JOHN D. HANSEN, ABR CRS GRI SRES RECS

Meet John Hansen of Realty Executives, an active Realtor and Real Estate Broker in the Arizona marketplace since 1975, with ABR CRS GRI SRES and RECS Designations. Two times rated as one of the top 100 Realty Executives agents in the world, John was also in 2001 the top "Solo Agent" for all of the Realty Executives' Phoenix area offices- the best agent working without a licensed assistant from a pool of more than 1200 agents!. Deciding that working "solo" meant merely working against the odds, John assembled his team. Disliking the lack of quality of the detail work that had come from hiring assistants, John fired them....then allied with his Dad and Stepmother to have "overflow" help and additional capabilities in showing or other marketing activities. Together the three of them total over a hundred years of Real estate experience in the "Valley of the Sun." John now handles almost all of the day to day chores directly, with no mistakes being made by a less knowledgeable assistant...the "buck stops" with him. If it's being done, DO IT RIGHT!"

John attended Arizona State University on a competitive swimming scholarship, and competed athletically well into his 40's, culminating with competing in and finishing the Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon in 1993. Since that time, John says he puts all his competitive energy into real estate, and says, tongue-in-cheek that "when I feel the need to work out, I lie down until the urge passes."

If you're thinking of relocating to Arizona, John can help you find the ideal home. Need help selling a property you already own? He will expertly assist you there, too. He has over 33 years of solid real estate experience in the Arizona marketplace and is recognized as one of the top Realtors in the business today. Here's what John has to say:

I take care of my clients!

I always tell my clients that I have achieved "top producer" status BECAUSE I help my clients, not because I use them. Too often a client's needs are viewed as a means to an end....someone else's profit. I learned a long time ago that if you take care of your client, the money takes care of itself! I have been in Real Estate more than half my life, so you know I love what I do. You can't be good at something you don't love. And I'm a "workaholic" in achieving your housing goals. You get the same energy that made me a finisher of the Hawaiian Iron man Triathlon in 1993!

Licensed full time since 1975 with a solid 33 years in the business. I'm a licensed Real Estate Broker in Arizona, and hold the National Realtor Designations of ABR", an ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative), GRI (graduate of the Realtor's Institute) CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) and a RECS (Real Estate Cyberspace Specialist). In addition I'm a third generation Realtor® and a FOURTH generation Real Estate Salesperson (there wasn't a Realtor® designation when my great grandfather was a land broker in the 1800's!) following a long family tradition of client service.

I'm a top producer (winner of The Phoenix Association's Round Table Award), and in the top 10% of the Realty Executives sales force- actually, I've been ranked in the past as high as 61st out of about 9,000 Realty Executive agents world-wide in total production.  I further take pride in how I got there. . . by caring about the client needs. . . not the commissions!

Me with...well, no one would believe it anyway!

Me and my son Travis

I have three concerns for my client......

I want you to like what you buy. This means house, surrounding area, school district, trends in the community, etc., etc. Thus, I need to know your needs and wants.

I want you to obtain a good investment, to buy a home at market value or below, in an area with a good likelihood of appreciation.

I want the whole process to be as painless and stress-free as possible.

Real estate is a PEOPLE business, not a house business. I'm committed to making the best deal for my client, no matter what it takes. I'm committed to taking care of my clients, no matter what their real estate need.