A question I often get is how or why I became involved in the real estate industry. This is my answer:

Back in 1990, I was in the market to purchase my first home. As a first-time home buyer, I didn't even know what I didn't know about buying a home. Let’s face it, buying or selling real estate is more likely than not going to be the biggest financial decision we make in our lives. So during the process, I read everything I could about buying a home. What to look out for, how will I know when I find the right home for me, how do I negotiate, what is a mortgage, how much will it cost, how much could I afford, home inspections, attorneys, insurance and so on.

I learned a good deal about buying a home. That's when it hit me. I thought that most, if not all, first time home buyers probably feel the same way I did. So I thought, if I could be to first time home buyers, what I wish I had when I was a first time home buyer: an educator, consultant, and advocate, I could make a little niche for myself in the real estate market. So that's how it began for me.

Since then I have experienced the highs and the lows of the real estate market. I have been fortunate to have helped hundreds of families with their real estate needs, in good times and in bad. All of which, along with my continued education in this field, has increased my knowledge in the market. It also gives me greater value to bring to my clients, who have always been my distinct privilege to serve.

Memberships

• Graduate Realtors Institute
• Certified Buyers Representative
• Licensed Real Estate Educator

• Hudson Gateway MLS
• New York State MLS
• National Association of Realtors

• New York Association of Realtors
• Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors