I wouldn't work for a broker that wasn't a winner. I am looking forward to working with Century 21 Fine Homes & Estates Blue Marlin, a brokerage that is synonymous with excellence in the Destin market,” Lofé explains.



Born in Valparaiso, Florida, Philip Lofé has lived on the Emerald Coast his entire life. At the age of 21, Lofé became a realtor for Century 21 Coastal Realty Services and has worked in real estate ever since. He has been honored with awards such as Okaloosa County Boss of the Year and Top Listing and Selling Award. In his new role as Team Leader and Broker Associate with Century 21 Fine Homes & Estates Blue Marlin, Lofé understands that buyers and sellers rely on his expertise and 30 years of real estate experience. “I am a true believer that ALL things happen for a reason. I started my career with Century 21 in 1979. I think it is remarkable that I would end my career with Century 21 Fine Homes & EstatesBlue Marlin,” Lofé explains. “I feel that I have found my final work family!”


A native of Northwest Florida, Jordan Pehowic lived in Crestview, Florida, before moving to Destin in 2011. A recent graduate of Northwest Florida State College in business, Pehowic feels her new position with Century 21 Fine Homes & Estates Blue Marlin is the perfect fit for her budding real estate career.
“Out of all the real estate firms in the area, Century 21 Fine Homes & Estates Blue Marlin seemed like the ideal brokerage,” Pehowic explains. “I love their positive involvement in the community and their drive to be a huge real estate company while remaining a close-knit team.”



Born and raised in Cleveland, Mississippi, Jane Snyder graduated from Delta State University with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and a minor in Business and Art. After moving to the area in 2004, Snyder managed parasail and watersport companies and instructs fitness classes. Snyder believes her role as a realtor at Century 21 Fine Homes & Estates Blue Marlin is well suited for her passion for homes and design.
“I am so thrilled to part of a business that isn’t just a business. It’s friends and family who are there to help when you need it. I am motivated and excited to see what my future with Century 21 Fine Homes & Estates Blue Marlin brings,” Snyder explains.


Originally from Starkville, Mississippi, Stormy Bones relocated to the area in 2011. With 10 years of experience in property management, Bones aims to help her coworkers any way that she can in her new role as the Rental Manager.
“I am very excited to be a part of a group that is so upbeat and goal-oriented,” Bones explains. “I could not ask for a better place to work.”




“We are blown away by the success we have experienced since our inception in 2009,” noted Johnathan Hughes, Co-Broker and Co-Owner of Century 21 Fine Homes & EstatesBlue Marlin. “Evident through our impressive portfolio of realtors and listings, Century 21 Fine Homes &Estates Blue Marlin continually strives to stay on the forefront of the real estate industry along Florida’s Emerald Coast.”

One of the area’s fastest growing real estate and vacation rental companies, Century 21Fine Homes & Estates Blue Marlin continues to seek new realtors as well as homes and condos throughout the Emerald Coast to expand their vacation rental inventory. For more information contact Johnathan Hughes or Jerry Sullivan at (850) 837-7800.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Blue Marlin Realty Group is Now Affiliated with CENTURY 21!


Century 21 RealEstate LLC, the iconic brand and franchisor with the largest global network in the residential real estate industry, announced today that it is expanding its U.S. presence with the affiliation of Blue Marlin Realty Group, a prominent luxury brokerage in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. Led by co-owners Johnathan Hughes and Jerry Sullivan, Blue Marlin Realty Group will now operate as CENTURY 21 Blue Marlin and provide residential real estate services to homebuyers and sellers from the pristine beaches of Pensacola to the emerald waters of Panama City.
                                                                                                                            
“Johnathan Hughes and Jerry Sullivan are driven business leaders that help to guide their affiliated sales associates with the motivation they need to push service boundaries, remain competitive and deliver unparalleled results to home buyers and sellers in their local markets,” said Rick Davidson, president and chief executive officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “We continue to grow the CENTURY 21® system both domestically and internationally with the kind of companies and professionals that will proudly represent our brand, and we feel we have found a great match with CENTURY 21 Blue Marlin.”

Founded in 2009, under Hughes’ and Sullivan’s leadership Blue Marlin Realty Group has received numerous awards and recognition including the impressive VIP Destin MagazineBest in Destin Reader’s Choice Award” for the last five consecutive years. With 26 years of real estate experience between them, Hughes and Sullivan have successfully grown the company over the last six years to include approximately 35 affiliated sales associates who have helped thousands of buyers find their tropical dream home. The real estate duo perfectly complements each other to provide an unmatched competitive edge that promotes success.

With offices in Destin and Santa Rosa Beach, CENTURY 21 Blue Marlin received the CENTURY 21 Fine Homes andEstates® distinction for its specialty in the luxury market, focusing on second homes and vacation properties. In addition, with offices located near military bases, the company is well known for having sales associates who are veterans and for assisting military home buyers and sellers.

“We are excited to join a brand with such incredible global recognition,” said Hughes. “From the moment we met with the executive team, we knew we had found our home with a like-minded company that puts an emphasis on not only providing a first-rate experience, but also on giving back to the local community.”

“We are so fortunate to have the opportunity to put smiles on the faces of those who are looking to live the Florida lifestyle,” added Sullivan. “We are really looking forward to what the future will bring, now that we are affiliated with one of the largest real estate brands in the world.”

The Blue Marlin Realty Group has a long history of giving back to the community. Since 2013, the company has hosted an annual Charity Golf Tournament, raising funds for a different local charity each year. In just the last three years, the company has raised nearly $44,000 benefiting charities such as the Emerald Coast Golden Retriever Rescue, TheTaylor Haugen Foundation, and the Mary Lynne Burnett Memorial Foundation.

CENTURY 21 Blue Marlin is an independently owned and operated franchise affiliate of Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer needs. They are:

  • century21.com
  • century21Global.com
  • commercial.century21.com
  • century21.com/finehomes, and
  • century21espanol.com. 
For more information about CENTURY 21 Blue Marlin, find us on Facebook, Twitter, or visit our website.


Photo Attached by Modus Photography:

Second Row (left to right): Manuel Vargas Jr. (Director of Operations, Broker Associate/CAM), Jordan Dennis (Realtor), Roger Conner (Realtor), Shaun Gaiser (Realtor), Brett Pasquariello (Realtor), Jerry Sullivan (Broker Owner), Leslie Sullivan (Marketing), Johnathan E. Hughes (Broker Owner), Mary Suthers (Realtor), Kristin Bondi (Guest Services Agent), Rebecca Miller (Realtor), Lindsay Fullerton (Realtor), Tami Tolbert (Realtor), Virginia Purser (Broker Associate) and Stormy Bones (Guest Services Agent).

Third Row (left to right): Van Hibberts (Realtor), Nick Collins (Realtor), Adam Miller (Realtor), Brad Muench (Century 21 Vice President Business Development), Rick Moore (Realtor), Cindy Mayo (Realtor), Philip Lofe (Realtor), Jeff Roberts (Century 21 Business Consultant) and Andy Prebish (Century 21 Sr. Director, Franchise Transitions)