Avid Outdoorsman, Husband and Realtor, John Pickens has over 30 years of experience in buying, selling, investing and leasing Real Estate in Central Texas. From starter homes to ranches, john has helped clients finds just what they needed again and again!
Patience and care for those around him along with a keen eye for sound real estate investments has kept him stable in an our economy .
Testimonials
Every transaction required through John and Sky Reality was very smooth. Buying a home involves a lot of paperwork and John having the ability to send documents via email to be signed was a welcome relief as my wife and I have very busy schedules that don’t particularly allow us to escape to sign documents.
We are very happy with our new home. I truly believe the home buying process would not have gone as great if John had not been our realtor.
We will definitely be referring John as well as Sky Reality to all of our family and friends.
– Ben & Brianna P.
Working with John was a real blessing! His depth of knowledge of the real estate business and his many professional contacts helped make the process of buying our home a pleasure and free of drama! We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home, second home or acreage in the country. Johns consistent contact through the years with us through his business flyer helped us learn more about things going on in our area. The information he would send out on how and where to connect with non profits during the holidays was much appreciated and something you rarely find this day and age from most businesses!
-Larry L.
Dear Mr. Reddehase,
I can’t say enough for John in his handling of the sale of our Maha property. From start to finish, John was outstanding. We listed the property with him in late November. By the first of December he had several offers for the property. He had the property sold by mid December. He assisted us by getting the survey of the property done. Considering the holidays and rainy weather, the survey took a little longer than he expected, but we were able to close completely by the end of January. John was with us the entire time, and was always very friendly, extremely helpful, and highly professional. We will not hesitate to recommend John to any of our friends and family for any of their real estate needs. He has our highest recommendation, and a HUGE “Thank you !!! ” for all he did for us!!!
Congratulations for having such an outstanding representative on your team!!!
Thanks again!!!!
-Jerry J.
My business is real estate investing. I have used John Pickens to buy and sell for over 10 years and he has always been a great agent. In any kind of transaction, whether purchasing a home or an investment, he brings a lot to the table. Advice on financing, negotiations, 1031 exchanges, he does it all. I will use him until I retire.
-Henry C.
If you want to list your home, or buy a home, or any real estate property, any licensed agent can and really wants to do that, because that’s how they make money! I almost got my license so I could pickup some extra income by listing friends property. However, if you want to sell that property in a timely manner by using a real estate broker that has the resources to reach potential buyers from places you can’t even imagine, then John Pickens coupled with Sky Reality is who I would recommend using. John is a caring man with strong Christian values, constantly brain storming for ways to sell your property. Even though I have moved far away from the Austin area, I would depend on John to help me sell my property, if and when I need a real estate broker. My wife and I highly recommend John and his brokerage company!
-Kenneth C.
“John was attentive to our company’s needs. His ability to move in and out of our corporate world and the world of the local land owners made a complex transaction much easier and led to a transaction where all parties were happy.”
-Kristopher M.
John, my wife and I hit the ground running and looked at a few properties, then found the perfect one and put in an offer slightly over the asking price.
First day found the house of our dreams. Beat that!
-Owen C.
It is without hesitation that i would recommend John Pickens for anyone’s real estate needs. it is not just the experience that makes John sought after when buying or selling a property. It is how much he cares for the people he serves. Buying or selling real estate is not just a transaction. It becomes a deeply personal experience. If it is your personal home you need someone who will educate you and help you through the process. Preparing you for what is to come. John Pickens has the knowledge and ability to help his clients be successful.
-Martin O.
Sr Loan Officer
John Pickens is a kind, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable realtor. He stood right alongside my wife and I to help us sell our home. We trust John with our lives!
-David J. II
If you want to list your home, or buy a home, or any real estate property, any licensed agent can and really wants to do that, because that’s how they make money! I almost got my license so I could pickup some extra income by listing friends property. However, if you want to sell that property in a timely manner by using a real estate broker that has the resources to reach potential buyers from places you can’t even imagine, then John Pickens coupled with Sky Reality is who I would recommend using. John is a caring man with strong Christian values, constantly brain storming for ways to sell your property. Even though I have moved far away from the Austin area, I would depend on John to help me sell my property, if and when I need a real estate broker. My wife and I highly recommend John and his brokerage company!
-Diane C.
I have known John Pickens for years and have found him to be a trustworthy, hard working man of integrity. I recommend him to help you in your real estate needs.
-Joe M.
John Pickens has been a great help for me personally and for our ministry. When we have been looking for a property he found unique parcels that in some cases were not found on our searches on the internet. He is an honest and hard-working Realtor and we will use him again.
Kind Regards,
TJ G.
Founder, Kids Outdoor Zone Youth Adventure Ministry (KOZ)
Host, The Outdoor Zone Radio Show
Owner, Country Line Magazine
Past President, Texas Outdoor Writers Association
We are first time home buyers and John was the perfect realtor for us. He understood our needs and gave us excellent advise. John answered every question promptly, was always available and walked us through every step with ease. His expertise and experience were obvious and a huge help to us. We would recommend John to anyone looking for a professional, compassionate, and honest realtor who will look out for you every step of the way.
