About John

After 40+ years and thousands of real estate transactions, I just love what I do and I can't wait to put my experience to work for you. Passionate about being an advocate for my clients, I have been helping home buyers and sellers avoid costly real estate mistakes since 1977. I've basically seen it all. No two transactions have ever been the same. My experience has shown me all too well how easy it is to overpay for a home or loan or to get stuck with hidden fees and unanticipated future costs. I regularly help my clients avoid these pitfalls and defend their best interests with a firm hand.

 

The industry has evolved so much. There are so many fun tools and systems available to buy, sell, and market properties. Back in the day, you only had payphones and a pocket full of quarters. Without cell phones or fax machines, I ended up flying to different cities just to get a contract signed.

 

Living and working in Austin since 1985, my Realtor® group and I sold everything from small empty lots to mobile homes to multi-million dollar luxury properties. I'll tell you what you need to hear and what you don't want to hear about the property. While you're enamored with the floor plan, I'm looking at the location, condition, future appreciation, and future homeownership costs. Is the value there? Is the price right? Does it fit your lifestyle needs? I help homebuyers define and prioritize their financial and lifestyle goals and conduct an organized, well-defined search process. Persistence is key.

 

For home sellers, my team and I know the secrets to sell a home quickly and for maximum value. We employ a pre-inspection and marketing plan custom-designed to promote a property's pluses and deal with its negatives. We assemble and coordinate a trusted team of experts to stage the home both inside and outside, take professional photographs, maximize the home's exposure on the Internet, and target the right potential buyers. I know how to effectively reduce the risk of a canceled contract and ensure that the sellers are in a position of strength when negotiating. There are all kinds of traps written for the buyer's benefit. My job is to look out for traps and issues, eliminate them in advance, and always be one step ahead of the game.

 

I've now chosen to be associated with Compass Real Estate. They have the resources and back-office staff support that allows me to easily and quickly provide all transactions & paperwork as well as convenient lines of credit available for needed repairs. I look forward to working with you. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to be of service!

 

I love the Austin area and everything it has to offer. Outside of real estate, I love spending time outdoors and with my family. I'm an avid hunter as well as a family man who enjoys time with my wife, kids, and grandkids. I live, work and enjoy the Austin area and I would love the opportunity to help you find or sell your home in this beautiful part of the country.