Hi there, I'm Rich Bassford, your experienced neighborhood real estate expert, and I've got the inside scoop on turning dreams into reality in the Quad Cities. With 23 years in the real estate business and a history of success from running an automotive business, I've become the go-to guy in the Quad City real estate market. Since my second year in the business, I've consistently hit multi-million-dollar production levels, showcasing the best of what our wonderful Quad Cities have to offer. In 2014, after over a decade of success, I opened my own RE/MAX franchise – RE/MAX Elite Homes in Moline, IL. It was a state-of-the-art building with all the bells and whistles, featuring offices for over twenty-five agents and a setup for unlimited work-at-home agents. It had a stunning water wall, a chic conference room, and a cozy cafe area for a shared agent workspace. In 2016 I expanded with a second office in Davenport, IA, and again in 2017 in Camanche, IA, bringing RE/MAX to new areas. As a Moline High School alum, I've earned designations in the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) and Council of Residential Specialists (CRS). Customer service is my bread and butter, and I've built lasting relationships with clients through a combination of integrity, communication, and knowledge of the market. I'm all about accessibility, with several full-time assistants ensuring my clients are always taken care of. For many years I've been the #1 volume-producing RE/MAX REALTOR® in the Quad Cities, with well over 4000 closed transactions in my career. I'm also a longtime supporter of Children's Miracle Network, donating a portion of every commission check to the cause. In 2013 I took a meaningful 1300-mile, 6-day trip on my jet ski to raise over $15,000 for Children’s Miracle Network. When I'm not closing deals, I juggle multiple hats – running Bassford Construction LLC, owning dreamy Airbnb homes in Florida, and enjoying family time with my wife Hillary, our four kids, and our trusty dog, Stella. There's jet skiing, fishing, traveling, and a bit of pool league action in the mix too. My ultimate career goal is to help as many folks as possible achieve their dream of home ownership. I stand out from others in the field by bringing my integrity, community know-how, marketing expertise, negotiation skills, and a top-notch professional network to the table. Give me a call today and let's make your real estate dreams happen!
Some of my many awards include:
* Past and current #1 volume-producing residential RE/MAX agent in the Quad Cities
* 2023 ranked #3 volume-producing team in Iowa
* 2018 ranked #8 in the state of IL and #4 in IA for transaction count
* 2017 ranked #9 in the state of IL and #6 in IA for transaction count
* 2017 largest Single Residential Commission RE/MAX Northern Illinois Region
* 2017 ranked 14th place for Real Trends "America's Best Real Estate Agents" out of over 10,000 agents
* 2016 Winner of "Broker/Owner of the Year" from the RE/MAX Central Region
* 2016 Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Accreditation RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award winner
* 2016 Achieved the 47th place for Real Trends "America's Best Real Estate Agents" out of over 10,000 agents
* 2015 Winner of "Broker/Owner of the Year" from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois Region
* 2014 winner of "Trendsetter of the Year" from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois Region
* Achieved 201st place across America for Real Trends "The Thousands" out of 1,000 agents
* Licensed in Iowa since 2002
* Licensed in Illinois since 2000
* Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI) Accreditation
