Johnston Real Estate was established by James W. (Jim) Johnston in Wauneta, Nebraska in 1963. Jim's son, James P. (Page) Johnston joined the business in 1974, following his graduation from McCook Community College. He continued its operation following Jim's retirement in 1992.
Page is a Nebraska licensed real estate broker and Nebraska certified general real property appraiser (the highest level of appraiser credentialing recognized by the State of Nebraska.) His 47 years of real estate experience in southwest Nebraska includes the sale and appraisal of many types of agricultural, residential, and commercial properties, in addition to various consulting and research assignments. Page has also appraised properties in Colorado and Kansas, served on the State of Nebraska Area 6 Agricultural and Horticultural Land Valuation Board, and has been a contract appraisal reviewer for the Nebraska Real Property Appraiser Board.