John Durham

John & Becky - Masters Degrees

Woodbury

604 Bielenberg Drive, Suite 100

Woodbury, MN55125

Cell: 651-231-2191
Cell: 651-231-2192
Office: 651-735-1350
Fax: 651-735-8246
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Meet John & Becky Durham


Profile: Luxury Home Real Estate Agents

Executive level real estate services are what you can expect from John and Becky Durham. You will want them on your team as you negotiate the sale or purchase of a luxury home. Licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, they have the experience and skills needed to negotiate the best deals in the highly competitive luxury home market.  

What sets them apart? Both John and Becky have earned master's degrees. Their educations, along with their experiences as business owners, counselors, consultants, and executive level business management mean they understand the business side of a real estate transaction. Of course that's critical in selling a luxury home. But you will also have a real estate team that understands how important your real estate transaction is to you and your family. Their relationship based approach is accomplished through the collaborative efforts of their team, which is dedicated to the successful sale or purchase of your home. John and Becky's business philosophy is simple: strive to deliver a positive and successful experience for every client. 

John and Becky have received positive testimonials from satisfied home buyers and sellers in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Check them out, and see what we mean!

Effective marketing is key in the luxury home market. The Durham Executive Group team focuses on every architectural detail to ensure buyers understand all the fine features of your home. We'll work with you to create a marketing strategy that results in a successful sale.

Look at the video below on how the Durham Executive Group markets our luxury homes and make them stand out from the competition. 

 

Check out live video testimonials below from satisfied past customers including from one set of customers at the actual closing of their property.   


Buyer and Seller Services

Buyer Services

John and Becky will guide you through the real estate process from start to finish, representing your best interests throughout the transaction. They have lived and worked in this area for many years. Each community and neighborhood is uniquely different from one another and John and Becky will help you identify your priorities and find just the right fit for you. At no fee to you, a customized property search from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) will automatically be emailed to you for the most current information on homes for sale. An email will be sent whenever a new home is listed or if the property has a price reduction, allowing you to act fast. The team will show you the properties that meet your criteria, work with sellers and agents on your behalf to negotiate the best deal for you, and see you through to the closing. Their network of mortgage lenders, title companies, home inspectors and others stand ready to provide information to give you the most affordable options available. John and Becky want to see you holding the keys to your new home and strive to make buying a home a positive, stress free experience for you and your family. Contact John and Becky today to learn more about the purchasing of a home!

Seller Services

Durham Executive Group provides strong representation with value-added services to ensure your home will be marketed in the most effective way possible. Before they list your home, they will offer staging advice. Becky is an Accredited Staging Professional and can help you make cost effective decisions to prepare your home for market. John and Becky have a collection of service providers, from lawn care companies to carpentry contractors, who can offer you reasonable quotes for any work you'd like to have done prior to listing.

John and Becky will then guide you through the selling process. Of course, your home will have a strong presence on the MLS. We start with beautiful, high resolution photos of your property and colorful headlines and descriptions of every room. We will highlight the strong architectural features that set your home apart, enticing buyers to come see what your home has to offer. But we don't stop there. Your home will be featured on literally dozens of websites, including those used most often by prospective buyers. A video of your property will also be produced.

Throughout the listing process, you will receive reports on the current market, as well as feedback from buyers who view your home. A high level of security is provided through an electronic tracking system so you will always know who has been through your home. Once an offer is received, John and Becky will negotiate the best price and terms for your home. They understand how much it means to you to get the best deal, and will do what it takes to ensure you are satisfied. Then, they will guide you through the rest of the process, including; inspections, buyer communications, and closing.


Relocation Services

Whether you need to sell a home, buy a home, or both, Durham Executive Group provides a full service program to assist with your moving needs. They are experienced with working with any relocation company program that may be a part of your benefits package. They have personal experience with moving, and can recommend service providers and vendors to make the sale or purchase of your home a seamless, stress free process. Check out the Personal Background section of our website to see that John and Becky relocated frequently throughout their early adulthood and understand and accommodate the special circumstances of individuals and families selling and/or buying a home.

It is common for a relocation company or employer to provide you with the names of several real estate agents for you to interview. What most transferees who are relocating don't know is that you can specifically request to interview and choose your own real estate agent of choice as long as they are Accredited Relocation Counselors. John and Becky both have this accreditation. Contact them and they will be happy to tell you more about our exemplary real estate services. Check out our testimonials to hear from satisfied relocation clients.  


