Ways to contact Joe Janus
Pick whichever suits you. The phone and email both go straight to Joe.
Call or text Joe Janus
His number is (602) 620-6267, for calls and texts. A text works well for a quick question about a house you've seen, such as whether it sits in a historic district.
Email Joe Janus
Write to joe.janus@compass.com. Email suits longer questions, or a list of addresses you'd like him to check.
Send a private home search request
The form on this page asks for the districts you like (any of the 37, or mid-century homes anywhere in Phoenix), your price range, bedrooms and timing, plus an optional note. Joe uses it to set up a search for homes that match.
Visit Joe Janus at the Compass office
Joe works from Compass at 5225 N. Central Ave. #108, Phoenix, AZ 85012, in North Central Place. Call ahead so he's there when you arrive.
What happens after you contact Joe Janus
Joe replies by phone, text or email, whichever you used. The first conversation covers the districts and the kind of house you want, your budget and your timing, and whether you plan to live in the home. That last point matters more on a historic house than most: the state's historic property tax reduction only applies to owner-occupied homes.
From there he sets up your private search and, if it helps, pulls recent sales in the districts you named. When a house comes up, he can check its HP zoning, whether it is a contributor and whether it is on the National Register before you tour, so you know what you could change and what the taxes look like.
What to have ready before you call Joe Janus
None of this is required for a first call, but each item makes it more useful:
- A short list of districts or styles. Even two names, or "1920s bungalow" or "1950s Ranch", is enough to start.
- Your price range and how you'll pay. If you plan to renovate, say so: a renovation loan changes the timeline. See financing a historic home.
- The work you have in mind. An addition, new windows or a garage facing the street all need city review in a district. Interior work and paint don't.
- Whether you'll live there. A rental can't stay in the owner-occupied tax program.
- Your timing. A move date, a lease ending or a house to sell first.
Phoenix historic home guides to read before you contact Joe Janus
If you have ten minutes before you call, these guides answer most first questions:
- All 37 Phoenix historic districts, with their streets and periods.
- Buying a historic home in Phoenix, step by step.
- Historic Preservation zoning in Phoenix, and what needs a certificate.
- Arizona historic property tax savings of 35 to 45 percent.
- Inspecting a historic home, including the lead paint window.
- Mid-century modern homes in Phoenix, inside and outside the districts.
Contacting Joe Janus: questions
What is the best way to reach Joe Janus?
It's (602) 620-6267, by call or text. For a longer question or a list of addresses, email joe.janus@compass.com. To start a home search, use the form on this page.
Where is Joe Janus's office?
The office is Compass, 5225 N. Central Ave. #108, Phoenix, AZ 85012, in North Central Place. Call or text before you visit so he can meet you there.
Can Joe Janus tell me whether a house is in a historic district?
Yes. Send him the address. A house in a city district has HP or HP-L at the end of its zoning, and the city's My Community Map shows register and National Register properties. You can also ask the Historic Preservation Office directly at 602-261-8699. The HP zoning guide explains what the overlay means for you.
Does Joe Janus help with mid-century homes outside the historic districts?
Yes. The search form has an option for mid-century modern homes anywhere in Phoenix, and his work covers North Central Phoenix, Arcadia, the Biltmore area, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale as well as the historic districts. More about his background is on the About Joe Janus page.
What happens to the details I send through the form?
They go to Joe so he can reply about your search. He contacts you by phone, text or email only if you tick the consent box, and you can reply STOP to any text to opt out.