Background information about John Baker John's Early Days... were spent growing up along a Pennsylvania countryside. He remembers those early childhood times when his biggest concern was, "which place to go fishing?" Yes, living in the "sticks" made him appreciate the down-to-earth kind of life. As a teenager John worked on a farm during his summer school break. It was hot, humid, dirty, and at times, back-breaking. However, it taught him the basics to the way he lives his life today. "If you're going to do something, you might as well put your focus and energy into it. You can't always live life on the idea of instant gratification... Some things just take work and time," John explains. That thinking has served him well over the years; from his days in the U.S. Marines, to starting his own successful electronics manufacturing company in Anaheim, California. John has never taken on a task with a half-hearted interest. When he commits, he goes the extra mile... and then some. -- John is definitely no quitter! The Secret to His Success... Where did this attitude come from? He found the inspiration from his parents, John and Mary Baker. "I had the good fortune as a youngster to have a wonderful family life. My mom and dad were heavily involved with all four of their children," John says. He often thinks of, and cherishes many of the great lessons his loving parents taught him. To this day he is very close to his family and looks forward to the times when they get together, share stories, and laugh 'till their bellies ache. Energy at Work for You... The attitude John developed has given him a well deserved reputation for providing outstanding service in everything he does. "I’m extremely fortunate to be doing what I love to do. I can focus my energy into helping families make one of the very best decisions possible," says John. So, no matter what your needs, John takes the time to understand your concerns and works diligently to help you reach your goals. People also love working with John because of his dedication, effective marketing abilities, unique creative skills and the no-nonsense way he works with his clients. Combining all this with his tenacious personality makes him a new breed of REALTOR! High Performance... John is also heavily involved in various activities. From helping raise much needed money and supplies for organizations such as Project Kids, Cancer Walk and Settlement House, to mentoring newer agents in the ever changing and challenging real estate profession. He is no stranger to work and is constantly developing new strategies to better serve his clients. If you're thinking of buying or selling a home, John has all the information you're going to need. Call or email him today and he'll guide you every step-of-the-way through your next real estate transaction. --- By the way... He's known in the community as John "Black Hat" Baker. -- He's more than an agent… more than a REALTOR. He's proud to wear the title of "REALTOR Director." - And as John would say... "Ready... Aim... Action!" Images below are of John having a mouth watering Philly Pretzel... At the park with his frisbee buddy, Max... News paper article about his daughter, Misty... AND... John's wonderful parents, John and Mary Baker! Both are doing well and his dad just enjoyed his 92nd birthday!! Mr and Mrs Baker have been married for 65 years!