Century 21 Brand Adds 53-Year-Old Brokerage to Its Connecticut Network

January 07, 2026 // Franchising.com // SOUTHBURY, Conn. – Century 21 Real Estate LLC is fortifying its brand’s presence in western Connecticut with the latest affiliation of Joseph Bette Realtors, Inc. in Southbury.

The brokerage has been a staple of the western Connecticut real estate community since it first opened its doors 53 years ago. Today, the firm is still in the hands of the Bette family, specifically Justin, who first joined the family business in 2001. Before becoming a third generation licensed real estate professional, Bette graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in communications, which he pursued while also working for his grandfather building homes. 

Bette and his fellow real estate professionals at the firm have developed a reputation for their ability to serve both first-time home buyers and the 55+ demographic, largely thanks to the brokerage’s proximity to one of the largest 55+ communities in New England. The firm is also able to assist residents throughout Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven Counties with luxury buying and selling, lots and land deals, historic homes and investment properties.

Now doing business as CENTURY 21 Bette Real Estate, Bette and his independent sales professionals will have access to the CENTURY 21® brand’s world-class technology, marketing, lead generation, agent learning, and coaching. 

“Affiliating with the CENTURY 21 brand provides us with incredible opportunities,” said Bette. “Over the past 50 years of my family working in real estate, the CENTURY 21 brand has always remained a legendary one. With a national network supporting us behind the scenes, we can place more focus on attracting experienced agents and pursuing new office opportunities along the I-84 and Route 7 corridors.”

While the real estate industry has dramatically evolved over the past 53 years of the Bette family firm’s operation, the brokerage’s reputation for providing honest, well-informed advice has remained as strong as ever. Bette and many of his agents have long-lasting, strong ties to many organizations in the community, including local food banks.

“Serving the residents of Southbury has become a Bette family tradition,” said Bette. “My family’s business has been here for decades – we brokered the land transaction that brought the biggest taxpayer for 40 years to town, we’ve served on town boards and committees, and we have a real appreciation for the history of our community. We treat our customers like friends and family because that’s exactly who they are to us.”

Located only one mile from CENTURY 21 Bette Real Estate is one of New England’s largest 55+ communities, with which the brokerage works very closely. Just as often as they help older residents find their dream retirement spot, they also help young professionals or growing families buy their first homes or find a place to live that fits their needs in Southbury’s well-preserved historic district.

“For more than half a century, the Bette family has solidified itself as a reliable go-to option in western Connecticut,” said Mike Miedler, president and CEO of Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “Welcoming a firm with such deep roots is always a proud moment for the CENTURY 21 network. By pairing their long-standing reputation with the resources of the CENTURY 21 brand, we’re confident that Justin will continue to drive forward his family legacy, and we have full trust in his agents’ ability to strengthen the brand’s foothold throughout the state.”

SOURCE CENTURY 21 Bette Real Estate

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