Hi, I’m Ryan. I am a native New Yorker and lover of all things real estate and architecture. My wife, Jessica, and I live with our Beabull (Beagle-Bulldog) named Nala.
I studied management at the University of Hartford in Connecticut but like most people I had no clue what I wanted to do in life. I’d often find myself driving neighborhoods on weekends just looking at homes. Little did I know this was going to become a favorite pastime and set me on my eventual career path.
Inching closer to the real estate field, I started working as a leasing consultant with luxury new construction rental buildings, which required me to get licensed. From there I started managing a portfolio of condo associations, residential rentals and single-family homes. My managerial side finally gave way to my entrepreneurial nature once I represented myself buying my first home and knew I had found my true passion. The entire process was so fascinating and I was hooked.
Jess and I started growing tired with the winters up north and began exploring options for making a move down south. Ever since I was a kid, I had always wanted to be on TV so what better way to make a move than couple it with filming a TV show. After a few Craigslist casting ads and some Skype auditions, we were cast on FYI Networks “My City’s Just Not That Into Me.” The show was about couples looking to “break up” with their current city and find a new one based on a personality test. The filming brought us to Tampa and Atlanta and two weeks later we moved to Atlanta after loving everything it had to offer.
My hobbies include pushing the boundaries of my DIY skills, being outdoors, playing basketball, tennis and golf. Being in the car so much for work, Audible has become a new best friend as I aim to get through 50 books a year to keep moving forward with personal growth. I am also looking to expand my real estate investing portfolio through multi-family housing and moving up into apartment complexes.
It is my goal when working with clients to make the entire process of buying or selling a home as stress-free as possible while keeping the fun involved. With an industry going through technological shifts, I stay ahead of the curve and educate my clients so they can feel confident making some of life’s biggest decisions.
I have bought and sold four personal residences of all types including a loft, condo, townhouse and single-family home. I am a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, but no deal is too small for me. Every client I work with can expect the same level of service. I love what I do and am thankful to continue meeting new people and helping them achieve their goals.
Ryan Johnston
404.430.8204
404.874.0300
ryanjohnston@atlantafinehomes.com