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oward Johnson
H
e lives by a certain code of ethics that first and foremost demands that he respects the people he encounters through his profession. Howard Johnson Jnr. is a man with a clear vision of how he wishes to transform the real estate landscape. A specialist in both marketing and real estate and a licensed property manager, education is obviously important to Johnson who is now enrolled for the certified international property specialist and green designation courses. This is in addition to the work he is also doing as a Director of the Real Estate Board, Director of the Commission of Strata Corporation and a Council Member of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ). Now in his third year as President of the Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ), it is his passion for assisting people in sourcing their dream homes that has made him a savvy businessman. It has also transitioned into other areas, hence his success as a mentor, father and husband. Places & Spaces sat down with the young and dynamic realtor, who though following in his father’s footsteps
professionally, has made his own mark in an industry that is very challenging yet rewarding. P&S: When was the Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ) established and what led to its formation? HJ: The RAJ was established in 1966, years before the act that came about in 1987. A group of individuals wanted to start operating at a higher level of competence that would be in keeping with the guidelines of the National Association of Realtors which operates under a strict code of ethics. P&S: What are its aims and objectives? HJ: To have its members/ realtors provide Jamaican consumers of real estate products with continuously improving professional service, and to uphold the most efficient best business practices. That is what we are striving to do. We also would like the majority of licensed persons to be under the RAJ umbrella. Currently we are just under 400 members in the association.
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