My Mission
It is my mission to make the home selling and buying process as pleasurable an experience as possible by adhering to the highest ethical standards, the strongest moral values and, most of all, complete and total honesty and fairness to my clients.
Professional
Real Estate Broker/Realtor®: I received both my Agent and Broker license in North Carolina in 2003. I have been recognized every year for outstanding sales achievement. In addition, I was the company-wide “Outgoing Referral Agent of the Year” for 2011.
Advertising and Marketing: My previous career was in advertising and marketing with radio, television and cable stations, as well as a stint with an advertising agency. I have been trained in utilizing both traditional and “outside the box” methods of advertising and marketing, and that will help maximize the exposure of your property. There is more to marketing your home than just a sign, a newspaper ad or an MLS listing.
Sales: I have developed strong negotiating skills to get the best value for your real estate needs. It is important that your agent is able to handle objections and negotiate transactions and guide you through all facets of your transaction. Let me put my skills to work for you.
Business: You can take advantage of my strong connections through a long-established relationship with numerous businesses and organizations in the area. My large network of acquaintances may include people who want to buy your house.
Designations: Certified Residential Specialist®. Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate. Only 4% of 1.1 million Realtors® nationwide have earned this credential. Home buyers and sellers can be assured that CRS Designees subscribe to the strict Realtors® code of ethics, have access to the latest technology and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home.
Professional Organizations:
2016 “REALTOR of the Year”, Durham Regional Association of REALTORS
Member, North Carolina Association of REALTORS “Residential Forms Committee, 2016 – Present
President, Durham Regional Association of REALTORS, 2015
Director, North Carolina Association of REALTORS, 2014 – 2016
Director, Durham Regional Association of REALTORS, 2009 – 2016
Member, North Carolina Chapter, Council of Residential Specialists, 2007 – Present
Member, National Association of REALTORS, 2003 – Present
Member, North Carolina Association of REALTORS, 2003 – Present
Member, Durham Regional Association of REALTORS, 2003 – Present
Personal
Community: I am the Public Relations Chairman, Scholar-Athlete Awards Night Chairman, and Past-President of the Durham Sports Club; Past-President of the Jordan High School Athletic Booster Club, and Past President of the Durham Regional Association of Realtors. I have served as a “Precinct Judge” for elections. I have coached various sports for young people. I interact with individuals and families throughout the area — they know me, like me and trust me. Get to know me, and you’ll like and trust me, too.
Family (Most Important): I am the devoted dad of a daughter who was educated in Durham Public Schools and graduated from college in 2010, so I am very knowledgeable of area schools, activities, and neighborhoods. I have many experiences with the school system that can bring a valuable insight to you as you shop for a home. I will help you find the home that best fits your family’s needs, wants and desires.
Background: I was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. After college, I returned to that area and lived in Virginia Beach where I had most of my advertising career. I moved to Raleigh in 1994, then to Durham in 1997. I have one wonderful daughter, Samantha.
Education:
University of Maryland. 1979 – 1982. Received Bachelor of Arts Degree in Radio, Television & Film, with a minor in marketing.
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). 1977 – 1979. Majored in Architecture and Civil Engineering.
Likes:
(In no particular order): Going to movies, SCUBA Diving (my latest passion),playing golf, bowling, walking, working out (to some degree). Watching football (any level), college basketball, Durham Bulls, Carolina Hurricanes, ACC (and now BIG 10) Athletics in general.
Philanthropy:
Over the years I’ve donated time and/or money and/or hair to numerous not-for-profit organizations. These causes are very personal to me, as they have impacted family and/or my friends and/or clients and me. Among them are:
- The Arthritis Foundation
- The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
- The V Foundation for Cancer Research
- St. Baldrick’s Foundation for Children’s Cancer Research
- The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- The Durham Sports Club Scholarship Foundation
- Judea Reform Congregation
- Independent Animal Rescue of Durham
- Durham Rescue Mission
- Agape Corner
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Susan Komen “Race for the Cure”