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Art Bartlett, 76, co-founder of Century 21 Real Estate and the International Franchise Association's 1987 Hall of Fame inductee, died on Dec. 31 at his home in Coronado, Calif., after a long illness.
"Art was a legend whose actions helped to write the very history of real estate and franchising," said Century 21 Real Estate LLC Pres, and CEO Tom Kunz. Art Bartlett created the concept of regional franchising and has been deemed the 'father of conversion franchising'- converting existing small businesses into franchises.
"His vision, combined with his dynamic charisma and. determination have positively touched the Uves of generations of real estate brokers, agents and the millions of people for whom they help find homes globally," added Kunz.
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is comprised of 7,700 independently owned offices in 67 countries and territories, with more than 120,000 sales staff. It is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation.
Bartlett was the second of three children born to Raymond and Thelma Bartlett, in Glens Falls, N.Y. The family moved during, the 1940s to care for an infirmed aunt in Long Beach, Calif. Raymond instilled a solid work ethic in his children and young Art took the odd job that included delivering...