John started in the business with Denver, CO-based Van Schaack, then a leading brokerage firm in the Front Range of Colorado, in 1972. He had a Bachelors Degree in agriculture business and also had earned a Masters Degree in economics.

A Colorado native, who grew up in a small town, John understands Colorado sellers and buyers as well as anyone who’s ever been in the business. A former owner of The Kentwood Company, John has led his company in sales for several years. Over the last five years, his closed volume has averaged over $92,000,000. In 2002, John was ranked 39th in the Nation among the top 100 associates in the country by Realtor magazine. Denver’s top residential broker in 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003, John has always described himself as a “people person”. He likes the service part of it, working with people to achieve their goals in real estate.

The key to John’s success is realizing the importance of his clients, not only for one deal, but in the long run as well. John also keeps an equal balance between new and resale homes. With new home sales, John can work with a client to create something they truly want. He assists buyers in fulfilling their dreams by listening to their “wish list”, and putting the buyer together with a builder and a community that fits their needs.

By using John Burns, you not only have the top individual performer in residential sales, but you also gain the advantage of all the resources of The Kentwood Company. Plus, John and his personal client service team are always there with professional back-up. John is also affiliated with RELO – the world’s largest relocation and real estate referral network. So, if your move is taking you to a new market, RELO can help with every aspect of your move – from finding temporary housing, to identifying the best schools, to pre-arranging house hunting trips and everything else necessary to making your move smooth and easy.

The Kentwood Company is consistently ranked first in number of sales for all homes selling above $200,000. That means the more your home is worth, the better your affiliation with John and The Kentwood Company works for selling your home. It’s not unusual for John to find buyers quickly – through Kentwood’s own network – to sell and close your home fast.That’s precisely why – for over 33 years – home sellers and buyers have been using John Burns to assist with their real estate needs. And he works hard every day to make every individual transaction the best it can possibly be – for sellers and for buyers alike.

Chuck is a seasoned real estate professional who truly believes his value to his clients has to be earned every day and knows his reputation is only as good as his last client’s experience.

“My commitment to my clients’ needs and welfare is all that lasts when the job is finished. All my years of experience, training and success don’t mean anything until my clients know they can trust me and I won’t ever let them down. I am committed to never taking my clients’ sacred bond of trust for granted. This philosophy of business has been the backbone of my success and my greatest source of pride in my career.”

Chuck specializes in Denver’s higher-end residential neighborhoods. His business has been almost exclusively referral and repeat clients for many years. He is assisted by his wife of 21 years, Ann Gargotto, also a Kentwood broker. Ann was a former marketing executive and was honored as "Downtown Denver Businesswoman of the Year” in 1994. Chuck and Ann live in Cherry Hills Village and have 2 children – Jennifer, 20 years old, sophomore at New York University; and Joey, 16 years old, 10th grader at Kent Denver School .

Chuck’s Resume Summary:

 • Born January 22, 1953 – Hometown, Toledo, Ohio – moved to Denver in 1982 • Graduated sigma cum laude – Bowling Green State University – 1975 • 25 years of brokerage experience in Denver real estate market.

• Ranked one of the top realtors in the Denver metro area by The Denver Business Journal in the 2004 “Who’s Who in Denver” Business issue.

• Ranked in top 1% of Colorado residential listing agents out of 14,000 realtors (since 1998).

• Annual real estate sales over $20 million with 2005 sales over $30 million.

• Prior to his residential career, Chuck was Vice President of a commercial investment real estate brokerage firm and Director of Real Estate of a national shopping center development company.

A sample of what Chuck’s clients have to say about him:

“Thank you for all of your help in selling our home in Highlands Ranch and working with us to find our new home in Cherry Hills. Kirsten and I could not have been happier with the job you did for us! Coming from the industry, it was especially important for me to work with someone who had the background and integrity to take care of all the details, but more importantly, had the knowledge and intelligence to drive the business side of the negotiations. You have found customers for life with the Handlers!” - Brent Handler, President of Exclusive Resorts (the nation’s fastest growing luxury residence membership club)