-Paula C.
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Designations & Education
GRI, CNI, CHMS, CRE
Course Date | Course Number | Course Name | Provider Name | Hours |
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07/11/18 | 33555 | Insider’s Guide to Commercial Real Estate | Champions School of Real Estate, LTD | 10 |
03/15/18 | 33842 | Transaction Desk Summary | Austin Board of Realtors | 2 |
02/21/18 | 33233 | Advanced Realtor Property Resource | Texas Association of Realtors | 2 |
02/16/18 | 33842 | Transaction Desk Summary | Austin Board of Realtors | 2 |
12/01/17 | 31351 | Subdueavision – A Deep Dive Into the HOA Addendum | Newman & Lawler, PLLC | 1 |
11/07/17 | 32872 | Agent Investor 102 | Austin Board of Realtors | 4 |
11/07/17 | 32871 | Agent Investor 101 | Austin Board of Realtors | 4 |
10/20/17 | 30190 | Next Level CMA: Working through Adjustments | Texas Association of Realtors | 3 |
10/06/17 | 32551 | Intro to FEMA Flood Maps & Elevation Certificates | Texas Association of Realtors | 1 |
09/22/17 | 30678 | Seller Beware: 32 Buyer Outs in the Real Estate Contract | Texas Association of Realtors | 8 |
09/15/17 | 31667 | Survey 6C1 | Texas Association of Realtors | 1 |
08/03/17 | 29623 | Legal Update II | Williamson County Association of Realtors | 4 |
07/28/17 | 29622 | Legal Update I | Alliant National Title Insurance Co. | 4 |
07/21/17 | 30867 | S.T.A.R. TREC – The Final Frontier | Newman & Lawler, PLLC | 1 |
07/12/17 | 30200 | Promoting Your Listing Online | Power Training | 1 |
06/23/17 | 29024 | How Appraisals Affect Your Transactions | Texas Association of Realtors | 2 |
06/16/17 | 29146 | Advanced REALTORS Property Resource | Texas Association of Realtors | 2 |
01/24/17 | 30109 | Why Buy Greater Austin | Texas American Title Company dba Independence Title Company | 1 |
12/06/16 | 31531 | Site & Subdivision Plan Process | Texas Association of Realtors | 2 |
11/04/15 | 27693 | THE POWER OF EXCHANGE | Asset Preservation, Inc. | 3 |
10/12/15 | 26393 | TREC Ethics MCE | Chicago Title Insurance Company | 3 |
10/07/15 | 26392 | TREC Legal Update MCE | Austin Title Company | 3 |
09/18/15 | 27938 | COMMERCIAL RE-TOOLED | CRE Training, LLC | 12 |
09/09/15 | 27660 | GOOGLE U FOR REALTORS | Chicago Title Insurance Company | 2 |
04/15/15 | 27418 | Certified Home Marketing Specialist | Champions School of Real Estate, LTD | 9 |
02/19/14 | 24701 | REAL ESTATE INVESTING FOR TOMORROW | Premiere Team Real Estate, Inc. | 2 |
02/19/14 | 26261 | CASH FLOW ANALYSIS | Premiere Team Real Estate, Inc. | 2 |
12/05/13 | 23556 | TREC Ethics MCE | Austin Title Company | 3 |
12/05/13 | 23555 | TREC Legal Update MCE | Austin Title Company | 3 |
08/06/13 | 25416 | CERTIFIED NEGOTIATION EXPERT(CNE) DESIGNATION COURSE | Negotiation Expertise, LLC | 12 |
06/19/13 | 25059 | MATRIX QUICK START | Austin Board of Realtors | 2 |
07/18/12 | 22350 | Advanced DocuSign | Chicago Title Insurance Company | 2 |
10/12/11 | 23070 | Farm and Ranch Real Estate | Champions School of Real Estate, LTD | 9 |
06/17/11 | 19225 | CMA/ADJUSTMENTS AND THEORY | Real Property Counselors, Inc | 3 |
06/13/11 | 19489 | INTRODUCTION TO DOCUSIGN | Chicago Title Insurance Company | 1 |
05/06/11 | 18649 | TREC LEGAL UPDATE MCE (L) | Chicago Title Insurance Company | 3 |
03/21/11 | 18650 | TREC ETHICS MCE (E) | Austin Institute of Real Estate | 3 |
04/28/10 | 18816 | INCOME PROPERTY ANALYSIS-UPDATED | Meyers School of Real Estate | 9 |
09/16/09 | 17051 | STAGING TO SELL: STRATEGIC MARKETING THROUGH HOME STAGING | INTERIORITY COMPLEX | 3 |
07/15/09 | 16496 | TREC LEGAL UPDATE MCE (L) | Champions School of Real Estate, LTD | 3 |
