In Conversation with Real Estate Entrepreneurs Kim and Dave Panozzo

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kim and Dave Panozzo.

Kim is a full-time Professional Real Estate Agent and a member of the National, Arizona and Scottsdale Association of Realtors. She possesses a true affection for McDowell Mountains, as well as Arizona’s desert and the surrounding mountains. She is familiar with Scottsdale and most of metropolitan Phoenix.

Kim received her Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation, ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) designation, and CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) designation. Kim is dependable, detail oriented, and reliable. She communicates well and strives for smooth transactions by remaining levelheaded and respecting everyone involved. Kim gets the job done!

Originally from Brooks, Minnesota, Kim joined the United States Air Force and lived in Germany for two plus of her four years of service. After leaving the service in 1992, Kim and her husband lived in Columbus, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois before moving to Scottsdale in November of 1994. Before pursuing her passion for Real Estate, Kim was an accountant for 10 years. She is a proud mother of two girls, Courtney and Nicole, and she enjoys spending time with her family and giving back to the community.

Kim’s company, HomeSmart, employs over 11,000 REALTORS®, making it the largest Real Estate Brokerage in the Phoenix Metro area. HomeSmart holds leadership positions on local, State and National Boards of REALTORS®. Kim is among the top 3 Agents in her Company in Phoenix.

Has it been a smooth road?

Being a lone agent for 14 years before Dave obtained his license 2 years ago. We work together really well as we strive for the same customer satisfaction. We have seen a down market, up market, market crash and market come back. Challenges in the market today is ibuyer and instant offer companies.

Consumers are wanting information instantly and being available 24/7 is a challenge.

Buyers in this market today are looking for HGTV style move in ready homes and do not want to do sweat equity.

So, as you know, we’re impressed with The Panozzo Team – HomeSmart – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.

Dave is a full-time Professional Real Estate Agent and a member of the National, Arizona and Scottsdale Association of Realtors.

Dave is familiar with Scottsdale and the surrounding areas of Phoenix. He brings value to the buying/selling experience because of his many years of purchasing auction properties and completing construction projects around the valley.

Originally from Gary, Indiana, Dave joined the United States Army and lived in Germany for over two of his three years of service. After leaving the service in 1991, he and his wife lived in Columbus, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois before moving to Scottsdale in November of 1994. Dave started his sales career in the automobile industry, where he was Sales Manager for 13 years. He also owned a construction company and flipped over 40 homes.

When he is not working, Dave enjoys spending time with his family, working out, hiking and doing hot yoga. He is a proud father of two girls: Courtney, who is currently an Officer in the United States Air Force, and Nicole, who is currently at Desert Mountain High School.

Are there any apps, books, podcasts or other resources that you’ve benefited from using?

Books

Grant Cardone – 10X Rule

The 4 Disciplines of Execution

Good to Great

Fearless Leadership

7 Levels of Communication

Think and Grow Rich