Agent Profile

Originally from

Bayshore, NY

Years in real estate

20

Years in Ventura County

36

Home/work location

Ventura/Ventura

Best marketing gimmick

No gimmicks, pretty boring. Just good service

Type of car

Acura MDX

I moved to Ventura County story?

Father Transferred to Pt. Mugu with Grumman Aerospace to work on F-14 Tomcats

Beverage of choice

Tullys French Roast Coffee

Bike, hike or surf?

None

Day Planner or PDA?

Neither - Memory....I know a bad habit, but it has worked this far.

What did you WANT to be when you grew up?

Linebacker - NY Giants

And now when you grow up?

Flip Burgers Beachfront Hawaii

What were you doing prior to real estate?

College Student - University of Redlands

Where/how do you meet your clients (best source of business)?

Thankfully, past clients.

Learned the most from (real estate mentor)?

Glenn Sipes

A warm and fuzzy real estate moment?

Any excited first time buyer at the close of escrow.

The solution to your toughest real estate challenge?

Teaching clients not to believe the headlines, but to become deep thinkers.

How has being a real estate agent changed you?

I have learned that there is usually a solution to any challenge or problem.

How can the real estate community do an even better job working together?

Remember that we are competitors but not enemies.

What activities keep you centered?

Chauffer for my kids

Favorite spot for a lunch meeting?

Good question

To re-pitch/close a deal?

My office

Favorite spot for an after-work cocktail?

My home

Best beach?

Kaanapali, HI

Favorite California moment?

A Fresh Cut Lawn at Ventura High School Before Football Practice

Favorite aspect of the California culture?

Weather & People

Tips for those considering buying here?

This is the best time to purchase a home in the last 20+ years. How many times have you said to yourself, "I wish I would have been able to by way back then". Although it is now, prices are "way back then."

Who's at home (dog, cat, spouse, kids, roommate)?

Wife Raven, son Nathan, daughter Kahala, dog Sonny.

Where are we likely to find you, say 4:00 tomorrow afternoon?

Driving someone to practice.

What else should we know?

National Basketball Association Certified Player Agent. Represent 60+ overseas basketball players and one NBA player.