A bit about me as a person

I have enough life experience to know and understand that what I have done in life (my work and my profession) is not what defines me as a person (who I am). I mentioned the importance of character references and testimonials above and I will let others who know me well speak to my personal character based on their interactions with me. To give you some sense of who I am, following are a few of the many things, after family (pets included) and friends, that I have enjoyed over the years

Coaching Baseball

Building Cars

Racing Go Karts

Racing Snowmobiles

Fishing

Golfing

Riding Motorcycles

Fying

1st Class Real Estate Services for the Comox Valley that are Above and Beyond

1st Class Real Estate Services for the Comox Valley

This page provides a bit of information on:

My work and professional background;

Character references and testimonials;

Me as a person (Contact me and ask about my personal brochure - the cover of which is shown at the far right); and

My approach to providing my clients with caring, 1st Class Real Estate Services for the Comox Valley

Some information on my work and professional background

I have worked as a professional who has successfully dealt with people for more than 35 years. Prior to becoming a professional, I gained experience in a variety of jobs that included working in a warehouse, and performing inventory control in a small business.

Througout my first professional career, I practiced life-long learning, and I followed a professional code of ethical conduct. During this period of time, I gained considerable experience in leadership, resource management, planning, business planning and marketing. For example, some of my experience included being:

A leader and manager who was responsible for 20, then 100, people in a small organization;

A planner who was responsible for the preparation of a variety of plans for an organization of 2000 people;

A Project Director who was responsible for dozens of projects that ranged in value from several hundred thousand dollars to tens of millions of dollars;

A strategic planner for an organization of 2500 people;

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an organization of 210 people;

A Program Director responsible for several multi-billion dollar programs;

The Deputy CEO for a diverse regional organization located in the US;

The Vice Director General and senior Canadian planner for a multinational organization;

The person who was responsible to the CEO for the creation and marketing of a vision and plan to modernize and transform a large organization over the near, mid and longer term;

The Chief of Staff - Operations of an organization of 85,000 people; and

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of a large multi-national organization that was headquartered in the US and supported by organizations around the globe.

After retiring from my first 35-year professional career, I moved to the Comox Valley and became licensed as a REALTOR®. Some of my friends and associates have asked me why. I made this change for two reasons. First, throughout my first professional career, I enjoyed working with people from all walks of life, and I enjoyed providing a high-level of service to people in many different capacities. Second, I moved my family all across North America and I gained considerable experience as a real estate client. This experience provided me with a good appreciaton of the types of things that I looked for and avoided in a real estate agent. For example, among other things, I wanted to ensure that the agent cared about me and not just the sale, that they had time for me and gave me their time, that they communicated honestly and regularly with me, and that they would work hard for me. Given my earlier experiences as a real estate client I understand how much of a difference a good REALTOR® can make, and I am committed to make a difference for my clients by providing them with caring, 1st Class professional real estate services to most effectively meet their needs.

Character References and Testimonials

I understand the importance of good character and professional competence in a REALTOR® as the basis from which to develop trust and respect in a professional relationship. These are the same attributes that I had to develop and demonstrate throughout my first professional career to be successful in dealing with people. Over that period of time I learned that very little in life can be accomplished without the support and cooperation of others.

To respect the privacy of my clients, I will provide character references about me, and testimonials on my work, upon request. Should you wish to speak to people who know me and my work well, please contact me and make a request to talk to them. I understand the importance of talking to people directly about the services that others provide. I am happy to have you speak to people who know me well and to people who have used my real estate services. I will connect you with them after I have obtained their permission to do so.

My Overall Approach to Providing You with Professional Real Estate Services

What sets me apart?

This is a question that I often asked real estate agents when I was a client. When someone asks me this question my response is: a combination of my motivation; my life experience; and my approach. While I will not discuss the details on this webpage I will provide a very general sense of my overall approach below.

My aim
To provide you with caring, 1st Class professional real estate services to most effectively meet your Real Estate needs and expectations.

My Method

To employ 21^st Century methods and techniques combined with old-fashioned caring given through personalized service.

My commitment

To provide you Service with Integrity to achieve Results based on your needs and expectations.

1st Class Real Estate Services for the Comox Valley

Service before self

I place your needs first.

Trust

I will work hard to earn and maintain trust in our relationship.

Integrity

I will be honest and truthful and tell you what you need to hear even if is not what you want to hear so that you can successfully buy or sell your home or property.

Attention to detail

I will provide you with well informed and timely advice and information for you to make decisions with confidence.

Regular communication

I will follow up and keep you well informed throughout the real estate process.

Results-focused

Helping you buy or sell your home or property is why I am a Realtor.

Success

I measure mine by your satisfaction with my services.

Buying a home?
Contact me and ask for your personalized Buyer's presentation - a presentation that I give to prospective Buyers to explain how I can help you find your new home in the Comox Valley.

Selling your home?
Contact me and ask for your personalized Seller's presentation - a presentation that I give to Sellers to explain how I can you market and help sell your current home.

I have been there many times and I understand
During the course of my first professional career, I moved my family 18 times to many different locations across North America. I understand how stressful buying and selling a home and moving can be. I am putting my significant life experience as a real estate client to work to effectively meet the real estate needs of my clients. I will work hard to help make your purchase or sale in the Comox Valley as stress-free and as enjoyable as possible.

I am a registered supplier with the government Integrated Relocation Program.

The bottom line:
I understand that your home can be, and often is, your greatest investment and most important treasure. It is with me. If you are planning on buying or selling a home or property in the Comox Valley, I am here full-time to offer you a high level of personalized professional service and assistance. Contact me directly by phone, email, or through this website and I will get back to you as soon as possible.