I am the Principal Broker and Co-Founder for Fiv Realty in Oregon, the Managing Broker and Founder for Fiv in Washington, and I am also with Fiv in Southern California. Fiv is a dynamic new nationwide real estate firm that uses advanced technology to free agents up to have more time to focus on their clients needs and still ensure thorough legal protection. Together with Ron Milligan, we founded the Select Team to honor our roots at RE/MAX Select as all but one of our agents came with us to Fiv. The Select Team is growing and would love to have more agents to help serve the demand!I specialize in Wealth Enhancement through real estate. I advise Sellers on minimal changes to maximize selling price and advise Buyers on finding properties with built-in instant equity. I have many investor clients as well as residential income property is a great way to build wealth.Over twenty years of hard work as a real estate agent and broker in the most challenging real estate market in history has led to my definition of success, which is "Fabulous Knowledge, Fabulous Service, Fabulous Results"​. I want every client to feel that they couldn't have imagined a better agent for them and that at the end of the transaction, that I have far surpassed their expectations.Prior to becoming a REALTOR, I accrued 25+ years in aerospace and Information Systems environments, with extensive negotiation and project management experience. This background translates into each escrow being managed like clockwork, risks being removed for my clients, and with a reputation among fellow agents as one tough negotiator. The IT background also results in my use of the latest systems and tools to help my clients.Specialties: In the PDX area, homes in Portland, Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Gresham, Vancouver and Camas, WA. In Southern California, Coastal areas from Venice to Long Beach, especially Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, the entire Palos Verdes Peninsula (PVE, RPV, Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates). Especially good at relocation and helping newcomers and first time buyers to find the right neighborhood for their tastes and budgets.