John Balena
REALTOR®
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14140 Southwest Freeway Ste 150 Sugar Land TX, 77478
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License Number
#845626
Get to Know Me
John Balena has cultivated a highly successful career spanning over 35 years as a Sales Executive and first-and second-line Sales Leader. His experience includes major technology companies such as IBM, BMC Software, and Symantec, as well as early-stage ventures, where he co-founded and served as CEO for three companies. Demonstrating his business acumen, he led the acquisition of two companies to build out a new line of business at a large software firm.
His extensive personal history in real estate gives John a unique client perspective on both sides of a real estate transaction, built on his family's 22 residential moves. During his married life, he has bought and sold 13 new construction and resale homes and rented nine apartments while moving to new cities and awaiting construction completion. Furthermore, he has hands-on experience as a real estate investor, having bought, managed, and sold numerous investment properties.
This background allows him to have great empathy for his clients, having personally experienced the joys and challenges of selling homes, moving, buying homes, apartment locating, and living, while also understanding the opportunities and risks faced by investors buying and selling investment properties.
In his transition to the real estate business, John applied the highest professional standards when selecting a team. He chose The Sansone Group, a decision grounded in a 16-year working relationship that included 14 real estate transactions, during which his experience with the team was impeccable.
The Sansone Group's success is well-documented: in 2024, they were the number one team in their previous brokerage across both Houston and Texas. Their recent decision to join The Agency has elevated their capabilities even further. A great team will always outperform an individual.
John's clients benefit from his blend of empathy, sales expertise, personal real estate experience and business savvy, which ensures they receive white-glove service coupled with expert negotiating and financial analysis skills. His passion is delivering a unique, satisfying, and successful experience to his buyers, sellers, and investors.
Outside of real estate, John serves on the board of two Christian ministries. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, movies, and dining out with his wife, Janie, spending time with his children and grandchildren, and recreational road cycling.
