I can certainly relate to people when they say this area is a wonderful place to work, get an education, and raise your family. There are so many opportunities here that contributed to my growth as an individual and people who I met along the way that I trust and count on in every given situation. I have worked in many different industries such as parks and recreation, customer service, food services, banking, home renovations, and retail sales. I have purchased and sold many homes during that time and went back to school to become a Realtor®. Being a property owner myself, combined with 30 years of working with people, getting my Realtor® license, understanding finances, and my background in sales, I grew a passion for real estate. I found enjoyment in helping people find a home, guiding them to that next level of living by recognizing true home potential after some simple cost-effective renovations, care, and attention. This is how I became a Realtor®.
I listen and seek to understand. I put myself in my clients’ shoes and always think about what they need to know to make solid decisions when buying or selling their home. I believe in strong lasting relationships built on trust and understanding. I also see the value in making good decisions quickly, given the market conditions, and the pressures that come with that. Experiencing similar pressures, I find being calm, cool, and collected right from the start reduces stress levels for all parties involved. Sharing information from my own experiences, excellent communication, staying on top of market trends, understanding how to negotiate, and having an eye for a property with true potential goes a long way!
Understanding firsthand that buying or selling your home is one of life's biggest transactions you will make; a client needs someone who they can trust throughout the process. Trust comes with patience, building a true partnership from the start; being loyal; planning for the unexpected; and having someone go that extra mile to take care of your best interests, even after the sale. These are just some of the great qualities that make all the difference when choosing me as your Realtor®.
Driven to succeed, being current and knowledgeable in the industry, knowing how to build true partnerships, sharing experiences and information along the way are attributes that are always in motion when I collaborate with my clients. I pride myself on being practical and honest.
Demanding situations can bring undue stress. I believe implementing plans that are realistic, easy to understand with the utmost integrity and honesty are wins for everyone.
My greatest gift in life is my family. I have two amazing children and a beautiful wife that supports my passions in life. My wife and I consider ourselves incredibly lucky to be able to support our children's love for reading, enrolling them into sports like rock climbing or hockey, and taking them camping to enjoy nature. My wife and I share the same values when raising our children and believe the key to family success comes from our honest communication, and true partnership.
Having my first child at 36 years old, I understand energy levels need to be high to deal with life’s pressures and demanding schedules. I believe in taking care of myself through exercise and healthy living to be here for my family in the long run!
I earned the name “the Five-Minute Mechanic” for my ability to fix most things using my hands quickly. I thank my father for raising me to appreciate the importance of learning new things, saving money, taking risks, having the confidence to do things on my own and learning from my mistakes.
