Jose Navarro

Jose Navarro is all about the nuance. The details. He notices things that others might miss. He leads with curiosity and kindness — two key skills that help him connect almost instantly with others. Another skill that serves him well working with clients is his heritage.

He was born in Panama and although he was only 8 when his family moved to the States, he holds many happy memories from his younger years. A native Spanish speaker, he quickly learned English through immersion at school and in his neighborhood. As a kid, he had big dreams of becoming a pilot or playing American football. He earned a business degree from University of Maryland and is a self-described “traditional, old-fashioned guy” who treasures family and friends (and good food). No surprise here — his favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.

Best meal? Chicken kebab with rice. Top music choices? JayZ and Kanye although he’s often listening to podcasts on business or economics. Speaking of music, you might not guess it but his favorite concert was Taylor Swift (the 1989 tour to be exact.) Her music, he says, is kind of like the iPhone. So well crafted, so well engineered that we take it for granted. But dig a little deeper and you see the raw talent of a singer/songwriter. Nuance. Details.

Jose was drawn to real estate for the challenge and the limitless potential. But at the end of the day, what he finds most fulfilling is the chance to play a key role in helping others achieve their version of the American dream.