Prudential Americana Group Acquires Century 21 MoneyWorld in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV, August 25, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Prudential Americana Group, REALTORS announced the acquisition of a top Southern Nevada real estate brokerage. Century 21 MoneyWorld and its 150 real estate sales executives are now part of Prudential Americana Group, owned by broker Mark Stark.

Stark is CEO of Nevada’s largest Prudential Real Estate franchise. He also owns Prudential Arizona Properties, the largest Prudential franchise in Arizona, which he acquired earlier this year. The company now houses nearly 1,900 real estate professionals in 15 offices between the two states.

“This was a great opportunity to work with a company that has built a stellar reputation in the 27 years it has been in business in Las Vegas,” said Stark. “Century 21 MoneyWorld has consistently been ranked in Century 21’s Top Ten in the nation and even won the 2100 Cup Award from the company, which is the highest award any franchisee can achieve. I look forward to bringing the sales executives with that passion for excellence to the Prudential family.”

Mike West, managing broker of Century 21 MoneyWorld, will continue working with Prudential Americana Group in management and business development roles. “I have been fortunate to develop a great team of professionals over the years,” he said. “I am looking forward to working with Prudential Americana Group on new ventures and building new relationships with their organization.”

Prudential Americana Group and Century 21 MoneyWorld are long-time staples in the Southern Nevada real estate industry. Stark has been with Prudential Americana Group since 1985 and Century 21 MoneyWorld was founded the same year. Stark said the acquisition is an extension of his efforts to build the Prudential brand despite market fluctuations.

“Today’s real estate businesses truly have to commit to long-term strategies and this addition will help homeowners across the Las Vegas valley,” he said. “We are honored to join forces with a team of quality sales executives that have a long-term history of quality operations.”

Earl Lee, president of Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, participated in today’s announcement to Century 21 MoneyWorld employees. He congratulated the companies and discussed their bright prospects. “A strong, Prudential Americana Group team just became stronger with the addition of top professionals from Century 21 MoneyWorld,” Lee said. “The transaction enables Prudential Americana Group to extend its reach and influence and Las Vegas real estate consumers will benefit.”

Americana Holdings, LLC includes Prudential Arizona Properties and Prudential Americana Group REALTORS, one of Nevada’s oldest and largest real estate companies. Combined, the companies include nearly 1,900 sales executives and 15 offices throughout Nevada and Arizona. Americana Holdings, LLC is an independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate affiliates and among the top 10 largest in the company’s national network of franchises.

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