After years of working as a train conductor and managing properties, Josh Beyer realized that his true passion lay in forming deep connections with people while guiding them through one of the most significant decisions of their lives — buying a home.

A talented Realtor at Wood Bros Realty and a valued member of the Capital City Realty Group, Josh credits his candor and ability to remember the tiniest, random details about people’s lives as his secret sauce for fledgling success.

 

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Josh’s family relocated to Grand Island while Josh was still in middle school. He later moved to Lincoln for college, obtained a finance degree, and decided to stay. He spent the next five years as a train conductor with BNSF Railway, a job he enjoyed but found challenging due to its reliance on seniority.

“I liked conducting, but I kept getting furloughed,” Josh recalls. “As a full-time dad, once I was furloughed for the third time, I decided to take my career elsewhere.”

This led Josh to property management, where he found a natural fit.

“I have managed properties for the last four years and I love getting to know residents and their situations. Even if they overshare!” he laughs. “I always find their circumstances interesting and enjoy chatting about where they’re at in life.”

But as more and more of his residents moved out of their apartments to buy homes, Josh began to see a new opportunity.

“It just hit me one day — maybe I should become a Realtor as the next step to help them on their path to homeownership,” Josh explains.

 

Josh’s transition to real estate felt like a seamless progression from his role in property management. He obtained his real estate license in early 2022 in an effort to continue these conversations, but quickly realized being an effective Realtor wasn’t a part-time gig.

“I planned to sell a few houses on the side after 5 p.m., but the more I got into it, the more I realized this isn’t part-time if you do it right. You have to make yourself available to fit your client’s schedule, not your own,” Josh points out.

Despite the hard work, Josh quickly found his footing at Woods Bros Realty, where his knack for relationship-building continues to pay dividends with $7.5 million in sales volume on 28 transactions closed last year alone.

Josh notes being part of the Capital City Realty Group has provided him with the structure and support he needs to thrive, as the team won the Top Ten Percent Chairman’s Award for the city of Lincoln last year.

“If you haven’t worked in real estate sales before, it’s like being thrown in a pond and told to swim. The structure of our team helps with scheduling, follow up, and keeps me accountable,” Josh shares. “We’re a laid-back group of seven agents who are all helpful and like to plan fun events outside of work.”

 

What sets Josh apart from other Realtors is his commitment to honesty and transparency. He’s not afraid to talk someone out of a house if it’s not the right fit. This straightforward approach ensures that his clients end up in homes they truly love, not just houses they can live with.

“I just tell it as it is,” he states. “I try to be as open and honest as I can with all of my clients, even if it means telling them no. I want them to have the house they wanted so I have a lifelong client, not just one sale and then move on.”

Josh’s devotion to serving his clients is evident in the way he runs his business as well.

“This just isn’t a job,” he emphasizes. “I am not in this for the next transaction — I love to develop relationships and turn my clients into friends and family.”

 

Outside of his Realtor role and managing properties, Josh is a full-time dad to his 11-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, and his 18-year-old stepson, Jayden. Family is everything to Josh, and he appreciates how real estate allows him to be present at home while providing for his loved ones.

When he’s not working, Josh enjoys golfing, attending his daughter’s volleyball games, and hitting the slopes with his family on their frequent ski trips. He’s also committed to giving back to his community through volunteering with his daughter’s school events, Meals on Wheels, and Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

Looking to the future, Josh has plenty of aspirations but notes his ambitions will never come at the expense of his family.

“I would like to explore more into real estate,” he shares. “I’m a numbers guy with a finance degree, so I wouldn’t mind getting my appraisal license eventually as well.”

Josh also hopes to expand his portfolio of rental properties and continue building lasting relationships with his clients.

“My number one wish is to continue to work hard but also to maintain the at-home lifestyle with my family,” he concludes. “Not only is it fulfilling helping individuals and families find their home, but the relationships that I gain along the way are my favorite part — my clients mean the world to me.”