Tom J. Krieger has spent a lifetime around real estate — more than 50 years buying and selling homes personally, and 40 years as a licensed Realtor helping other people do the same. Today, Tom leads The TJK Team at Realty Executives Arizona Territory, serving buyers and sellers throughout Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, and the surrounding communities.
Tom's approach is simple: teach first, sell second. Clients often say a conversation with Tom feels less like a sales pitch and more like a class on how the Tucson housing market actually works — what to expect, what to watch out for, and how to make a confident decision either way.
Over four decades, Tom has built specific expertise around a few groups of buyers and sellers who often need more than a general real estate agent:
Tom holds several designations that back up his hands-on experience with formal training:
Tom's experience shows up in the results. The TJK Team was named #1 for Small Teams by Transactions in the 2024 Real Trends rankings, and the team consistently ranks in the top 5% of Realtors in Tucson, AZ. Together, Tom and The TJK Team have helped more than 4,000 families buy or sell a home across Tucson and Wisconsin.
Real estate can be confusing, especially for buyers and sellers dealing with a major life change — a military move, a retirement, a first purchase, or a first sale. Tom's goal is to make sure every client understands exactly what's happening at each step, why it matters, and what their options are, so the decision is always theirs to make with confidence.
Whether you're buying your first home in Tucson, selling a home you've owned for decades, using a VA loan, or exploring an investment property, Tom J. Krieger and The TJK Team are ready to walk you through it — one clear answer at a time.
I am a practical teacher, problem solver, and builder of capability. I see how things fit together. Numbers, money, homes, investments, risk, and practical problems make intuitive sense to me. I translate complexity into something useful by explaining through examples, comparisons, and analogies until you get it. I like to invest in people’s capabilities. I really want people to learn from my experiences to improve their lives.
I help people make better decisions by combining practical intelligence with lived experience, patience, and genuine contribution. I am particularly valuable when someone is facing something that feels complicated or consequential. I may say, “Slow down and let's think about this,” or, “Here’s what actually matters.” That is my true value to my clients.
Even though I work in the general Tucson, Arizona, market from Green Valley to Red Rock, I have extensive experience in Oro Valley, Sun City, Rancho Vistoso, Catalina, SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, Marana, Vail, Dove Mountain, Central Tucson, and the area surrounding Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
I have worked with all types of buyers, including rent-to-own buyers, first-time home buyers, special-needs buyers, move-up buyers, military relocation buyers, retiree buyers, and luxury buyers. As for sellers, I like helping first-time sellers, sellers of investment properties, military relocation sellers, luxury sellers, and retired sellers.
When looking for a qualified real estate agent to work with, I would ask these three questions:
Don’t be in a hurry. Take your time to interview several agents and have your questions ready.
When purchasing a home in the greater Tucson area, it is important to understand that your home's protection from the sun is critical. Items like your HVAC system, roof, and windows are subject to extreme temperature changes during the year. In Tucson, termites can be very destructive if not treated for. Because Tucson has many HOAs, you should be aware of your responsibilities and fees as the homeowner in any community. It is a must to have inspections completed when purchasing a home.
Homeowners should be aware that buyers in Tucson will use professionals to inspect the home during their due-diligence period. It is advisable for a home seller to have a pre-inspection completed prior to listing the home and have those repairs performed. When meeting with the real estate agent, discuss market movement, competition, and days on the market. It is very important not to get caught chasing the market. Chasing the market can result in lower net proceeds at the end. Always have your home looking well dressed when you are showing it to the public. Pride of ownership usually translates into higher offer prices.
In today's market, it is important to understand that most home sales will be subject to an appraisal. Quality real estate agents understand that the appraisal industry is changing, with new forms, requirements, and processes for appraisers to follow. Comparable home sales are just one data point for the appraiser. There is also the quality of the home, its age, condition, location, and other factors. You may have a cookie-cutter development with the same floor plans or square footage, but the quality and condition of the home may carry more weight in the appraisal. Your real estate agent should be able to explain this to both a seller and a buyer.
Working with relocation companies that have buyers coming in from outside Tucson can be tricky. Many times, it takes more time and patience to facilitate a sale. Having a well-positioned and experienced support team creates a comfortable environment for the client who is relocating. In addition, having relationships with thousands of agents across the country allows for better communication between agents when clients are referred to us.
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