1302: NAR 30 Under 30’s Logan Gratz Proves Community Involvement is the KEY

What does it take to go from family auctions to becoming a NAR 30 Under 30 real estate star? In this episode, Logan Gratz is here to uncover his journey from growing up in an auctioneering family to building a thriving real estate business. Logan shares how relationship-building, community involvement, and leveraging family expertise helped him earn trust early on. He dives into team dynamics, buyer behavior, open houses, development challenges, and the keys to navigating inspections and appraisals. If you want real-world strategies from one of the industry’s rising stars, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in now!

Listen to today’s show and learn:

Logan Gratz and His Journey [00:00]
Building Trust as a Young Agent [04:02]
How to be Involved in Your Community [06:40]
Auctioneering and Real Estate [11:12]
Team Structure and Market Strategy [19:45]
Leveraging Data in Real Estate [24:57]
Importance of Timing and Location [26:11]
Role of Open Houses and Social Media [31:04]
Value of Pre-Approval and Education [32:39]
Importance of Inspections and Appraisals [35:58]
Key Advice for New Real Estate Agents [43:12]
How to Connect with Logan [45:40]

Logan Gratz

With a dedication to honesty, exceptional service, and a strong work ethic, Logan consistently ranked among the top 10 Realtors in the Jefferson City Area for market share and sales. His commitment to these core values has been pivotal in his success.

Education has always been a cornerstone of Logan’s journey. From Community Colleges to the University of Missouri, and finally graduating from Lincoln University, Logan embraced the importance of continuous learning.

Active involvement in the Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors has allowed Logan to shape the future of our industry through strategic planning and collaboration. Additionally, serving as a former board member, executive committee member, and Government Relations Committee Chair of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce has enabled him to advocate for the growth and prosperity of Central Missouri commerce. These efforts were recognized when Logan was honored as one of the Ones to Watch in Jefferson City by Jefferson City Magazine in 2018.

Logan takes pride in his professional achievements, having been recognized by Jefferson City Magazine and the NewsTribune as one of the top agents in the area. Furthermore, Logan is humbled to be a honoree of the National Association of Realtors 30 under 30 class for 2024, recipient of the 2022 Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Scruggs Impact Award, and the 2022 Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors Community Achievement Award.

During his tenure on the Blair Oaks School Board, Logan navigated significant challenges, including the impacts of COVID-19. Despite these hurdles, they successfully opened a new high school, secured funding for the second phase of the high school through a bond issue, and implemented plans to better compensate employees while addressing various district needs. This experience provided valuable insights into effective governance and organizational growth within the education system.

Driven by his passion for people and connections, Logan thrives on socializing and building relationships. Every day, he eagerly embraces opportunities to contribute to the betterment of his community and support its continued growth and success.

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