Dr. John Baen

Submitted By jd0307 on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 12:21pm

Headshot of Dr. John BaenDr. John Baen, 75, Argyle, a professor of real estate in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business who was the mainstay of the UNT real estate program for close to 40 years, died April 9 in Costa Rica.

Baen earned his Ph.D. in real estate from Texas A&M University in 1982 and joined UNT in 1985. He wrote more than 70 articles and five books, and had served the American Real Estate Society as a representative and director of the International Real Estate Society, as well as the Texas Land and Minerals Association as a vice president from 2012 to 2013. He lectured and delivered speeches in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, Austria, Sweden, South Africa, South America and throughout the U.S. He was a much-sought-after speaker for numerous industry events. His work and views received coverage in media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, USA Today, ABC News, and various other national and regional newspapers.

In addition to his academic work, he served as a commercial real estate broker, certified real estate appraiser, certified right–of–way agent, expert witness and consultant. He was a co-founder and principal of Real Capital Investments, a retail investment brokerage firm focused on the sale and advisory of single tenant, net leased properties, shopping centers and sale-leaseback transactions nationwide. He was also the founder and principal of Baen and Company, an internationally recognized oil and gas valuation, lease negotiation, mineral management and expert witness firm.

He leaves behind a legacy of profound impact on his current and former students, colleagues and the real estate industry. He was deeply passionate about teaching, making a difference for his students and maintaining strong connections with industry. He mentored and stayed in touch with former students, many of whom became successful in the real estate industry.

Baen also was known for his deep love of family and boundless energy. He is survived by his four children: Hunter Wood Baen, Jennifer Joyce Baen, Jaxon Spencer Baen and Jaeger Roe Baen. Baen’s love for and knowledge of the great outdoors allowed him to travel widely and undertake many great adventures with his children. Baen most recently was very active in the lives of his youngest children, Jaxon and Jaeger, attending their numerous school activities and football games, while encouraging and developing their hobbies in hunting, chess and archery.

A celebration of his life is scheduled at 10 a.m. April 22 in the Murchison Performing Arts Center on the UNT campus.

Headshot of Dr. John BaenDr. John Baen, 75, Argyle, a professor of real estate in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business who was the mainstay of the UNT real estate program for close to 40 years, died April 9 in Costa Rica.

Baen earned his Ph.D. in real estate from Texas A&M University in 1982 and joined UNT in 1985. He wrote more than 70 articles and five books, and had served the American Real Estate Society as a representative and director of the International Real Estate Society, as well as the Texas Land and Minerals Association as a vice president from 2012 to 2013. He lectured and delivered speeches in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, Austria, Sweden, South Africa, South America and throughout the U.S. He was a much-sought-after speaker for numerous industry events. His work and views received coverage in media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, USA Today, ABC News, and various other national and regional newspapers.

In addition to his academic work, he served as a commercial real estate broker, certified real estate appraiser, certified right–of–way agent, expert witness and consultant. He was a co-founder and principal of Real Capital Investments, a retail investment brokerage firm focused on the sale and advisory of single tenant, net leased properties, shopping centers and sale-leaseback transactions nationwide. He was also the founder and principal of Baen and Company, an internationally recognized oil and gas valuation, lease negotiation, mineral management and expert witness firm.

He leaves behind a legacy of profound impact on his current and former students, colleagues and the real estate industry. He was deeply passionate about teaching, making a difference for his students and maintaining strong connections with industry. He mentored and stayed in touch with former students, many of whom became successful in the real estate industry.

Baen also was known for his deep love of family and boundless energy. He is survived by his four children: Hunter Wood Baen, Jennifer Joyce Baen, Jaxon Spencer Baen and Jaeger Roe Baen. Baen’s love for and knowledge of the great outdoors allowed him to travel widely and undertake many great adventures with his children. Baen most recently was very active in the lives of his youngest children, Jaxon and Jaeger, attending their numerous school activities and football games, while encouraging and developing their hobbies in hunting, chess and archery.

A celebration of his life is scheduled at 10 a.m. April 22 in the Murchison Performing Arts Center on the UNT campus.

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