I’ve just started my 9th year as a realtor, having worked in other fields for many years. I worked in production agriculture running a livestock and row-crop operation for 20 years. I then spent 15 years in agricultural sales setting up agribusinesses. The latter included quote services, websites, and advertising. I believe this unique background helps me understand the complex real estate world we are in now. I can help work people through this stressful time of buying a house or a farm; the industry has become so complex with inspections, loans, and negotiations. With the art of working with people and helping them get along and find common ground while using my connections and experience, I hope to ease the concerns of buying when so much money is on the line and then get the deal done!
While selling farms is natural to me, I’ve enjoyed helping a widow - who just lost her husband - downsize, or a young couple buy their first home. It is exciting helping people get their lives back on track when an unexpected change comes.
I’ve been married 44 years to Carol and we have 3 children. Our 2 boys reside in the St. Joseph area and work in construction and our daughter lives in Minneapolis and is a stay-at-home mom. We welcomed our 8th grandchild into existence a few weeks ago!
Give me a call - I would love to help you with my experience through the buying and selling process.