Jon Barbato, son of an Italian immigrant father, takes pride in building his company from scratch based on his strong work. He is a firm believer that working with the best is the only way to improve your performance, a philosophy he puts into practice when working with his own team.
Barbato’s world revolves around his husband, Ryan, and dog, Ziggy. “Ziggy has a wonderful way of keeping us grounded,” he said. “His constant need for adventure defines our days.”
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“He taught me so much about responsibility, compassion and unconditional love. The life the three of us share – simple, connected, joyful – is what I cherish most.”
Learn how Barbato’s previous professional experience as an architect shaped the scope of his career in the real estate industry and how he enjoyed learning to lead.
Name: Johannes Barbato
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
What is the best advice you ever received from a mentor or colleague?
I was competing against some of the top agents at the time to win the listing, and I was as excited to represent it as I was to learn how he got started in the industry and achieved his success. He was very open about it and it eventually led to a great friendship.
He told many stories about his successes and failures in the business, but one thing I remember most is that he often said that “there is nothing more permanent than temporary.”
I think about this often, and it has guided me in my personal life. Not only has it shaped the way my husband and I think about our own homes, but it also helps me guide my clients in planning their purchases and determining the right time to sell.
What should customers know before starting a real estate transaction?
What do too few officers know that would make their lives easier?
I’ve seen too many agents burn out because they took this way too seriously – some were way more successful than me. No one wants to be known as the most successful real estate agent that no one likes.
Tell us a story about your most memorable transaction
I have been involved with the project since its inception in 2018 and have gained insight into every corner and aspect of the new development process through every meeting with the architects, the interior team, the marketing team, the owner, lawyers… I have been there for everything.
In the eight years leading up to the opening of the building last October, my architectural background continued to prove to be an essential asset. As residents sign leases and we reach our first major leasing milestone, I enjoy getting to know each new resident from the moment they arrive for the first move-in appointment.
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