MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Brad Hanson of the Bradley Hanson Group

​In retail management for 10 years, Brad Hanson was ready for a career change. When deciding what to do next, Brad remembered his own home-buying experience, which was not a good one. He loves serving people, so he decided to become a REALTOR® to elevate the experience for clients. During 2017 – his first year in real estate – Brad sold 27 homes, and now he is regularly in the top 1% of REALTORS® for John L. Scott.
 
Giving his clients his full attention, Brad caters to each individual client’s needs and treats them like family. Brad tries to educate, teach and help them understand the real estate market and their options, so clients can make the best decisions for their lives. This is probably why he has grown a very successful business in such a short period of time.
 
“They aren’t just a contract to us,” Brad said. “It’s about what’s best for the client, not what’s best for me.”
 
In one example, Brad was able to help a buyer purchase a $275,000 manufactured home. The buyer was someone who thought they would never be able to buy a home, so this sale is particularly memorable for Brad.
 
“It brings me joy to help people,” said Brad. 

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​​With an office in Black Diamond, Brad and his six-member team are hyperlocal, focusing primarily on the real estate markets in Black Diamond, Maple Valley, Covington and Kent. They also serve other cities within King County as well as Pierce and Snohomish Counties. Brad is the managing broker. His team includes Jereme Farmer, operations manager; Lisa Holle, listing agent; Kate Humpherys, buyer’s agent; Hilary Gardiner, transaction coordinator; Davin Lee, marketing coordinator; and Sarah Beckler, listing coordinator.
 
When not “wowing” their clients with personalized service, Brad and his team are actively involved in their local communities. Brad is currently the president of the Tahoma Schools Foundation, and he has a partnership with Ticket to Dream, a nonprofit that provides hope and opportunities to foster children across the country, hosting a pajama drive every year.
 
On the personal side, we asked Brad…

• Three words to describe yourself: loyal, trustworthy and present
• Favorite vacation spot: Puerto Vallarta
• Favorite ice cream: Reese’s and Banana Blizzard
• Wine or beer: Wine
• Dogs or cats: Dogs. He has a Frenchie named Val, short for Valentine, a gift to his husband of 10 years, Jereme.
• Advice: “Whatever you’re doing, be 100% all in.”

In today’s world, it is so easy to get distracted and multitask, but Brad wants to really experience life and be fully present whatever he’s doing. That’s great advice we can all learn from. 

Learn more about Brad Hanson and the Bradley Hanson Group online.