Specialties with Geographical Focus

The Durham Executive Group specializes in residential real estate in both Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. John and Becky also work with sellers and buyers who are seeking land. Areas of specialization include: 

  • Working with customers and clients focused on luxury/distinctive homes
  • Sellers of homes at all price points from a condo all the way up to million dollar plus properties
  • New construction real estate
  • Relocation transferees moving both into the area, as well as those moving out of the area.
  • First time buyers
  • Move up buyers
  • Changing lifestyle needs: (marriage, children, divorce, retirement, aging)

Minnesota

  • Woodbury, Oakdale, Lake Elmo, West Lakeland, Stillwater, Bayport, Lakeland, Afton, Cottage Grove, St. Paul, and Maplewood

            Video of the city of Woodbury:

 

Video's of Woodbury MN Subdivision/Neighborhoods:

 

          Wedgewood - Woodbury MN:

          Stonemill Farms - Woodbury MN:

 

           

               Video of city of Oakdale MN:

 

Wisconsin

           Video of Troy Burne Golf Community:

 

           Video of city of Hudson WI:


Professional Background

John's Personal Background:

  • Licensed Real Estate Agent In Minnesota & Wisconsin
  • Relocation Specialist
  • Real Estate Trainer and Recruiter
  • Professional negotiator, trainer, and communicator
  • Vice-President of several insurance brokerage firms
  • Owned a successful management consulting company
  • Consultant for more than 1,000 companies
  • Corporate Manager
  • Engineer
  • Teacher

Becky's Personal Background:

  • Licensed Real Estate Agent
  • Relocation Specialist
  • Accredited Staging Professional (ASP)
  • Real Estate Trainer and Recruiter
  • Professional Trainer and Communicator
  • Counselor
  • Consultant
  • Recruiter 
  • Teacher

Designations

RE/MAX 100 Percent Club (COLOR) Accredited Staging Professional Equal Housing Opportunity Realtor

Education

John's Education

  • Two-Year Degree in Home Construction
  • University of Wisconsin - Stout, Bachelor of Science in Wood Technology & Education with a minor in Coaching
  • University of Wisconsin - Stout, Master's Degree in Risk Management
  • Prosource Real Estate Educational Service Graduate
  • Fair Housing
  • Realtors Code of Ethics
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

Becky's Education

  • University of Wisconsin - Stout, Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, Minor in Child Development & Family Life
  • Mankato State University, Master's Degree in College Student Development
  • Prosource Real Estate Educational Service Graduate
  • Fair Housing
  • Realtors Code of Ethics
  • Accredited Staging Professional (ASP)

Community Involvement

Differentiating Ourselves Through Active Community Volunteerism:

We dare to be compared and thrive on outperforming competition. We do more than talk-the-talk of your normal real estate agent. We demonstrate a seamless and passionate relationship with the people of Woodbury, Oakdale, Stillwater, Bayport, West Lakeland, Hudson, and Troy Burne Golf Community since we have lived in the area for a combined 40 years. We have generously donated thousands of volunteer hours positively benefiting hundreds of youths and adults in these communities. Our efforts define who we are, and demonstrate that you do not have to be our client for us to be passionate about these communities, or about helping people.

Volunteer Services Include:

  • Big Brother and Big Sister
  • Teaching students remedial educational subjects
  • Developing a complete career curriculum for staff and administration to teach students at a local school
  • Sunday School teacher
  • Sunday School Coordinator
  • Church litergy and communion server
  • Painting and cleaning a local school
  • Gardening and garbage cleanup for several schools, and parks
  • Providing assistance at local nursing home
  • Serving as an athletic In-House Director
  • Coached basketball (in-house, traveling, AAU, school, and inner-city team), soccer, and softball for 20 seasons

 


Personal Interests

We love to boat, workout and exercise, snow shoe, bicycle, travel, read, woodworking, sew, and make stain glass projects. We also enjoy finding fun restaurants with home style cooking rather than chain style restaurants. Our favorite activity though is spending quality family time with our two daughters. We have both Packer fans and Viking fans in our home making it very interesting with both daughters being Minnesota Viking Cheerleaders (MVC). As a result, we find ourselves immersed with attending tryouts, charity appearances, and attending games to watch them perform.