PAUL W. JOHNSON

Throughout his life, Paul Johnson has always been drawn to real estate. For over 25 years, he would build an accomplished career as a leader of international development projects across Africa and Asia. In 2015, he pursued his real estate license and set forth as a part-time agent; however, upon encountering the unique business model at Houwzer, Inc., he was inspired to switch tracks and go into the industry full-time. On top of providing clients with a brokerage, mortgage, and title company all under one roof, Houwzer also pays its agents salary, rather than commission, which prioritizes client satisfaction above all else.

Today, Paul is a REALTOR® with Houwzer, Inc., where he assists clients throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. Combining his strong foundations as a Buyer Specialist with Houwzer’s distinct model of openness, integrity, and service within the community, he has cultivated a boutique process to meet the needs of any buyer or seller.

When listing a property, Paul leverages Houwzer’s 1% listing fee to give his clients an added advantage. After helping them fully prepare their home for the market, he shares their listing to a variety of webinars and real estate courses spanning the Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland (DMV) region. Along the way, he utilizes social media sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook to successfully market products, as well as educational webinars and articles. He also partners with Zillow and Sold. com, and utilizes proven resources such as promotional car magnets and door-knocking campaigns, to develop and generate a greater client base.

Elsewhere, Paul is just as attentive when assisting his buyers, carefully guiding them to the right investment for their best interests. More than anything, he loves welcoming newcomers to his thriving Maryland community, notable for its booming local economy, family-friendly communities, and affordable housing. Having closed 12 transactions in 2022 alone, he remains focused on the lasting standards that set him and Houwzer, Inc. apart. “Our company offers clients a different perspective on real estate,” he says. “Because our employees are paid a salary, there’s no pressure to make a deal based on commission. We’re out here to find the best option possible for our clients, not ourselves.”

Being a Corporation B entity, Houwzer, Inc. has fostered a culture of compassion and community engagement among all its agents. On top of making regular contributions to The Rise Up Fund, which helps bolster affordable housing options in the area, Paul enjoys volunteering for numerous causes throughout the year, from beach cleanups along the Anacostia River to Habitat for Humanity. When he’s not with clients or giving back, he can be found spending quality time with his family or working on his own property, expanding the firsthand knowledge of renovations and investments that have distinguished him in the market.

Fluent in French and having recently earned his International Property Specialist Certification, Paul intends on scaling his penchant for client service not only throughout the DMV, but also abroad. In the meantime, though, he looks forward to all the new clients and connections that await. “Going back to my time in international development, one of my lifelong goals has been to help underserved communities gain access to affordable housing,” he says. “I truly love the process of getting to know a client and helping them identify the right choice for their needs. At the end of the day, there could be nothing more rewarding.”