The real estate and insurance office is located at 500 Centre St. in Fernandina Beach.
WHO IS THE BROKER?
Bobby Ferreira.
WHAT DOES HE DO?
“I am the president and managing broker of both Century 21 John T. Ferreira and Son locations. I am responsible for developing policy and procedure as it relates to these companies and overseeing the day to day operations of both.”
WHEN DID THE
OFFICE OPEN?
The office was founded as a real estate and insurance company in 1919 by John T. Ferreira. The company was passed down to his son, Robert P. Ferreira, and later his grandson, Bobby Ferreira. In 1979, the company affiliated with Century 21 Real Estate Corporation.
OTHER OFFICES?
In 1999, the company opened a second office in Yulee to better serve all of the citizens in Nassau County. “We opened the office to increase the level of service we can provide to our customers in these growth areas.”
WHAT DOES THE OFFICE SPECIALIZE IN?
All areas of real estate including residential, commercial, investment, resort, second homes, historical homes, bed and breakfast inns, condominiums, new homes, corporate relocation and long term property management.
WHO’S IN THE OFFICE?
Anne Barbanel, Leigh Burleson, Rebecca Burnette, Jim Caserta, Mary Caserta, Anita Cooper, Jean Hable, Sylvia Hurst, Barbara Lauerman, Grace Lipman, Beano Roberts, Dave Rodeffer, Dorothea Stillwell and John Stillwell are the agents. Shannon Moore is Cooper’s assistant, Beverly Meyer is Barbanel’s assistant, Barbara Burbank is Lipman’s assistant and Lauren Hill is Mary Caserta’s assistant. Carol Baber is the property manager, RozAnne McKay is the receptionist, Linda Campbell is an administrative assistant and Carol Ferreira is the relocation director.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO KEEP THE CENTRE STREET OFFICE LOCATION?
“Our firm has been located on Centre Street since 1919 servicing the citizens of Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island and Nassau County. Because of this it has a high level of visibility in our community and we feel this is important to the continue success of our company.”
WHAT MAKES YOUR OFFICE STAND OUT FROM THE REST?
“We have a highly motivated group of experienced agents who have made real estate their career. It is important to them to provide a level of service to the clients that exceeds their expectations. Our agents have a combined 300 years of experience in real estate.”
DOES THE OFFICE PROVIDE TRAINING?
Yes, they provide both in office training and through the Century 21 Learning System provided by Century 21 Real Estate Corp.
WHATS GOING ON IN NASSAU COUNTY?
“We are experiencing unprecedented growth primarily in the area between Amelia Island and 1-95.”
WHAT DID YOU LEARN GROWING UP WITH A FATHER AND GRANDFATHER IN REAL ESTATE?
“They taught me all facets of the real estate business. Most importantly they taught me that if you treat people fairly and honestly, they will be your customers for life.”
AWARDS
“Our office is the No. 15 ranked Century 21 office in the Central/North Florida region of Century 21.” The office won the 2002 Century 21 Centurion Award for outstanding production and the 2001 Century 21 Quality Service Award and Pinnacle Award for outstanding customer service.
— by Michele Newbern Gillis