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The CENTURY 21 brand has added Tucson-based Indie Realty to its Arizona network, with Indie Realty now operating as CENTURY 21 Indie Realty. The affiliation will provide the firm with access to CENTURY 21's technology, marketing, and lead generation resources, allowing it to expand its presence in southern Arizona's luxury and commercial markets.
The brokerage, now doing business as CENTURY 21 Indie Realty, is led by broker-owner and CEO Don Geisler, who began his career in real estate 25 years ago as a sales associate with another Tucson-based firm. In the years that followed, Geisler excelled at assisting home buyers and sellers in the Tucson market, which allowed him to rise to branch manager and regional manager before leaving in 2021 to found his own brokerage. Since then, he and branch manager Jacque Torres, who leverages her ten years of Pima County real estate experience to oversee day-to-day operations, have together served thousands of Arizonans.
During that time, Geisler and Torres have also expanded their reach to serve communities throughout all of southern Arizona, including Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Vail, Sahuarita, Green Valley, and Corona de Tucson. Alongside their 53 independent agents, they assist residential buyers and sellers looking for single-family homes, luxury properties, and open land, as well as those interested in commercial real estate.
As part of Century 21 Real Estate, Geisler, Torres, and their independent sales professionals will have access to the CENTURY 21® brand’s world-class technology, marketing, lead generation, agent learning, and coaching. The new affiliation will also allow the firm to expand its presence in southern Arizona’s luxury and commercial markets by leveraging the enhanced recognition of the CENTURY 21 brand and by providing new access to marketing resources designed specifically for those segments.
“Indie Realty is excited to add the power of the most recognized name in real estate to one of southern Arizona’s most vibrant independent real estate firms,” said Geisler. “The combination of our collaborative company culture, focused and dedicated leadership, and service-oriented philosophy with the power of CENTURY 21® will make
our agents some of the best-supported, most well-equipped professionals in the market. The real estate industry continues to change dramatically, and it’s critical to provide our agents and affiliates every advantage they need to be successful.”
In addition to expanding their presence in the luxury and commercial spaces, Geisler and Torres plan to leverage their affiliation to attract like-minded local real estate professionals who will support the opening of two new office locations in the Tucson metropolitan area before pursuing future expansion further north. Over the past five years, the company’s philosophy of providing superior customer service driven by top-tier, one-on-one broker support has remained unchanged and will continue to be the guiding force behind these growth efforts.
“I learned early on that besides technical expertise, success in this business depends upon the ability to listen, empathize, and truly care about the welfare of others,” said Geisler. “With that in mind, we founded our brokerage with the mission of creating a dynamic, vibrant organization that appeals to real estate professionals and consumers alike. Going forward, that will continue to be the core of the Indie Realty identity; however, now we can pursue new professional goals that would not have been possible without the support of an international brand.”
Southern Arizona has become an increasingly attractive relocation destination thanks to its idyllic winters, accessible outdoor recreation, and affordable cost of living compared with cities further north, like Phoenix. Tucson is also home to several breathtaking resorts, reputable higher education institutions, and national parks. For those seeking an accessible, picturesque city to call home, Tucson often stands out as a leading option in the Southwest.
“In only five years, Don and Indie Realty have already established a strong foundation in southern Arizona, while developing a clear vision for the next phase of the brokerage’s future,” said Mike Miedler, President and CEO of Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “Don’s deep understanding of the Tucson area, combined with his focus on agent support and client service, makes him a natural fit for the CENTURY 21® brand. We’re excited to pair his local expertise and people-focused approach with the resources of the brand to help bring his ambitious growth plans to fruition.”
CENTURY 21 Indie Realty is looking for motivated and ambitious independent sales professionals to join their growing real estate company. Whether exploring a new professional opportunity or looking to elevate a long-lasting real estate business, new faces are welcome. Area residents who are looking to make a move in the future are encouraged to visit at 7255 E Tanque Verde Road in Tucson, AZ 85715, or call 520-869-2376 to learn more about this opportunity.
*Study Source: 2025 Kantar Study. The survey results are based on 1,200 online interviews with a national random sample of adults (ages 18+) who are equal decision-makers in real estate transactions and active in the real estate market (bought or sold a home within the past two years or plan to purchase or sell a home within the next two years). Recognition question based on consumer awareness of the brand in question. Results are significant at a 90% confidence level, with a margin of error of +/-2.4%. The
study was conducted by Kantar Group Limited, a leading global market research organization, from November 17 - December 3, 2025.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on October 8, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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