Full time Realtor since 1991
Nearly twenty years of experience in all stages of residential real estate including: Buyer Brokering, Listings and Sales, Investment, Renovations, New Construction and designing real estate and real estate related projects for myself and others. In 2008 I served as Broker in charge of the The Home Team's second office in North Chatham county, before the company made a decision to consolidate our two offices.  

Creative – Passionate – Innovative - Committed to Success
Moved to Durham from Vermont in the beginning of 2004 to enjoy the cultural diversity, arts, sports, and dining offered throughout the Triangle.

I enjoy traveling, entertaining, gourmet cooking, fine dining, wine, music and the arts. There is little I enjoy more than sharing a meal, a conversation and a glass or two of wine with others. I have strong interests in architecture, design, and landscape gardening; with particular focus on energy efficient, environmentally conscious “Green Design”. I read widely, play golf, run, hike, garden and exercise.  

I consider selling or buying a home serious business and my goal is to make each and every real estate transaction as easy on my clients as possible. I realize you have better things to do than worry about the small (but critical details) involved in the sale or purchase of your home. Handling these details and keeping you informed throughout the transaction are my top priorities. You’ll find me as serious about your real estate needs as you are and readily available when you need me.

Over the past 20 years I've had the opportunity to help many homebuyers find their ideal homes. Buying a home is typically the largest financial transaction most people will ever undertake. I will help guide you through every step of the process. My goal is to make your home buying experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. I am a careful listener, a sage adviser,  shrewd negotiator and very familiar with what is currently happening in the local real estate market.  I work strategically with my clients to ensure their success.

My services include:
* Explaining the home buying and selling process thoroughly. If I am listing your home for sale I will be responsible for seeing that your home is given the most effective marketing possible designed to give it maximum exposure to both local, national and international Buyers.  
* Diligently searching for a home that meets your criteria
* Negotiating terms and conditions that best suit your individual needs. I never represent both Buyer and Seller in one transaction; I will always be focused on doing what's best to you my client.
* Tracking the entire closing process from start to finish to ensure a smooth transaction and closing. 
* Offering tremendous professional resources from Inspectors, Mortgage Lenders, Contractors Tradesmen etc.

I have a strong background in all aspects of residential real estate including building and investing.  I have more than 25 years experience in renovating homes (I do not do this for my clients, but am willing to share my resources.) Since relocating here I have been involved in condominium conversions, design/build projects, custom home building,  and new development sales.

I welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you might have about buying, selling or current market conditions. Please call or email me any time. I would be happy to discuss your specific real estate needs and goals.

•  THE DIFFERENCE - Unlike my competitors I know neither Buyer nor Seller is well served when there's only one agent in the middle. When this happens the agents focus is on earning the entire commission and there is a tremendous likelihood of a conflict of interest or the perception of a conflict of interest. Both are unacceptable. If you believe that you deserve a Broker who is 100% committed to doing what's in your best interest, you've found him.
  
•  BUYERS - I Save You Time! I do this every day and have for nearly 20 years. I can make the entire process much smoother and less stressful. I have ready access to personally vetted professional resources to put at your disposal.
  
•  SELLERS - My experience and resources make the process much easier and are designed to save you time. I am a master of Internet marketing and guarantee your home will receive the broadest possible exposure designed for maximum results.
  
•  BUYERS - I Save You Money! I offer the resources and experience to help you analyze the "true market value" of any property you are considering. It's been shown that Buyers buying directly form the Seller typically pay more on average than those buying comparable properties with the assistance of a Buyer Broker. When it's a Buyer's market I can help by strategic counseling and my negotiating skills. When it's a Sellers market I can help you get the home you really want employing both my abilities as a negotiator, as well as advising you on how to construct your offer to make it the most appealing to the Seller. In a competitive market, the benefits of this advice cannot be understated.
  
•  SELLERS - I Save You Money! As a member of The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World I have access to local resources at special discounted rates as well as the largest Relocation network in the world.