John Graves

John Graves is a dedicated family man, residing in Old Greenwich with his wife and two daughters. Born and raised in Southern California, John attended the University of Southern California before embarking on a successful business and marketing career in New York. He achieved senior management positions at prominent consumer packaged goods companies and has a passion for competitive sailing.

John's real estate business is built on the same core principles that drove his corporate success. He held prestigious roles such as president, chief operating officer, and general manager before retiring in 2005. John believes that success in any business requires a strong work ethic, the ability to listen, motivate, lead, and an unwavering desire to succeed.

Restless in retirement, John launched his real estate career in 2007. His extensive business experience and adherence to his core principles fueled his rapid rise in the industry. By 2015, he earned the coveted Top 2% designation among Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. real estate professionals. However, John emphasizes that past accolades are no substitute for continued achievement.

With over 40 years as a Greenwich resident, John's deep local knowledge, combined with his business acumen and history of success, makes him a top choice for new buyers and current homeowners. The power and prestige of the Sotheby's International Realty brand, coupled with the most powerful marketing and search platform in the business, further enhance his appeal. Whether clients are seeking more space, a new neighborhood, or a different school district, John is adept at meeting their changing lifestyle or financial needs. As a seasoned real estate investor, John is also eager to advise those interested in purchasing income-producing properties.

Above all, John finds the most unique and satisfying aspects of the real estate business are the lasting friendships and satisfaction gained from working closely with families to achieve their real estate and lifestyle goals.

John offers a unique blend of analytical, negotiation, and management skills honed over his distinguished business career. These skills, combined with deep local knowledge gained from being a Greenwich resident for over 40 years, assure buyers they will receive a disciplined, methodical search program, an accurate, analytically-based market and price analysis, and professional guidance throughout the search and purchase process.

The global reach of Sotheby's International Realty offers sellers unparalleled exposure, crucial in generating successful sales. Once a home is showcased on sothebysrealty.com, it is exclusively distributed to the most authoritative news, luxury lifestyle, financial, and real estate websites around the world.

The brand's reach is further amplified through its social media channels, engaging over 1 million followers across Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, LinkedIn, and WeChat. The brand's award-winning YouTube channel boasts the highest number of video views and subscribers among all real estate brands, while the PR team produced more profile stories than any other luxury real estate brand in 2024.

John's tenacity and unique business skills, combined with Sotheby's International Realty's reputation, global reach, powerful marketing and search platform, and unparalleled worldwide referral program, offer both buyers and sellers an unmatched real estate experience. Simply put, no other real estate brand can match this level of expertise and service.