When I became a Realtor, I heard quite a bit of the typical corporate speak about numbers, bottom lines, maximizing commissions, and the like. I was also told time and again not to take an emotional interest in my clients' transactions.

But I come from a different background, a different school of thought, and this never sat well with me. I come from a career in non-profit management, working at a facility dedicated to the conservation of endangered primates, and our work there... Show more »

When I became a Realtor, I heard quite a bit of the typical corporate speak about numbers, bottom lines, maximizing commissions, and the like. I was also told time and again not to take an emotional interest in my clients' transactions.

But I come from a different background, a different school of thought, and this never sat well with me. I come from a career in non-profit management, working at a facility dedicated to the conservation of endangered primates, and our work there would have been wholly misguided if we had based our decisions on nothing but the bottom line. Instead, it was about doing what was right for people, for animals, and for the world at large, even if it called for a significant amount of personal sacrifice and commitment. We accepted the fact that in life's most important endeavors, the emotional component frequently transcends the financial.

And what is real estate if not one of life's most important endeavors, and something that is highly emotional? I have thus carried the lessons of my previous career into real estate brokerage. I am not a salesman; I don't think of myself as such and, quite honestly, am uncomfortable with that label. My job instead is to provide you with expertise, tools, information, and support as you engage in what is likely to be the largest financial transaction of your life. Whether you are buying or selling an inexpensive starter home or the dream house you waited and worked years to call your own, I will be with you every step of the way, financially -- and emotionally -- committed to helping you reach your goal. « Show less