Josef Helphinstine- Las Vegas Real Estate Agent
Relationships Over Transactions
For me, it's about relationships, not transactions. I was born and raised in San Diego, where around age ten, I learned to surf and started my love affair with the ocean. Around the same time, I began working in construction with my stepfather, a former Marine Corps drill instructor. Their lessons weren't always easy
to learn, but they made me the man I am today. They taught me that if I wanted something, I had to work for it—and not to stop until I had it. I entered the restaurant business at 15 and remained there for a major portion of my life. I was blessed to have pivotal mentors early in my career who shaped my success. As the Sommelier of one of the top wine lists in the world for almost ten years, I worked alongside renowned chefs including Thomas Keller, Mario Batali, Alain Ducasse, and Rick Moonen. I had the honor of creating and sharing momentous occasions with perfect strangers—many of whom I keep in touch with to this day. This instilled in me a deep appreciation for the joy that comes from serving others. Many people think thirteen is an unlucky number, but not for me. On July 13, 1992, I was supposed to go surfing with a friend who stood me up. Because of that, I met a beautiful girl who went surfing with me instead. A week later, after a dawn surf session together, we sat eating breakfast, and I knew I never wanted to spend another moment without her. She has given me three amazing kids and a life beyond anything I could have hoped for. Thirteen is definitely my lucky number. My decision to enter Las Vegas real estate was born from experiencing two very different agents. When my wife and I moved to Las Vegas almost twenty years ago, we came out early to house hunt with just one weekend to find a home for our family. We had spoken with an agent beforehand, explaining exactly what we wanted. When we arrived, she didn't show us what we wanted—she showed us what she thought we should buy. That night, my wife was in tears, saying she couldn't live here. I canceled our remaining appointments and called another agent. I explained the situation, AND SHE LISTENED. The next day, she showed us a completely different Las Vegas, and we knew we were home. I saw that she cared more about finding us a home than selling us a house. A Las Vegas real estate transaction can be stressful and difficult, or it can be smooth and easy. Sometimes the sole difference is the agent. Great Las Vegas real estate agents share common traits:
Protectors - always watching for anything that could hurt their clients
Educators - ensuring clients have all the information needed to make the best decision
Honest advisors - not always telling clients what they want to hear, but what they need to hear, even if it means losing the deal
I've found that if I simply try to help people, regardless of reward, I am successful in life. This is why when I say "I just want to help," I truly mean it. I don't just want to be your Las Vegas real estate agent today—I want to be your family's real estate agent forever. That's what I mean by "Relationships over Transactions." Ready to experience the difference in Las Vegas real estate? Contact me today to discuss your home buying or selling goals.