07/15/09 | 16497 | TREC ETHICS MCE (E) | Champions School of Real Estate, LTD | 3 |
07/14/09 | 15976 | FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT ANALYSIS FOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE | Champions School of Real Estate, LTD | 9 |
07/14/09 | 18297 | FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT ANALYSIS FOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE | Champions School of Real Estate, LTD | 9 |
03/18/08 | 16615 | LEVEL II POWER HOUSE MARKETING | BARRY POWELL | 3 |
03/18/08 | 16614 | LEVEL I CREATIVE FINANCE | BARRY POWELL | 3 |
09/04/07 | 16028 | MLXCHANGE INTRO | Austin Board of Realtors | 2 |
06/21/07 | 15044 | BUYING REAL ESTATE IN AN IRA AND SELLING WITH A PRIVATE ANNUITY | ASSET EXCHANGE STRATEGIES, LLC | 5 |
04/23/07 | 15437 | BRANDIN’ BANDITS: HOW TO SPOT MORTGAGE FRAUD IN PURCHASE OFFERS | Kaplan Professional Schools | 1 |
08/30/06 | 15226 | MASTERING SHORT SALES: HOW TO SAVE THE SELLER | Austin Institute of Real Estate | 9 |
08/29/06 | 13837 | TREC LEGAL UPDATE MCE (L) | Austin Institute of Real Estate | 3 |
08/29/06 | 13836 | TREC ETHICS MCE (E) | Austin Institute of Real Estate | 3 |
08/29/06 | 13836 | TREC ETHICS MCE (E) | Austin Institute of Real Estate | 3 |
05/04/06 | 13484 | 1031 LIKE-KIND EXCHANGE BASICS | SUMMIT 1031 EXCHANGE, INC | 2 |
04/18/06 | 14202 | TEXAS LEGAL UPDATE (EL) (INCUDLES TREC LEGAL & ETHICS) | Texas Tech University | 3 |
04/18/06 | 14202 | TEXAS LEGAL UPDATE (EL) (INCUDLES TREC LEGAL & ETHICS) | Texas Tech University | 3 |
04/04/06 | 13518 | BUSINESS PLANNING AND MARKETING FOR THE RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST/C | Austin Board of Realtors | 15 |
10/04/05 | 14326 | BUILDING AN EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REFERRAL BUSINESS – CRS | LONE STAR CRS CHAPTER | 15 |
05/24/04 | 12939 | THE CODE OF ETHICS: YOUR PROMISE OF PROFESSIONALISM | Austin Board of Realtors | 3 |
12/10/03 | 13203 | ABOR TEMPO: AN MLS DESIGNED FOR AUSTIN/CENTRAL TEXAS REALTORS | Austin Board of Realtors | 2 |
04/04/03 | 444 | GRI I(FINANCE) | Texas Association of Realtors | 30 |
02/19/03 | 12105 | INTERNET TRAINING | Austin Board of Realtors | 4 |
10/20/00 | 11634 | CONTRACTS, ADDENDUMS, DISCLOSURES | MY REAL ESTATE SCHOOL | 8 |
10/20/00 | 11634 | CONTRACTS, ADDENDUMS, DISCLOSURES | MY REAL ESTATE SCHOOL | 7 |
04/07/00 | 11481 | RISK MANAGEMENT | Texas Tech University | 6 |
04/07/00 | 11481 | RISK MANAGEMENT | Texas Tech University | 9 |
08/27/98 | 10948 | MCE FINANCE UPDATE | Austin Institute of Real Estate | 3 |
08/27/98 | 10947 | CONTRACTS AND DTPA | Austin Institute of Real Estate | 4 |
08/26/98 | 10945 | DISTINCTION’S OF AGENCY RELATIONSHIP’S | Austin Institute of Real Estate | 1 |
08/26/98 | 10945 | DISTINCTION’S OF AGENCY RELATIONSHIP’S | Austin Institute of Real Estate | 3 |
08/26/98 | 10946 | THE LAW, ENVIRONMENT AND YOU | Austin Institute of Real Estate | 4 |
05/31/95 | 111 | PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE I | THE REAL ESTATE SCHOOL, INC. | 30 |
04/30/95 | 1111 | LAW OF AGENCY | THE REAL ESTATE SCHOOL, INC. | 30 |
04/30/95 | 115 | PRINCIPLES V | THE REAL ESTATE SCHOOL, INC. | 30 |
09/30/87 | 811 | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT I | ALICIA SMITH SCHOL OF REAL ESTATE | 30 |
09/30/87 | 411 | REAL ESTATE FINANCE I | ALICIA SMITH SCHOL OF REAL ESTATE | 30 |
09/30/87 | 911 | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS I | ALICIA SMITH SCHOL OF REAL ESTATE | 30 |
05/31/87 | 111 | PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE I | ALICIA SMITH SCHOL OF REAL ESTATE | 30 |