Building a World Class Real Estate Agency

At the writing of this article during these challenging times when the stock market cannot decide whether to be up or down, the banks aren’t sure if they are still in the lending business and real estate values are considered by some to be the most uncertain they have been in decades, how does a world class real estate agency emerge? From the right vision combined with the experience know how and perseverance of a driven professional. Broker / owner Hank Van Joslin is this professional and he is building Van Joslin Real Estate into a World Class Real Estate agency. Having been put to the test at age 16 during his senior year of high school, when he suffered two broken bones; his skull and his back in a serious motorcycle accident, Van Joslin has always looked at things very differently. After spending almost two years on paraplegic crunches and attending classes lying on the floor at the University of Tampa where he was expected to play football , Van Joslin was finally back up on his feet with the aide of several braces and a cane. “As odd as it may sound, when asked about my condition back then I would say that my situation was a temporary inconvenience I was going through “states Van Joslin with a big smile. And this is how he has approached today’s market challenges , as a temporary inconvenience that he guides his team to deal with by staying focused on the basic principals that have proven to work for him for the past three decades. “I remember back in the 1980’s when rates went to 17½ % , I went to the international market for clients, then with the S&L crash, we were forced to really get back to basics. Current challenges always seem bigger than the ones that have past, these new challenges will also pass”. So how is this world class real estate agency being built? “Like any successful business that needs the staying power to survive drastic market swings, we have started with a foundation of proven industry leaders who can not only mentor our next generations of agents but can have the flexibility to change as the industry and market evolves. Unlike in the recent past, today there seems to be an unprecedented willingness by people young and older to look to seasoned professionals who have proven track records for guidance and help. The era of the “know it all” is behind us, working together and building on each others experiences and strengths is stronger than ever. Self-centeredness and individualism are giving way to teamwork and community in our personal and professional lives. Changing back to the principals that built this great nation of ours!” Add to this, individualized boutique style service that starts with having someone on call 24/7, to sit down sessions to carefully analyze each client’s current real estate portfolio then on to open discussions on the wants and needs of every buyer / seller / tenant and/or investor. “There is no silver bullet in real estate, what has proven to work for me and my team is listening, researching, analyzing to then present options to our clients. We are consistent in doing everything from basic to elaborate, every time and all the time… we are persistent and diligent in our work.. .we understand that the real estate transaction(s) we oversee for our clients in many cases will be the single largest investment they make in their lifetime. Whether it is the acquisition or disposal of the property, this place called HOME is more than a piece of real estate, it is a part of their lives so we treat each transaction as if it were a part of our lives. Having built a $100 million + branded food company that he took public in 1994 and which was later bought up by DelMonte , Van Joslin has a pretty good idea of what Van Joslin Real Estate could grow in to. Based on what we have seen in the last few years from Van Joslin, it is just a matter of time before his company will be ranked among the top real estate agencies in the world. Hank and his wife Lori the marketing director and realtor for Van Joslin Real Estate, live in Carlton Woods with their 9 year old son Ayrton. Avid nature lovers, they collect reptiles and enjoy the outdoors. Their daughter Gaby (25) named Rookie Realtor of the Year by The Woodlands Development Corporation is a top producer for the agency. Son Hank IV (23) will join the business in December upon graduating from Texas A & M. Van Joslin Real Estate is a multifaceted company offering a wide range of services for buyers, sellers, developers and investors. Working with this luxury properties boutique will give you: the luxury of having knowledgeable industry experts on call for you the service and attention of a boutique shop the experience of having conducted thousands of property transactions It is no wonder why so many say that Van Joslin Real Estate is synonymous with Real Estate Excellence. International network of buyers and sellers. Offices in; USA, Mexico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic. Agentes Bilingües – Somos verdaderos profesionales en compra-venta de Inmuebles. International division of Van Joslin Real Estate