When you want something done right, you call an expert. And when you want an expert in real estate, I hope you will call me. I am a proven real estate professional who has personally sold more than 500 homes in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque. Not only do I have exactly the knowledge you need to market or buy a house here, but I am also looking out for you. I am passionate about helping people through their real estate transactions and I am committed to doing the right thing for each one of my clients.
For me, real estate is all about relations. Due to my diverse experiences as a father, veteran, and businessman, I easily find common ground with all kinds of people. Furthermore, I believe that it’s important to listen to what my clients want and need. Whether you are relocating, first time buyers, or just ready to downsize, I take the time to understand where you are coming from. It is only then, after out finding out what you really want, that we can start talking about locations, options, and getting the best possible house for a price you can afford. That way, you can save the time and stress of being dragged all over town to look at dozens of homes that you would never buy. I’ll only take you to homes that really fit what you are looking for.
You can trust me to know what I am talking about. Before I left to start my own business, I was the top salesman in the nation for Pulte Homes, the country’s largest residential builder. I know the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, I understand construction, and I can help my buyers assess the quality of a home and ensure that they make a sound decision.
As for sellers, when you work with me you are working with a natural salesman who knows exactly how to make a property appealing to buyers. First of all, it is important not to rush into putting a house on the market without doing the necessary preparation. You must set up the marketing and staging before you put it on the market. That way you can leverage the fact that it is fresh and sell it within the first 30 days. If not, you’ll never be able to regain that advantage.
The truth is, there’s no quick and easy way to market a home. It takes a lot of time and out of pocket expense to make the home visible to buyers, but I am willing to put that into every single house I sell. That means I don’t just hold open houses; I also make homes available on over 24 real estate websites, craigslist, and more. What worked yesterday isn’t necessarily what will work today, so I am always looking for new trends. I stay ahead of the curve by combining his old-fashioned, client-focused salesmanship with the latest tools—all for the benefit of my clients.
In fact, many homes are sold before they even hit the market, and my extensive network of contacts within the real estate industry ensures that my clients have special access to all of these opportunities. As a top sales pro for Pulte Homes, I teamed up Realtors across the region to sell homes. I have kept those relationships active and expanded them through my membership in a local Rotary Club and by serving as a motivational speaker for local businesspeople. All these relationships mean broader exposure and opportunities for my clients.
I also believe that it is my responsibility to be an expert in every aspect of the real estate business. If my clients have a question about their financing options, I don’t tell them to go talk to a mortgage person—I answer it right away. I want to be a wealth of knowledge for my clients, so I always keep on learning and honing my skills.
To help you get to know me, I’d like to share a little of my personal history. I grew up in the tiny town of Abiquiu, surrounded by national forests. My parents didn’t give my brother and I a lot of things, but what they did give us was much more valuable. They gave us the tools to work hard and get what we wanted; furthermore, they always encouraged us to think big and to strive for a better life. I’ve taken all of those rules to heart and they have guided me throughout my life.
I’ve always been an entrepreneur, and when I was 13 my brother and I co-founded our first business: guided boat tours of the local lake, taking advantage of Abiquiu’s widespread tourist industry. We were just kids, but we ran our business like pros, establishing a company name, Storybook Tours, and printing up impressive brochures. It gave me a taste of public speaking and communicating with all kinds of personalities, skills that I still use today.
The next step in life was what really changed me. My family has a tradition of doing their duty to the country, with my dad serving in the Marines and my grandpa in the Army. Because I have always looked up to both of them and respected their leadership, I wanted to do the right thing as well. At the age of 17 I joined the Army Reserves, where I served for the next 8 years. A combat engineer, I was deployed to Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division in 2003. My 13 months overseas changed my entire outlook on life: I learned never to take anything for granted and to appreciate everything we have. No matter what, everything has a good side to it and you just need to discover that.
When I returned home from Iraq, my wife, Rosie, told me that she had been thinking about a career in real estate. It sounded good for her, but I never even thought of it for myself. Yet when I finished my Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurial Studies from the University of New Mexico, I was required to find a business internship. I found a listing that seemed to fit me to a tee: it called for someone who loved marketing and meeting people. The position was with Pulte Homes of New Mexico, and from my first day on the job I knew I had found the perfect career.
Within two years, I moved from shadowing another professional to being a licensed Realtor and a regular member of the sales staff. Soon I was promoted to the selling sales manager, and under my direction we became the top sales team in the nation. Meanwhile, the company itself kept growing and won two J.D. Powers awards for customer service. I was at the top of my game when I gave up that position to become a full-time Realtor, but I never had any doubts about my decision. I loved being part of planning whole subdivisions and communities, but the best part was seeing individual families find their dream house. Now I can put my experience to work every day in making that happen.
While I am the person that clients usually talk to, there is another very important member of my team, my wife Rosie. Also a licensed Realtor, Rosie has an eagle eye for details, and she handles the paperwork and legal requirements behind the scenes so that clients never have to worry about a thing. Together, our family is the perfect team to put your family into a perfect home.
Rosie and I are real estate experts with a passion for what we do. We offer clients the assurance that everything will be handled quickly and smoothly in the most professional manner. We believe that if you do a good job and look out for people, then you will succeed, and we have the track record to prove it. Regardless of which way the market has gone, our sales have gone up every year we’ve been in business. This year is looking like our best year yet! I am proud of how we run our business, and I love waking up every day knowing that I can help someone through the home buying or selling process. I hope that the next client I can help is you! If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, or just want to discuss your options, please call me. I look forward to hearing how I can help you. Together, I know we’re going to make a great team!
