Welcome to your source for professional real estate services. Be sure to contact me with any of your real estate needs, and enjoy my web site.

With over 30years of real estate experience, we work extensively to help buyers and sellers meet their goals thru residential sales, rentals, and investment opportunities. 

Dwayne and I have been married for 43 years and have 3 children, and 4 "Grand"sons, and 1 precious angel Girl. Our pre real estate careers were in education as teachers.

How many real estate agents do you know? Most people even have one in the family. How do you select a Realtor® to protect one of your most important investments, your home?

One of the many ways is to determine their qualifications. All Realtors® go through the basic training class. However, few continue their education once they receive their license.

Do you ever wonder what all the letters after a name refer to and what all the hoopla is about? More importantly, how do they affect you? The letters stand for days and days of classroom time followed by comprehensive exams with most having a past performance record of sales.

By using someone with a lot of letters following their name, you are almost guaranteed someone with years of experience, educational hours of the latest ways to help clients in this every changing market, and someone who is a full-time Realtor®.

Most importantly, it does not cost you more to hire a Realtor® who has spent hours in the classroom, if fact, we will probably save you money and time!

My education, designations and affiliations are a very important part of my success as a real estate professional.  Below are the designations I have earned in the process.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

		Why Choose a REALTOR® With a GRI designation? Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it’s often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated. New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism. So it’s more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding. GRIs are: Nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry Professionally trained Knowledgeable Dedicated to bringing you quality service A GRI can make a difference When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent’s name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional.
		A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate® — the world’s largest professional association. The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Founded in 1908, NAR has grown from its original nucleus of 120 to today’s 720,000 members. NAR is composed of residential and commercial REALTORS®, who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry. Members belong to one or more of some 1,700 local associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS®. They can join one of our many institutes, societies and councils. Additionally, NAR offers members the opportunity to be active in our appraisal and international real estate specialty sections.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Agents in a real estate transaction are prohibited by law from discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. A request from the home seller or landlord to act in a discriminatory manner in the sale, lease or rental cannot legally be fulfilled by the real estate professional.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has developed a Fair Housing Program to provide resources and guidance to REALTORS® in ensuring equal professional services for all people. The term REALTOR® identifies a licensed professional in real estate who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Not all licensed real estate brokers and salespersons are members of the National Association, and only those who are may identify themselves as REALTORS®.

REALTORS® are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Working for America’s property owners, the National Association provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own real property

WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF REALTORS

The Women's Council of Realtors is a community of real estate professionals creating business opportunities, developing skills for the future and achieving individual professional excellence.

e-PRO CERTIFIED AGENT

The e-PRO Internet Professional belongs to a special community of highly skilled and continuously trained real estate professionals who collaborate to enjoy deeper satisfaction and greater financial rewards as the result of their e-PRO Certification status.

 

CRS – (Certified Residential Specialists Candidate)

The CRS equates to a Doctorate degree in Residential Real Estate. Less than 5 percent of all Realtors have earned this prestigious credential. The best part is, it does not cost you more to buy or sell a home with a CRS. In fact, our expertise may actually save you time and money.

CNE™ Designation

With professional negotiation skills, agents will typically obtain better results for their clients. CNE agents have a powerful competitive edge because of their ability to uncover information effectively, get more and give less during sales/purchase negotiations, and retain control over desired outcomes.  Bottom line, CNE™ agents know how to influence and persuade others more effectively than agents without professional negotiation training. 

• Better results through higher skill level
• More confidence in all negotiation situations
• More persuasive with others
• Repeat business transactions due to higher satisfaction with other party
• Fewer/no deadlocks or lost deals
• Knowing how to get more and give less
• Being effective with all types of negotiators
• Better relationships through trust
• Knowing how to get important information
• Better control over desired outcomes
• Planning for success
• New paradigm on negotiation
• Building collaborative, win-win relationships
• Pride and professionalism in offering clients superior value
• Greater sense of control in professional relationships through knowledge and expertise