
Leadership
The RE/MAX Professionals Leadership Team
Our Mission:
To challenge the status quo, supporting productive real estate professionals with progressive leadership and technology.
Our Vision:
RE/MAX Professionals will continue to be home to the most productive, independent real estate entrepreneurs. We will be the real estate leaders in each of the communities we serve, and be known for the quality and professionalism that exceeds our clients’ expectations.
Our Beliefs:
- We believe real estate is an entrepreneurial business. It is challenging and ever-changing. We embrace that change with excitement to continually evolve the industry.
- We believe that we are in charge of our own destiny and that the opportunities for success and fulfillment in real estate are endless.
- We believe real estate is a full-time, professional career—not a side-gig.
- We believe each transaction is the beginning of a life-long relationship not a means to an end.
- We believe in taking the high road. That each encounter we have with another industry professional will be respectful, while working in the best interest of our clients.
If you would like to learn more about our services or are interested in joining our team, contact us for more information.
About Justin:
Justin co-founded RE/MAX Professionals in 2005 with a vision to support real estate entrepreneurs with innovation, knowledge and cutting-edge technology. He continues to embrace the change that the real estate industry experiences, providing cutting edge technology for consumers and agents. Since 2005, his team has experienced continued growth, hiring real estate agents that embody professionalism.
More than anything, Justin enjoys problem solving and strategizing with our Professionals. They have come to appreciate his accessibility and unprecedented knowledge. From “Radar Stories” to “Legal Scenarios” in Minnesota and Wisconsin, he aims to arm our Professionals with the knowledge to diffuse challenging situations before they arise. When the challenges do arise, he can often be found in one-on-one coaching sessions or on the phone strategizing the best outcomes for our clients, it’s hard to stump this guy with any real estate problem.
In his spare time, he is a very involved member of the community, winning Cottage Grove Volunteer of the Year in 2018. He serves as the Captain of the Reserve Program for the Cottage Grove Police Department, volunteers with the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, his local neighborhood Board and he recently completed his service with the Cottage Grove Planning Commission. He's also involved in SPAAR on both the MLS Agent Advisory Committee and the Government Affairs Committee. He also enjoys traveling, and spending time with his wife and three young children, usually outdoors with a bonfire close by! You can contact Justin at (651) 768-0100.
About Sonya:
After six years in the corporate world of consumer marketing, Sonya joined RE/MAX Professionals in 2013, bringing her talents for understanding the consumer mind, to real estate. Sonya manages the agent experience and marketing divisions of RE/MAX Professionals, among other duties.
Through paid advertising, social media and grassroots community efforts, she manages the reputation of RE/MAX as the #1 real estate company in the world, locally, in the communities we serve.
More than that, she supports our Professionals with identifying, creating and mastering their niche. Through online and offline channels she helps our Professionals uncover unique ways to activate their brand to grow their business. Sonya also manages our agent experience. Through communications, events, awards and recognition, training, marketing collateral, office operations and more, she makes it a fun place to work and thrive!
In her spare time she enjoys traveling, hiking, yoga, rollerblading, cooking and spending time with her husband and three young children. You can contact Sonya at (651) 209-3946.