Grafton is one of only a few professionals in Arizona to earn both the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS (SIOR) designations, signifying that he is among the top of his field.

Grafton is among the Valley’s top advisors for childcare properties, including charter schools, private schools and preschools. He also specializes in childcare business sales. Grafton has an exclusive relationship with the Arizona Early Childhood Education Association and is affiliated with several other childcare organizations, including the Association for Early Learning Leaders and the Arizona Charter Schools Association. He acts as a sponsor for the organizations’ events and a business advisor for their members.

To further help child care owners, Grafton compiled knowledge gained throughout his career as a child care real estate advisor into his book “Childcare Center Success: How to Maximize Profits and Minimize Mistakes.” The book outlines tips for starting and running a successful child care center and is available on Amazon.

He earned a degree in Marketing and a minor in Business from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Grafton is an active member of his church congregation and community. He is married with four beautiful children, and in his free time, he enjoys traveling, competing in Ironman Triathlons and working on his next book.