| "We believe in Total Customer Satisfaction. We limit our active listings to only 3 listings at anytime, so we can give the sellers 100% attention. We do this simply because it better serves our clients." John Jenkins brings to the team his formal education in marketing and finance, as well as invaluable experience in the field of Ethics and Leadership. John holds a Bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Marketing and Finance. He is a veteran negotiator and takes a win/win approach to problem solving. He is known for his easy going disposition and his ability to take the edge off tense situations. John brings to his clients a wealth of skill and professionalism. Prior to entering Real Estate, John was a financial planner for 9 years. Recognized in the industry for his sound financial advice and superior service to his clients. John also has taught courses in financial planning and hosted a weekly radio talk show on: "Consumer Advocacy". John was born and raised in Los Gatos/Monte Sereno. John’s father, Dr. Philip Jenkins, a successful dentist in the city of Los Gatos, learned from his father at a young age to appreciate the value of hard work. John has overseen, organized and directed major remodeling of several homes for his clients. He learned much of these skills while working for his Grandfather’s construction company. "If a Realtor hasn’t personally completed a remodel, how can they comprehend, understand, and estimate the cost on a renovation?" Active in his community, John has been in Scouting for 18 years as a Scoutmaster. John founded a non-profit group called Life Management Alumni, an organization that cleans up cities, plants trees, organizes food shelters and housing for people to empower themselves. He also spearheaded a Junior Achievement program and started a scholarship fund for local community colleges. John has volunteered his time in heading up the RSVP program for the cities of Cupertino, Sunnyvale and Santa Clara for the past 2 years. Realtor Service Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a program that promotes and supports safety in the home, providing cost-free assistance to homeowners or renters who are advanced in years, disabled, or otherwise challenged. John and Robin have also adopted a stretch of Highway 9 in Saratoga, where they pick up litter along the highway on a regular basis. "We grew up in the area and want to give back to the neighborhood and community that we love so much." John is a member of the District Council for Cupertino/Sunnyvale/Santa Clara Realtors and sits on the Grievance Committee for SILVAR (Silicon Valley Association of Realtors). Robin sits on the Membership Committee for SILVAR. John and Robin have taught classes for the past five years in the Master’s Program offered through Alain Pinel Realtors. These are mandatory classes all new real estate agents go through when first hired. John has consistently ranked in the top 5% of agents in the company. |