Mint Real Estate - Investment Driven Culture for Your Success

Launching his real estate career off the heels of an extensive construction background, Brian Barney’s uncommonly integrated business sense and visual depth places him above 99% of the real estate agents out there.

Born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, to a family that worked in construction, Brian grew up learning everything about the business from the ground up — literally. He went on to run his own successful general construction company, where he facilitated everything from 300-plus custom luxury homes to more than $3 million in commercial and industrial construction, including surgery centers and assisted living facilities. Brian was president of the Interior Alaska Builder Association, served on the board of directors for EGC Construction, and was the director of construction for a popular HGTV show. Leveraging his real estate experience and construction expertise, Brian provides his clients with an added layer of protection by evaluating pitfalls and steering them from problematic homes. Whether he’s helping a family find a starter home or luxury residence, Brian cuts out the middle person in the buying and selling processes.

Brian has always had a passion for building and architecture; however, seeing how a property can fulfill a family’s needs and goals is unique to real estate. Brian is LEED AP certified for Building Design and Construction, and he’s owned several homes that he self-developed and represented himself as an agent. He’s also used his skills to help those less fortunate in the world, traveling to Baja, Mexico, numerous times with his construction team to build single-family homes for single mothers.

Inspired by his Alaskan roots and adopted Southern California lifestyle, Brian is active, outdoorsy, and health-conscious. He loves to snowboard, surf, mountain bike, travel, and spend time with his three children.