I come from a long lineage of real estate, starting over 40 years ago with my mother Joan. She paved the way in a mostly male-dominated market, earning the respect of her peers and associates. She taught me early on that there are no short cuts to good old-fashioned values and hard work. I've come to appreciate and live by that business model in my real estate practice.I've bought and sold many homes including my personal residences and investment properties. I've been involved in rehabbing and reselling for a profit and am experienced in making cost-effective repair decisions and overall budgeting of real estate projects.I specialize in staging a home to sell and preparing a home for the market, both of which are critical in today's marketplace.I can also appreciate the unknowns and fears of being a first-time buyer. I can assist in guiding you through the buying process and assessing mortgage programs, inspections and expectations.I currently own and manage my own investment properties. I am versed on screening prospective tenants and protecting the bottom line.I also have extensive experience working with relocation buyers and sellers. I understand the sensitive nature of timing and overall stresses of a move of that magnitude.Specialties: I specialize in residential new construction and resale in the Greater Rochester, Monroe, Livingston, Genesee, Ontario and Wayne County areas.I hold the GRI, ABR CDPE and CBR designations. I also hold a Broker Associate License and have completed extensive coursework and continuing education hours.