Chief Operating Officer Zhann Jochinke knows firsthand about the complexity and competitiveness of the Manhattan real estate market. He understands that buyers and sellers have a choice when it comes to trusting someone to protect their best interests.Spearheading Keller Williams New York City?s move to their Midtown office in early 2012 with over 100 agents, Zhann brings his extensive experience of negotiation, sales and management to Manhattan?s best and brightest brokers. Hailing from Australia, his ?fair dinkum? style has paved the way for him becoming one of the most experienced and successful real estate professionals in Manhattan.Zhann graduated the prestigious and world-renown Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia with a degree in Biological Sciences. Traveling extensively, he found his entrepreneurial and curious spirit beckoning him to a career in management and entertainment in lieu of medicine and research.Opening and managing several restaurants and entertainment venues throughout Australia and the United Kingdom, he developed a keen sense of communication -- listening to clients, catering to their specific needs and guiding them toward making the right decision. In 2005, Zhann parleyed that expertise into real estate and since then, has reached sales volumes in the tens of millions, closing over 100 transactions alone in 2010. His decision to act as Chief Operating Officer for the Keller Williams New York City team of agents was an easy one, as his own business/personal philosophy mirrors Keller Williams? belief system and perspective: Integrity, customer satisfaction, commitment, accountability, teamwork and continuous learning. Before joining Keller Williams New York City, Zhann was one of the top producers at Argo Residential and was immersed in every aspect of Manhattan real estate ? residential sales, property management, ownership, co-op/condo conversion, as well as leadership and management responsibilities within the organization. He is the current President of the Manhattan Association of REALTORS?, the 2012-2014 President of the Manhattan MLS, a member of the Real Estate Board of New York, the National Association of Realtors, the New York Association of Realtors and has experience serving on Co-op Boards in New York City.Zhann?s philanthropic interests and involvement are numerous, including Sunflower Children, an organization dedicated to providing education/subsidy to indigent children all over the world, the American Australian Association and Advance: Global Australian Professionals and several charitable and non-profit organizations headquartered in New York City and abroad.Zhann?s consummate professionalism, stellar leadership skills and vast experience are the perfect components to complement Keller Williams New York City?s rapid growth in Manhattan.Zhann?s Motto: Setting goals and strategically planning is the foundation for success. Keller Williams is a company that puts the agent first and their commitment toward not only growing the business, but translating that growth to an individual?s success through training, 24-hour access to continuous education and lucrative rewards for effort ensures we will reach our milestone of becoming the #1 real estate company in Manhattan within the next five years. Zhann resides on Central Park West on Manhattan?s Upper West Side.