“I’ve known him since he was a little boy,” says Karen, a fellow Realtor. “He mowed my mother’s lawn when he was 9 or 10 years old, he’s that kind of guy. Always industrious and hard-working. He’s also honest and kind, one of the greatest people I know.” Karen encouraged TJ to get his Real Estate license, which he did seven years ago. “I knew he would be good in Real Estate, because he loves helping people,” she said. “He had already owned three businesses, and donated time and money to civic affairs on boards and committees, for years.” TJ owned and operated Mugshots Café on Montgomery Street for 11 years, as well as TJ’s Deli and the Copa de Oro. He has served on the Feather River Recreation and Parks District, elected by public vote, serving as chairperson. He has also served on the YMCA Board of Directors and served as Vice President and President of the Oroville Chamber of Commerce.
REALTOR OF THE YEAR TJ JENSEN A group of my fellow Realtors and I were eating lunch on a recent sunny day in the fresh air on the outside patio at The Union restaurant in downtown Oroville. One of our group, TJ Jensen of Century 21 Select, didn’t know it yet, but had been voted Realtor of the Year by the Oroville Association of Realtors. The Executive Officer of the Oroville Association, along with a few Board of Directors members arrived on the scene and made a surprise attack on TJ, presenting him with the Realtor of the Year award. 36
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TJ was truly shocked, surprised, and honored. We all congratulated him and honored him as well. We of the lunch group had been part of the set-up, getting him positioned at the lunch meeting so he could be nailed with the award. We were not surprised TJ was given the award, because we know him as a standout person who works hard in this business of Real Estate. But some of us at the lunch have spent most of our careers in the Chico market, and had not spent much time with
Debbie C., TJ’s recent Broker, said, “TJ’s knowledge is amazing, and he is completely honest. He knows the area and he knows the people. He goes the extra mile for his clients. He also goes the extra mile for people outside of his business. He has been right there after the fires and during Covid, getting people connected with the resources they need during a disaster.” Debbie P., Realtor and friend said, “He’s a totally ‘get it done’ person. He tackles things nobody else would even attempt. And he always gets it done! He’s also a team player and is awesome to work with. A collaborator. He is the perfect Realtor!” Debbie C. added, “TJ is a sweetheart, and he has the sweetest dog, Deli. If you know TJ, you know Deli!” You can visit TJ Jensen and maybe his dog, Deli, at his new office at 2061 Montgomery Street, next to The Union restaurant in downtown Oroville.
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TJ until lately, having joined forces with him in a new Oroville Office with Century 21 Select. Now we know him better and understand how special he really is.
