A lot has changed since becoming a full-time real estate professional in 2004. During that time, I've worked tirelessly to hone my craft and serve clients better, through reading, education, volunteering, and hands on experience.
I was inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame in 2013 and won their Lifetime Achievement award in 2021.
With my ambition, sales experience, negotiation and problem solving skills, you can feel confident that you'll be positioned at the forefront of today's sophisticated and ever-changing real estate market.
Accomplishments:
Co-founded RE/MAX Professionals in 2005
One of the Top 50 RE/MAX agents in Minnesota in 2011
Elected to RE/MAX North Central Executive Counsel to provide input on regional advertising
Inducted into the RE/MAX International Hall of Fame in 2013
RE/MAX International Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021
RE/MAX International sales awards every year since 2005
Started investing in real estate in 2002
Certified Negotiation Expert designee
Real Estate Negotiation Expert designee
Civic Activities
Volunteer of the Year - City of Cottage Grove - 2018
Volunteer Agent Advisory Committee for Northstar MLS
Volunteer Government Affairs Committee at Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
Volunteer Police Reserve Captain in Cottage Grove
Volunteer President of association managed community I live in
Served on Government Affairs Committee at Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors
Served on the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for two consecutive terms (maximum term)
Served on Planning Commission at the City of Cottage Grove
In the Media
New York Times: How to Buy a Vacant Lot
The Washington Post: Figuring out how much homeowner’s insurance you need
Forbes: What a Real Estate Agent Really Does
Forbes: The Problem With Real Estate Agents
Forbes: Applying For Your First Mortgage? 14 Expert Tips To Boost Your Approval Chances
Star Tribune: Keys to a successful, not stressful spring housing hunt in the Twin Cities
