Finding a home is a process that takes time and cannot be rushed and as a real estate agent, that's exactly what John-Paul prepared to do for his clients. He’ll spend as much time as is needed meeting, discussing and listening to their wants and needs before he begins searching for the clients’ dream home. He will always be available, night or day, to address any questions or concerns they may have about the real estate process. He will always email listings of homes that may be of interest prior to showing them. As not to waste the clients’ precious time, he will never show them a home without their approval.
John-Paul received his B.A. in Communications and Media Studies from Fordham University in New York City, graduating in May 2002. After completing his undergraduate degree, he pursued an M.A. in Visual and Media Arts at Emerson College in Boston, MA, graduating in May 2004. After graduating Emerson, he was hired by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in New York City, where he worked in the Judging Department for the International Emmy Awards. In addition to processing all of the individual entries for the Emmy Awards, he trained and supervised interns, in addition to serving as the Head Video Technician for the Academy in office, as well as at their galas and festivals.
John-Paul next went to work for a veterinary practice in Fairfield, New Jersey - Animal Emergency and Referral Associates, where he was hired as the Technology and Media Coordinator. While he was in charge of managing and hiring Information Technology staff and overseeing the hospital-wide computer and information network, he was also given creative freedom and commissioned to create several videos highlighting various doctors, departments, procedures and continuing education programs.
Drawing on his experience from Animal Emergency and Referral Associates, John-Paul was then hired by Klox, a mobile technology software company for iPhone and Android in Mendham, NJ. Klox creates a paperless workflow for those who are active in the industries of contracting, plumbing, HVAC, etc. At Klox, he wrote complete help documentation for the app's web and mobile interface and performed thorough QA testing of the app's web and mobile interface. Continuing to draw on my degrees, as well as what he had done at Animal Emergency and Referral Associates, he created and edited a full library of "How To" and demo videos for the app's web and mobile interface.
John-Paul earned his Rental Certification through Coldwell Banker, which gives him a keen understanding of the rental process and allows him to better represent any clients, whether they be tenants or landlords.
John-Paul is also a professional photographer and videographer/cinematographer. In addition to directing short films of his own, he has shot 15 short films, on both film and digital mediums, for students at NYU, Columbia, the New York Film Academy and the School of Visual Arts.
As a photographer, John-Paul has been published both online and in print within the USA, as well as in Germany, England, Japan and Holland. As a professional photographer, he's able to produce images that show homes in their best light.
In addition to being a photographer and a real estate agent, John-Paul is also a father of two girls. While not spending time with his family, he enjoys swimming, running and cycling. He's also traveled extensively throughout the United States, the Caribbean and Europe. As a child, he learned the clarinet and saxophone and still keep up with both those instruments to this day.
John-Paul has been a lifelong resident of Madison and has attended elementary, middle and high school in Madison. In addition to knowing Madison, he also knows the surrounding areas, in terms of schools, businesses and recreational activities, both within and outside of Morris County. Having lived in New York City, Boston and Los Angeles for hi schooling, he can provide unique guidance and helpful insight for those who are considering a move from a large city to a suburban area.
No matter where the clients' real estate needs are, John-Paul has connections throughout the country and can help refer them to the right agent.
