About
I am approaching two decades in the Real Estate business and have since helped scores of people buy and sell their homes. The groundswell that I created in my practice is rooted in the relationships that I have nurtured over the years. My style is educational and I see myself as the coach + leader of the real estate transaction. I excel at asking the questions that get to the heart the matter which in turn enables a smooth sale process. I’ve had a diverse career and life path that I draw upon in my business today.
When I graduated from college in 1996 with a degree in Environmental Analysis and Planning, I thought I had the tools to save the world. In my first job working for a Geotechnical Engineering firm in Maryland I sadly learned that all of the skills I acquired were actually geared towards land development. In that position I learned to effectively communicate with everyone on the job site: from the guy running the excavator to the engineers in the construction trailer.
The Land Surveyors on the construction site always seemed to enjoy their work so when I moved to Oregon in 1999, I decided to shift gears into that profession. Surveying took me all over the west working on airports, highways, dams and other big mapping + construction projects. I eventually earned my credential as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS). It was an awesome job, but all of the travel eventually caught up with me.
In 2004 my brother and I bought our first house to flip. Through that process I decided to get my real estate license so that I could find fixers for us to purchase and sell once they were renovated. That was right about when the market in Portland really started to take off and all of the good fixers became out of reach for us.
In 2006 I officially embarked on my journey in real estate as a full time professional. Since then it has been an ongoing learning experience and opportunity for personal and professional growth. I worked at a couple of different companies around Portland, even doing a stint as the Managing Principal Broker for one of the most renowned firms in town. That experience made me truly appreciate just focusing on my clients and working on a manageable volume of sales.
Away from the office I am passionate about so many things, but it all begins and ends with my family. My boys are in middle/high school and parenting is an ongoing challenge and joy for my wife and I. We love to travel around Oregon, the East Coast, Mexico and beyond. My passion for Surfing, foiling, winging and fishing help to keep me grounded in life.