Over the past six years, I have had the privilege of working with a talented team of professionals at Century 21 Superstars. I am proud of what everyone's hard work has allowed us to accomplish and for the respect we have earned in the communities we serve.

I have had the immense pleasure of developing strong friendships both inside and outside of the company. In addition to the many agents I consider friends, I have been fortunate to build relationships with some extraordinary people in the industry, including Rick Jorgensen and Jack Forness, former owners of Century 21 Award, and Tom Kunz, the former president of Century 21 Award and the new CEO of Century 21 Corporation.

With these friendships as a foundation, Century 21 Award and Century 21 Superstars have had many opportunities to interact with one another. Because of our positions as market leaders in Southern California, we have often shared ideas, and many of the systems that exist at Award and Superstars today were developed through the open exchanges that have marked the history of the two companies.

Without hesitation, one thing both companies have always been committed to is the power of the Century 21 brand. We firmly believe that no name does more to establish and reinforce our credibility as real estate agents, and we are proud to be an integral part of the world's most successful and best known real estate brand.

Although our industry has seen many changes over the years, I remain committed to the notion that success in this business is ultimately about relationships. From clients to agents to managers to staff… the ability to build bridges and support one another forms the bond that breeds trust, success and satisfaction.

The merger we are announcing today leverages the power of America's leading real estate brand with the strength of two dynamic, innovative, and highly successful companies. It is our intention to continue to grow the strong names of Award and Superstars by respecting the rich traditions of these two firms while working to equip our agents with the most current tools, technologies and ideas for success.

It is interesting to look at our roster of agents today and compare it to just a few short years ago. While there are many new names and faces, the common thread found in those succeeding at a high level is a willingness to interact on a personal level, embrace innovation and put the needs of our clients first. That is the same philosophy that we bring to managing a real estate company.

Over the course of the next few weeks, I look forward to spending time with old friends and connecting with new ones. It is my desire to work with all of you to build upon the legacy of success that is the hallmark of Century 21 Award and Century 21 Superstars.

In closing, I want to thank you for your support. We understand that success in real estate is still about relationships. We promise to stay committed to those relationships, and to doing the things necessary to help you reach your personal goals and aspirations.

Regards,

Philip Romero
CEO, Award-Superstars

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Philip Romero is the CEO of Award-Superstars, which owns and operates Century 21 Superstars of Orange County and Century 21 Award of San Diego and Riverside Counties.

Phil serves as a Director for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and is an active member of their Development Committee. He is also a founding member of the Heritage Circle for the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, whose mission is to preserve and enhance Hispanic arts and humanities.

Phil has been married for 11 years and lives in Orange County with his wife, Alison, and their children, Gabby, age 6, and Patrick, age 4. He enjoys spending quality time with his family, art and music.