From serving in the Army National Guard and law enforcement to finding a new path in real estate, service has remained at the heart of my mission in life. Drawing inspiration from my personal experiences, I strive to help all of my clients find their own perfect place to call home.

 

When I was just 17, I made the choice to drop out of high school, get my GED, and join the Army National Guard while working security jobs. There was no telling what the future held, but I leaned into the discipline, sense of duty and trials of military life, which became my crucible. Service became my greatest source of fulfillment, and through that realization, I found a clear path forward.

 

The day after Thanksgiving in 2002, I was deployed, separating me from my wife, Diana, and young children. As high school sweethearts, we had just bought our first home and were finally starting to establish roots of our own. But deployment sent me away, leaving behind everything to serve my country.

 

Just as I began to find my footing, a significant moment arrived—the purchase of our first home. It was hard work and dedication that helped us reach this milestone. However, life's timing, as it often does, threw a curveball. Just after settling into our house, duty called, and I was deployed.

 

Leaving behind the life we were just starting to build in 2002 was heart-wrenching. My wife, a pillar of strength, faced the responsibility of maintaining a household, nurturing our children and preserving the essence of the home we had just created. The distance and the longing for family moments were palpable, and the weight of absence hung heavy on my shoulders.

 

Deployments, as any military family knows, bring unique challenges. The first deployment, with two young children at home, was particularly tough. It taught us resilience, the art of maintaining connections across vast distances and the strength that comes from enduring separation.

 

Coming home from deployment wasn't just a reunion; it was a reintegration into a life that had continued to evolve in my absence. As the chapters of my military career unfolded, so did the desire for further education and personal growth. I pursued a degree in criminal justice, a decision driven by the aspiration to contribute meaningfully to both the military and civilian spheres.

 

The year 2013 marked my third and final deployment. Retiring from the military after 21 years, I received the Bronze Star and The Order of the Marechaussee award. This marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Even though I was home, it was still hard on my wife and our kids working in law enforcement. Often, I was working graveyard shifts, missing things—even the small, everyday moments I wanted to enjoy and be present for.

 

While serving in the Army and in law enforcement, I developed my passion for service. However, I was often helping people through some of the most difficult times in their lives. I wanted to continue serving my community and helping people during more exciting, positive moments in their lives.

 

In 2018, I officially became a licensed REALTOR®, applying the resilience, adaptability, and work ethic I learned through all my experiences in the military, law enforcement and with my family. Having been deployed three times, I know the true meaning of home—it symbolizes dreams taking shape, family coming together and security in the future. Real estate can be a life-changing experience, and I take that into consideration through every phase of the buying or selling process.

 

Through real estate, I can continue serving my community and helping bring dreams to life. It is the ultimate culmination of everything I have worked hard to achieve in life, and I couldn’t be happier. As empty nesters, my wife and I have been living life to the fullest, going on vacations to enjoy the start of this new chapter in our lives while still taking every opportunity to get the whole family together!

 

Knowing my clients trust me to guide them through the intricate process of buying or selling a home is an honor. Real estate isn't just about transactions; it's about building trust and being a pillar of support during one of the most significant moments in a person's life.

 

It's true; not every situation in real estate is a walk in the park. That’s why I am committed to investing in training and education, ensuring my skills are sharp and up to date. As a veteran and with my son, Nickolas, currently serving, I take pride in helping fellow veterans and military personnel through relocations and handling VA loans. Whether you are upgrading, downsizing, investing, or relocating, I will help you define your goals and create a strategic plan to bring those goals to life. With each key handed over, I see not just a property changing hands but a family stepping into a new chapter of their lives, and that, to me, is the essence of what makes real estate so rewarding.

 

Sincerely,

Jason Jones
REALTOR® | SA680760000
Direct (602) 400-2308
jason.jones@azmoves.com
www.thecouragegroupre.com