Art Bartlett, Founder of Century 21 Real Estate Franchise, Dies at 76

Art Bartlett, the founder of real estate giant Century 21, died in Coronado, Calif. on Dec. 31. He was 76 years old.

Bartlett changed the competitive landscape of the residential real estate business. His vision helped local residential real estate brokers compete toe-to-toe with major regional and national chains. With this mission, his business thrived.