MESA, AZ – The Klaus Team has been named a finalist for the 2025 Inman Innovator Award in the Most Innovative Agent or Team category. This national honor recognizes trailblazers who are redefining the real estate industry through bold ideas and forward-thinking strategies.
As a team committed to staying ahead of industry trends, the Klaus Team has made it a priority to lean into emerging disruptors—not resist them. Whether forging alliances with innovators or improving upon breakthrough concepts, the team continually explores how new models and tools can serve their clients better. That intentional focus on innovation has allowed them to help more homeowners navigate complex markets using modern, flexible solutions like Buy Then Sell programs, Cash-Backed Offers, and Multiple Instant Offers presented in a side-by-side, comparison-shopping model—something few brokerages in the country offer at scale.
Even with this cutting-edge approach, the Klaus Team remains equally committed to serving traditional buyers and sellers at the highest level. By integrating emerging technology with world-class service, they provide a personalized and transparent real estate experience that consistently exceeds expectations.
“We’re deeply honored to be recognized among the industry’s most innovative leaders,” said Kenny Klaus, Team Leader and the team’s chief visionary. “Our mission has always been to empower clients to make confident decisions and build wealth through homeownership—and that requires us to keep evolving and embracing what’s next.”
To Kenny, the idea of pushing to the extra degree has been a mantra for years. “At 211°, water is hot. At 212°, water boils, creates steam, and can power a locomotive. It’s that one extra degree that makes all the difference. It’s what we put into everything we do to make sure that we push a little harder to make that difference, and when we realize there is an opportunity for buyers or sellers that we’re not yet providing, we need to find out how to get it in our toolbox.”
Operating throughout Maricopa and Pinal Counties, the Mesa-based Klaus Team has helped thousands of Arizona families navigate the home buying and selling process with confidence. Their educational, client-first model is backed by a reputation for integrity, performance, high service, and the largest menu of services—earning them national recognition.
“Our clients deserve better than one-size-fits-all real estate,” said Scott Kooiman, Vice President and the team’s chief integrator. “We believe in combining high tech and high touch, embracing new solutions but never leaving the personal connection and always providing the highest quality experience. This recognition from Inman validates our approach and fuels our drive to keep improving the real estate journey for Arizona homeowners.”
The Inman Innovator Awards celebrate the visionaries shaping the future of real estate. Being named a finalist in this elite category underscores the Klaus Team’s continued leadership in crafting smarter, more responsive real estate solutions.
To learn more about the Klaus Team’s innovative approach, visit www.klausteam.com.
