Grant Johnson Group

09/09/2026

Sometimes the next move is not about starting over. It is about choosing the right place to keep growing.

A few fresh signs hit the office yesterday, including some for one of our newest agents to GJG.

He is not new to real estate.

He has years of experience behind him.

What excited him about joining GJG was the community and culture. Being around people who want to grow, collaborate, share ideas, and keep raising the standard together.

Seeing his name on a new sign is exciting.

But what it represents is even better.

A fresh chapter.
A new environment.
And plenty of momentum ahead.

09/08/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Tenzin Lajia! 🎉

New chapter. New goals. New opportunities ahead.

Tenzin is starting his real estate journey with a willingness to learn, grow, and put in the work. That mindset matters.

Real estate is not mastered overnight.

It takes patience.
It takes consistency.
It takes the right people around you.
And it takes the discipline to keep showing up and getting better.

Outside of real estate, Tenzin enjoys watching sports, playing basketball, hiking, and spending time around parks and lakes.

Tenzin, we’re excited to see you build your business, sharpen your skills, and continue growing within GJG Residential.

Happy Birthday!

09/07/2026

Happy Birthday, Brian Palmer!

Brian may be quiet, but he still has a way of making his presence known.

Usually with a simple, “Hey guys, how’s it going?” as he walks into the office.

Low key.
Steady.
Easygoing.
Always himself.

Brian balances real estate alongside a full time job, which takes discipline, patience, and the ability to keep plugging away even when life is busy.

And honestly, that is real estate.

It is not always loud.
It is not always flashy.
It is about staying in it, continuing to build, and taking the next step forward.

Brian, we hope your birthday is full of good people, good energy, and a year ahead with growth, momentum, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Happy Birthday!

09/07/2026

Happy Birthday, Lexi! 🎉

Some people move away and you feel it immediately.

Lexi is one of those people.

She recently made the move to Las Vegas, and while we are so excited for this next chapter, we are already missing her here in Minnesota.

The office will not feel quite the same without her energy, her presence, and the way she has been part of the team.

Lucky for us, Lexi will still be doing some deals in Minnesota, so she is not fully getting rid of us that easily. 😉

Lexi, we hope Vegas brings you the best new gym, endless sunshine, new memories, and a whole lot of fun as you settle into this next season.

Happy Birthday! We are cheering you on from Minnesota.

09/05/2026

REALTORS...
..What is one thing you were completely wrong about when you first got into real estate?

Maybe you thought clients would just show up.
Maybe you thought the hardest part would be contracts
Maybe you thought having a license automatically meant having a business.
Maybe you thought you would have way more “free time.”

There are a lot of things nobody really understands until they are actually in it.

So let’s hear it.

What did real estate teach you the hard way?

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

You don’t stay in real estate for 55 years by accident.

We’re excited to welcome Jim Johnson to the Grant Johnson Group.

Jim started his real estate career in August of 1971.

By 1973, he had his broker’s license.
By 1975, he was helping manage an office.
By 1978, he had been promoted to Vice President of the corporate office.

And that was just the beginning.

About half of Jim’s career has been spent in sales. The other half has been in management, training, and ownership.

So when Jim talks about what makes an agent successful, it comes from decades of actually living this business.

He’s watched markets change. He’s watched agents build incredible careers. He’s also seen why talented people struggle and leave the industry.

That kind of perspective is hard to replace.

Jim’s focus now will be staying connected with the clients and friends he’s built relationships with throughout his career and partnering with Maria Hink when opportunities come their way.

He’s also someone who has always been willing to share what he’s learned with newer agents or agents working through challenges.

After 55 years in the business, there’s a lot of experience behind those conversations.

Outside of real estate, Jim loves to travel. He’s cruised, visited Japan, Alaska, Mexico, Aruba, Cozumel, Canada, and plenty of places in between. Earlier chapters also included sailing Lake Superior, golfing, and motorcycle riding.

Jim, we’re glad to have your experience and perspective around the group.

Welcome to GJG.

📞 Connect with Jim: (612) 750-0890

09/04/2026

A lot of agents don’t need another training video.

They need someone who is willing to ask:

“Did you do what you said you were going to do?”

That is where accountability starts.

Around here, Amber, Katie, Grant, and the rest of our leadership are not sitting somewhere far removed from the day-to-day business.

They are in it.

Working alongside agents.

Answering questions.

Walking through systems.

Helping solve problems.

Having the conversations that keep people moving.

Because support is not just giving someone information.

It is helping them execute on it.

And accountability is not about someone breathing down your neck.

It is about having people around you who care enough about your goals to not let you keep making excuses for them.

We will build the systems.

We will create the opportunities.

We will help you understand what to do next.

But there is still one piece nobody can do for you:

The work.

And if you are looking for an environment where people will support you, challenge you, and expect you to follow through…

you may have just found it.

09/03/2026

When an agent is serious about growing, the room they choose matters.

That’s why we’re excited to welcome Kee Lee to the Grant Johnson Group.

Kee has been in real estate for the past two years, and she’s at the point where she wants more than just another year in the business.

She wants to keep learning.
Build stronger relationships.
Challenge herself.
And create a business with real staying power.

That’s what stood out to us.

Kee already has a strong foundation with her clients, especially first time homebuyers. She takes the time to explain the process, answer the questions, and make sure people understand what’s happening and why.

She’s patient. She’s honest. She cares about getting it right.

Now she’s putting herself in an environment where she can keep sharpening those skills and grow alongside people who are doing the same.

That’s what we want GJG to be.

A place where good agents come to get better.
Where collaboration actually happens.
Where you can learn from the people around you and still build something that’s completely your own.

Outside of real estate, Kee stays active with tennis, 5Ks, biking along the river, and she’s currently learning how to ski. When she’s slowing down, she enjoys reading and board games with family and friends.

Kee, we’re excited to have you here and even more excited to see what you build next.

Welcome to GJG.

📞 Connect with Kee: (763) 496-4228