People-First Brokerage Affiliates with Century 21 Real Estate to Provide Residents of Southeast Texas with Exceptional Service
PEARLAND, Tex. (Jan. 30, 2025) – Century 21 Real Estate LLC., a global industry leader and the most recognized name in real estate*, is continuing to fortify its presence in the Greater Houston metropolitan area with the latest affiliation of veteran-led TEVAS REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC based in Pearland, Texas.
The firm is led by its original founders Jose Torres and Louis Vargas. Torres, the firm’s broker of record, joined the real estate industry in 2017 after serving in the U.S. Navy for 20 years where he handled supply chain management and logistics. In addition to his military experience, Torres also has an MBA and a master’s degree in finance. He’s also developed a specialization in the commercial space, which Houston residents can hear for themselves on Real Estate Insights, a weekly radio show where Torres is an on-air contributor.
After obtaining his real estate license at just 22 years old, Vargas has dedicated nearly his entire career to the industry. From 2011 through 2016, he served as an REO agent for several large banks, gaining invaluable experience. With over 20 years of expertise, Vargas has become an exceptional communicator, cultivating strong relationships and referral networks throughout Greater Houston’s real estate community. Currently, he oversees sales professional onboarding and education for the brokerage, leading a comprehensive 15-week in-person education program that firm’s affiliated agents are encouraged to complete. Known for his high-touch and encouraging leadership style, Vargas has earned a reputation for inspiring others and empowering them to succeed in their real estate businesses, earning him the moniker of “The heart of TEVAS.”
With the combined expertise of Torres and Vargas, the firm has developed a reputation for its exceptional knowledge of residential and commercial real estate throughout the Greater Houston area and Brazoria, Galveston and Harris counties.
Now doing business as CENTURY 21 TEVAS, Torres, Vargas and their driven independent sales professionals will have access to the CENTURY 21® brand’s world-class technology and marketing, lead generation, and agent learning and coaching to help deliver the highest quality of service to buyers, sellers and investors. Torres and Vargas hope to leverage these tools to increase their market share in their current service area, as well as to support recruitment efforts to fuel a future push into the Angleton, Lake Jackson, League City and Richmond areas.
“2024 was a year of major change in the real estate industry, however, through it all, the CENTURY 21 brand remained the consistent, trusted brand that it always has been,” said Torres. “This kind of reliability is extremely important to us, as we strive to be that same reliable resource for our clients. We can feel comfortable knowing we have the backing of such a tried and true brand, while we also gain access to powerful tools that can help our affiliated agents elevate their service. Not to mention, the C21 Commercial® program can be an ultimate game-changer for us as a firm that deals with many commercial transactions.”
Whether guiding first-time home buyers or assisting commercial investors, CENTURY 21 TEVAS consistently offers personalized service, deep market expertise and ultimate professionalism. Torres and Vargas guide their firm through the golden rule of treating others how you want to be treated.
“We take great pride in staying ahead of industry trends and ensuring our affiliated agents and clients are equipped with the latest tools and market knowledge to make informed decisions,” said Vargas. “However, we are even more proud of our commitment to integrity and making everyone feel valued and supported in every interaction. As leaders, it’s our job to be the biggest cheerleaders for the agents and to also be the informed voice of reason for clients navigating the complexities of real estate.”
Located just outside of Houston, the fourth-largest city in America, Pearland offers a vibrant entertainment scene and a robust job market that’s experienced rapid growth in recent years. Roughly 20 miles from downtown Houston, Pearland is an easy drive away from the heart of one of America’s busiest metros, while residents can still enjoy the typical amenities of suburban life. With an abundance of education, recreation and employment opportunities nearby, the area offers something for everyone from any walk of life.
“We always look for the best representatives when it comes to fortifying the CENTURY 21® network in major markets like Houston, which is what led us to Jose and Louis,” said Mike Miedler, president and CEO of Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “Both come from different walks of life with drastically different areas of expertise, yet that only serves to complement the way they successfully manage their company. The pair have incredible rapport with fellow Houston real estate professionals and do an excellent job at connecting with the other members of their firm internally as well. We can’t wait to help them bolster the reputation they’ve already built in southeast Texas.”
Torres and Vargas are looking for ambitious sales professionals to join their growing real estate company and invite area residents seeking a new professional opportunity, or real estate agents looking for a new home, to call 713-876-1706.
*Study Source: 2023 Ad Tracking Study. The survey results are based on 1,200 online interviews with a national random sample of adults (ages18+) 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 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 1, 2023.
About CENTURY 21 TEVAS
CENTURY 21 TEVAS is an independently owned and operated franchise affiliate of Century 21 Real Estate, franchisor of the iconic CENTURY 21® brand, comprised of approximately 11,100 independently owned and operated franchised offices in 79 countries and territories worldwide with approximately 130,000 independent sales professionals.
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation, and settlement services.
© 2025 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21®, the CENTURY 21 Logo and C21® are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.
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