Rick loves this business! He was once a financial planner, but he finds helping people find their “home sweet home” much more fulfilling. He makes the whole process fun.
While there may be some stress for you once offers start getting made, Rick’s 10 years of experience and because Rick has done this 100s of times before he will help bring a calm to the process. He know what sellers are looking for in an offer.
Rick also thrives on updating his knowledge with ongoing classes. One that he has found very valuable is his CNE designation: Certified Negotiation Expert. Yes, there is a new set of rules in today’s competitive real estate market, and he is chock full of the newest ideas, technology, and techniques from recent studies!
If you are selling your home, Rick has the expertise for the following:
- Staging your home for the sale
- Latest and greatest curb appeal enhancement ideas
- Valuable market stats and trends in your local market
Yes, you CAN create a balance of margin to enjoy life’s experiences and find your purpose on this earth all the while building equity in home ownership!
Experience
- Began his career as a financial consultant
- Started his own baby supply delivery company called Mother Nature’s Diaper Service, Inc.in Madison
- Real estate agent for 10 years
Education
- 4 year degree in Finance – UW- Whitewater
- Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
Community / Volunteer
- 5 years as a board member at Shelter from the Storm Ministries, Inc (sftsm.org)
- Active in helping people with substance abuse problems
- Donates to churches and local charities
- Local charity involvement through Thrivent
Personal
- Married to his wife Lisa for 35 years, 2 sons, 2 grand daughters
- He hunts, fishes and downhill skis with his two sons who live in Colorado and Missouri
- He loves when his black lab Nimba greets him at the door when he gets back from showing homes!