July 2022 Newsletter | Team Member Spotlight: Justin Grogan
Justin Grogan joined the team in April 2022, from a previous career in food & beverage and hospitality as district manager for several global fast casual restaurant concepts, and director of food & beverage in hotels and resorts. He was drawn to real estate because of his desire to serve others in a more meaningful capacity and to feel more connected with his community. Justin has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and likes the idea of his success being 100% in his own hands. A teacher and mentor by nature, Justin loves supporting and educating first-time home buyers as they navigate the process and helping people make their home ownership dreams become a reality.
"I love helping guide people through a huge financial and life decision. A desire to serve and uplift others is at the core of everything I do professionally," he said.
Justin knows that buying a home is an intensely personal endeavor, and does not take for granted that each of his clients is making big decisions about their lives, their finances and their future. His wish is to help bring them joy and fulfillment at the end of that process. He also has some advice that is valuable for any home buyer - prioritize the things that are truly important to you. He says, "the reality is that there is no such thing as the perfect home that checks every box. It's important to understand what the truly non-negotiable items are versus the things that you could live without if everything else lines up."
Justin joined the team because of a chance meeting with Katie when he was being given a tour of the Keller Williams Professionals office while Katie was working in one of the conference rooms, and they started a conversation. Katie happened to be looking for more buyer's agents to join the team, and she felt a strong gut instinct about Justin. The feeling was mutual - Justin is a big fan of the culture that Katie has created for Firefly. He said, "Being a great dad is the most important thing in my life and Firefly fosters an environment that encourages us to be our best outside of work while excelling professionally. I know that Katie will mentor and support me to grow my skills, ability and successes." Justin looks forward to growing with the team in the years ahead - as he says, "the bigger we are, the more people we're able to help."
While he's not helping his clients and providing insightful perspective to his teammates, Justin loves spending as much time as possible with his wife and two young kids whether they are exploring the local attractions or traveling. He enjoys being outdoors, biking, visiting local breweries, skiing, reading and making music. He's an avid fan of the Florida State University Seminoles and loves to play and watch sports.