Check out TJ’s day at our Shea Preferred Office located right in the model gallery at Encanterra….how did you spend your day??
Team Spotlight- Meet Travis Wilson
Our team has a vision to exceed our clients expectations on all levels. The business of real estate can be extremely fast paced and we always strive to go above and beyond for every client we meet. Our teams resale listings have grown tremendously over the past year, inside and outside the gates of Encanterra. With this growth, we knew we needed to expand our team in a way that would benefit our clients, specifically our sellers.
We are thrilled to introduce Travis Wilson, our full time maintenance manager for Shea Preferred Realty Group. Travis joined our team just a few months ago but he is already making a huge impact for our team. The purpose of hiring Travis is to offer complimentary maintenance services to our sellers. Anything from hosing off your patio after a dust storm or changing out that chirping smoke detector battery. Travis keeps our listings in tip top shape and maintains a high quality curb appeal ensuring our homes are show ready everyday. Many of our sellers will leave for the summer so Travis does a bi-weekly checklist of any home that is vacant. He also assists our sellers with inspection items once an offer comes in. We’re excited to have him join our team and we’d love to tell you a little more about him.
Travis was born in Anaheim, California and raised in Temecula. Travis has three brothers and one sister. His family moved to Arizona in 1999 and he graduated from Highland High school in Gilbert in 2006. Travis worked many years in construction and as an electrician. He later lead a crew for cell phone tower inspections. Travis is a newlywed and married Alix a year ago this past November. They had a big beautiful wedding at Encanterra. When he is not working you’ll find him at the gym. He loves to weight train and focuses on a healthy lifestyle. He is also a very talented woodworker. Travis has an adorable son, Ryder who is 11 years old.
Travis is also a cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2016. He underwent four rounds of chemotherapy and had a final surgery to remove all of the lymph nodes in his abdomen. He has now been in remission for 2 years and that is why family time is so important to him.
You can now consider us your “swat team” of real estate. If you are considering selling, stop by our on-site office to start a conversation. We’d love to meet you and chat about real estate.
Real Estate teams or a single agent, which benefits you the most?
Real Estate teams or a single agent, which benefits you the most?
Teams have been dominating the industry over the past 10 years. With so many moving parts with contract changes, lending and tax laws, and the nearly 50 pages of documents from contract to closing, when a team of 4-5 full time professionals work together it’s a much smoother process for a buyer or seller. Add home inspections, termite reports, lending delays, insurance requirements, HOA issues and delays, and then suddenly it becomes overwhelming for a single agent to handle. Want to see how our team operates and the reason we continue to be in the top 1% of all Realtors? Stop in our on-site office and see TJ, Ben, Lacey, or Michelle at Shea Preferred Realty Group.
My Real Estate Reality By T.J. Kelley
I live and breathe real estate. I also feel very blessed to work on a team that brings so much talent to the table. I joined the Arizona Experience Realty Team (Resale Broker for the Shea Preferredâ„¢ Program) almost 4 years ago. Many of you know that I started my real estate career with Shea Homes as a new home sales associate back in 2008. It was a dream come true to join such a prestigious home building organization. Shea Homes has core values that are hard to find with any other home builder. It gave me a great foundation for my career path in real estate. It also made the transition over to resale effortless.
I love our team, but I love our team’s dedication even more. We stay on top of the industry trends, education, social media or any other area that will provide better service to our clients. Experience is extremely important in real estate. If I had one hundred dollars for every time I’ve heard someone say they were considering selling real estate because they like to look at houses, I’d be retired by now! Like many of us, I love watching HGTV now and again— but it’s not reality. Many of those shows just gloss over the buying and selling process and make it look so easy and effortless. Countless times I have walked into a home and seen poor design choices and unfortunately, homeowners may never see their return on investment. Don’t let that happen to you. Our team is a great resource to anyone that is considering making changes or updating their home. We love to provide guidance or suggestions on what updates will add the most value to your home from a resale perspective. At Arizona Experience Realty Team (Resale Broker for the Shea Preferred™ Program), we want to make every client’s experience unforgettable. We do that daily and it’s one of the reasons why our team is ranked in the top 1% of real estate agents in the valley. Whether we are working with a first-time home buyer or a luxury home on the golf course, our work ethic and communication style make every real estate transaction seamless.
Good things come in packages, right? If you are considering buying or selling a home, consider us as the “complete packageâ€. Many of you have worked with our team, but I’d like to share a little more about who we are and why I have stuck around so long.
Lacey Collins joined our team a few months ago. She may be new to the real estate industry but her work ethic and determination are something that I have never seen before. She is a true go-getter and goes above and beyond for anyone she meets. She also catches onto things with lightning speed. This business moves incredibly fast and I love seeing her flourish. If you have met Lacey, you know what I’m referring to. We also laugh often when we work together which makes our days so much fun.
Ben Leeson is a walking encyclopedia of real estate. When you meet Ben, you’ll know quickly that he is a straight shooter. He tells it like it is and I have learned so much from him. He has tremendous attention to detail in everything he does and it’s one of the reasons why I love working for him. Many times, it’s easy to tell people what they want to hear especially when you are dealing with someone’s home. In real estate, I have found that it’s one of the worst things a person can do. Ben tells his clients exactly what needs to be done and why. He’s got a winning formula that works every single time.
So that’s it for my first blog. I have so much more to share. Next time around I’m dedicating it all to my favorite Transaction Coordinator, Michelle Saurage. She is our “wizard behind the curtain†and we are so lucky to have her on our team. Stay tuned!
Shea Preferred Realty Group Spotlight: TJ Kelley
T.J. was born and raised in a small farming town in Kansas. She is the oldest of four children. When T.J. was attending Kansas State University she met her husband Kristian when they were both 18. They moved to Chandler just after getting married and this summer they will celebrate their 19 year Anniversary. They have two boys, Karson (14) and Koleman (10) and a sweet dog named Violet. T.J. found Violet at Encanterra® several years ago as she was leaving work one night. Violet instantly became part of the family. Both of her boys are very active in playing guitar and football. Her husband is a Professor at Arizona State University and teaches Architecture and Landscape Architecture. When T.J. is not working you can find her taking Pure Barre. (Ballet, Yoga and Pilates all wrapped into one class). T.J. and her husband love to cook and try new recipes for their family. They also enjoy spending time at the beach each summer.
Shea Preferred Realty Group Team Spotlight: Ben Leeson
