CENTURY 21 Bolte Real Estate, a fourth-generation, independently owned company based in Port Clinton, is pleased to announce its merger with Jack Bradley Realty. With four offices currently throughout Ottawa, Sandusky, and Seneca Counties, the merger allows CENTURY 21 Bolte Real Estate to expand and strengthen its presence as a real estate leader in this region of Ohio.
Founded by Ann Bolte in 1936, CENTURY 21 Bolte Real Estate has maintained its commitment to excellence by taking a personal approach with its customers. With offices in Port Clinton, Clyde, Tiffin and Catawba, the company has grown to become the largest independent brokerage in North Central Ohio.
Phillip Bolte and Renee Bolte-Stine, Ann’s great-grandchildren and current owners, bought the company in 2014 and have built a state-of-the-art real estate firm while maintaining the family heritage and providing a distinctive personal approach to their business. In 2018, CENTURY 21 Bolte Real Estate achieved $73 million in real estate sales.
“What excites us about this merger is the opportunity for greater brand recognition throughout the region and access to more tools, training, and a larger sphere of influence,” said Phillip Bolte. “Also, we feel that our merger will allow us to better help our clients’ ever-growing and evolving real estate needs while also giving back to the communities we represent.”
Jack Bradley Realty’s office at 129 Madison Street will remain open and will rebrand to the Len Partin Group at CENTURY 21 Bolte Real Estate. Len Partin purchased Jack Bradley Realty in 1975 and quickly grew the business to be one of the largest and most respected brokerages in the region. In addition, Len obtained his auctioneers’ license in 1991 and has held many leadership positions in the local, state, and national Realtor organization and is widely respected as a tireless champion of homeownership rights. Len and his team bring more than 149 years of combined experience and will work as sales professionals offering their clients the highest level of customer service.
Len Partin explained that even though the name Jack Bradley Realty will change, their commitment to their clients will not. “Our team will remain the people that the community has come to know and trust,” he said.
Both owners agree that the merger of CENTURY 21 Bolte Real Estate and Jack Bradley Realty evolved because of mutual respect among long-time professional colleagues. Len explained, “I’ve known Phillip and Renee as well as their late great grandmother for a long time. When the discussion eventually turned to the possibility of teaming up, it seemed like a natural fit for all of us.”
Philip added, “Our philosophy of working hard, treating people right, and having fun will be strengthened by the addition of the Len Partin Group to our family, and we will continue to work every day to provide the services and local market expertise that our clients want and deserve.”
For More Information
Phillip Bolte — phillip -at- phillipbolte.com or 419-341-1275
Len Partin — len -at- lenpartin.com or 419-356-8777
