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CENTURY 21 Signature Realty has acquired CENTURY 21 Forward Realty Inc., expanding its coverage area across the state. The acquisition brings together the talented agents and staff of C21 Forward into the Signature family, raising the standard of real estate for Big Rapids and beyond.
With the acquisition, CENTURY 21 Signature Realty now covers a wide area across the state. The brokerage operates multiple office locations along key corridors, including Saginaw, Freeland, Bay City, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, Lake Isabella, Big Rapids, Clare, Lake, and East Tawas, down the I-75 corridor to Frankenmuth, Flushing, Clio, Grand Blanc, and Fenton. Signature agents are positioned to serve the neighborhoods where clients live and work, bringing local market knowledge to transactions.
“Moving FORWARD with Signature Service is more than a phrase; it represents exactly what this partnership stands for,” said Andrew Hauck, Partner of CENTURY 21 Signature Realty. “We are thrilled to welcome the talented agents and staff of C21 Forward into the Signature family. Our agent-centric platform is built to give these professionals the ultimate competitive edge, allowing them to focus entirely on delivering the best customer service. Together, we are raising the standard of real estate for Big Rapids and beyond.”
Jerry Garner, the former owner of CENTURY 21 Forward Realty Inc., expressed immense confidence in the transition, noting that the alignment of corporate values made the partnership a natural fit.
“When thinking about the future of Forward Realty, I knew it had to be with a company that shared our values,” said Jerry Garner. “CENTURY 21 Signature Realty brings the same level of care, integrity, and commitment to their clients that we have always believed in. With their advanced agent support system, I am incredibly excited to see our agents and clients thrive to their fullest potential under Andrew’s leadership.”
The transition ensures that property buyers and sellers in Big Rapids will benefit from an unparalleled depth of market specialization. CENTURY 21 Signature Realty’s agents are highly trained across diverse real estate sectors, including:
First-time home buyers
Downsizing & Condos
Lakefront & waterfront properties
Vacant land, hunting, and recreational acreage
Commercial real estate, development, and urban rehabilitation
Relocation services & VA buyers
New construction, historic & mid-century homes
This acquisition is noted in industry sources and is a top entry in the REALTRENDS ranking. The firm remains focused on honesty, integrity, and reliable real estate solutions. The future emphasizes providing agents with information and services that support clients in real estate transactions.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on June 15, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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