More About Me
With family going back four generations in Belleville, Smithton area, I know the Metro East from St. Clair to Madison and Monroe counties like the back of my hand and help clients in every one of those areas. I went to high school here and graduated from SIUE before meeting my wife and moving away.
My favorite part of real estate is educating first-time home buyers, catching up with repeat clients and assisting those downsizing. I explain topics in an easily digestible manner so that my clients can make informed decisions.
My experience in insurance sparked my interest in real estate as I was intrigued by the valuation process when building insurance quotes for people. I am still fascinated with valuations and have completed a certification class to become a licensed Real Estate Appraiser. Although, I will continue to work as a Realtor because I love working with people. I never meet a stranger and look forward to making new relationships through real estate.
I cherish the relationship that I have with my wife above all else. For the last 20+ years, her career has taken us on a journey across the US. This experience helps me understand the nuances and stressors of moving into a new house and relocating to a new community. With her retirement, we have recently moved back and plan to stay here. One of the things I love, in addition to the true Midwestern mentality, is the small community gatherings, picnics, and community involvement that I haven’t seen anywhere else.