John S. Finn, Jr. is a nationally respected Realtor and community leader whose career spans five decades. Recognized for his integrity, leadership, and transformative influence, he has earned numerous honors, including Realtor of the Year in 2017 and Civic Leader of the Year in 2025. He has been inducted into both the Virginia REALTORS® Hall of Fame and the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Real Estate School Circle of Excellence. A fifth-generation real estate professional, Mr. Finn developed his foundational expertise working alongside his father, a respected home builder. Over the course of his career, he has held multiple leadership positions, including serving as a broker responsible for managing the sale of residential and commercial assets for the U.S. Marshals Service in Virginia. He has successfully completed more than 2,000 transactions and, in a notable achievement, sold 27 properties in just 45 days—demonstrating his exceptional skill and determination. Mr. Finn currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Senior Managing Broker of United Real Estate Richmond, which he co-founded with his brother, Jeffrey Finn. Under their leadership, the firm has become the largest Black-owned real estate company in Virginia, employing more than 250 agents and staff. In addition to brokerage services, they oversee an extensive portfolio of affiliated business divisions, including title and escrow, mortgage services, property management, construction, insurance, land development, consulting, and a real estate school. The firm has also acquired three other real estate businesses, among them Robinson-Harris & Company—Central Virginia’s oldest continually operating Black-owned business—which historically served prominent figures such as Maggie L. Walker and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. In 2025, Mr. Finn authored The C.H.I.E.F.S. Formula, a concise white paper presenting practical strategies for defining, organizing, and achieving meaningful goals across six key areas: Career, Health, Income, Education, Family, and Spirituality. His expertise has been featured in Forbes, RISMedia, REO Insider, Real Estate Trends, Real Estate News, Richmond Magazine, Richmond Times-Dispatch, and the Richmond Free Press, as well as on NBC, CBS, and PBS. Mr. Finn’s professional contributions extend beyond real estate sales. He has served as President of both the Richmond Association of REALTORS® and the Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service, and he has held board positions with Virginia REALTORS® and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. In recognition of his service to the REALTOR® organization, he was awarded the prestigious Omega Tau Rho Medal. Equally dedicated to civic engagement, Mr. Finn serves on the Property Advisory Committee of the Commonwealth Girl Scouts Council, the Virginia Committee for National Homeownership Strategies, and the Minority Business Affairs Committee of Virginia Housing. His leadership has also benefited organizations such as the Metropolitan Business League (Chairman), the McShin Foundation, Virginia Supportive Housing (Secretary), ACTS (Area Congregations Together in Service), the Beta Gamma Lambda Education Foundation, the VCU Foundation Board of Trustees, and, most recently, the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust Board of Trustees. Mr. Finn resides in Bon Air, Virginia, with his wife, Lorri. He is the proud father of two sons: Antonio, who resides in Washington, D.C., and John III, who is serving in the United States Army.
